No Husband Left Behind
HIM & HER — Together (on the Same Page)
[Challenge]
Visit New Church
Whether you are considering “leaving” the church where you are currently attending (or previously attended) or not, consider the idea of visiting another “local church” to connect with new people (especially other married couples) you may never otherwise be able to meet. Other Christians within the community should make great friends, especially when you are looking for someone of “like” faith and mind to pray with.
If you are willing to venture out with the notion of possibly meeting and connected with other brothers and sisters in Christ, you may be quick to put your guard up (not wanting to get hurt). Trust me, I understand. All of us seem to have our better days when you will enjoy meeting us. Other times may involve introductions on days we are dealing with something, and not on our best behavior.
Perhaps the best thing to consider is visiting a different church “online” first. Checking out the website, listening to a recent message, and exploring their upcoming events (so as to be better prepared for your actual “in person” visit). Christian churches that are open to having visitors should at least have a website with basic information to make visitors feel a little more welcomed.
Not Interested in Leaving Your Current Church:
I hope you realize that it is perfectly fine to visit other Christian believers in a different “local” church than where you are currently planted and rooted. This opportunity could provide you with an experience of slightly different worship, though still focused on our Lord Jesus.
The opportunity to meet other couples for friendship (specifically people of “like faith” around your community) is one to strongly consider. Who knows where your next true friend will originate?
Enjoying singing to different songs than you have already memorized can be fun, even if only on occasion. Whenever you are not already committed to volunteering within any programs in your local “home” church (taking one Sunday off to visit another house of worship is an option).
Interested in Joining New Church:
At times, we may just need a fresh, new experience in worship. Please try not to “avoid” locating a new local “home” church by merely “church hopping”. Going from one church to another simply to avoid something is not considered a good thing. By visiting just one different church (for now), we hope to get reconnected within a body of believers (where we really start to feel at home).
Maybe a change of surroundings is what you are after at this point. Meeting a few new people in worship, prayer, or fellowship programs may assist with connecting to your new Christian family. No need to hurry this important decision though. You may wish to visit a few churches before identifying your “new” spiritual home.
Once settled in a new congregation, perhaps you would be interested in getting involved. Having ministry opportunities available could be that one thing moving you from your former local church to the new one. Utilizing your God given talents is valuable, regardless of which local church you settle in. May God be glorified in and through all that you do with Him and for Him.
Consider the Vineyard:
The Vineyard is a Christian movement that has been producing some of the best praise and worship over the last 40 years. This organization is primarily considered one for “church planting”, establishing new locations for worship. Ultimately, every community should have a place of worship, prayer, fellowship, and more.
My favorite thing about the Vineyard is the concept of “Everyone Gets to Play”. If you are a person who has a heart to volunteer and minister within the church or the community, consider checking out a Vineyard church. There should be a place for each and every single person within your household … adults, youth, children.
If you are interested in locating the closest Vineyard church to your area (within the United States), search on this website: https://vineyardusa.org/find/ For churches outside of the US: https://vineyard.org/
From one who forever remains…
“Under the Shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1),
Shawn Episcopo
Christian Community for Married Men and Women — (Knights) & (Damsels)