Going to a Spiritual Renewal Tomorrow
By cynthiann
@cynthiann (18612)
Jamaica
June 19, 2009 9:44am CST
We have been without a Priest for months - our own Priest that is. We have visiting Priests on Sunday but it is not the same as having our own Priest.
Anyway tomorrow, about 50 of us are meeting and bringing food for lunch plus drinks too. We are having a day of reflection , praise, prayer and inspirational talks. The idea being that even though we do not have a Priest we can keep our community together - just like the early Christians did.
We still have our feeding programmes for the homeless and our homes for abandoned children to keep going and so we are going to brainstorm as well on how to do this. It is getting so hard as donations are drying up.
However, we, the parishioners are church, not the building. So we will keep going.
Is your Church community facing any challenges or are you finding it hard to give to charities at present?
5 responses
@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
19 Jun 09
We had a bit of trouble when my fiance and I were first starting to plan our wedding, the church had a problem, but then we got it all solved. We're still using the same church too, so we're happy about that. We aren't members of the church so it didn't rock us as it did some of the members.
@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
19 Jun 09
I'm glad that it worked out o.k. for you. and I am especaially glad that you will be getting married in a Church. I think that Marriage is a sacred commitment between a mna and a woman before God. It shouold never be taken lightly as it is a promise before God. You will have to let us know twhen that happy day comes so we send you our best wishes and prayers for your happiness together.
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@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
22 Jul 09
I agree with you, marriage should never be taken lightly. My fiance and I are both working on what we like to call "work books" a family life center publication that brings god into our engagement and marriage, and helps understand our roles, as well as to understand each other. It's a great book. The big day is on the 26th of September, and we are both excited about the day. We're getting everything together, tying up loose ends and all.
@jillhill (37353)
• United States
21 Jun 09
I go to an old fashioned Lutheran church....and we have been struggling...partically because our synod demands you have not only a pastor but also a vicar.....which means paying two people when we hardly have any parish members left...so about every three months we all need to chip in a bit more...I think the hard times are showing up everywhere.
@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
21 Jun 09
It is very difficult as when we do get a Priest he will have to take charge of 2 parishes. This is where the laity in the Cahtolic Church have to step up to the challemge. I have so much respect for the Lutheran Church and we are actually in agreement about so many aspects of doctrine. Blessings
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
19 Jun 09
yes the church is not important the bible does say that where ever two or three shall gather, the present of the lord will be there, so that could be in someone's house, a school, a field, anywhere. Good luck to you group and your projects. I don't go to church much anymore, I hardly go to the synagogue I used to go to with my boyfriend because we are both disabled and it is hard to get around.
@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
19 Jun 09
And God knows about your disabilities and understands. Take care dear firend and I am praying that you will find somewhere to live soon
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
19 Jun 09
I don't currently belong to a church, sometimes I wish I did, but most of the time it's too difficult on us, and my husband is not at all interested in being involved in a church. Well, it's a long, complicated story that I'm a little too tired to get into right now.
But I do admire you and your friends for what you're doing with your church. That's the main reason I'd like to be involved in a church, the community and commradery.
@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
19 Jun 09
You know, I've always said that when we die the only question that God will ask is 'Howe well did you love my people? When life is different for you then you will get involved. don't you think that God knows how hard it is for you at the moment? The time will come when you will want to belong to a church with like minded people and yes, you will have your differences and even quarrels as no church is perfect but thjey will be ther for you when you need help just as you will be there for them. Go easy on yourself. You are a wonderful person.
@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
21 Jun 09
Ant otgether , with the gracer of God - then we can succeeed. Blessings
