Comments on: 3 Tips to Finding A Church You Can Call Home & Sitting Among Friends Blog Party #19

By: Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 19:48:10 +0000

My husband and I just moved to a new area and are trying to find a church to join. Thanks for the advice about how is can be scary to join in the community but that its best if you just stick with it. Hopefully, I can find a good church that will be able to give me lots of opportunities to do service. http://www.gracelutheranhenderson.org/Home/

By: Lora

Lora — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:41:06 +0000

Good morning Jamie. I am enjoying getting to know you and the sweet bloggers in this community! I think of my church family as my extended family. Love my church and so thankful for them. Your three points are so good! Community, service and edify – yes! Bless you!

By: Beth @ Pages and Margins

Beth @ Pages and Margins — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 22:37:33 +0000

Good reminders. Thanks for sharing with #LMMLinkup!

By: Hazel Moon

Hazel Moon — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:32:00 +0000

Changing churches is not an easy decision, but when the Holy Spirit directs a change He will also show you how to fit in. The first of last year, I left an old established (in their ways) church. It was nice, but there was no freedom. When I visited a certain church, I knew this was to be my home. One tip to fit in is to get involved in small groups. A Bible study was the one I chose, The teacher encouraged me to take part. Then I aligned myself with the prayer over our city group. Suddenly the Pastor put me in charge to bring a short focus before the prayer meeting. I enjoyed your points and they are well taken. Thank you for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story.

By: Raising Samuels

Raising Samuels — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:59:43 +0000

In reply to Raising Samuels. Very true, Jaime. We had a hard transition last year as there was a split in our church, and we decided to leave. I didn't understand the blessing at the time though, because now we have a found another church home and our faith is growing, and we were embraced by genuine people. So glad for your encouragement and friendship each week! Hope you are having a great week also and thanks for sharing with #SocialButterflySunday :)

By: Jaime Wiebel

Jaime Wiebel — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 22:04:39 +0000

You are Welcome. It seems many people are in your position. I will add you to my prayer list for this. I hope you are doing well, Latisha! Have a great week!

By: Latisha Greaves-Barker

Latisha Greaves-Barker — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 21:56:25 +0000

Thanks for the good advice. My family will soon be looking for a new church to call home. Thanks for sharing with TGI Saturdays. Blessings.

By: Jaime Wiebel

Jaime Wiebel — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:26:21 +0000

In reply to Marsha. Finding a church home is something that takes a lot of prayer. It is not an easy decision and should not be taken lightly. It is always best to follow God's lead. Have a great week.

By: Jaime Wiebel

Jaime Wiebel — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:57:07 +0000

In reply to Cathy Lawdanski. Cathy, I have been in your shoes. Being a life time church goer, there have been seasons in my life that I have not gone to church and I truly have missed the fellowship. I am glad you are here today. This is decision you can work through with God's guidance, follow His leading. Praying for you today, friend.

By: Jaime Wiebel

Jaime Wiebel — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:54:35 +0000

In reply to Gayl Wright. Thank you for the encouragement, Gayl. I love that reminder. You can't get to know a church without spending time with the people in it. Good or Bad. You learn a lot about the heart of a church by spending time with the people in it. Glad your here, friend. I look forward to seeing you again next week.