finding a church

I had a dream the other night that I was helping someone find a church.  Here is some of the advice that I gave them.

1.  Find a church where you like the preacher.  Buy the preacher lunch.  Get to know them.

2.  If you don't like the preacher, that is still ok, there are so many other reasons to stay connected.  If you can't be closer to the preacher, find someone in leadership that you can be close to.

3.  Go to church with your friends.  Meet them. Have a cup of coffee before worship with them.  Sit with them during church.  Go to lunch with them afterwards.

4.  Get personally and actively involved in missions.  Giving to others makes us feel good and by the way, it is the reason that we are here on this earth.

5.  Give generously to your church.  Whether it is donations of food or money or both, give generously.  It will make you feel good.  In my dream, Woods Chapel had a ministry of re-purposing used irons and ironing boards.  I encouraged them to donate their old iron.  Go figure.  Aren't dreams funny?

6.  Go to a church that takes care of itself.  You know, where the walls are painted and the trees are trimmed.  Personally get involved in helping the church look good.

7.  Don't be so worried about what you are getting from church.  Be more concerned about how you are contributing to building a healthy culture.

8.  Stay with your church.  Don't quit the first time something happens that you don't like.  Be a positive voice.

If you are looking for a church, I hope this helps.  And maybe, your current church, should remain your church.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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