View Full Version : Suggestions church Sunday nights Dallas
Encryptus
04-23-2012, 08:37 AM
Suggestions Dallas - Irving church??
Sunday nights - 6pm or later
Neither ultra con nor super liberal
Thanks.
I know that Dallas First Church is in the Dallas area. I am not quite sure whether he could be called liberal or conservative as it has been many years since my family had any interaction with him.
I know that he sent his men to hold my dad (who was pastoring in the area) a revival, and then a little later came and held one for us himself.
His church was always more geared to the rocky sound that was prevelanent in the late 80s or early 90s, but appeared to have a strong standard in dress. I do not know anything about the situation now aside from the fact that they appear to be doing well and having revival. My information is nearly 20 years old.
Hoovie
04-23-2012, 02:04 PM
I know that Dallas First Church is in the Dallas area. I am not quite sure whether he could be called liberal or conservative as it has been many years since my family had any interaction with him.
I know that he sent his men to hold my dad (who was pastoring in the area) a revival, and then a little later came and held one for us himself.
His church was always more geared to the rocky sound that was prevelanent in the late 80s or early 90s, but appeared to have a strong standard in dress. I do not know anything about the situation now aside from the fact that they appear to be doing well and having revival. My information is nearly 20 years old.
I have been a few times. I think you pretty much nailed it. I have problems with a good beat. I would recommend a good set of earplugs though. The only thing that made it "OK" was going to the Potter's House the night before... 130 decibels easy.
Encryptus
04-23-2012, 07:28 PM
There are multiple "Dallas First Church". I assume it is the UPCI one as opposed to say Seventh Day Adventist one. If so it does not have a Sunday night service.
Please note title and first post. Sunday night service 6pm or later.
Encryptus
04-24-2012, 06:45 AM
Hmmm over 100 views and zero suggestions
Phoenix
04-24-2012, 07:12 AM
Sorry, don't know of any. Let me do some asking around.
I was not aware the DFC had dropped their Sunday night services. I am disappointed. Unfortunately, I am not aware of another church nearby. The is one in Burleson that is a daughter work of DFC, but I do not know anything about it. My father pastored that church before it came under DFC.
crakjak
04-24-2012, 10:26 PM
Who wants to go to church on Sunday night, that is the time to be preparing for the week. Go to a good church on Sunday morning meditate on the Word and fellowship till Wed night Life Group, then ride that inspiration till Sun again.
You can go to church so much that you are immunized against doing anything with what you hear, and have to have the regular "fix" so as not to get in the dumps. God is bigger and longer lasting than all that.
berkeley
04-24-2012, 10:31 PM
Who wants to go to church on Sunday night, that is the time to be preparing for the week. Go to a good church on Sunday morning meditate on the Word and fellowship till Wed night Life Group, then ride that inspiration till Sun again.
You can go to church so much that you are immunized against doing anything with what you hear, and have to have the regular "fix" so as not to get in the dumps. God is bigger and longer lasting than all that.
:happydance
Me, I would rather be in church every day and every night. If not that, then in constant fellowship with people who are truly hungry and seeking after God. They are so much fun to teach. I need all of the inspiration that I can get. There is no riding the Wednesday night service until Sunday. I love to listen to all of the preaching that I can get my grubby hands on.
berkeley
04-24-2012, 10:33 PM
Oh, how sad.
Phoenix
04-24-2012, 10:46 PM
Who wants to go to church on Sunday night, that is the time to be preparing for the week. Go to a good church on Sunday morning meditate on the Word and fellowship till Wed night Life Group, then ride that inspiration till Sun again.
You can go to church so much that you are immunized against doing anything with what you hear, and have to have the regular "fix" so as not to get in the dumps. God is bigger and longer lasting than all that.
What if it's the only time you can get to church all week? I dunno..life's been crazy on my end a few times. Sunday morning is definitely not the most convenient time for me to go, but for now it's at least possible. I've had times when it wasn't.
Phoenix
04-24-2012, 10:48 PM
Me, I would rather be in church every day and every night. If not that, then in constant fellowship with people who are truly hungry and seeking after God. They are so much fun to teach. I need all of the inspiration that I can get. There is no riding the Wednesday night service until Sunday. I love to listen to all of the preaching that I can get my grubby hands on.
I'd rather be sitting in some coffee shop or hanging out at the bus station than be in church every day and every night. The people who need to hear about Jesus aren't typically in church.
You will notice that I said that I love talking about Him as much as I love being in His house, and in as much as I can not live in church services 24/7/365-6, I will spend my remaining time talking about Him, praising Him, and giving Him glory as much as I possibly can.
what part of Dallas? you can be in the metroplex and be 80 miles from a metroplex church...
Sister Alvear
04-26-2012, 09:08 AM
We go to church most every night somewhere...
Sarah
04-26-2012, 01:12 PM
I like the church Bro Hargrove pastors...I think it's in Garland.
Jason B
04-26-2012, 08:52 PM
You will notice that I said that I love talking about Him as much as I love being in His house, and in as much as I can not live in church services 24/7/365-6, I will spend my remaining time talking about Him, praising Him, and giving Him glory as much as I possibly can.
Almost any kind of zeal for something half way stuctured and traditional is often demonized on AFF. Come on Jay, lose the religious spirit, don't be such a pharisee and find a good seeker friendly church with a gourmet coffee bar, a nice relaxing atmosphere and a relevant pop culture themed message.
Jason B
04-26-2012, 09:03 PM
I'd rather be sitting in some coffee shop or hanging out at the bus station than be in church every day and every night. The people who need to hear about Jesus aren't typically in church.
I'd say that a lot of people who need to hear about Jesus ARE in a church. Where do people go when they are seeking God? Not to a ballgame, a starbucks, or the mall. They will often at least attempt to go to a church. Sadly the state of the american pop church culture is so watered down that "church life" for many is short and lacks any real conversion of relationship with Christ, only a temporary church membership which was only a flash in life's pan for many.
If chrstians simply live as Christ then it won't matter if we go to church every day of the week, because everyday during the day we'd be sharing the love of Christ with co-workers, strangers in the grocery store, and the bus stop if the oppertunity presents itself. We all have such an oppertunity to be the salt and light of the world that we shouldn't attack someone for going to church often (like crackjack and berkley did IMO).
Almost any kind of zeal for something half way stuctured and traditional is often demonized on AFF. Come on Jay, lose the religious spirit, don't be such a pharisee and find a good seeker friendly church with a gourmet coffee bar, a nice relaxing atmosphere and a relevant pop culture themed message.
Oh, no!! I do not think so. Jesus has done too much for me for me to compromise and leave everything that I have. I care not for the course that others may take, but I am going to enjoy every bit of the goodness, mercy, and presence of God that I can get. I feel an aisle running feeling on me right now.
Encryptus
05-01-2012, 10:14 PM
Who wants to go to church on Sunday night, that is the time to be preparing for the week. Go to a good church on Sunday morning meditate on the Word and fellowship till Wed night Life Group, then ride that inspiration till Sun again.
You can go to church so much that you are immunized against doing anything with what you hear, and have to have the regular "fix" so as not to get in the dumps. God is bigger and longer lasting than all that.
Did you stop to think before passing judgment about too much church that there might to a reason someone said Sunday night and after six pm? Like maybe working Sunday morning and late on weekday nights.
So that might be only opportunity to attend. Wow.
Never mind. Sorry I asked. Admin feel free to delete thread.
Waste of space.
Jermyn Davidson
05-01-2012, 10:21 PM
Who wants to go to church on Sunday night, that is the time to be preparing for the week. Go to a good church on Sunday morning meditate on the Word and fellowship till Wed night Life Group, then ride that inspiration till Sun again.
You can go to church so much that you are immunized against doing anything with what you hear, and have to have the regular "fix" so as not to get in the dumps. God is bigger and longer lasting than all that.
There are folks who can't get to church on a Sunday morning.
I personally would rather sleep late on Sunday and attend an evening service on a regular basis, but I sure don't mind attending Sunday morning and Sunday evening services.
There is a lot right about going to church for Sunday morning and evening services.
I hope you find a Holy-Spirit filled service for your Sunday nights, Encryptus.
Dagwood
05-07-2012, 06:13 PM
I like the church Bro Hargrove pastors...I think it's in Garland.
Hmm, you said Garland and I'm all ears since that's my hometown.
Yes, Hargrove is in Garland, at North Cities UPC (http://www.northcities.org/)
Dagwood
05-07-2012, 06:16 PM
Why am I not surprised that when someone mentions a preference for church service time, the questions/constructive criticisms start flying on when and where church is supposed to happen?
If anyone has any adderall, please give this thread some of it. Thank you, kindly...
Steve Epley
05-07-2012, 06:35 PM
Not in Dallas but still have Sunday night church and love. Folks do what they love.
Not in Dallas but still have Sunday night church and love. Folks do what they love.
Amen, and there is nothing better than being in a church service.
Dagwood
05-07-2012, 07:34 PM
There are times I miss Sun evening worship. From my experience a few years back, the morning services were for the cleansing (i.e. cry and weep, at least that what I remember more of), then the evening was the shout-down. Who wouldn't want to shout after the cleansing earlier in the day?
At least there are some churches who still do have evening services. If I ever wanted to participate, I know where to go. In the meantime, www.alcplano.org has been experiencing moves of the Spirit lately that would easily mirror a Sun evening service but with a different flavor. I'm not kidding either...
MawMaw
05-07-2012, 09:03 PM
We still have morning and evening services at our church.
Would seem so very strange not to.
Sarah
05-08-2012, 10:30 AM
Hmm, you said Garland and I'm all ears since that's my hometown.
Yes, Hargrove is in Garland, at North Cities UPC (http://www.northcities.org/)
So you go to the church in Plano, and not Garland? BTW, I've heard some good things about the new pastor in Plano...
Dagwood
05-08-2012, 10:45 AM
So you go to the church in Plano, and not Garland? BTW, I've heard some good things about the new pastor in Plano...
Correct, I go to ALC.
Garland is my hometown, not where I live at the moment. But, I had visited North Cities back in 2000 for a little while during the summer months and had nothing but good to speak of it.
I hope you (as well as others, both locally and on here) will hear even more good things about ALC. There's no doubt in my mind God's will has been and is being done...
RandyWayne
05-08-2012, 10:45 AM
Amen, and there is nothing better than being in a church service.
Oh, I can think of MANY things better than being in a church service. Puttering around the house, sitting in the doctors waiting room, watching the hour hand move on the clock while waiting for your "delayed" flight to arrive, etc.
Yes, I am being sarcastic because I cannot stand (most) church services. I get heart palpitations and sweaty palms from the song service alone.
Oh, I can think of MANY things better than being in a church service. Puttering around the house, sitting in the doctors waiting room, watching the hour hand move on the clock while waiting for your "delayed" flight to arrive, etc.
Yes, I am being sarcastic because I cannot stand (most) church services. I get heart palpitations and sweaty palms from the song service alone.
That is what the altar is there for. Or was that because you were standing at the altar that you had palpitations and sweaty palms. (tic) :happydance
RandyWayne
05-08-2012, 01:28 PM
That is what the altar is there for. Or was that because you were standing at the altar that you had palpitations and sweaty palms. (tic) :happydance
Naw, I'm actually very comfortable there as long as no one else is watching. :)
(A very important lesson I learned from my UPC days was to never let anyone see you pray. There is a specific reason for this as it relates to other people, but a second reason which amounts to nothing more than the fact that I consider it a very private thing.)
I have a long list of very bad associations with -church-. If you bit into the tastiest looking piece of fried chicken and discovered it was hollowed out and filled with live leeches I can guarantee that you would not eat fried chicken again. Now imagine actually doing it a few times thinking "ok, this can't happen again" and having the same thing happen each time.
Naw, I'm actually very comfortable there as long as no one else is watching. :)
(A very important lesson I learned from my UPC days was to never let anyone see you pray. There is a specific reason for this as it relates to other people, but a second reason which amounts to nothing more than the fact that I consider it a very private thing.)
I have a long list of very bad associations with -church-. If you bit into the tastiest looking piece of fried chicken and discovered it was hollowed out and filled with live leeches I can guarantee that you would not eat fried chicken again. Now imagine actually doing it a few times thinking "ok, this can't happen again" and having the same thing happen each time.
That is too bad. I lived through some less than pleasant experiences in church myself. I learned that people are still human no matter how much I may love and respect them. And for that reason I do not let them get to me.
As far as prayer, I try to have myself under the blood before I go to church. They do not need to hear me confess every mistake that I have made during the day. I have also learned to ignore people who may or may not be listening. If they are, I hope that they are blessed, and if they are not, I hope that they are also in prayer. Outside of that, let them listen.
Phoenix
05-08-2012, 03:34 PM
Oh, I can think of MANY things better than being in a church service. Puttering around the house, sitting in the doctors waiting room, watching the hour hand move on the clock while waiting for your "delayed" flight to arrive, etc.
Yes, I am being sarcastic because I cannot stand (most) church services. I get heart palpitations and sweaty palms from the song service alone.
I have much the same experience in most church services. I'm generally ok where I attend right now, unless something unexpected happens or something just somehow hits a trigger right. I've left more than once in the middle of a full blown panic attack. Fun.....
That is what the altar is there for. Or was that because you were standing at the altar that you had palpitations and sweaty palms. (tic) :happydance
When having anyone lay hands on you to pray is one of the triggers, the altar is the place to avoid.
I have a long list of very bad associations with -church-. If you bit into the tastiest looking piece of fried chicken and discovered it was hollowed out and filled with live leeches I can guarantee that you would not eat fried chicken again. Now imagine actually doing it a few times thinking "ok, this can't happen again" and having the same thing happen each time.
:( You said this really well. Even where I attend now, over a year into this, I still have moments when I wonder when it's going to turn out to be just like the other churches. I realize that I just happened on some of the really rare places, but when you do it more than once you start wondering.... When those places leave you with trauma to work through, it starts creating a circular sort of situation. Trauma leads to reactions that are out of line which leads to reactions from others around you which leads to more trauma.... I'm really glad my pastor now is very solid and just doesn't feed the circle at all. It's allowing me to finally heal and start getting my feet under myself a little.
Dordrecht
05-08-2012, 04:56 PM
When in church I sit up front.
That way I don't see any thing that bothers me.:heeheehee
Phoenix
05-08-2012, 05:23 PM
When in church I sit up front.
That way I don't see any thing that bothers me.:heeheehee
Being up front triggers panic attacks. I need a clear path between me and the exit in order to feel safe. Yes, I realize how completely unbelievable this sounds to those of you who don't have this kind of experience/response in church. Oh well. :) I've finally started sitting with a friend..on the inside so I'd have to crawl over her to get out. That's safe cuz anyone else would have to crawl over her to get to me. lol The brain is a messed up organ sometimes.
OnTheFritz
05-08-2012, 07:56 PM
Correct, I go to ALC.
Garland is my hometown, not where I live at the moment. But, I had visited North Cities back in 2000 for a little while during the summer months and had nothing but good to speak of it.
I hope you (as well as others, both locally and on here) will hear even more good things about ALC. There's no doubt in my mind God's will has been and is being done...
ALC sounds great! I may just have to start going there.
Dagwood
05-08-2012, 08:17 PM
ALC sounds great! I may just have to start going there.
Well, by all means, brotha...c'mon! Actually, I believe I know your twin who goes there... :lol
Steve Epley
05-08-2012, 08:23 PM
50 years I have been in the church I have no complaints the church is my Mother. I have a wonderful Mother.
AreYouReady?
05-08-2012, 08:32 PM
Being up front triggers panic attacks. I need a clear path between me and the exit in order to feel safe. Yes, I realize how completely unbelievable this sounds to those of you who don't have this kind of experience/response in church. Oh well. :) I've finally started sitting with a friend..on the inside so I'd have to crawl over her to get out. That's safe cuz anyone else would have to crawl over her to get to me. lol The brain is a messed up organ sometimes.
Phoenix, you must have had a really bad experience for panic attacks. I am so sorry.
I don't like the "stuffy" feeling I get when I walk into a large church gathering.
Those of you who never had a panic attack, I can assure you ...it is not pleasant. And if being in a church service causes one...well..you know it has to be bad.
AreYouReady?
05-08-2012, 08:34 PM
50 years I have been in the church I have no complaints the church is my Mother. I have a wonderful Mother.
Well....there are perpetrators...and there are victims...
RandyWayne
05-08-2012, 09:26 PM
Well....there are perpetrators...and there are victims...
I am sure when asked, many bullies will probably say they had a GREAT time in high school.
50 years I have been in the church I have no complaints the church is my Mother. I have a wonderful Mother.
I have to agree. The church is a family, and if sometimes we get black sheep, become slightly dysfunctional, or make mistakes that need corrected, it is all part of living and growing together as a family. Just as the body of a child, or more aptly an adolescent, does not always seem to fit together properly and so suffers pain or discomfort, so it is with us. We do not always get along as well as we should, but we should still love, support, and encourage one another until the day that we are perfected in the love, righteousness, and holiness of Jesus Christ.
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