Do you think Two Church services a month is enough?

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

If one thinks that the ONLY reason they should go to church is for their own needs and only for when they need it....there is something very wrong with their view of what it means to be a part of the body of Christ to begin with

Actually Praxeas, you have hit on a very good point. A point which to me showcases the entire problem with the church. They are so focused on their building funds and programs they are not meeting the needs of the community around them. it's like they are so focused on the "church" (the organization, the building and all the stuff associated with it) and building their own kingdom that Jesus and his kingdom gets pushed aside.

Now, I know I sound critical. But I myself was guilty of that kind of attitude for a long time. In fact, this thread itself showed me that I am REALLY good at sitting around and talking about the problem, but not very good at finding a solution. And I finally realized that I need to BE the solution. I can't continue to go on and complain about what is wrong with the church and how the church isn't doing what I think Jesus wants it to do. No. I need to go out and myself do what Jesus is asking.

You were all right. Sitting at home is accomplishing nothing. So I need to find someway to go out and be Jesus to the poor, needy, hungry and lost in my community. And if I need to do it alone, then so be it.