Man proposed to a Woman during our Church Service!

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Pastor Keith

On Sunday nights, we have a smaller crowd, more casual in our approach. We have a short time for people to stand and share what God is doing in their lives. During this testimony time, one of our musicians stood up, grabbed the hand of his girlfriend and proposed to her during this time. Of course she said yes.

Also, I baptized another new convert this morning, brings our total over the last 10 months to 26 baptisms.

There is just something about the thought of "popping the question" with other people around that rubs me the wrong way. Whether it be at a sports stadium, in a church (your case), or with the parents present at the restaurant table(like the oldest "Dugger" on 17 and Counting.... or is it 18, 19, or 20 now?). The lady REALLY needs to right to say "no" if she feels she has to.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

There is just something about the thought of "popping the question" with other people around that rubs me the wrong way. Whether it be at a sports stadium, in a church (your case), or with the parents present at the restaurant table(like the oldest "Dugger" on 17 and Counting.... or is it 18, 19, or 20 now?). The lady REALLY needs to right to say "no" if she feels she has to.

I agree, Randy. Very good point. However, some couples discuss marriage, and women give a sort of implied approval before they are officially asked.

I would imagine most guys won't risk a public proposal unless they're pretty sure of the girl's answer.

But you are very chivalrous to think of it that way! I'm giving you major points!!!!!

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

There is just something about the thought of "popping the question" with other people around that rubs me the wrong way. Whether it be at a sports stadium, in a church (your case), or with the parents present at the restaurant table(like the oldest "Dugger" on 17 and Counting.... or is it 18, 19, or 20 now?). The lady REALLY needs to right to say "no" if she feels she has to.

You are so right!

I wish I could have told the woman to run for the hills! But that would have ruined the moment.

[oletime]

i am sure i read somewhere that the whole thing was a put on by the home team. in other words folks , its just entertainment ,

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth

I was there it was not entertainment, the man proposed to his girlfriend during testimony service.

Not sure where you are getting your info.

I think he's referring to the clip from the ballgame earlier where the girl said "NO".

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by Pastor Keith

On Sunday nights, we have a smaller crowd, more casual in our approach. We have a short time for people to stand and share what God is doing in their lives. During this testimony time, one of our musicians stood up, grabbed the hand of his girlfriend and proposed to her during this time. Of course she said yes.

Also, I baptized another new convert this morning, brings our total over the last 10 months to 26 baptisms.

First time I ever heard of this happening in church! What better place to ask the girl you love to marry you? Really neat I think.

And 26 baptisms in a new work in 10 months!! Awesome!

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Felicity

First time I ever heard of this happening in church! What better place to ask the girl you love to marry you? Really neat I think.

And 26 baptisms in a new work in 10 months!! Awesome!

It is awesome I am thankful for that!

Although, you might not know this Felicity, but this not a new work. This church is well over 30 yrs old.

The prior pastor retired and asked for us to come.

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth

It is awesome I am thankful for that!

Although, you might not know this Felicity, but this not a new work. This church is well over 30 yrs old.

The prior pastor retired and asked for us to come.

Oh! Okay. I didn't know. For some reason I thought this was a new work you folks had started. I'm not very clued in I guess to what the situation actually was.

Well, it doesn't matter - new or older work. It's awesome all these folks being baptized! Absolutely love hearing these kind of reports!

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Oh! Okay. I didn't know. For some reason I thought this was a new work you folks had started. I'm not very clued in I guess to what the situation actually was.

Well, it doesn't matter - new or older work. It's awesome all these folks being baptized! Absolutely love hearing these kind of reports!

That is right! The growth we were longing for in our other church, we are seeing here. I am very thankful to be a part of it.

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

There is just something about the thought of "popping the question" with other people around that rubs me the wrong way. Whether it be at a sports stadium, in a church (your case), or with the parents present at the restaurant table(like the oldest "Dugger" on 17 and Counting.... or is it 18, 19, or 20 now?). The lady REALLY needs to right to say "no" if she feels she has to.

I agree with you on this, Randy. Conceiving a marriage is as personal as conceiving a baby. In my mind, the proposal is the time that the marriage is conceived. I think that should be between the man and the woman. Once they've both agreed to it, then of course, shout it on the mountaintop and ask everyone to rejoice with you! Just like once you know you are having a baby, sharing the good news is top priority.

My nephew just proposed to his girlfriend last weekend. He invited both of his parents and both of her parents to go to dinner with them. Then he proposed in front of the whole restaurant. I am happy for him. But I would have been moritified had I been his girlfriend.