A couple weeks ago I posted a question about the church. Actually it was a phrase that read "When I hear the word church..." There were (7) options from which to choose:
I want to regurgitate.
I envision social justice.
I view people talking about God.
I crave community.
I picture people in pews.
I reflect on covenant.
I think of my family.
All of the choices may be individually or simultaneously plausible on some level depending on one's understanding and experience of church. Hoping to receive an "initial reaction" or to at least stimulate more thought I chose to disable the option allowing one to give multiple answers. Now I am much more curious about the thought process. You may offer an explanation of your survey answer or simply respond to the question:
What do you think when you hear the word "church?"
A bunch of people lost in the wilderness
ReplyDeletenice, joe. go on...
ReplyDeleteMy eyes well up but for two very different reasons. The first is a sense of gratitude. I owe much to the body of Christ. They prayed for me when I wandered away, they have prayed for and supported me when searching for my purpose, they gave me chances to explore what I could do and oppurtunities to lead and serve.
ReplyDeleteI also see how the church is distorted and fails at its calling. I yearn for what I see in Acts and for the people who call themselves followers of Christ to love and devote themselves to each other.
what does it look like if we love and devote ourselves to one another?
ReplyDeleteI guess it seems to me that the Church doesn't all have the same priorities or nmission, and without unified mission, it looks like there are cool things going on over here and some other cool things going on over here, each involved in their own mission or project, and are ignoring and sometimes harming the missions or projects of the other people.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I see.
Church: one body of believers in Christ. I immediately think of the church universal. Perhap because I am not affiliated with a denomination and have friends and acquaintances from various denomininations. My best friends are Catholic and their congregation is always warm and inviting. I really feel blessed to be accepted by so many who have identified with a denomination. Yet, they seem to understand that their is one Savior for all and we all bleong to His Church.
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