Post by bhebert on Mar 21, 2011 12:37:53 GMT -5
any tips for getting some "old-ins" back into church?
as a child my parents insured that their "young-ins" (my brother and I)went to church every sunday morning (sunday school, evening service, and wednesday nights), no missing unless obviously sick or bed ridden. we tried to get out by any means necessary, and failed miserably most times. My parents always went with us, and I know that they have a relationship with Jesus, but at the same time, I know that it's not where it should be.
as an adult i realize the value of having been exposed to church early in life. i believe that a good God fearing foundation was placed early on, and that this foundation has helped me throughout my life. Jesus was always there, even though I was living my life as i wanted. by the same respect, I think and feel as though they might be on the same downward spiral that I was on, to some respect, and i want to help.
every time i invite them to church and get rejected, i almost want to get confrontational, but dont.... I want to entice them accordingly into making the right decision, but not exactly sure how....they always come up with an excuse of some sort. my mother has come a couple of times for my daughter's dedication and to hear John Edward speak, but otherwise i get shot down 99% of the time. my father, on the other hand, wont get off dead center. whats up with these "Old-Ins" these days.....
they usually watch church on TV..... Hagee and others.... not real sure of the Gospel being preached.... i plee ignorance. perhaps i should do some research.
nevertheless, the prayers have been there, so perhaps i just need to be patient that God will touch their hearts in some respect or another.
sorry rambling on, but its kinda been pressing on my heart and I wanted to see if you might be able to provide some insight.
thanks so much for all you do!!
bernie
as a child my parents insured that their "young-ins" (my brother and I)went to church every sunday morning (sunday school, evening service, and wednesday nights), no missing unless obviously sick or bed ridden. we tried to get out by any means necessary, and failed miserably most times. My parents always went with us, and I know that they have a relationship with Jesus, but at the same time, I know that it's not where it should be.
as an adult i realize the value of having been exposed to church early in life. i believe that a good God fearing foundation was placed early on, and that this foundation has helped me throughout my life. Jesus was always there, even though I was living my life as i wanted. by the same respect, I think and feel as though they might be on the same downward spiral that I was on, to some respect, and i want to help.
every time i invite them to church and get rejected, i almost want to get confrontational, but dont.... I want to entice them accordingly into making the right decision, but not exactly sure how....they always come up with an excuse of some sort. my mother has come a couple of times for my daughter's dedication and to hear John Edward speak, but otherwise i get shot down 99% of the time. my father, on the other hand, wont get off dead center. whats up with these "Old-Ins" these days.....
they usually watch church on TV..... Hagee and others.... not real sure of the Gospel being preached.... i plee ignorance. perhaps i should do some research.
nevertheless, the prayers have been there, so perhaps i just need to be patient that God will touch their hearts in some respect or another.
sorry rambling on, but its kinda been pressing on my heart and I wanted to see if you might be able to provide some insight.
thanks so much for all you do!!
bernie
