The neon lights in bars
And headlights from the cars
Have started a symphony
Surrounding Me
The things I left behind
Have melted in my mind
And now there's a purity
Inside of me
Are you listening?
My week has been good, but very tiring. I’m now learning to play the piano, which is really cool. I hope the discipline needed in learning the piano will help me in other areas of life.
Jo is leaving on Sunday. This makes me a little sad, as she is a very lovely person. I’m going to Salford on Thursday. I’m so excited! I really cannot wait!
If I were to set up a church the three most important aspects that I would have included would be:
1) Good Relationships
==> I think relationships in a church are very important. I believe you cannot have church without good relationships. The pastor should be respected, but shouldn’t be put above everyone else; they are still an equal person. Every new visitor should be welcomed at the door, and welcomed by people of the congregation, accepted into the church regardless of circumstances and included in the things the church does.
2) Varied worship
==> Worship will definitely be included in the church as worship is a way of life. There will be a time of singing as this is how many people can connect with God, but I also think meditation should be involved, as well as many other ways such as drawing, moving around the room, etc.
3) Community outreach
==> I don’t think a church is fulfilling its purpose if it is not outreaching into the community around them. Many people think church is where Christians get fed from the bible, and yes this is true, but it is not the whole story. To be a church is to be a place of help for the community, not necessarily to evangelise, but to simply help and love.
Do come and visit, your presence will be appreciated, and I hope you will be welcomed well.
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
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