should i go to church HELP

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kaitlyn76

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Oct 3, 2014
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hi all i was just wondering how do you go to church for the first time?
lately i have been feeling like i really need to

i am 14 and i am christian but my parents are not. i have no christian friends, none of my grandparents, aunts and uncles nothing are christian so i have a little problem. i was going to ask my dad if he can take me to church (which idk if i will bring up the courage to do so yet) and if he says he says yes and does take me to church my question is how? i just walk in? wouldn't it be weird, a random 14 year old girl walks into a tiny church by herself without her parents or anything? do i have to ring up before i go or do i just walk in and sit down or do i have to sign up or what? i have never been into a church in my life! the chuch i want to go to is a tiny baptist church.i really really want to go i don't want to wait till I'm 17 (legal age to drive here) can somebody tell me what i should do

i think i am going to ask him to take me to youth group then slowly drop hints if i can go to church because i am to scared to flat out ask him

there are not really any churches in walking distance from me only catholic and stuff
 
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NewWine

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Good Morning Kaitlyn! I am so thrilled to hear you've become a believer!! I believe you're on the right track by asking to go to youth group first. Youth Groups are less threatening than going to Church itself. It will benefit both you and your parents, by allowing you to meet some others your age before you go through the Church doors on a Sunday morning. This may also help your parents feel more at ease taking you as well, knowing you have a friend there to watch out for you.
If your parents say no, please respect their decision, pray that God changes them to allow you to go, and let God work on them. One of the best ways for you to help your parents find the joy you've now found, is by letting them see Christ working in your life changing you, through your new found respect for Everyone. This may not always be easy, but God is always with you, and He can guide your way here. Read and study your Bible to learn about Christ's grace for all, pray for yourself and your family, and I will pray with and for you as well. Peace!
 

JesusLives

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Oct 11, 2013
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Happy to hear you want to spend time with God. You might want to call the church first and talk to someone letting them know it is your first time and is there someone who could meet you and help you find the youth group in that church. They would love to help you I am sure and it might make you feel more comfortable being the first time there. Praying that you will find a church that you will love and that your dad is o.k. with you going. God bless in your search for Him.
 
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Ugly

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Technically you can just show up and sit down. But, as mentioned, it may make it easier if you call ahead. Churches should be opened to anyone to just arrive and come in. At least during service times. Some churches keep open during the day. Or may at least keep an office open, depending on the size of the church.
 
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MaggieMye

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I agree with the previous post. Just walk in and sit down. Calling ahead, however, will give the pastor the opportunity to line you up with another Christian your own age at that church....a new friend even! Also, letting the pastor know of your situation can be SO beneficial because they can cover you in prayer for your home situation. If you don't get the support you need from that church, then DO seek out another Christian, Bible-teaching church and try again. DON'T GIVE UP! You will end up where God wants you....not necessarily where YOU think you might end up.
Maggie