Attending a Protestant mass for the first time

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Be_Evergreen

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I grew up Catholic, but have found as my faith has matured that I would like to attend Protestant worship services instead. Catholocism, although it was the denomination that first brought me to God... it just doesn't resonate with my beliefs that much anymore. I want a Christ-focused church to join in my new community.

I will be attending a Congregational Church service tomorrow :) .
 
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Be_Evergreen said:
I grew up Catholic, but have found as my faith has matured that I would like to attend Protestant worship services instead. Catholocism, although it was the denomination that first brought me to God... it just doesn't resonate with my beliefs that much anymore. I want a Christ-focused church to join in my new community.

I will be attending a Congregational Church service tomorrow :) .
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Have you tried an Eastern rite Liturgy? We're fully Catholic, but our liturgy is quite different from the typical Roman Mass. :)
 
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Be_Evergreen said:
I grew up Catholic, but have found as my faith has matured that I would like to attend Protestant worship services instead. Catholocism, although it was the denomination that first brought me to God... it just doesn't resonate with my beliefs that much anymore. I want a Christ-focused church to join in my new community.

I will be attending a Congregational Church service tomorrow :) .
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A good step in the right direction.
 
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yay! I'm glad you are looking for a church Christ-focused church :) believe me, you simply CAN'T focus ''too much ''on Jesus, I hope you find a good church :D God bless you.
 
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Be_Evergreen said:
I grew up Catholic, but have found as my faith has matured that I would like to attend Protestant worship services instead. Catholocism, although it was the denomination that first brought me to God... it just doesn't resonate with my beliefs that much anymore. I want a Christ-focused church to join in my new community.

I will be attending a Congregational Church service tomorrow :) .
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I'm really liking my Protestant mass. To me, it's like Catholic mass without the things I disagree with. Namely praying to saints (what I consider to be necromancy) and whatnot.
 
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Necromancy? Wouldn't you ask a friend or family member to pray for you? A saint is just a friend in heaven who we ask to pray for us. They are living, not dead. (Luke 20:38)

But, I am glad you are enjoying your new church and denomination. I believe all who believe in Christ are saved (John 3:16).

God bless.
 
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Thank you all for your kind words :).

dscherck said:
Have you tried an Eastern rite Liturgy? We're fully Catholic, but our liturgy is quite different from the typical Roman Mass. :)
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I have tried out variations of Catholicism, but am unsure as to if I have tried the Eastern Rite liturgy.

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Namely praying to saints (what I consider to be necromancy) and whatnot.
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I became uncomfortable with that practice too.

Gotta say, I felt the Spirit in me in this new church. Everyone was unbelievably friendly. Small little church, but very cozy, everyone seems to know each other by name. The pastor was full of the Love of God. The way they operate during the service feels spiritually empowering... I can't say enough good things about it. Cookie and coffee time after the service was done was just a cherry on top ;).

As I told my mother when I got in, "I have never felt more at home in a church before!".
 
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Aww thats lovely. :) felt like sharing, as today was mothers day my church honoured mums and women in general so we all got a little bouquet of flowers :)
 
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Gotta say, I felt the Spirit in me in this new church. Everyone was unbelievably friendly. Small little church, but very cozy, everyone seems to know each other by name. The pastor was full of the Love of God. The way they operate during the service feels spiritually empowering... I can't say enough good things about it. Cookie and coffee time after the service was done was just a cherry on top ;).

As I told my mother when I got in, "I have never felt more at home in a church before!".
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I'm so happy for you! I'm glad you liked your new church and I'm glad you found great fellowship there! I hope you it enjoy it more everyday and you soon find your place there, God bless you :)
 
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Necromancy? Wouldn't you ask a friend or family member to pray for you? A saint is just a friend in heaven who we ask to pray for us. They are living, not dead. (Luke 20:38)

But, I am glad you are enjoying your new church and denomination. I believe all who believe in Christ are saved (John 3:16).

God bless.
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Oops, i thought I was replying to Be_Evergreen. Nevermind. :)

 
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zeroturbulence said:
Wouldn't you ask a friend or family member to pray for you? A saint is just a friend in heaven who we ask to pray for us. They are living, not dead. (Luke 20:38)
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How do you know who dies a saint and who doesn't though? Can't only God decide who goes to Heaven and who goes to Hell? He makes some pretty surprising calls throughout the Bible in terms of who He chooses to like and who He gets angry with imo.
 
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Bushido8000 said:
How do you know who dies a saint and who doesn't though? Can't only God decide who goes to Heaven and who goes to Hell? He makes some pretty surprising calls throughout the Bible in terms of who He chooses to like and who He gets angry with imo.
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inb4 canonization
 
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zeroturbulence said:
Necromancy? Wouldn't you ask a friend or family member to pray for you? A saint is just a friend in heaven who we ask to pray for us. They are living, not dead. (Luke 20:38)

But, I am glad you are enjoying your new church and denomination. I believe all who believe in Christ are saved (John 3:16).

God bless.
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Their souls are living but they aren't physically alive. Okay, they are dead. They are in heaven praising Jesus. I really don't think they can hear you. They are in a whole other DIMENSION. Only Jesus can hear you. Jesus is the one who intercedes for us. Jesus is the one that lives in you and is able to hear the cries of your heart. He is omnipresent. The Saints aren't. So that'd be like me praying to my great-grandmother asking her to pray for me, to me. The Saints have not been given any special privilege. They are sinners, just like me. God doesn't put one person higher than the other...

Okay, I'm gonna stop since this thread ain't for debating. Whether I'm wrong and you're right or whether I'm right and you're wrong, we all have different views. The thing that truly matters is that we believe in Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for us.

I hope you like the protestant church Be_Evergreen! :)
 
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Be_Evergreen said:
Gotta say, I felt the Spirit in me in this new church. Everyone was unbelievably friendly. Small little church, but very cozy, everyone seems to know each other by name. The pastor was full of the Love of God. The way they operate during the service feels spiritually empowering... I can't say enough good things about it. Cookie and coffee time after the service was done was just a cherry on top ;).

As I told my mother when I got in, "I have never felt more at home in a church before!".
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Cookie and coffee time?!?! That sounds AMAZING!! Good gracious, where do you go to church?? LOL unfortunately our church is way too big to do that kind of thing. I like my church though. It has a good worship service and sermon. Our pastor is great. And when I have questions, when he's not busy I find it very easy to discuss with him my questions and stuff. :) And I think that's how a pastor should be. Not only does he do a good job on the stage (we don't have a pulpit lol) but he's easy to converse with off the stage.
 
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I could start a discussion, but I won't out of respect for Be_Evergreen. :)

God bless
 
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Be_Evergreen said:
I grew up Catholic, but have found as my faith has matured that I would like to attend Protestant worship services instead. Catholocism, although it was the denomination that first brought me to God... it just doesn't resonate with my beliefs that much anymore. I want a Christ-focused church to join in my new community.

I will be attending a Congregational Church service tomorrow :) .
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If the first protestant church does not suit you, don't give up on finding a church that fits you. I say this because you are used to a very ritualistic servcice and depending on where you attened, you may find it too mondern. However, there are orthodox protestant churches out there which you would find some common rituals as the Catholic.

Growing up, I went to catholic services and many different protestant services. As an adult I prefer protestant over catholic because there are bible based services that I learn a lot from. Also, I find that protestants encourage more of a relationship with Christ which I find so much more fullfilling.

I pray you will find your place of worship. If you need any help in deciding a good place to try, please let me know. God Bless!
 
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