For the last few weeks I have been looking for a church to attend in Ely. Here are my choices:
-Ely Baptist
No childrens program
about 10 people in attendance all above the age of 80
-Ely Methodist
No childrens program
about 10 people in attendance all above the age of 80
-Ely Presbyterian
No childrens program
about 10 people in attendance all above the age of 80
-Ely Lutheran
No childrens program
about 10 people in attendance all above the age of 80
My search is not looking great!
I am beginning to wonder and pray about how churches are planted in communities. I e-mailed my pastor from Vegas for suggestions and prayer a few days ago and am hoping to get some direction from him. There are plenty of people in Ely to start something where young families can get connected to God and fellow Christians. I believe that Ely is in desperate need of this. I am in desperate need of this! I just have NO clue where to start or where to turn other than prayer. I am feeling frustrated and sad.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Church shopping in Ely
Posted by Erin at 8:00 PM
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2 comments:
a lot of successful church plants begin with Bible studies in homes. Unless you're being planted by another church, one that can give you some cash and support in the first year or so, it's best to start small. Find some Christians and start a Bible Study, move onto a "home church" model - Bible Study and worship on Sunday mornings - and then, eventually, as it grows, start to do more "church" things.
here - read this:
http://www.google.com/base/a/1189088/D9033191997964100203
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