Our Bible studies are set up like the CAYA ministry yall have. We have a lot of ministries that cater to various age groups that have their own events as well.
The caucasian churches in Montgomery....
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buckwheat1911
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True! Some churches also refuse to change. The church I was a member of back in my hometown in Mississippi has lost so many members over the years. The preachers they continue to bring in don't really have a forward thinking vision that will grow membership and reach out to those that are looking for a church home.
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jsupop33
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What's the name of your church?
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Listen up maggots! And that's an order!
My wife and I go there. If we can't physically go. We catch the 10 a.m. service online.
unknown1
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Why didn't this get a response lol. I cant lie it is ironic isn't it? Hell half these black churches with that healing stuff tell members not to take medicine... just pray and you'll be healed. Will never forget my chick drug me to a church where this lady was preaching that healing stuff. Talked about how she was healed of her blood pressure issues and whatnot. About halfway through her sermon, she got so dizzy they had to take her to the back for like 30 minutes. When we got in the car I was like gee, I wonder why that happened? And of course my chick had every reason under the sun to explain it other than the obvious.
jsupop33
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Now I have been in a church that has advised people to not take medicine or do the healing at the alter stuff.
unknown1
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Mostly the pentecostal black churches. And there are a TON of them in the south. Unfortunately thats the type of church I grew up in. You know, all the speaking in tongues and all that stuff. To be honest, I can't help but wonder how much differently black people would be in this country if the majority hadn't been hampered by the white jesus bit. As I got older it got so confusing to me how the same people will talk about the white man this, the devil that, etc etc etc... but will break their neck to get to an institution introduced to them by those same folks they have so much disdain for. Things that make you go hmm.
Mrwiregrass
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Again, I live here. So, I know these churches, you just put up, right. You can't impressed by a few photos.
Mrwiregrass
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Amen! I grew up in the church, and lived in poverty at the same damn time. My mother had us in church four times a week, and she was hellbent on attending church. But, meanwhile, the pastor and his wife didn't have any job. They just live off their congregation, and nobody said a word.
Mrwiregrass
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They always tell you bring it to Jesus. But, a pastor is not a M.D., or a Lawyer.
Mrwiregrass
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A few photos, and webpage is suppose to excite me. Look, I live in this city. A lot of these churches are gaming the people. Right up the street from me is Safe Harbor. The pastor of this entity has a second one, and a private Helicopter to fly him too his second church.
But, i'm going to leave that alone.
Mrwiregrass
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When you have people living one life in church, and another outside in the world. How am I supposed to respect you?
JROCK
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Perhaps you should find a church that works for you. It sounds as if you're letting someone steal your joy. It it don't fit, don't force it.
jsupop33
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That was my thing. Stop worrying so much about what others are doing at church. I go to get what I came for, serve some and leave.
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unknown1
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This is the life 90% of christians live... I mean its not abnormal. These folk are super holy Sunday. Saturday, not so much.
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I am a health insurance broker, and I partner with a lot of churches for their health & wellness initiatives. In my role, I help people get connected with Medicare programs and health plans if they have the resources. For those with less money, i help them get connected with Medicaid plans and local health clinics. As we speak I am in the process of putting together an event with Live Orlando, where Tye Tribbett is the pastor.
Other parishioners may administer flu shots, mobile mammograms, blood bank donations and so forth. Some have registered dietitians come in and teach healthy eating habits. Some have their own gyms. And I'm talking some black churches, but mostly multicultural (Black, Hispanic, Hatian).
But I can't knock someone who's not a follower of Christ after growing up in a church that was doing a lot of taking, but not a lot of giving. That was my life coming up in MS; having my mom drag me to some of these bum churches with rogue pastors.....I could see through the BS at 10 years old. LOL. But as an adult, I realized that there are some churches out there doing great things so I got connected with one.
Other parishioners may administer flu shots, mobile mammograms, blood bank donations and so forth. Some have registered dietitians come in and teach healthy eating habits. Some have their own gyms. And I'm talking some black churches, but mostly multicultural (Black, Hispanic, Hatian).
But I can't knock someone who's not a follower of Christ after growing up in a church that was doing a lot of taking, but not a lot of giving. That was my life coming up in MS; having my mom drag me to some of these bum churches with rogue pastors.....I could see through the BS at 10 years old. LOL. But as an adult, I realized that there are some churches out there doing great things so I got connected with one.
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Same experience here. SMH