Many people these days are not attending any Church Services. Some people opt out because they do not consider themselves religious and feel that a church has nothing to offer them. Some people feel that they are “spiritual but not religious” and choose to pursue an individual path. Some people have religious faith but have not made church attendance a priority in their schedule for one reason or another. If you are on the fence about Church Services, consider the following reasons for attending.
First of all, the word “church” refers to the group of people who worship God together, not the physical building where they meet. Attending services means, joining a group of people in worship and developing a sense of belonging and connection with those people. Fellow church members can offer each other support and help in time of need, for example, when a member is ill or hospitalized. People who worship together also celebrate important milestones together, like baptism, marriage, welcoming a new baby, and even death. These days, many people live far from their parents and other relatives; a church, however, can fill that gap.
Another reason for attending church services is to have an opportunity to serve others. Many churches take an active role in the local community with projects like feeding the hungry, providing after-school programs for children with working parents, visiting elders in nursing homes, etc. If you have the impulse to help out in your community but are not quite sure how to go about it, you can find a church that is already involved in the mission that calls to you and join in.
Churches also offer opportunities for education and spiritual growth. Many people think it’s a requirement to be 100% firm and unquestioning in your faith, but in fact, most church members struggle with questions and doubts. Many churches nowadays offer small group faith learning programs where people can discuss some of the hard questions and find out how other Christians have tried to answer them.
Churches come in many different flavors, and no church is “one size fits all.” If you want to develop your Christian faith, try some of the different churches in your community to see if you can find the right fit. To learn about a church in Hawaii that offers a wide variety of educational and spiritual services, visit Wolhawaii.com. You can also visit them on Facebook for more information.
