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1 | is selling in a church building fine? | John 2:13 | Sir Pent | 59243 | ||
I’m going out on a limb here to disagree with a practice that is becoming common in many churches in America today. That practice is selling food in the church. I believe this is wrong for many reasons. From most important to least important: 1. The true purpose of a church service is to worship God as a family of believers. The service is FOR GOD, not for people. When churches put on elaborate entertainments, and let people bring popcorn into the sanctuary, they are profaning a holy place and turning a worship service into just a show. 2. The Bible warns us as Christians to not only avoid evil, but even the appearance of evil. Even if the proceeds of the sale of food does go into the Mission Fund or whatever, many people (especially visitors) will not know that. With all of the scandals that have been so publicized about Christian ministries embezelling large amounts of money for their own personal gain, it would be very easy for them to jump to some wrong conclusions. 3. The food will cause division within the church. There will be some who think it is wrong and others who will think it is right. There will be some who buy it and are satisfied, and others who will not have the money and will be hungry and envious. There will be some who are honest and turn in all the money, and others who will give in to temptation and will keep some for themselves. There will be some who will try to pay attention to the service, and there will be others who will be crinkling the wrapping, or crunching the chips, and making it difficult for those around to focus. 4. It’s good for us all to be able to spend a few hours once a week focusing on God, instead of our stomachs. 5. There’s six other days in the week, when you could have a bake sale out in the parking lot, to raise money. |
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2 | is selling in a church building fine? | John 2:13 | justme | 59250 | ||
Sir Pent:I see you have been on the Forun just over a year, that's good. I wish we had some info on you. I wonder if there are other ways to consoder churches allowing the selling of items in church? I have seen one church that sold donuts, pop, and other food items during church service. I was most uncomfortable with this to say the least. I think it was disrespectful, rude and distracting ot the worship time. Having said that, may I say something more respectful for all concerned. I have dry mouth, from the many medications I take. I have a spill resistant cup that I carry and drink as needed. Our church rents sapce from a senior citizen center. There is a coke machine in the back. Our church has three kinds of free coffee, tea, and some time pastries. Never are these sold, they are for relaxing and talk before the service. Our youth have aafter the service had a B B Q and sold hot dogs, handburgs and drinks, as a fund raiser. I have found nothing wrong with this way of doing fund drives for the youth, or refreshment before the service. This has been a very good way for people to come and fellowship before the service. I attended one church that had a Christian book sstore that was great! So I can see no harm in that, can you? Our church is contempoary and we have grown from a few to two services of about 100 each. We also have a pot luck once a month. I have been in a Baptist church most all my life. For the last three years we have made a change. We drive 1 hour plus a tole bridge each way to go to church and return home. For me and my family spiritual growth has been increased just by a more relaxed worship service. This does not mean everyone would enjoy this kind of church. I respect others who need a formal worship service. I am not too far from sixty and having been a pastor I find the change was a God send to us. So, I hope you widden you thinking just a bit. God bless. agape, justme |
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3 | is selling in a church building fine? | John 2:13 | Sir Pent | 59335 | ||
Personal Note........................... Dear Justme, There is actually a great deal of information on me. Just click on my name to see what is available. Also, thanks for reminding me that my 1 year anniversary on the forum has just passed. I have been gone for a while due to frustrations with redundancy and lack of organization. However, I have recently felt led to return and ignore much of the chaff while just responding to the messages that are from people truly searching for answers. |
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4 | is selling in a church building fine? | John 2:13 | justme | 59407 | ||
Sir Pent: Oh, I am sorry, for some reason my computer does not pick up some ofthe information below the name Sir Pent. This has happened one other time. Thank goodness ithas been with very kind people like your self. I am glad you are back agai. I have always been a Baptist church until three years ago. No we go to a non-denom. Calvary Chapel. This is a wonderfull time of seeing that churches can function much differently and still have worship that is very different from my past experiences. So, I admire that you have looked into so many yourself. agape, justme |
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