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Post by capncrunch on Oct 7, 2015 10:48:26 GMT -6
How many churches in this town are without a minister? Open Bible does not have one. From my understanding First Baptist minister is transferring to another church. SO who knows if they are attempting to replace that one. Central Church of Christ has a new youth minister. So are people loosing interest in going to church in this town, or are they too busy going to bars?
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Post by dive61364 on Oct 7, 2015 10:53:48 GMT -6
with all the slot places opening for gambling they have started having services in them places I think.
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Post by oldtimer on Oct 7, 2015 12:40:47 GMT -6
How many churches in this town are without a minister? Open Bible does not have one. From my understanding First Baptist minister is transferring to another church. SO who knows if they are attempting to replace that one. Central Church of Christ has a new youth minister. So are people loosing interest in going to church in this town, or are they too busy going to bars? Up in the Chicago and surrounding area there has been a trend of smaller, portable churches. People go to say, a rented out high school gym, for their church services. Smaller groups, more focused ways of interpreting the Bible, etc. I think that is a trend that will continue and may trickle down in some sort of way to smaller towns. |
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Post by Anonymous on Oct 8, 2015 8:30:17 GMT -6
How many churches in this town are without a minister? Open Bible does not have one. From my understanding First Baptist minister is transferring to another church. SO who knows if they are attempting to replace that one. Central Church of Christ has a new youth minister. So are people loosing interest in going to church in this town, or are they too busy going to bars? That's the choice? Either they are losing interest or they've taken up drinking on a Sunday morning? lol A lot of clergymen move from one congregation to another after a few years. It's quite common. |
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Post by father of two on Oct 8, 2015 8:49:34 GMT -6
People all over are losing interest in the church.
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Post by dumdave on Oct 8, 2015 9:45:47 GMT -6
Last Methodist preacher was doing triple duty in Streator, Long Point & Grand Ridge.
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Post by super on Oct 8, 2015 12:35:53 GMT -6
empty your pockets and be glad !  |
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Post by capncrunch on Oct 8, 2015 15:07:46 GMT -6
How do you feel about Jehovah Witness's coming to your door step preaching? I really don't care for them doing that. Just my opinion, though.
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Post by antamaleen on Oct 8, 2015 15:12:38 GMT -6
Where I'm from, just about every religion came knocking. Though I don't remember Protestant, Catholic, or Judaism. Plenty of Jehovahs, Baptist and Mormon.
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Post by OutlawwithaSnipeSniper on Oct 8, 2015 15:36:48 GMT -6
How do you feel about Jehovah Witness's coming to your door step preaching? I really don't care for them doing that. Just my opinion, though. Easy enough to fix, assuming you see them coming. Just strip down to your shorts, grab a beer and answer the door with the greeting " What the hell do you want?" Generally turns them around quickly. |
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Post by antamaleen on Oct 8, 2015 15:45:05 GMT -6
My personal favorite: Why would a Jehovah go to a house that is decorated for a holiday? Do you really think they'll change? A good way to get rid of a Mormon was to blare Ozzy. They couldn't get away fast enough. Lol!
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Post by antamaleen on Oct 8, 2015 15:46:34 GMT -6
How do you feel about Jehovah Witness's coming to your door step preaching? I really don't care for them doing that. Just my opinion, though. Easy enough to fix, assuming you see them coming. Just strip down to your shorts, grab a beer and answer the door with the greeting " What the hell do you want?" Generally turns them around quickly. Have vivid imagination. Don't need that picture. Lol! |
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Post by father of two on Oct 8, 2015 16:13:45 GMT -6
When they come to my door I greet them with respect, tell them what church I attend then they usually say ok and read a prayer for me. No need to be disrespectful.
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Post by OutlawwithaSnipeSniper on Oct 8, 2015 18:00:44 GMT -6
When they come to my door I greet them with respect, tell them what church I attend then they usually say ok and read a prayer for me. No need to be disrespectful. You haven't met the persistent ones. I'm normally quite patient, but the last 2 sets that came around I thought I was going to have to let the dogs loose. |
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Post by antamaleen on Oct 8, 2015 18:51:43 GMT -6
When they come to my door I greet them with respect, tell them what church I attend then they usually say ok and read a prayer for me. No need to be disrespectful. Not disrespectful. I've known people from all sorts of different religions and respect their beliefs. I just don't believe you should have to sell your religion. Anybody getting an unwanted knock at the door will try to get rid of that person quickly, no matter what it is about. |
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