As we have been working on getting the word out about our soccer league, I have had the opportunity to communicate with several individuals in the newspaper industry.
Something interesting happened as I emailed back and forth with one particular man.
He mentioned early on that he was familiar with our Church. He said he lived just down the road. (not hard to do in a small town like Needville!)
So in typical style and fashion, I responded in the next email about how we were practically neighbors, and asked if he had ever visited our Church.
This is the email I got in response:
On a personal note: I have been curious about your church and thought about visiting
But have been hesitant.. Not sure about a church that seems to cater to people and their needs, which can tend to cause teachings to stray away from biblical principals in order to make people happy
If I am wrong, then I apologize... From reading what is on the Web site, that is the impression I get
So my question to you is, when did it become abnormal for a church to "cater to people and their needs?"
When did Biblical principles and rules become more important than people?
Friday, August 17, 2007
An interesting email....
Posted by Ashlee Liddell at 6:46 AM
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Wow.
Did you respond back to him?
And in answer to your question...I didn't realize that it was abnormal either to cater to people and their needs...in a church. The church is made up of people who serve God who served others. The term "catering" sounds a little snooty...like the church is sweeping things under the carpet and just forgiving and not actually "helping" those that need. Which is not the case...Churches "cater" to people in the sense that they want to serve them and help them get through whatever issues thay may be going through...good or bad.
Catering is about serving. Bottom line.
I'm thinking that guy was burned somewhere...he's got a bit of twisted view of what the purpose of a church and church body are.
Go after him Ashlee...he is obviously in some need of "catering" himself and your church may be just what he needs to see that.
Okay, I'm done now.
Love you :)
Your response was a lot like mine Terri. I was stunned. It took me awhile to end up figuring out what to say to him, but I did respond. I told him I could understand his concern, but that I thought he might be surprised if he just came and tried it out once. I also said I felt like the church should be reaching out to the needs in a community, especially one like ours with so many needs.
I am "going after him" friend. I am going to invite him to our first game, our awards celebration at the end of the season, etc. I think it was a huge step for him to trust me with his thoughts/opinions....he has obviously thought/searched out our church for a reason.
Thanks for your comment Terri. I love you friend.
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