i attend a church that does not honor percussion in the church...If i was to set my drums up in church ..we would have members fall out in the aisles...anybody been there done that how did ya over come
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Maybe you should pray about it or talk about it with ur pastor.  And God sees that your desire is to serve him.  But....if you don't get to play the drums at your church....at least God saw that you tried.
259796
Hi bellbree,\n\n I was walking to the corner market for a loaf of bread when I had to pass by a neighborhood church. I was somewhat acquainted with the structure as it was always mentioned in the newspaper's community section. Known as "The loft," folks would gather there on Thursday evenings for poetry readings. \nHowever, this day happened to be a Saturday afternoon and a pair of gentlemen greeted me as I walked by. They invited me inside to sample an hour of their presentation. Ok, I went inside and found myself to be a prospective new recruit for their brand of religion. \n\nMost of the pews were filled with hooded monks chanting a haunting rhythm. There were others who like me, were wearing their regular denims. The service began like most other church-goers would be familiar with. A grand master of ceremonies led the group through some songs and gave a sermon. Near the end of the hour it was time for their ritual of "laying on of the hands." Some of the parishioners would come forward and ask for prayers for their ailments or for a sick grand mum who fell down in the tub. All the hooded dudes whose faces could not readily be seen would all place a hand on the person and their combined energies were presumed to have a strength and expedite a solution to the problem. \n\nOK now, there was another new guy in the pews who was watching eagerly. I recognized Mark W. Reinhold from the wanted poster at the post office. When he saw a chance, he approached the ring of conspirators and described how he was never able to settle down. The hooded goons closed in upon him, all to make a physical connection. The master of ceremonies began a prayer, a dogmatic mix of logic and pure hocus-pocus. I immediately saw the effects as the tension went out of Mark's body. When the beseeching was near an end, the master asked, "Are the brothers ready?" \n\nA suspenseful few moments passed until he almost shouted, "NOW!" \n\nOn that cue, the brothers began to pummel their hapless victim. Continually delivering blows over head and to the solar plexus until Mark was down on the floor getting stomped. After another minute, the grand Pooh-Bah decided the treatment administered was sufficient to induce a relaxing calm that would assuage the nervousness in Mark for a long, long time. \n\nI can't say for certain that Mark W. Reinhold was apprehended and locked up because, I had a loaf of bread to buy and some other errands to do that day. I hope for you bellbree, that you find a sense of closure to this bad episode of life. \n\n-Bryce
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I joined the Church for the peace it brings me.  I was raised Protestant and have had all the fire and brimstone I will ever need.  Sigh, but for the record--it is still a harsh church for women.
590458
Surely they can. If you remember, God said that he will use all things to bring people to him. For instance, one of my favorite bands is a Christian heavy-metal band. They write uplifting lyrics and have a great style, but to call their music non-christian just because you don't like the style is, I'm sorry to say, close-minded. One of the glories of God is that he speaks personally to all of us, and what brings you closer to him (traditional music) might not work for me, but what works for me (rock music) doesn't work for you... it just simply means we have different music tastes but not that whatever we listen to isn't true Christian music. God made all the world and all the people in it, and he made everyone different from one another. Why would He have done this if He wanted everyone to worship Him in the exact same way with the same music? We all find God in our own way, and I'm glad there is such a diversity of music out there to honor Him (isn't He the source of ALL inspiration anyway? including all forms of music?). You don't have to like it, but don't put God in a box and say only this or that is pleasing to Him... open your mind and your heart towards others, and see that God uses all things for His good.
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Having recently had a Civil Ceremony (U.K.) with my partner in a registry office, followed by a blessing in a non denominational church we can categorically state that we had no wish for any Church, organization or any person to be forced to accommodate our wishes. All my partner and I wanted was to be given the opportunity to have the same legal standing and to celebrate our life past and present, as enjoyed by heterosexuals. \nI, we have never expected any one or any orginasation to accomodate our orientation, let alone the church or their congregations. Do you honestly believe that politicians can enforce their will on the Church. Can you see gay couples lining up to be married in a place, by a person who has been forced to do so, I think not.\nTrying to force your will on anybody eventually fails, look to the history books.
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There's no scripture to support this idea one way or another.  People are affected in different ways when in the spirit.  There was a man at my church who would run around the pews (admittedly it freaked me out a bit when he first did it) and a woman who would wail.  I think you'll find the most about the issue in Paul's stuff, but don't quote me on that.
654371
u get a bigger bell. the kind used in churches. lol. good idea?sorry if it sounds  like a poor  joke
76949
That's a good question.  I couldn't find the answer online.  My advice is to either visit another church and ask them or visit a nearby government building (state capitol, city hall...) and ask them.  Somebody should know.
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Be honest, they will find out eventually anyway, then you are screwed. Practice, practice, practice. Establish your priorities, if drumming is last, you will never do it.
51382
I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TWICE BOTH TIMES I WAS MARRIED IN FRONT OF AN JUDGEIN THE COURTHOUSE BUT IT TAKES LESS MONEY . I ONLY HAD A FEW PEOPLE THAT WENT WITH US BOTH TIMES. ONLY THING YOU NEED REALLY IS MARRIAGE LISEASE AND A COUPLE OF PEOPLE AS AN WENDESS AND THAT'S ALL. I DON'T GO TO CHURCH NEITHER MY EX-HUSBAND OR MY HUSBAND NOW. THEY DON'T AT THE COURTHOUSE. CALL AHEAD FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND PRICES.
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Worship is not a 'church event', it is a way of life.  "Those who worship God must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth".\n\nI would suggest that you begin in prayer and searching the scriptures diligently until you KNOW how God would have you worship Him with your LIFE, and if He calls or allows you to be involved in a music ministry that leads worship, He will equip you appropriately.\n\nI am a vocalist, with no 'formal' training, yet God has blessed my life of worship with many opportunities to minister to others in music, prayerfully leading them to a heart of worship.  This didn't happen until I (as a believer) truly understood what it means to worship the Lord with my life.
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A friend of mine got married. She is Mormon. I am not. I could not come to the ceremony. THAT was hard for me to accept...why would a church exclude people from its walls? Exclude people from such an important ceremony. It kinda hurt...and that was like 20 yrs ago too.
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I agree. Pastors don't do that in our church, though.  It's about the message; not how a pastor looks or sounds.  Too many make sounds to get the congregation going, but the message gets lost.  Back in the day, James Brown had a jam called, "Talkin' loud...but/and sayin' nothin'"; people would say, "He really preached today!" When they're asked about the actual sermon, the answer is "I don't know, but he really preached today!" "We had church!"\nPeople do things b/c others do them; did them.  They've been informally...maybe even formally taught to do this.  It is annoying...so is saying the Holy Spirit moves through you through the music...and when the music immediately stops...so do you.   Hmmmmmmmmm!  I wonder...\nThere's a difference between singing and screaming.\nI guess these days, I'll b accused of judging. I came from an era of questioning and discerning.  Oh,well, focus on God and His message.
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I dont go to church- my fellowship is among my fellow Christians that I worship and praise with- The Church that is required is the people, not the building.  Fellowship is what we are guided to do, and for some, that works better in a church.  More power to them, but I do not need a building.\n\nIn fact, many people that go to a church to worship only do it once or twice a week.  If we are supposed to pray without ceasing- and worshipping should be an everyday practice- I dont appreciate being judged by people saying I am wrong for not going.  Just as I think its wrong to say people are wrong for going to church.\n\nI am NOT against going to church, I just dont feel comfy in the ones I have been to.  The last one I went to was AWESOME, but I had a falling out with a friend who claims to be super christian, but her and many of the people at that church enjoyed gossipping and slandering me- I dont think I am missing much by not going if thats what most churches are like (and from experience, it is like that in every church if you dont fit the code they have for people)
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What is "mouth music"? Is that something you made up? First of all, if you know anything about Christianity, you would know that Mormons are not a real religion. Second, I've never heard of "Church of Jes"! Do you mean Church of Christ. Jesus Christ! His name is Jesus Christ. Are you afraid to type his name. Third, who do you think you are to have to power to change the beliefs of these churches?!?!?!? I think you are the one who needs to change your religion!
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I've been married 25 years and the way I got here was by respecting each other and that includes never putting demands in the conversation. We attend a non denominational church and I hear this dilema come up alot from former members of churchs that use guilt to keep their flock. I can't believe what I hear family, friends and even leaders in the church tell people should they decide to attend another church outside their faith.\nI do believe it is healthier for a relationship if you can worship together so I would suggest saying to your spouse that this is your choice but you would be willing to compromise.  I also wouldnt push my church on him though and expect all that guilt and pressure  to simply disappear, it won't.  If alternating isnt possible maybe  you can attend a service at a different time such as Saturday evening service with him and Sunday at your own church alone so your pleasing him and getting what you need in your life also.. Another idea is attending bible study classes or another growth class at your church during the week, keeping involved there and attend Sunday services with him but be honest and tell him your doing this. \nI can see this getting alot more complicated when children come into the picture so pray on it hard and seek council on it from your Pastor.\nFollow your heart because Jesus knows your heart and whatever you decide please don't give up worshiping him.
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Sorry, didn't go to the recording but I love the church. Their music is great too. Go visit the church and be one of the first to get the CD!