Why Come to Church?

Here's a little midsummer reminder:
First - let me tell you why NOT to come to church:

• Because someone told you you should.
• Because the church needs your money.
• Because it's what you've always done.
• Because the church wants to keep it's attendance numbers up.
• Because you have nothing better to do.
• Because God will be angry if you don't come.

Now, let me tell you some reasons WHY TO COME to church:

• You know you can worship God anywhere...but there's just something about being with other people worshipping that feels good.
• You'd like to see and get to know supportive, caring, friends.
• God might speak to you through someone else.
• You might gain a new insight about yourself, others, or the world.
• You might feel God a little closer.
• You might be guided to some new opportunity to serve others, or clarify your sense of purpose in life.
• You like cookies and potlucks.
• You like to sing meaningful songs with other people...not just alone in the shower or while you are driving in your car.
• You like to be around and interact with people of all ages.
• You might find someone to have a good conversation with.
• You'd like to give God and others an opportunity to perhaps meet some need you didn't know you had.
• You'd like to be present and available so God might use you to meet someone else's need.