Everyone back to my place
I've never been into a betting shop. Wouldn't know what to do if I did, not sure that I'd know how to place a bet and, especially being a bloke, I'm definitely not going to ask anyone to go with me.
It's a long time since I've been to a Scout meeting. I used to go when I was a boy, and enjoyed it a lot, my Dad got me into it. But I stopped when I was about 16 when I was meant to move to the Venture Scouts, I went off to do my DofE somewhere else. I hear that the movement is short of leaders and is recruiting adult volunteers but I'm not sure I'd know what to do. All the uniforms have changed, there are badges sponsored by McDonalds, and they've let girls join.
I've never stopped going to church, but I know that some people feel the same way about church as I feel about betting shops and Scouts. They're curious and maybe want to explore but are apprehensive about the alien and unknown, not sure of the welcome, and concerned about making a fool of themselves.
I'm not the only one who knows this. Across the country there are churches that want to welcome people. Many of them are joining in on September 30th as a focus for inviting people back to church and giving a gentle introduction to the local church family. If you've been looking for an opportunity to investigate your local church, this might be it. I reckon that it's a better tip than, "Prodigal" in the 3:20 at Lingfield.
It's a long time since I've been to a Scout meeting. I used to go when I was a boy, and enjoyed it a lot, my Dad got me into it. But I stopped when I was about 16 when I was meant to move to the Venture Scouts, I went off to do my DofE somewhere else. I hear that the movement is short of leaders and is recruiting adult volunteers but I'm not sure I'd know what to do. All the uniforms have changed, there are badges sponsored by McDonalds, and they've let girls join.
I've never stopped going to church, but I know that some people feel the same way about church as I feel about betting shops and Scouts. They're curious and maybe want to explore but are apprehensive about the alien and unknown, not sure of the welcome, and concerned about making a fool of themselves.
I'm not the only one who knows this. Across the country there are churches that want to welcome people. Many of them are joining in on September 30th as a focus for inviting people back to church and giving a gentle introduction to the local church family. If you've been looking for an opportunity to investigate your local church, this might be it. I reckon that it's a better tip than, "Prodigal" in the 3:20 at Lingfield.
posted by Carter Clan at 9:02 am
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