My Church
I have attended the
But later I realized that I had nothing. My faith was only 500 years old. My Church had nothing. It is so sad and frustrating to know that we almost do not have doctrines and old traditions. Thus it shows our lack of understanding of what the church is and what the church is for. It is so sad to know that I am not a part of a 900- (Roman Catholic) or a 2000- (Eastern Orthodoxy) year traditions. I do not hold a faith that is 2000 years old. I feel lost because I do not know what kind of faith I am preserving and perpetuating.
Every Sunday, when I go to the church, the pastor or deacons preach from the pulpit. The pastor will always conduct the communion. The whole congregation prays and sings together. Church programs are run according to the decision of the church council. They have power to change or to continue. Whatever you want to do you have to get permission from them. Those who have a conflict with the committee members would always find it easy to leave the church and go to another church. It is perfectly fine to do it. I do love the people in my church but I wonder if it is a church or some kind of organization.
It would be beautiful if we united with the Mother Churches! It would be wonderful if we humbled ourselves and learned from them! How I long to see that happening.
Labels: Ecclesiology Reflection (1)
4 Comments:
Dear Oliver, it is true that every church, including yours, have its weakness. That includes the Catholics, Protestants, the Anglicans and others. Thank you for sharing your honest feelings about church. Nevertheless, our faith is on the Lord Jesus Christ and the salvation that is in him alone. If our motive for bringing others to church is that they can hear and respond to the gospel, I think that is showing love. While traditions have its value, it is the Christ who saves us...It is great to live in a grand house, but without food in it the size or shape of the house does not really matter. Just some thoughts to share with you. charles ng.
thanks for sharing your thoughts Uncle Charles.
Oliver,
This is pretty good blog. I am impressed with your spiritual life.
I am just wondering what diocese are you in and whether you are a seminarian or not.
Keep living my friend in Christ.
Sincerely,
Deacon Richard.
Diocese of Loikaw
Hi! Richard,
Thanks for dropping by. Sorry, I am baptist & I lived in yangon. I attend Immanuel Baptist Church (Near Su Lay). Presently, I am studying in S.T.M (Seminari Theoloji Malaysia) which is in Malaysia. It is a Protestant seminary. So, yes, I am a seminarian.
My spiritual journey is full of excitement and joy. I can feel God's presence and His guidance in my journey.
God's blessings...
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