My church like many in suburban NC were closed for nearly a year. They reopened forcing masks. I would feel like a satanist going to a service in a mask. I voiced my opinion to the pastor, he is a new pastor and seems liberal. My church was conservative. So I went on a mission and found a church that had mask free service. They do have a mask only service to in order to cater to those members. They are conservative and strictly Biblical, like all churches should be.
Any way, I went to the service it was amazing. It was contemporary style, but, Bible focused. There was nobody in a mask in site. People shaking hands, smiling and hugging. This church started back up last June and they somehow aren't all dead, lol. What a liberating feeling it was too attend.
I went alone to check it out, I will bring my family back this Sunday. This church is not a major denomination aligns itself with a small group of similar churches. My advice is to get away from the large denominations, they are likely controlled just like the catholic church.
Congrats! I too have stepped away from my church where I served and even took over the men’s ministry. I just could not take them being closed the forcing the mask mandate to such a degree that you were not even allowed in the lobby without masks. They were also Pentecostal, I’ve never been Pentecostal but my wife grew up that way. I finally said we need to get our family into a theologically reformed church that preaches the word of God rather than a feel good self-help pep talk. My wife agreed and we’ve been trying a couple places ? This year long lockdown has strengthened my faith, and I think we are heading towards a great awakening for sure!
thanks for the reply. It is tough, my wife isnt as awake as I am. This church move isnt being fought, but it isnt being embraced either. I feel like it is my duty to bring my family and we will go tomorrow. My kids go to school in masks, they go to activities in masks. With this move I am making sure they know, no mask normalcy is beautiful. It is what God wants.
Of course I wouldnt make this move only for masks. This church is Biblically driven. Not having masks is not all the church is about. But, it is a beautiful beacon of the truth that they represent.
Amen, i pray it goes well for you!