Why Attend Church?

Labor Day weekend is this weekend. The last chance for people to "get away" before the crush and rush of Fall begins. Judging by the recent weather, it seems as though summer left us early. I'm still holding out for a nice fall.

I believe a restful and refreshing weekend will usually include attending a church service. Although some prefer to "get away", drawing close to God and His people can be the most rejuvinating experience of all.

Why do you attend church anyway? Here are a few great reasons to attend:

1. To be encouraged and renewed. If Labor Day is seen by most people as a holiday to rest from one’s labors, then let this be a weekend to experience the encouragement and renewal that takes place by gathering with God’s people. “Whoever is thirsty, let him come!” Rev. 22:17

2. To experience God and to worship Him. We believe that God is uniquely present when the Church gathers. We worship a God who is alive and actively involved in our lives. We fulfill our created purpose when we worship Him.

3. To be taught and instructed. God’s word is a practical source of wisdom that we need as we face the daily challenges that life brings.

4. To encourage others and to serve. Your presence, gifts and skills can all be used to encourage and bless others.

There are other lesser reasons to attend services (free coffee, good music, entertainment, for the kids, socializing, make my spouse happy, etc.), but these are some of the main reasons I keep coming back.