Denomination Recomendations

[Elijah John]

Hey gang...

I'm looking for a church that features long, informative Bible based sermons and old fashioned hymns...

Not necessarily to join, but to learn, to visit.

Any suggestions as to which denominations feature these?

Not looking for liturgical Churches...nor am I looking for modern "mega-churches"...just an old-fashioned type Protestant church..

[JehovahsWitness]

[Replying to post 1 by Elijah John]

Have you considered visiting the kingdom hall of Jehovah's Witnesses?

The weekend public discourse is about 30 minuites with a 45 min bible based discussion from the Watchtower on various topics.

JW

I'd have to keep my opinions to myself and remember the place for debate is on our boards here, and not there, or any other Church I may visit!


If visitors, (with no intention of converting) are welcome, I think that would be very interesting.

Are the weekend meetings on Saturdays, or Sundays?

Are they called services?

I have had some very interesting discussions with JWs in my home.

It would be refreshing to hear prayers addressed to Jehovah, by name.

More info here
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/meetings/

click on "find a location near you" to find the closest.


Are the weekend meetings on Saturdays, or Sundays? Depends. Ususally Sundays but sometimes Saturdays.

Are they called services? No they are called "meetings".

It would be refreshing to hear prayers addressed to Jehovah, by name. There are only two prayers offered per meeting (closing and opening) but there are three songs sung and yes, all prayers are addressed to Jehovah by name.


JW

[Elijah John]

[Replying to post 20 by JehovahsWitness]

Thanks JW. There is a Kingdom Hall in my hometown, looking forward to attending and learning.

At the very least, joining in prayer with others that honor Jehovah.

[JehovahsWitness]

[Replying to post 21 by Elijah John]

Excellent,

I warn you, you will probably be asked if you would like a bible study if you hang around after to talk, but no need to panic no water boarding techniques will be employed, just politely decline (if that's how you feel) and no one will make you feel bad.

There's a literature counter at the back so you can nelp yourself to all the free books and magazines you want if any of it catches your eye.


JW

[Elijah John]

[Replying to post 21 by Elijah John]

Excellent,

I warn you, you will probably be asked if you would like a bible study if you hang around after to talk, but no need to panic no water boarding techniques will be employed, just politely decline (if that's how you feel) and no one will make you feel bad.

There's a literature counter at the back so you can nelp yourself to all the free books and magazines you want if any of it catches your eye.


JW

I have had many interesting and pleasant home visits with JWs in the past, but have not yet accepted their present day invitations.

Back then I was a Trinitarian and now have more in common with Jehovah's Witnesses, but still, (as you know) several important differences.

[JehovahsWitness]

[Replying to post 23 by Elijah John]

Well I think you know your own mind, I think it's fair to say you won't change your mind about something unless you are completely convinced about it, so you have nothing to lose except an hour or so.

JW

[Elijah John]

[Replying to post 23 by Elijah John]

Well I think you know your own mind, I think it's fair to say you won't change your mind about something unless you are completely convinced about it, so you have nothing to lose except an hour or so.

JW

Agree, and the time is certainly not lost in discussion and fellowship with others who love God.

At the very least, it is a learning experience, on both sides.