![]() It was a cup! And it was empty! That really was the push to leave and not return. I think the insistence that my empty cup couldn't come into the auditorium was absurd and incredibly legalistic. I was only greeted by two members of your congregation as I walked past every ministry table where everyone was far more interested in talking to each other than they were in offer greetings and information. Had it only been one member, I'd give the behavior a pass. I was told that my (empty) cup could not be brought into the sanctuary and that I would need to either throw the cup in the trash or I could worship in the lobby. I was then told that I need to throw the cup in the trash. I explained that it was a reusable cup and that it was empty. I return to the sanctuary where I was told that I couldn't bring my cup in. I went to the ladies room poured out the last little bit of my coffee in my reusable Starbucks cup and rinse out the cup. Entered the lobby of the sanctuary, I saw the sign no food or drinks. I saw numerous ministry outreach tables however no matter how long I stood and stared, no one asked me if I needed information or offered to help me. I then took it upon myself to walk up and down the Corridor and explore on my own. I asked again about paper information so that I can learn about the different ministries of your church and was told again there is no paper. She finally acknowledged me and when I asked about a church bulletin she told me that all the announcements are in the service and that I can scan the QR code. She stood talking with her friends about their week. I stood for almost 10 minutes waiting to speak with Jen about your church as it was my first visit. Upon entering I saw the welcome center desk. ![]() I attended your church at the 11:45 am service today. here are the comments I sent directly to the church. at Donald E.Most unwelcoming church I have ever visited. (661) 900-2578 - Currently meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Both Bell Road and Hwy 49 have exits off of Interstate 80. The school is located at 3050 Bell Road, just west of the intersection of Bell Road and Hwy 49. We worship at Rock Creek School in Auburn. Meeting at Thomas Elementary School, Flagstaff, AZġ120 S. Note: Some of the pastors below have the "Master's Seminary" logo attached, which means that they are a graduate from The Master's Seminary, which was founded in 1986 by John MacArthur and is located on the campus of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California.ģ30 Cullman Road, Arab, AL 35016, (256) 677-9038ħ640 Wall Triana Highway, Harvest, AL 35749,Ĥ45 Azalea Rd, Mobile, AL 36609, (251) 634-8884ġ915 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661,ġ4225 W. Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA (Home of John MacArthur's Note: Some of the churches below have the "GraceĪdvance" logo attached, which means that they are "a church plant from Listed above, or for some other reason, the please email me with your concerns. It should not be on this list, due to not meeting the basic requirements If, at any time, someone attends one of these churches and feels that "What a person must do in order to be saved." Provide a very brief explanation of their gospel message, i.e., Other church that may have serious doctrinal errors or involvement inĪny of the “Seeker-Friendly” models of ministry, such as the Purposeģ. Affirm that they are not a Charismatic/Pentecostal church or any If there are anyĮxceptions to the above Statement of Faith, then please let me know,įor I realize that many churches are in transition, trying to develop aĢ. In recommending a church, I would ask that you only recommendįaith, which is a copy of the Doctrinal statement of GraceĬommunity Church (John MacArthur’s home church). To recommend a church that you are familiar with, simply sendġ. Of churches, that visitors to our site have recommended as Christ-honoring,īiblically-based fellowships, in their area. Of a many emails, concerning the very difficult processĪdded a section to our website (Bible Bulletin Board), which is a listing
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