New Member joined today - Looking for a church

Hisdaughter · #1 03-26-2008, 11:50 AM

Hi

) We are in Southern California, North County area. Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido area. Looking for a Jesus name, Holy Ghost filled church. It would be really nice if it wasnt a church that condemns those that dont follow the man made standards.

I just read yesterday that there was a split and that there is no an organization of churches like these. We are looking for a church where we will not be isolated from fellowship with others. As it is now, we are in a church for 7 years, no man made standards, yet we are isolated and are discouraged from outside fellowship.

My children (teens and pre teens) love God and they need to go to conventions, camps ect and meet others there age. As it is they rely on 2 or 3 people in the sunday school class. As they turn into the teenage years they need a little more fellowship. We are condemned alot for visiting other churches, conventions, camps ect.

If anyone can help please share info

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Thank you

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His Daughter

steve p · #2 03-26-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hisdaughter

Hi

) We are in Southern California, North County area. Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido area. Looking for a Jesus name, Holy Ghost filled church. It would be really nice if it wasnt a church that condemns those that dont follow the man made standards.

I just read yesterday that there was a split and that there is no an organization of churches like these. We are looking for a church where we will not be isolated from fellowship with others. As it is now, we are in a church for 7 years, no man made standards, yet we are isolated and are discouraged from outside fellowship.

My children (teens and pre teens) love God and they need to go to conventions, camps ect and meet others there age. As it is they rely on 2 or 3 people in the sunday school class. As they turn into the teenage years they need a little more fellowship. We are condemned alot for visiting other churches, conventions, camps ect.

If anyone can help please share info

)

Thank you

)

His Daughter

Praying for you and your family to find the church that fits your needs...
Blessings!

OneAccord · #3 03-26-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hisdaughter

Hi

) We are in Southern California, North County area. Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido area. Looking for a Jesus name, Holy Ghost filled church. It would be really nice if it wasnt a church that condemns those that dont follow the man made standards.

I just read yesterday that there was a split and that there is no an organization of churches like these. We are looking for a church where we will not be isolated from fellowship with others. As it is now, we are in a church for 7 years, no man made standards, yet we are isolated and are discouraged from outside fellowship.

My children (teens and pre teens) love God and they need to go to conventions, camps ect and meet others there age. As it is they rely on 2 or 3 people in the sunday school class. As they turn into the teenage years they need a little more fellowship. We are condemned alot for visiting other churches, conventions, camps ect.

If anyone can help please share info

)

Thank you

)

His Daughter

My prayers are with you, His Daughter, that God's Spirit will lead you to a church where you and your family will be norished in God's Word. I live in Alabama so I can't help you with ideas, all I can do is pray. May God richly bless you.....

OneAccord · #4 03-26-2008, 07:16 PM

BTW... you might post your request on a new thread in the Fellowship Hall. May get more response as that is where all the traffic is...usually.

Pastor Keith · #5 03-26-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hisdaughter

Hi

) We are in Southern California, North County area. Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido area. Looking for a Jesus name, Holy Ghost filled church. It would be really nice if it wasnt a church that condemns those that dont follow the man made standards.

I just read yesterday that there was a split and that there is no an organization of churches like these. We are looking for a church where we will not be isolated from fellowship with others. As it is now, we are in a church for 7 years, no man made standards, yet we are isolated and are discouraged from outside fellowship.

My children (teens and pre teens) love God and they need to go to conventions, camps ect and meet others there age. As it is they rely on 2 or 3 people in the sunday school class. As they turn into the teenage years they need a little more fellowship. We are condemned alot for visiting other churches, conventions, camps ect.

If anyone can help please share info

)

Thank you

)

His Daughter

I have a friend who pastors who in that area, Robert Nigro, he is sound, reasonable and very balanced and will find his church is healthy. I will try to find the website for you.

#6 03-28-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hisdaughter

Hi

) We are in Southern California, North County area. Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido area. Looking for a Jesus name, Holy Ghost filled church. It would be really nice if it wasnt a church that condemns those that dont follow the man made standards.

I just read yesterday that there was a split and that there is no an organization of churches like these. We are looking for a church where we will not be isolated from fellowship with others. As it is now, we are in a church for 7 years, no man made standards, yet we are isolated and are discouraged from outside fellowship.

My children (teens and pre teens) love God and they need to go to conventions, camps ect and meet others there age. As it is they rely on 2 or 3 people in the sunday school class. As they turn into the teenage years they need a little more fellowship. We are condemned alot for visiting other churches, conventions, camps ect.

If anyone can help please share info

)

Thank you

)

His Daughter

North Point Worship Center
Pastor Darin L. Sargent
1002 E El Norte Pkwy.
Escondido, CA., 92027-1315
Phone (760) 294-8082

This is an apostolic pentecostal church. My husband says he is really good. He preached at Texas HYC last year.

I found two in Oceanside and one in Vista if you live closer to them. But we don't know the Pastors.

Hope this is helpful. We'll be praying!

Hisdaughter · #7 03-28-2008, 07:09 PM

Thank you to all who responded, I appreciate the prayers and words of advise.

I have had about three people tell me of the Northpoint church in escondido. Long beach is too far.

When you have teens, its important to be able to drive to all the activites/services

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Does anyone know if this church preaches on or believes that those who dont follow the standards are not right with God?

I believe in modesty, and I dress in skirts and dresses at church, my children do too. Though my husband and son have a mustache.

My son is so funny, he just turned 16, and we have been talking about it and have agreed that if the Lord leads us to be a part of a standards believing church we would follow, but we dont believe God requires it.

My son said jokingly that they will note his mustach and gotee and say "facial hair in isle 7"... maybe Im the only one that thinks he is funny.

they are good kids, servants and active. We homeschool and the Lord has really turned us around.

the Lord saved me and my husband from drugs and alcohol abuse, and has just washed us clean. He teaches us every day... and we just want a church where we can be encouraged and fellowship with others at camps ect for the teens.

We miss those things, we miss alter calls where the spirit of God delivers and sets free, we see those things at other churches...

And we want to bring our visitors to that...

I dont want to be rebellious or criticle, really we arent, I dont think...

we just want more, maybe we are mistaken.... were praying about it.... we know no church is perfect.... but we feel so isolated... are most churches isolated?

Its been our first church.... weve been there for 7 years. 7 years ago we were addicted to meth and more... but that was another person, doesnt even feel like it was us. He has done so much for us... we are so thankful....

most wouldnt even know those things because He has changed us so...

Our pastor has been very nice to us.... we have loved him all these years and wouldnt want to hurt his feelings, and we would miss everyone from our church, because they DO NOT fellowship with those that are not in their church, and certainly not someone who leaves their church.... its sad really for us and for the kids, a little scary.. but we are not alone,He is right by our side

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thanks again,

HisDaughter

#8 03-28-2008, 08:27 PM

What city do you actually live in? If you don't mind me asking.

By the way, Praise God for what He has done for you and your husband.
I have a sister that is in rehab right now b/c of meth and alcohol.
My family is Mormon and I grew up Mormon, however, when I left the church I ended up in the life of drugs and alcohol. Until Jesus found me that is! Now I go to Bro. Doug White's church in Tx. married and have two beautiful children!!! God is so awesome!

Well, about the facial hair thing, that should be something God deals with. So if you let me know what city I will try to help you find one and we'll pray that they are a loving and accepting church.

God bless, I'll be praying.