Voting in a church or religious facility

[scooterbug44]

What if churches were just outdoor amphitheaters? Focus would be on preaching, being surrounded by God's building, Mother Nature. Not much to vandalize and not much to steal.

Nice idea, but it only works in some climates and even then only on certain days at certain times.

One of my favorite churches is the Pinewoods Chapel - located out in the middle of a woods w/ plank benches on supports made of local rocks. No electronics, no built structure, only the programs, musical instruments, and Bible aren't exposed to the elements 24/7. A lot of services get rained out during the few months it can be used due to its northern location.

 

[User 3]

Nice idea, but it only works in some climates and even then only on certain days at certain times.

One of my favorite churches is the Pinewoods Chapel - located out in the middle of a woods w/ plank benches on supports made of local rocks. No electronics, no built structure, only the programs, musical instruments, and Bible aren't exposed to the elements 24/7. A lot of services get rained out during the few months it can be used due to its northern location.

I think we may have lost sight to what the church really is. The "church" buildings we attend are nothing more than buildings. The people are the church because without the people the building is just a building. The people are the body of Christ who come together in assembly halls, houses, parks, and beaches to praise, worship, etc. The people are the church, which allows "church" to happen anywhere.