[rmmead]

I've been frequenting some churches in the area and enjoy all of them, but am still hoping for something with deeper worship. I'd love to find a place where I am free to worship however i feel led. I enjoy the more contemporary worship styles (ie: hillsong united, IHOP, Passion, Chris Tomlin, etc)

anybody know of anywhere nearby?

Thanks in advance

[dumbestgirlintheworld]

I've been frequenting some churches in the area and enjoy all of them, but am still hoping for something with deeper worship. I'd love to find a place where I am free to worship however i feel led. I enjoy the more contemporary worship styles (ie: hillsong united, IHOP, Passion, Chris Tomlin, etc)

anybody know of anywhere nearby?

Thanks in advance

Westridge is good
I got to North Metro and I love them!

If you want flags and tongues and all that, Trinity Chapel is a pretty rowdy crowd.

[soccermom]

Have you tried Hope on Dallas Hwy?
Contemporary music but with a strong biblical message.

No flags. Trinity on Macland has flags. I think they're in transistion right now.
My in-laws go there.

[Guard dad]

For that type of service you might try Westridge.

[Princess Jasmine]

Try Bethany Christian Church! Here is the website: www.bccdallas.com

[troublefree]

Crossview Church in Rockmart is GREAT!!

[micahsmom]

There is an IHOP church in Cartersville.

[Reubens]

Atlanta West Pentecostal Church in Lithia Springs sounds like what you are looking for, or maybe The Rock Church in Hiram on Cleburn (sp) road. They are just starting out, but the music you mentioned is what they sing. It has a very good preacher also.

[tess]

I MAY SEEM DUMB BUT WHAT IS FLAGS & BANNERS???? I HAVE ONLY ATTENDED BAPTIST & METHODIST CHURCHES SO I AM AT A LOSS??NEVER SEEN ANY AT THE SERVICES I HAVE ATTENDED...

[shan06]

I MAY SEEM DUMB BUT WHAT IS FLAGS & BANNERS???? I HAVE ONLY ATTENDED BAPTIST & METHODIST CHURCHES SO I AM AT A LOSS??NEVER SEEN ANY AT THE SERVICES I HAVE ATTENDED...

PM sent as to not Hijack.

[Tired of Bovine Excrement]

I've been frequenting some churches in the area and enjoy all of them, but am still hoping for something with deeper worship. I'd love to find a place where I am free to worship however i feel led. I enjoy the more contemporary worship styles (ie: hillsong united, IHOP, Passion, Chris Tomlin, etc)

anybody know of anywhere nearby?

Thanks in advance

Christ The King Church in Acworth has all of the things you mentioned. Worship goes as long as they feel it needs to go, so there's no set time that it ends and the message begins. They also encourage keeping the children in there until worship is over so that they can participate too. I know the pastor there and he's a good guy. We actually used to attend the same church in Florida. PM me if you have any questions.

[hornetmom]

For that type of service you might try Westridge.

Westridge??? I've never seen flags & banners there.

[WTA]

We attend Westridge and as much as I would love to have you join us, it is not what you describing. Coming from a pentecostal background I know what you are searching for and other than Trinity I haven't found anything close to what I was used to prior to moving to Georgia. The church mentioned in Acworth does sound interesting. Sounds a lot like the church I grew up in. I pray you find what you hunger for.

[hornetmom]

We attend Westridge and as much as I would love to have you join us, it is not what you describing. Coming from a pentecostal background I know what you are searching for and other than Trinity I haven't found anything close to what I was used to prior to moving to Georgia. The church mentioned in Acworth does sound interesting. Sounds a lot like the church I grew up in. I pray you find what you hunger for.

That's what I was thinking too. I'd never seen any of that there. There is also a church called Souls Harvest on Hwy 92 right past the old Save Rite at Brownsville/Sweetwater Church (if you're coming from Hiram going toward Douglasville). I haven't been there in a few years, but they have that too. Other than Trinity, I don't know of any other charismatic churches out here.

[rolltidesteph]

Crossview Church in Rockmart is GREAT!!

I went to school with the pastor of this church. I haven't heard him preach but have heard wonderful things about him!

[rmmead]

Yeah, i've tried westridge, and enjoy the worship, but don't feel free to worship as i want to... plus its so cramped, that flags might be a hazard

[deewee]

Our church, Trinity Fellowship, is on Pair Road in Marietta...near the intersection of the East-West Connector and Powder Springs Road. Actually we bought Trinity Chapel's old building when they built their new facilities. It's Spirit filled worship and our pastor is truly a shepherd of his flock. Come join us if you'd like. Service on Sunday mornings starts at 10:45. We usually have a congregation of around 150-200 people, so it's not a huge church at all...but is full of love and grace.

[sarah2]

I've been frequenting some churches in the area and enjoy all of them, but am still hoping for something with deeper worship. I'd love to find a place where I am free to worship however i feel led. I enjoy the more contemporary worship styles (ie: hillsong united, IHOP, Passion, Chris Tomlin, etc)

anybody know of anywhere nearby?

Thanks in advance

I've been frequenting some churches in the area and enjoy all of them, but am still hoping for something with deeper worship. I'd love to find a place where I am free to worship however i feel led. I enjoy the more contemporary worship styles (ie: hillsong united, IHOP, Passion, Chris Tomlin, etc)

anybody know of anywhere nearby?

Thanks in advance

[sarah2]

YOU MAY WANT TO TRY WEST METRO CHURCH OF THE HARVEST. WE ARE LOCATED ON 278 IN THE SEABORAD BUSSINES CENTER IN DALLAS. SERVICE STARTS AT 10:30. WE ARE FREE TO RUN, DANCE AND SHOUT, WE HAVE TNE BANNERS ALSO

[midget56]

Yeah, i've tried westridge, and enjoy the worship, but don't feel free to worship as i want to... plus its so cramped, that flags might be a hazard

If you are still looking for a place to worship, Westridge may not have flags and banners, but our Easter services are really special Have a lovely "Resurrection Day" wherever you decide to praise the Lord. as for today...HOSANNAH!

[RaidersRock]

no flags, but we had a lot of stomping & shouting this morning (Pastor had a pointing stick waving it like a madman, does that count?)

[terri68]

Grace point at pool ele Sunday mormings 10 am its great. We were members of westridge and loved it. We moved out to yorkville and this is much closer. Westridge is our sister church just much smaller.

[Allon Salon]

Westridge is good
I got to North Metro and I love them!

If you want flags and tongues and all that, Trinity Chapel is a pretty rowdy crowd.

Trinity doesn't have flags right now. They haven't for some time.
Riverstone is the one I'm trying next.

Try Bethany Christian Church! Here is the website: www.bccdallas.com

That's not what he's talking about either, I've tried it too.

[ThatGuyMorris]

There is an IHOP church in Cartersville.

After offering, they serve the Rooty Tooty. Not so much fresh, but definately fruity.

[tranquility]

I don't want to hijack either but please tell us, that don't know, what flags and banners are and what is IHOP ?
Thanks, I really do want to know.

[rmmead]

Thank you all for your replies... i'm still hunting for a good one. I frequent westridge & have gone to New Season and Trinity a few times. I've also tried a few of the smaller ones on the fringes of Hiram & Dallas...

[Tired of Bovine Excrement]

I don't want to hijack either but please tell us, that don't know, what flags and banners are and what is IHOP ?
Thanks, I really do want to know.

Flags and banners are just that, flags and banners. The flags are waved around during worship. Banners are usually a picture with the word describing what they are symbolizing. For example, there is a banner with the Earth on it and it's used to focus prayer on the world. There is one with a family on it and it says Family at the bottom or top and when they are praying for families, they will bring out that banner and have everyone focus their prayer on that. Those are just a couple of examples.

IHOP is the International House of Prayer.

[workingforaliving]

Happy Valley in Villa Rica was VERY rowdy when I was there, but it was too much for me so I left for a calmer crowd

[dragracemom]

I would also recommend Hope on Charles Hardy Pkwy.!! Love it there!!!

[S~M]

I MAY SEEM DUMB BUT WHAT IS FLAGS & BANNERS???? I HAVE ONLY ATTENDED BAPTIST & METHODIST CHURCHES SO I AM AT A LOSS??NEVER SEEN ANY AT THE SERVICES I HAVE ATTENDED...

Don't feel bad, I was wondering the same thing, lol I am Catholic, so anything 'rowdy' just seems outside the norm for me

[Allon Salon]

Happy Valley in Villa Rica was VERY rowdy when I was there, but it was too much for me so I left for a calmer crowd

Still not what he's looking for. He's looking for more of a non-denominational church.

I would also recommend Hope on Charles Hardy Pkwy.!! Love it there!!!

You would have to experience what he's talking about to understand.

It's where God isn't a church service He's an experience.

[butterbean]

Try Bethany Christian Church! Here is the website: www.bccdallas.com

Yes BCC is great. You WILL feel the presence of the LORD there!

[tranquility]

Flags and banners are just that, flags and banners. The flags are waved around during worship. Banners are usually a picture with the word describing what they are symbolizing. For example, there is a banner with the Earth on it and it's used to focus prayer on the world. There is one with a family on it and it says Family at the bottom or top and when they are praying for families, they will bring out that banner and have everyone focus their prayer on that. Those are just a couple of examples.

IHOP is the International House of Prayer.

Thank you, I thought banners and flags were probably just that but wasn't sure.
I appreciate your reply.

[JessieL1]

Hi,
We attend Church @ The Ridge off of Ridge Rd. We meet at Austin Middle School. Services are at 9:30am and 11:00 am. Going by what you said, I really think you will like our church. We would love to have you attend for our Easter service. http://churchattheridge.com/

[Celeste]

I haven't been there, but my best friend really likes North Star in Kennesaw. She is more of a free spirit and says the church is more contemporary than others she has been to.

[rmmead]

I haven't been there, but my best friend really likes North Star in Kennesaw. She is more of a free spirit and says the church is more contemporary than others she has been to.

i tried northstar out a few years back, it was okay. but didn't have the freedom to worship that i've experienced before... :/

[flossy]

my parents attend a church in smyrna right on austell road called "open bible tabernacle" they have had dance and flag teams in the past and are very free with their worship. it might be what you are looking for

[Tired of Bovine Excrement]

Thank you, I thought banners and flags were probably just that but wasn't sure.
I appreciate your reply.

No problem!

Still not what he's looking for. He's looking for more of a non-denominational church.



You would have to experience what he's talking about to understand.

It's where God isn't a church service He's an experience.

Exactly.....which is something that seems very hard to find.

[rmmead]

yeah, hard to find, but will be worth it once its found. but until then, i'm still shopping

[DALLASMOMOF1]

My family & I go to New Freedom Fellowship in Rockmart. LOVE it!!! The name says it all. The worship experience there is like no other I have ever been to. We do worship with flags( my husband even flags) and banners. Our pastor there is wonderful! He is an old hippie guy who rides a Harley. He was in the groups Three Dog Night, Allman Bros., toured with Elvis just to name a few. The music there is AWESOME! Keyboard, several guitars (accoustic & electric), drums, bongos, etc. Kevin, our worship leader works for 91.7. We are a non-denominational church with a congregation of 150-200. I think you might enjoy.