when should we say goodbye to the current church?

a question that many has an opinion on. a question that unfortunately my church has to face. there are people who cant wait to join another church, there are also those who thinks we should hang on.

there's that bunch of people, who seems quite happy to remain status quo. that is, someone else serve, i just come every sunday to attend and go home after. of course, i can see why these people dont want changes, they dont have to do anything, but hopes someone else do the work.

there's also another bunch of people, who dont really want to let go. they are full of opinions and criticisms of the leaders that sacrifices their time and strength. they talk about how things should be, but never want to be in the position to do something about it. it's always easy to say from the sidelines, never getting their hands dirty. in some way, they are similar to the previous group of people. just that they see the need for others to make changes but they arent the ones to do it

there's also that group that cant wait to leave, seeing how much greener the other side is.

there's also the last group that clings on, thinking how can people be so self centered and want good things for themselves.

there's a selfish bone in every person, but where do we draw the line? Is it selfish for the parent to hope to put their children in a sunday school where there are other children other than their's? We should not be in the mindset of getting things that we dont need to work for. the other church definitely has all the facilities, for people to go to and enjoy the benefit without having to work for it. but is it right to view the parents who cares abt the welfare of her kids for wanting to leave for somewhere better?

everyone has an opinion on this. would the childless couple consider how parents feel with the small sunday school group? would the benchwarmer think about what the burned-out leader went through?

i dont wish to end it, but if things arent gonna change, i dont see how this can continue. if people want to hang on, it is time they contribute to the church. rather than being happy critisizing and not wanting to serve, not taking the initiative to serve. it is time people take responsibility of the outcome of their church.