A friend expressed concern over the number of church activities where food stuffs had been consumed in our worship center. There had been the 50th anniversary dinner, two senior graduation breakfasts, a Valentine's Day reception, and a wedding reception.
As I listened I thought the problem was the possibility of food stains on our new carpet, which have at times concerned me. Until the topic moved to people who bring drinks into church on Sunday. Then my questions and the answers revealed that the real problem was respect for God.
We had a lengthy and somtimes heated discussion of the issue.
I thought I should list what people do in church that makes others think they disrespect church. Here's a partial list:
- People talking during the service.
- Not being on time.
- Accepting responsibilities and not doing them.
- Judging other people.
- Reading the bulletin during singing, prayer, or the message.
- Not singing.
- Sitting separate from others.
- Demanding own wants and desires.
- Chewing gum.
- Eating candy.
Do you have some thoughts?
Don't forget cellphones...
PS. Miss you, Papa Savell!
Posted by: Kristina Stanley | June 10, 2009 at 09:51 AM