church #6 - take 2
some old people welcomed me again, which was nice, and the church does feel comfortable. i was quite distracted, however, when a couple who serves on the worship team came and sat right in front of me. that was when it got uncomfortable. she was clinging to his arm, with her head on his shoulder; they turned to each other for pecks now and then. for heaven's sake, people, this is church. so completely disrespectful - to GOD and to the people around you. so not okay.
so i can't say much about the sermon, because i wasn't able to get much out of it (don't know how they were able to, but that's not my place to judge). i like that this pastor doesn't do story-telling or jokes, but simply expounds upon the Word. the sermon is short, though, as this is a more liturgical-type of church, so they take time for that instead. i wish they had sermons online for me to listen to, but they don't, so i'd have to go back if i want to check it out further. i think i'm going to email the pastor, though, and ask about their ties to a couple recovery ministries that they mention on their website. we'll see.
so i can't say much about the sermon, because i wasn't able to get much out of it (don't know how they were able to, but that's not my place to judge). i like that this pastor doesn't do story-telling or jokes, but simply expounds upon the Word. the sermon is short, though, as this is a more liturgical-type of church, so they take time for that instead. i wish they had sermons online for me to listen to, but they don't, so i'd have to go back if i want to check it out further. i think i'm going to email the pastor, though, and ask about their ties to a couple recovery ministries that they mention on their website. we'll see.
posted by melilotnfosco | 9:09 PM
6 Comments:
Wow! That is just so disrespectful! To God and to everyone around them. Immature!
Not to say that everyone who serves up front must be the greatest Christian ever (because, you know, I totally am) but if the church is accepting of such behaviour from people in leadership positions, that is surprising and a bit concerning. (and I realize that not everyone considers the worship team to be leadership, but I do because it is leading the congregation in something that is important and rather central for many people and they are a large part of the church's face to newcomers.)
Ok- rant done! :)
Good job getting out there again! You're only getting closer to finding your new church home!
Wasn't there another post about married people who complain that marriage is so hard?
I was thinking of witty comments all day! :)
there was, but i was told it sounded bitter, which i didn't mean for it to be. it was more me just being tired of people saying stuff like that, and me observing that while yes, marriage is hard, singlehood isn't always easy either. it gets annoying that we're told to suck it up and be happy where we are, and yet married people are allowed to say how hard it is to be in their situation without fear of being looked upon as whiners.
like this, except about married women:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJRzBpFjJS8
;D
i was going to email the pastor right now asking about those ministries, but i realized i should wait a few days so as not to passive-aggressively mention that couple. :)
Remind me again what that means that it's liturgical and they take time for that?
I like fewer jokes/stories too. I think that's one thing that I find refreshing about this church I've been going to. My least favorite pastor at the other church (at the main one though, not mine) was my least favorite because he spent WAY too much time on the illustration and its set-up.
Sorry, mel. :/ I felt bad after writing that, but then went to bed instead of deleting it. I know you didn't intend it as bitter though. But anyway, your comment here doesn't sound bitter at all to me!
I suppose it's like how thin people can't complain that they can't gain weight? I mean, in all honesty, I do think, "Gosh, I wish I had that problem. :P" (sarcasm) So yeah. I'm guilty too. :/
Will keep praying for the right church!
they read the apostle's creed and recite the LORD's prayer and have OT and NT readings and you stand during the NT one. i don't know that they go by a church calendar, but they did celebrate reformation sunday.
thank you for your prayers. i'll take all i can get. ;)
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