There are weeks at my church where I help staff the "welcome center." Doing so requires me to be out of the service for most of its functions, though the sermon time is usually audible and uninterupted. Today, during that part of service, while I was standing in the hallway listening to the sermon, I had a couple of questions for myself.
What are the necessary parts of a worship gathering? This question is vague, as I believe worship happens in many settings without parameters, but what are my non-negotiables when it comes to a church service?
Is musical worship supposed to be a norm? What about announcements? How about the teaching time? The offering? Baptisms? Communion? Time to greet people?
I'm not saying that churches can't alter things on a specific week to meet a specific need, but what kind of norm do I expect? What is it that I won't negotiate on when it comes to a community worship gathering?
Think about it. I'd love for you to respond.
How much do you think personality affects your choice?
Sunday, February 11, 2007
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