tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post2880178719435174870..comments2023-05-20T06:30:03.560-05:00Comments on Jon's Journey: Asleep in the PewsJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266729238990589293noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-80492195012453141092010-05-30T09:11:39.344-05:002010-05-30T09:11:39.344-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.debarnevelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424832283638350550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-90696472032181526002010-05-24T19:25:04.185-05:002010-05-24T19:25:04.185-05:00Dude. It is totally possible....
You could suggest...Dude. It is totally possible....<br />You could suggest to your pastor that you would like to facilitate a I Cor. 14:24-26 meeting....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-78015852844098224692010-05-24T10:46:22.721-05:002010-05-24T10:46:22.721-05:00Good thoughts, Jon.
I also agree, if we are going ...Good thoughts, Jon.<br />I also agree, if we are going to follow Christ, it needs to involve our participation--and not just Sunday morning. <br />For me, my most meaningful involvement as part of this world-wide group of Christ-followers is a cup of coffee and great discussion with a friend or two, or my regular Friday night street ministry with a group of other like-minded people, or being part of the dish crew at a local soup kitchen.<br />The concept of sermons suits the propagation of a particular system of ideas, but certainly doesn't lend itself to either discussion or practical expression of ideas/truth.<br />For me, the regular Sunday morning-type gathering of churchites is the least valuable part of being the church.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-21230638204536417122010-05-24T07:43:12.548-05:002010-05-24T07:43:12.548-05:00Thanks Alan for your feedback, and encouragement. ...Thanks Alan for your feedback, and encouragement. Change is never easy. I'm not going to rush on any changes, for now I want to listen to God's leading, and take any steps possible towards building up Christ's body without causing harm to other members of Christ's body.<br /><br />Thanks! God bless!Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01266729238990589293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203174451356862507.post-27496459738693395712010-05-24T07:34:59.211-05:002010-05-24T07:34:59.211-05:00Jon,
Yes, I believe most of the church is "a...Jon,<br /><br />Yes, I believe most of the church is "asleep in the pews." Honestly, I don't blame the people, because they have been taught that there responsibility is to show up, sing, listen, and give. There will be a huge change in the church when all are required to serve one another and when all are given the opportunity to serve one another.<br /><br />A few years ago, we followed the traditional pattern including the sermon. As we studied Scripture together, we realized that this type of meeting ("worship service") was not found in Scripture, nor was it beneficial to the church. So, we slowly began to make changes. I won't lie and say that everyone loved it. Some did not like the changes, but they could offer no scriptural reasons for their dislike. Unfortunately, many times, the likes and dislikes are formed through our traditions and not through Scripture.<br /><br />We've learned that it is possible to allow many people to participate in our church meetings without being disorderly, and it is possible to stay centered on Scripture without having a sermon or pulpit.<br /><br />Keep up the good work.<br /><br />-AlanAlan Knoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07452247058550736803noreply@blogger.com