tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134143779763240356.post1904647663851386084..comments2023-10-03T10:53:51.102-04:00Comments on Next Generation Evangelistic Network: Why Churches Should Have a Printed Order of ServiceDr. Terry Dorsetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964444127928103488noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134143779763240356.post-88993913397957914492015-01-08T11:46:38.558-05:002015-01-08T11:46:38.558-05:00My question is how much is too much? To what end? ...My question is how much is too much? To what end? Where does it stop? I understand that an order of service is nice to have and helps us seasoned veterans of traditional church because we expect it. But when I go to church I understand that it isn't all about me. So my feelings of discomfort or being out of place does not bother me as much. But my concern would of course be for our visitors who may be novice church attenders, far from God, or never even stepped foot in a church. So, perhaps it would be better if those that sat next to the visitor actually took the time to speak to them (actually cultivate an investment in a relationship with them) and helped to answer any questions they may have or be sensitive to their potential confusion and/or ignorance. Preemptively helping them by being there for them would make a huge positive impact on them. That's what I would remember about a church instead of having a bulletin filled with instructions, lists, explanations, prayer requests and calendar items that I wouldn't be interested in anyway unless I were to consider investing in that church. And I wouldn't feel like investing in that church unless felt loved, appreciated and accepted. This should happen in a way that says to the person they are being helped and served...NOT like a car salesman trying to make a sale. This of course would require a change in church culture in many churches. Are printed orders of service helpful? Yes. Are they essential? Depends. What will probably make a lasting positive impression? People, relationships, love, genuine concern, and investing in people by establishing relationships. The helpful person sitting next to me makes all the difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134143779763240356.post-33619616885445347942015-01-07T10:05:06.511-05:002015-01-07T10:05:06.511-05:00That is a very good word Randolph.That is a very good word Randolph.Terry W. Dorsetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00853614918122167720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134143779763240356.post-32153147081112546912015-01-07T08:56:06.468-05:002015-01-07T08:56:06.468-05:00Recently I was asked to provide pulpit supply to a...Recently I was asked to provide pulpit supply to a small independent Christian church. The had a printed order of service, but I was still was left embarrassed. When the deacon passed the communion tray I took the elements and proceeded to hold them until everyone had been served, as has always been my Baptist practice. The embarrassment came because I noticed everyone else took the elements and ate and drank as it was passed to them. The lesson learned that day is that a church needs to add information in the order of service about how things are done, not just what is done in the service. Randolph Colbynoreply@blogger.com