How do you approach worship each Sunday? Here is some help from America.

Sometimes it’s easy to come and go, in and out of worship, like a visitor. But here is a much more Biblical approach. The Bible says, I’m not a visitor, I’m a Member of a body. Here is great advice, on how to be a Member of the body – at worship. It comes from Colin Marshall, at the Trellis and Vine Workshop in DC.

Before the Service

Read the passage in advance
Pray for the gathering
Greet newcomers (act like you are the host)
Think strategically about who you should sit with
Arrive Early (NB this is actually logically impossible at Rolling Worship)

During the Service

Sing with gusto (even if you can’t sing)
Help with logistics (if there’s a problem, help fix it)
Don’t be distracted
Listen carefully
Be aware of your facial expressions (you may affect others and discourage preachers)

After the Service

Connect newcomers with others
Get newcomers information
Start a conversation about the sermon
Ask someone how they became a Christian
Stay late

Richard Hyland writes:

"From tonights meeting our Groups have a joint aim to encourage as many people and organisations as possible to take part in what we believe will be an exciting event in June 2012 to celebrate as a community.   Some ideas so far, Parade; Mini-Olympics, Street Parties, Festival on the common, Concerts at the Keene Hall or Schools, Disco or Dance, Talent Competitions,  Team Events, Indoor/Outdoor Sports Events. All on or around June 2/3rd 2012.
 
We are led to believe your associated organisation may help us in planning a community event in 2012, we would like to find out what they have in mind. Our aim is to encourage and see if there is any co-ordination needed and skills available to support a community wide inclusive event.
 
 We would like groups and individuals to ;
- register their interest in participation (send an email to [email protected])
- volunteer and help organise (send an email to [email protected])
- let us know their ideas and thoughts (send an email to [email protected])
 
Thank you for reading this email. Share this message with others.   I hope to hear from you and your groups leadership in the near future
Please send us your contact lists.   Thank you again for you early involvement to make this fun and successful.  
Rgds
Cllr Richard Hyland
Chairman, Galleywood Celebrates 2012"

I strongly encourage everyone to get involved with this project for the sake of the village! - Andy