Most meetings will not be successful if the activities that should take place are not listed. The time for each activity is also allocated and although this usually applies to secular gatherings, it has also been observed to happen in the place of worship. The only difference between the church and secular gatherings where agenda is used is that in the church, there is no penalty for not doing exactly what was written especially when the Holy Spirit takes over. Some Christian churches in Las Vegas try to be organized by following a usual pattern for their service.
The first item usually on the list is an opening prayer. Some churches, however, start with a processional hymn which may also be a kind of prayer asking God to come and take control. The people who stand in the procession include the priest and his warden, the people's warden, the choir and everyone that the Lord will use to bless the church.
After the procession and prayer, the Bible readers come on stage to read from different parts of the Bible. They read the Old Testament and the New Testament too. This is different from the message which comes up much later so there is usually no form of interpretation after the reading. Some ministers use the same passages read during the lessons to form the texts for their message.
The band is asked to take the stage after the lessons are read. They start with praises and worship to make the minds of the congregation ready for God. Sometimes, they are careful to sing songs that reflect any special occasion that the church may have. Nevertheless, not all the songs are followed strictly. The Holy Spirit is allowed to take over so that the spiritual needs of those in the church can be met.
The message comes from the priest or anyone he approved before the service. This can take 30 minutes and above because it is perceived to be the most important moment in every church meeting. Different Bible passages are read so members are advised to come with writing materials. An altar call is usually made at the end of the message.
There is a call for offerings after the message by asking the band to lead again in some choruses. This time, the people happen to be merrier as they dance up to the altar to give their offerings. Some of the offerings given include thanksgiving offering, the seed of faith, tithes, and welfare. Each one is usually collected differently.
Announcements come almost at the end of the service. This is also the time when the church would want to know the people that are coming around for the first time. The first timers are welcomed with a song and they are led to see a follow-up coordinator or the welfare coordinator.
After everything, the recession comes last. Just like the procession, a recessional hymn is taken. The members of the church may know the hymn if it is a popular one but in case it isn't, they will be told where to find it in the hymn book the church uses. The priest then releases his last blessing after which the members begin to disperse if they have no other meeting or business to attend to.
The first item usually on the list is an opening prayer. Some churches, however, start with a processional hymn which may also be a kind of prayer asking God to come and take control. The people who stand in the procession include the priest and his warden, the people's warden, the choir and everyone that the Lord will use to bless the church.
After the procession and prayer, the Bible readers come on stage to read from different parts of the Bible. They read the Old Testament and the New Testament too. This is different from the message which comes up much later so there is usually no form of interpretation after the reading. Some ministers use the same passages read during the lessons to form the texts for their message.
The band is asked to take the stage after the lessons are read. They start with praises and worship to make the minds of the congregation ready for God. Sometimes, they are careful to sing songs that reflect any special occasion that the church may have. Nevertheless, not all the songs are followed strictly. The Holy Spirit is allowed to take over so that the spiritual needs of those in the church can be met.
The message comes from the priest or anyone he approved before the service. This can take 30 minutes and above because it is perceived to be the most important moment in every church meeting. Different Bible passages are read so members are advised to come with writing materials. An altar call is usually made at the end of the message.
There is a call for offerings after the message by asking the band to lead again in some choruses. This time, the people happen to be merrier as they dance up to the altar to give their offerings. Some of the offerings given include thanksgiving offering, the seed of faith, tithes, and welfare. Each one is usually collected differently.
Announcements come almost at the end of the service. This is also the time when the church would want to know the people that are coming around for the first time. The first timers are welcomed with a song and they are led to see a follow-up coordinator or the welfare coordinator.
After everything, the recession comes last. Just like the procession, a recessional hymn is taken. The members of the church may know the hymn if it is a popular one but in case it isn't, they will be told where to find it in the hymn book the church uses. The priest then releases his last blessing after which the members begin to disperse if they have no other meeting or business to attend to.
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