I have never understood that!! I always feel like a weirdo when we do footwashing (actually they have kind of phased it out, I think) everybody is crying, and I always feel like I am cold and unfeeling because it just doesn't really move me... I started just staying away when they were going to do it. I think my actions have shown people that I am willing to serve, I don't need a ritual to prove it!
To be more correct, Biblically, shouldn't the pastor do all the washing, of everyone else's feet?
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I have never understood that!! I always feel like a weirdo when we do footwashing (actually they have kind of phased it out, I think) everybody is crying, and I always feel like I am cold and unfeeling because it just doesn't really move me... I started just staying away when they were going to do it. I think my actions have shown people that I am willing to serve, I don't need a ritual to prove it!
LOL! I have to say that except for that one experience, I have always enjoyed footwashing.
For me, it is such a solemn reminder that I am a Servant to my brothers and sisters. It focuses very deeply on our humility and our call to serve.
I know we understand that to be true all the time, but that particular service has always been moving to me.
LOL! I have to say that except for that one experience, I have always enjoyed footwashing.
For me, it is such a solemn reminder that I am a Servant to my brothers and sisters. It focuses very deeply on our humility and our call to serve.
I know we understand that to be true all the time, but that particular service has always been moving to me.
I understand that, but for me, for some reason there has always been a disconnect. I don't know why, I don't mind doing it at all, but it always winds up being so awkward. While I might say a simple prayer while doing it, my partner invariably winds up sobbing, and then I just feel dumb and inadequate. Not a great experience, I feel somehow like I have ripped them off, so I just started avoiding it!
I've never been to an Apostolic communion service that didn't include footwashing. I was taught (years ago) that footwashing was a sign of cleansing, getting the "dust" off since baptism. It was also taught that if you didn't participate, you were "none of his." Far cry from the newer pastor's idea that communion shouldn't be served because it isn't safe... if you eat "unworthily" you may die! (I'm not there anymore, BTW.)
I think these are both extremes, but I still miss footwashing... and communion.
I understand that, but for me, for some reason there has always been a disconnect. I don't know why, I don't mind doing it at all, but it always winds up being so awkward. While I might say a simple prayer while doing it, my partner invariably winds up sobbing, and then I just feel dumb and inadequate. Not a great experience, I feel somehow like I have ripped them off, so I just started avoiding it!
I think some react differently. I am moved by it, but I can't say that I end up sobbing.
Some of the deepest feelings I have had are never expressed openly. Just too deep to cry, KWIM?
We have had a tremendous move of the Holy Ghost is many of the footwashing services.
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