One Service Sundays

TrmptPraise · #1 03-23-2008, 05:42 PM

Well, to be honest, I am not sure how I feel about these.

I have been a part of churches that observe these usually on the 4 occasions that have a 5th Sunday in the month or perhaps on a holiday weekend. I also have seen those who have one service on Mother's Day, but ironically have two on Father's Day....heresy if you ask me

Having not been a pastor, I am sure there are some considerations that I have not taken into account. What say ye?

Brother Price · #2 03-23-2008, 05:51 PM

GloryLand has one English service now on Sundays. It is wonderful, with all the preparation we have for the next week. In April, we start a 3 o'clock Spanish service as well.

Blubayou · #3 03-23-2008, 05:53 PM

I like it. We observe it on holidays and on 5th Sunday. It gives us some variety and on holidays it gives you time to visit with family and not feel rushed to get back to church or guilty that you did not make it to church. I would go to just one service on Sunday all of the time, but I love Sunday night service and most churches do away with that service.

TrmptPraise · #4 03-23-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubayou

I like it. We observe it on holidays and on 5th Sunday. It gives us some variety and on holidays it gives you time to visit with family and not feel rushed to get back to church or guilty that you did not make it to church. I would go to just one service on Sunday all of the time, but I love Sunday night service and most churches do away with that service.

I find that I like it as well, especially on certain holidays where I might have family in town for the special occasion. As you, I could never get away from Sunday night entirely.

TrmptPraise · #5 03-23-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother Price

GloryLand has one English service now on Sundays. It is wonderful, with all the preparation we have for the next week. In April, we start a 3 o'clock Spanish service as well.

I sometimes feel sorry for our Spanish pastor. He goes from Sunday morning, then to Spanish Sunday School at 2:00, Service at 3, then Sunday night....but his burden is great and they have seen great growth...he is in my prayers continually

A_PoMo · #6 03-23-2008, 06:07 PM

we only have one service a week. it's good. we have small groups and other stuff during the week. having been a part of churches that do the twice a sunday,mon tue night bible stud, wed nite prayer, thur night small group, fri nite youth, yada yada, i like the break. it's actually worship and not obligation.

TrmptPraise · #7 03-23-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by A_PoMo

we only have one service a week. it's good. we have small groups and other stuff during the week. having been a part of churches that do the twice a sunday,mon tue night bible stud, wed nite prayer, thur night small group, fri nite youth, yada yada, i like the break. it's actually worship and not obligation.

I agree, our attendance should be one of service and not obligation. Another question arises, not necessarily directed to you, AP. Does the trend to abandon services, in general, seem like a bad idea? It seems like it doesn't take much for some churches to cancel services these days.

A_PoMo · #8 03-23-2008, 06:26 PM

I speak only for myself, when I was at churches that had all the services, AND i felt pressured to be there for most of them then church tended to take over my life. I think God and ministry to unbelievers should be the focus of my spiritual life, not church. The weekly worship service should be a supplement, and it should serve it's purpose of worship in united Christian community. jmo. so i don't have a prob w/dropping services if the goal is to help people better prioritize their lives and their christian service.

ManOfWord · #9 03-23-2008, 07:08 PM

We haven't had a Sunday night service for over a decade. It has not diminished anything but "tiredness" of folks. Dedication to the Lord has not dwindled. We put emphasis on other things like small groups where growth and strength really happen. Methods are NOT sacrosanct.....the message IS.

What is going to happen when Christianity is outlawed except for the "state" church? Will people be able to maintain their Christianity with no services except "underground" church? Actually, it happens in many countries. The amount of services one has at their church or a person attends does not guarantee any part of their experience. IMHO

freeatlast · #10 03-23-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by A_PoMo

we only have one service a week. it's good. we have small groups and other stuff during the week. having been a part of churches that do the twice a sunday,mon tue night bible stud, wed nite prayer, thur night small group, fri nite youth, yada yada, i like the break. it's actually worship and not obligation.

Sounds like our church. 9:30 Adult Bible class / Sunday School / New converts classes...then at 10:30 we all worship together in main auditorium.
We are usaaly out by noon...so we can beat the Methodists to the good restuarants .

home freindship groups both day and evenings available.

April 6th "The Journey" begins at 5:30 It's church for the twenty to thirty year old.

Those of the younger set will have their option to attend either our regualr 10:30 service or just go to the evening service.

"The Journey" will be a casual setting in the fellowship hall, seating around small tables.