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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Opus 2018-276: Baby Talk: Distractions

I was reminded of another reason why many people like to have the babies in the nursery instead of in the worship service on Sunday morning.  Sometimes they are more interesting than the sermon.

I found myself sitting behind a young couple with their baby on Sunday.  She was a cute little kid.  She was not as cute as my granddaughter, but I did not tell her mother that.  I found that I had to work at listening to the sermon instead of making faces at the baby.  She we responsive and seemed to have plenty of extra smiles so it was hard.  I found she was about two months younger than mine. 

I also was reminded of why some people would rather work in the nursery than be in the service.  In the nursery they don’t have to endure that “go around and greet everyone” moment that seems to be so popular in churches today.  I have always felt that if people really cared about talking to me they would come early, stay late or call me during the week.  I have six days and 23 hours for them to talk to me each week.  I only get an hour to experience congregational singing and the preaching of the words I need to be hearing.  But I am polite.

The sermon was on “thanks” because it was Thanksgiving Week.  See, I was listening.

homo unius libri

4 comments:

  1. Sadly, not every preacher is a Billy Graham, either.

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    1. True. When my wife asked how the preaching was my son said, "Enthusiastic".

      Grace and peace

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  2. That baby has filed a restraining order and is now a part of the #MeToo movement. Every sane person knows that making faces is a form of assault. Great going.

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    1. Glad to be of service. I know they do a background check if you are going to work in the nursery but I haven't heard of any just for sitting in the pews.

      Grace and peace.

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