In no particular order:Seeing and hearing our triune God worshiped as He alone deserves
Edifying other believers
Being edified by other believers
Hearing the bible read in public
Hearing the scriptures proclaimed
Hearing how God has answered prayers
Listening to old saints pray
Praying together
Celebrating the Lord's Supper
Celebrating baptisms
Hearing how God is working in the lives of others
Giving tithes and offerings
Singing great old hymns
Singing great new choruses
Listening to a choir praise the Lord in song
Seeing young children observing their parents worshiping
Seeing young children worship
Watching kids grow in the Lord
Hearing babies cry
Seeing the excitement of a new Christian
Seeing the excitement of mature Christians
Watching people use their spiritual gifts to build up the body
Listening to reports from international mission trips
Listening to reports from local mission trips
Being with other believers
What would you add to this list?
2 comments:
I've got to agree with you on the whole crying babies thing. There's something about it that reminds me that church is a family...that church is for everyone, regardless of age or any other factor. Now, if a baby is wailing or freaking out for some reason, it's probably best for mom or dad to take the little one out in the foyer so they can pace and calm down a bit, but I just don't buy it that a baby crying here and there really "distracts" people from the message.
Rhea,
I agree that crying babies make church seem like a reflection of real life. This is what it should be. So many times the church service feels artificial because there are only adults there. When I get the chance to preach, I love to hear small children in the congregation.
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