Hi Everyone,Lots and lots of questions but first and foremost, I know we must stay grounded in the Word of God to keep from confusion in these last days, but I feel there is definately some great contributions being made by independent or itinerant preachers. The likes of Walter Veith, Stephen Boer, Doug Bachelor to name a few. Are these ministries shaking the cage so to speak? Your thoughts are welcome.Elder Tim
It seems like Walter is the troubler of Israel.
When's the last time a visitor was given a hospitably warm welcome in the SDA Churches in the NAD ?
Visitors to our small church are always made welcome.
everyone is different.... a general welcome to visitors is all we need... for the outgoing ones, we can approach and give them more... for the shy ones, let it be on their terms.
everyone is different.... a general welcome to visitors is all we need...
It is bizarre to engage in a loud, chaotic, contrived (and often hypocritical) show of friendliness that is focused on the congregation right at a time when we ought to be reverently and prayerfully in faith approaching the throne of our heavenly Father.
I have been in churches where the infamous "greeting" is part of the worship service. To me it is particularly bothersome and I never participate in it. It is bizarre to engage in a loud, chaotic, contrived (and often hypocritical) show of friendliness that is focused on the congregation right at a time when we ought to be reverently and prayerfully in faith approaching the throne of our heavenly Father.