tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post6397171132773772018..comments2024-03-10T10:40:32.319-07:00Comments on Pyromaniacs: Why Do We Do That? — special greetings to visitorsPhil Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649092052031518426noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-7375480802581596422009-10-11T16:52:31.870-07:002009-10-11T16:52:31.870-07:00This thread and your "make sense" link m...This thread and your "make sense" link made me think of something. If I'm not mistaken, no where in the Pauline letters does he thank <b>individuals</b> for anything. He thanks the <b>Lord</b> for <b>them</b> <b><i>because</i></b> their faith is proclaimed and other things related to the faith.<br /><br />I found that interesting, because we don't know what we're getting with guests or visitors. They could be unbelievers or whatever.CRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912897040503058967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-41955550143164102112009-10-11T16:38:19.960-07:002009-10-11T16:38:19.960-07:00It's important to show hospitality to our gues...It's important to show hospitality to our guests by giving them a special welcome. And for the rest of the congregation that serves,we should always show them love, they will recognize they are valued when we show them how valuable they are on a regular basis!Bernadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10279061902895421346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-42963594252917910432009-10-10T19:01:04.382-07:002009-10-10T19:01:04.382-07:00There are visitors.
Then there are those who &quo...There are visitors.<br /><br />Then there are those who <i>"come here regularly, week after week, have committed yourself to this ministry in membership and service, have put your hand to the plow with us, and support this local work of God with your prayers, your time, your labor, and your gifts..."</i><br /><br />But then there's a large middle group that have been around for far too long to be visitors, but not long enough to catch the concept that they should be a part of helping it all come together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-15319819414984056842009-10-10T18:42:37.461-07:002009-10-10T18:42:37.461-07:00I have been a member of a megachurch, and my curre...I have been a member of a megachurch, and my current church which is slightly smaller, about 70 people, and...<br /><br />This entire thread went over my head. <br /><br />We welcome visitors, sure, but does anybody do a "special greeting" to visitors? And what do you exactly do?Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267525662313103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-24265673560163231782009-10-09T14:09:33.498-07:002009-10-09T14:09:33.498-07:00If we subtract Al's comments and Dan's res...If we subtract Al's comments and Dan's responses to Al's comments, I bet we're only at 50...<br /><br />LOL ;)<br /><br />Verification word "bibili"Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285043747501470199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-74701544603964790062009-10-09T11:33:46.169-07:002009-10-09T11:33:46.169-07:00Dan, I can't imagine anyone getting worked up ...Dan, I can't imagine anyone getting worked up to a 100+ comment thread over music<a href="http://centuri0n.blogspot.com/2009/10/rap-and-bad-art-1.html" rel="nofollow">.</a>Jugulumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932658890162312549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-74754864225539143942009-10-09T01:09:48.374-07:002009-10-09T01:09:48.374-07:00i just can't help but wonder... what would Joe...i just can't help but wonder... what would Joel Osteen say about this? kidding only kidding...<br /><br />I think you bring up a great point Dan. What we do at our church is a bit different maybe than some... but not perfect by any means.<br /><br />We don't make any sort of greeting until the end of the service. I say hello to the congregation as I take the pulpit but that's it. Then once we've concluded the service and the lifting of the name of Jesus in song and word and prayer THEN myself or a deacon comes forward and welcomes guests and always mentions 3 elements<br />1.) glad to have them with us<br />2.) we are here to serve and show the love of Jesus Christ as a church and that they need but to call on us if in need<br />3.) always excited to share the Gospel with another person<br /><br />we try, not always wonderfully mind you, but try to come off as helpful but also with the understanding that our number one priority is to be sure we've taken them through the Biblical Gospel. If we can do that and meet their needs, we maybe have accomplished something.<br /><br />The point though is, before I begin rambling too much, is that I try to incorporate the faithful members and such into that greeting as in, letting the visitor know that they can call on any one of us and that we are all eager to serve them out of our love for God..<br /><br />just my two cents...Pastor Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938639717599781336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-88609787982192381642009-10-08T19:45:47.610-07:002009-10-08T19:45:47.610-07:00We represent the Hospitality Squad... and............We represent the Hospitality Squad... and......... we wish to welcome you to Christian Land.<br /><br />Combining the greetings and thankyous with the worship songs would be cool.<br /><br />Well done thou good and faithful servant.<br /><br />Or is that a jingo for Outback?Strong Towerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834108238546908018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-7623009683155603102009-10-08T19:35:22.547-07:002009-10-08T19:35:22.547-07:00I thought it possible. This has been a mulled thou...I thought it possible. This has been a mulled thought for a good long time. Any discussion of how we do worship - particularly music - tends to get lively.<br /><br />It was actually a bit more positive, contentful and productive than I feared. Which is a good thing.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-63926502706312166832009-10-08T19:30:00.558-07:002009-10-08T19:30:00.558-07:00100 comments on THIS thread?
Bet you did not se...100 comments on <i>THIS</i> thread? <br /><br />Bet you did not see that coming Dan.<br /><br />al sendsAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659402617723892967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-65426426106168735792009-10-08T19:27:35.256-07:002009-10-08T19:27:35.256-07:00Dan...feeling under-appreciated lately??? lol.
W...Dan...feeling under-appreciated lately??? lol. <br /><br />Well, in seriousness, I thought of Jesus' words " Doth he thank that servant because he did the things which are commanded him? I trow not"..."say'we are unprofitable servants'" Luke 17:9-10 KJV <br /><br />Here is MacArthur's notes from his study Bible: <br /><br />17:10 unprofitable servants. I.e., not worthy of any special honor.<br /><br />So, if we are unprofitable servants, should we expect to be given special notice, honorary welcomes, and high praise? Doesn't the LORD reward his workers at the proper time? <br /><br />As I understand it, the new people are especially welcomed to show them the love of Christ in our midst, to connect them with people in our church, and to show hospitality.Pierre Saikaleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409964448078910855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-3022572915267771382009-10-08T18:47:36.615-07:002009-10-08T18:47:36.615-07:00Especially Dan.Especially Dan.Stefan Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05530690016594029847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-6099024256491588292009-10-08T18:47:07.321-07:002009-10-08T18:47:07.321-07:00I think you're all special.
Very specia...I think you're all special.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i>Very</i> special.Stefan Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05530690016594029847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-45417834888483516012009-10-08T18:43:47.394-07:002009-10-08T18:43:47.394-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Stefan Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05530690016594029847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-5739359326278289562009-10-08T18:02:27.199-07:002009-10-08T18:02:27.199-07:00i remember the sunday i said (as i had been for we...i remember the sunday i said (as i had been for weeks), if you're a guest today, thank you for coming.<br /><br />as the words came out of my mouth, the thought hit me....thank you for what?<br /><br />did their presence make our meeting valid?<br />does their attendance compliment my preaching, which they had not heard yet?<br /><br />now i tell our church body it is really good to see them, and our guest that we're glad they are here too.danny2https://www.blogger.com/profile/13010556674654842010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-16407080879315869512009-10-08T16:42:52.923-07:002009-10-08T16:42:52.923-07:00So, pyros, shouldn't you be saying:
"We ...So, pyros, shouldn't you be saying:<br /><br />"We here at pyromaniacs irresistibly greet you with an elect greeting" :DSir Brasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893578064434019702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-68007207785211913132009-10-08T15:51:06.678-07:002009-10-08T15:51:06.678-07:00Oh, and Strategem,
I'm also in marketing. And...Oh, and Strategem,<br /><br />I'm also in marketing. And my specialty was creating types of customer loyalty programs designed to make existing current customers feel all loved and cared for si that they would remain loyal to us when competitors came along. Oh, and so that they would, ahem, keep giving us their money.<br /><br />I haven't had a gig in over two years.Rachael Starkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781158372237369417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-43945393979468046572009-10-08T15:46:48.686-07:002009-10-08T15:46:48.686-07:00Clamjaphry? Where's the English Muffin when we...Clamjaphry? Where's the English Muffin when we need her?Strong Towerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834108238546908018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-58087145137550970952009-10-08T15:45:44.583-07:002009-10-08T15:45:44.583-07:00I've been out taking my youngest on the annual...I've been out taking my youngest on the annual preschool pumpkin patch fieldtrip. She had a great time, but I'm still waiting for the "Oh TankYou Mommy, I WUV you for taking time to take me to a dusty hot farm with a bunch of undisciplined, overdressed four year olds (and their mommies) and let me take overpriced rides on a fake train!!!" <br /><br /><br /><br />Still waiting.<br /><br />Mike - <br /><br /><i>...does that mean that even though i mow the grass, change the oil in the car, and throw my dirty clothes in the hamper, my wife could expect/ want more?</i><br /><br />Wasn't sure if that was a genuine question, or a facetious one. :)Not necessarily <i>expect</i> (given that expectations so very often ==>demands==> tears and bitterness :), but <i>definitely</i> appreciate. <br /><br />Technically, I can "outsource" anything on that list quite legitimately. And technically, he could do those things for another lady in a ministry context and it wouldn't be suspect. I most appreciate it when my husband says or does those things that only he as my husband is eligible to do or say to me as his wife. But I <i>still</i> make it a habit to thank him regularly for the "outsourceable" stuff.Rachael Starkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781158372237369417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-20345892919343934822009-10-08T15:36:53.519-07:002009-10-08T15:36:53.519-07:00This has been a fun thread today. A special greeti...This has been a fun thread today. A special greeting to all the regular members of the Pyromaniacs clamjaphry.Mike Westfallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06944727980772754938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-20750475459015408402009-10-08T15:22:41.555-07:002009-10-08T15:22:41.555-07:00Matt 25:35, eh? Hmm...
"Greet one another w...Matt 25:35, eh? Hmm...<br /><br />"Greet one another with a holy kiss." Romans 16:16a<br /><br />We'll begin each service with a special greeting to visitors. Then the pastoral staff will go around and give everyone a friendly smack on the cheek.<br /><br />There, are you all satisfied, now?Jugulumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932658890162312549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-60897866708962276282009-10-08T14:08:41.925-07:002009-10-08T14:08:41.925-07:00Al: PS... I take Frank's silence here to mean ...Al: <b><i>PS... I take Frank's silence here to mean that he agrees with me.</i></b> <br /><br />Funny Al, I too take Frank's silence whenever I post something that he agrees with me too. :=)CRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912897040503058967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-9457237373295497632009-10-08T13:18:46.211-07:002009-10-08T13:18:46.211-07:00He left the 99 regular attendees and went to greet...He left the 99 regular attendees and went to greet the 1 visitor...<br /><br />and 48 of the regular members felt slighted, mostly nursery workers.<br /><br />al sendsAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659402617723892967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-36866175331797346952009-10-08T13:17:10.516-07:002009-10-08T13:17:10.516-07:00I hate to interrupt the discussion between Dan and...I hate to interrupt the discussion between Dan and Al especially since it's intensely amusing.<br /><br />I can't say anything about Dan's post...it's clear, concise, and correct. But I do want to clarify with Rachel that the "I told you I loved you when I married you; if anything changes I'll let you know" approach <i>isn't</i> effective? I think I'm in trouble!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285043747501470199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-68162016847685446322009-10-08T13:16:31.345-07:002009-10-08T13:16:31.345-07:00I want whatever stratagem is taking!! ROFL!!!!!
A...I want whatever stratagem is taking!! ROFL!!!!!<br /><br />Actually, the second of the three greetings in the original post reminds me of my church's greeting.<br /><br />The greeting varies, but it starts with "We greet you warmly in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"<br /><br />And while we know that the main purpose of the church is for the glory of God, and then the edification of the saints, we also know that there will be non-believers there, and so the greeting will also include something like "If you do not yet know the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, our prayer is that before the hour is over, the secrets of your heart will be exposed, and you will cry out that God is of a truth among us."<br /><br />Now I have the hymn "I greet Thee who my sure Redeemer art" running through my head... :-) HE is the one who should be given the truly special greeting!MariePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16068136449955788896noreply@blogger.com