After I thought about it I came up with a few things. If you don't attend Worship Service regularly, here's a few things you might be missing. I didn't put the following in any particular order, I just wrote them as I remembered what happened that Sunday.
* the smile on that little girl's face when she came out of Sunday School.
* the joy of sitting together with your wife and family.
* seeing someone give their heart to Christ.
* singing your favorite hymn with the congregation.
* the chance to smile at someone and encourage them.
* the meaningful worship chorus that's our favorite.
* pausing for a moment to say thanks to God for all he has blessed you with.
* the opportunity to learn something from the scripture. (when was the last time you did that?)
* the feeling of being a part of something bigger than we are.
* the chance to pray for our government.
* the minister's new haircut.
* the opportunity to financially support a ministry right here in our community.
* the chance to encourage personally, someone who is struggling.
* the beautiful song the choir shared with us.
* the joining together in congregational prayer.
* the special testimony someone shared.
* the opportunity to say hello to your neighbor.
* that uplifting feeling that makes you ready to face the week.
* the reality of being spiritually encouraged in a discouraging world.
* realizing you're not alone in your problems.
* the chance to mention someone's name that needs prayer.
* learning of all the ways you can join in and actually help in the Lord's work.
Did you miss anything last Sunday?
~ Pastor Randy Cosner ~
November, 1999
It was great finding this article after almost 10 years. I wrote it for a newsletter that our church mails ever month. Thanks for posting it, whoever did it. Randy
Thanks for your comment, Randy. Wow, 10 years is a long time, my friend. So glad that your article is still blessing many people.