tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post779846764114299706..comments2023-10-30T04:56:38.949-07:00Comments on Janette's Sage: Heritage Left BehindJanettessage.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-62619698967627366452016-10-13T21:05:50.493-07:002016-10-13T21:05:50.493-07:00Oh I don't think so, unless you are reaching f...Oh I don't think so, unless you are reaching far beyond the wooden pew to the heritage beyond. =D Now there was one church where they had comfortable wooden pews. A talented carpenter in that fellowship! You always make me think. I don't always agree, but I always have food for thought. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-77572923819200512262016-10-13T12:45:10.698-07:002016-10-13T12:45:10.698-07:00PS- great new header!PS- great new header!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-84953770322715470382016-10-13T12:16:53.231-07:002016-10-13T12:16:53.231-07:00I liked that you spoke your words to the young adu...I liked that you spoke your words to the young adults. They SHOULD hear about how our grandparents sacrificed and paved the way for us and now the next generation. So much is forgotten, that is so valuable. History and heritage should be "spoken". I'm applauding your spirit.<br />Let us never forget what was endured for us, the big and small!!<br /><br />What a great spot for pictures. The pew is perfect, classic! I'm sure you followed directions but added your special talents to the mix.<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-87219625554434603282016-10-13T12:16:27.677-07:002016-10-13T12:16:27.677-07:00I feel the same way Janette! People feel so entitl...I feel the same way Janette! People feel so entitled and pastors feel so much pressure to offer all the bells and whistles. While these things are welcome courtesies to most I feel they shouldn't be obligatory. I went to church and revivals with my kids sitting in the pew with me. Child care always offered and certainly not at every service. Ok I'll climb off of my soapbox. You're right janette A Christian heritage is a cherished thing. Where would we be with praying grandmothers? And godly parents?<br />Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653167953996361152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-154772479370365172016-10-13T05:03:15.050-07:002016-10-13T05:03:15.050-07:00Dearest Susan,
We both started our spiritual journ...Dearest Susan,<br />We both started our spiritual journeys in the same city. Our journey is very similar. When we moved to the large MetroPlex, and changed to a non-denominational church, my own children's journey has been different. today we mix both worlds with Benjamin, he goes to his class then attends "big church' with us later. The sacrifice means we go to two services on Sunday instead of just one. This has been a conversation many are having around me today, yet I don't know that it will go back to the other "traditional" way, but I am sure the conversation is good. God is the one who turns our hearts, I just pray that I can continue to make the environment for my kids and grands for Him to turn their hearts. Your comments are wonderful...thanks for commenting on this subject. Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-32412435678012201642016-10-12T21:09:47.303-07:002016-10-12T21:09:47.303-07:00Like you, I was blessed to be raised in church. I ...Like you, I was blessed to be raised in church. I sang about "old time religion" and saw it lived in front of me. As a child and then teenager, I attended church business meeting where I learned to read a budget and listened in wonder as "both sides" of issues were discussed. When my daughters were young, I took them to "big church" beginning at age 3. I'm glad there was no children's church because they learned to sit quietly. They were allowed to draw on the bulletin using the pencil in the pew rack or "read" the little Bible story books we reserved solely for church time, but we didn't take crayons or games, and we didn't chew gum or eat candy. They stood when hymns were sung. They bowed their heads in prayer. They listened to the preacher more than one might expect. Neither I nor my now adult children would be who we are had our "comfort" or "ease" been the goal. Today it's rare for most adults (much less youth or children) to participate in the decision-making of a church. It's common for children to have children's church where (according to proponents) they can learn on their own level.<br /><br />...Would we still attend if all the comforts were removed? ... Would we go if we had to corral children the entire service? Would we go if we had to sit through church business meeting? Would we go if the preacher preached more than 20 minutes and we couldn't beat the lunch crowd at the restaurant?<br /><br />... Would we go if there was no AC or heat? Would we go if the piano wasn't in tune—or the organist played too loudly? Would we go if the young family with the crying baby wouldn't use the nursery?<br /><br />When I think of all the things I've learned specifically because I grew up in churches where children were part of the service and activities of the church, I'm always amazed. I'm happy to say that today I worship in a church founded in the mid-1800s where some families are in their sixth generation of membership. Although restored, we worship in the same pews as did church founders. We sing every verse of the hymns. I love seeing parents helping their young children learn how to follow along in the hymnal. I love hearing little voices say the Lord's Prayer along with the adults. I love seeing children lead adults in worship. ...It's easy to separate children and adults for worship—to make it comfortable for everyone. It takes intentional effort (and sometimes inconvenience) to provide a multi-generational service, but, in my experience, it's effort well spent!.Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220347296206361001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-6311821731609347782016-10-12T17:42:14.918-07:002016-10-12T17:42:14.918-07:00We sang songs from a book just tonight! 30 minute...We sang songs from a book just tonight! 30 minutes of "Singspiration" following 30 minutes of prayer for our community, church and nation. And it was good!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-55944406583372341632016-10-12T17:07:51.714-07:002016-10-12T17:07:51.714-07:00Well Amen to that. I do long though sometimes for ...Well Amen to that. I do long though sometimes for the Old Time religion. <br />I want to sing hymns from hymns from books. <br />Yes, things are more comfortable, but I still think it would be more honoring if we stood while we were listening to God's word. See I am really out of date. <br />I think we need more reverence in our services. Okay, listen to me rattle on and on.<br />It was just something I was thinking about the other day. I am so glad you wrote about it. Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.com