tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post2092816991274280292..comments2023-11-03T08:44:12.478-07:00Comments on James' Random, Stimulating, Missional, Spiritual Thoughts: Being Missional in Our Worship Times - Americans need more sleepJames Noredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13707292759635770946noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-86811259073270186602009-03-23T08:58:00.000-07:002009-03-23T08:58:00.000-07:00No time is perfect. So pick a 'reasonable' meeting...No time is perfect. So pick a 'reasonable' meeting time that works for 'most' people. The ones that want to be there will be there no matter what time you pick and the ones who come because it's convenient will still only come when it is convenient to them. Fact of life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-56817759221113178792009-03-22T12:21:00.000-07:002009-03-22T12:21:00.000-07:00James,This is an excellent article. When we moved ...James,<BR/><BR/>This is an excellent article. When we moved to Wisconsin and thought about planting a church in a "recreation orientated" culture I played with this very question.<BR/><BR/>What time is best of everyone "heads north" for the weekend. Would a Sunday evening service work better? <BR/><BR/>OR have a service outdside at the lake?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-6957511652261539632009-03-19T22:40:00.000-07:002009-03-19T22:40:00.000-07:00Yes, it is always easier to think of our own prefe...Yes, it is always easier to think of our own preferences rather than those of others.James Noredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707292759635770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-63766052255996515392009-03-19T20:22:00.000-07:002009-03-19T20:22:00.000-07:00If we really wish to reach the unchurched and resp...If we really wish to reach the unchurched and respond to our culture, then our "church services" should correspond to what is best for both the culture needs as long there is some service on "the first day of the week' or "resurrection day". This is somewhat of a problem for some "older" members who like to be up at the crack of dawn. But, if afternoon fits the culture best for both members and non-members then that is what should be considered. <BR/><BR/>By the way, "needing more sleep" applies to the minister of the moment as well as the members!Lynn S. Noredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965435950656108457noreply@blogger.com