Comments on: 5 Cardinal Sins

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:00:45 +0000

In my travels over the years, I too experienced not only the same (lost in the sauce even if it was a small pot) but also the opposite.

So when I joined the Host and Hostess committee at my church, I made a committment that when I was on duty I would try and greet all who come through my door (the front one) be they guest or member.

There are times when even our members get overlooked because they are not part of a “group/click. Sabbath can be a very lonely time when your all alone even in a crowd. You would be surprised at how much a warm smile, a handshake or even a hug will do. Try it you just might like it!

By: Nell

Nell — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:52:07 +0000

This is a very sad story. Unfortunately, I have recently experienced this while visiting SDA churches in this (Atlanta) area. I’ve had to remind myself that I’m there to learn more about Jesus Christ and to smile and be friendly no matter what anyone else around me is or is not doing!

At a mega church I was employed at, there were mandatory classes for staff and new members on how to fellowship and interact (that is one secret to growing a mega church); maybe this is something that can be of benefit to our Sabbath Schools and churches because the problem is more widespread than you may think.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:59:47 +0000

This blog describes the current condition of the Sabbath School class at the church I attend. I have found that I do not often attend because the times that I have, the lesson was not applied to everyday life. The discussion was boring and did not engage in what I believe is a fundamental key to a vibrant Sabbath School class.

By: Melodie

Melodie — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:16:11 +0000

That story suggests that we should be intentional about our behavior towards others, whether we know them personally or not. I will try to do that.

By: D. Alvarado

D. Alvarado — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:26:04 +0000

First I’d like to say, I am sorry to hear about your terrible experience when you visited on of our other churches. Just think of the souls that don’t come back ever. Because of what you experienced, I’m trying to make an effort to go out of my way to not only greet them but invite them to Sabbath dinner. We used to do things like that years ago. Times have changed and so have we.
Your materials are great and they are on their way to other churches. We need help!!!!!!!!

By: Ron Sullivan

Ron Sullivan — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:54:23 +0000

Curtis,

As usual, your blogs are delightfully insightful and right on the money! Thanks for sharing.

By: Perry Jennings

Perry Jennings — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:13:29 +0000

Thank you for sharing. I too attended a church and experienced a similar experience. It was very strange to leave church and be unnoticed by anyone, even the pastor. I don’t have a desire to attend that church again either. I attended a church recently, well, last year and a young man as teaching. He is very frendly and seems deeply concerned about my welfare. I have decided to become a member of his church because of him. Do you know who he is? He looks a lot like you and in fact, speaks just like you. You will never know how blessed my wife and I are to be members of his Sabbath School. We hunger to get to church each Sabbath. I am grateful to God for him because God has sent him to us. When you look into the mirror at him tell him that we love him and deeply appreciate him.