A Blog From Another Blog

This is an excerpt from my brother's pastors blog....thought it was interesting....

Worship and a Hairy Leg
I got a large postcard from a church with a picture of some guy's hairy leg sticking out of a blanket with the caption: "Sleepyheads, rejoice." The flipside has a bunch of information with the last paragraph saying:
"So if you're not a morning person, or if you simply need to spend Sunday mornings at work, resting, or traveling, come join us for worship on Saturdays. (But remember, we're still open on Sundays too.)"

Now, I'm not as strict on Sabbath-keeping as some of my friends, but this is ridiculous if you believe the church is anything more than a vendor of religious goods and services.
Speaking of which, another paragraph says:
"Come early, hang out and meet people before the service at the Hillside Cafe over Starbuck'sTM coffee and refreshments."

It's kind of tough when you're more thoughtful about your coffee choice than the Fourth Commandment.

But it's the largest paragraph that is the most revealing:
"Experience the same relaxed, casual atmosphere, dynamic worship, and relevant teaching that you'll find in our Sunday services, as well as the same small groups and other ministry offerings for all ages on Saturday night! Plus, you'll find the same secure children's facilities, comfortable seating, easy parking and speedy on-off access from I-35."

Let's review some of these adjectives: relaxed, casual, dynamic, relevant, secure, comfortable, easy, and speedy. Seems like "denying yourself and taking up your cross" just got a swift kick into the coffee lounge.

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. -Hebrews 12:28-29