Good Ground Rules
Effective until Jesus Returns ...
- It’s not about us. It’s not about me and not about you. We’ve come to worship God.
- Check the Order of Worship before we begin. Check the hymns. Be prepared to worship God.
- Make a joyful noise. It does not matter whether we sing on key or in perfect harmony. What matters is our making a joyful noise. If you sing well, then we have a burgundy robe and you can sing with the choir.
- Worship begins the journey. Everything we do as Christians emanates from what we do here. See Rule # 1 above.
- I will not ask you to do anything that I am not willing to do.
- I tithe. See Rule # 5 above.
- When in doubt, give. If you’re still in doubt, give more. According to the apostle Paul, God loves a cheerful giver. We’ll have ample opportunity to give.
- We will make no apology for who we are as the Disciples of Christ. We are what the world is looking for – we have the “right” answers. We’re the best kept secret. This is a hospital for hypocrites, sinners, and would-be saints. Spread the word. We’re not in competition with the Baptists nor should we have an inferior complex. We are Christ’s disciples.
- The Golden Rule still applies. If we have no idea to what the preacher is referring, then we’re invited to attend Wednesday evening Bible study.
- We promote tolerance for diversity. It is part and parcel to our identity and heritage as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Look around. Do you see a twin? God has made us all differently. We should welcome those who are different.
- Be joyful. Sometimes when we come into the sanctuary, we appear as though we’ve “sucked a lemon.” Yes, you might be having a “not-so-good” morning but your joy may be what a guest/visitor needs. Be joyful. See Rule # 1 above.
- When in doubt, do what is right and good and just. Then you’ll probably be okay.
