Some of the more meaningful worship experiences that I have had are services in which I am an active participant. While I believe that you are active in any service, I am talking specifically about members of the congregation speaking or being involved in worship. I know that as someone who has sat in the pew, worship can be boring. While you are "participating", you are mostly being talked at, and you don't feel connected.
Our Wednesday Lenten services have a discussion component involved in them. During what would be the sermon portion of the service, we have a bible study with a discussion. We tried it for the first time last night. We had a brief discussion with a few folks participating. I am hopeful that as we continue to do this style of service throughout Lent, folks will feel more comfortable sharing.
This is something new...fighting our habit of sitting and being talked to. Hopefully, people appreciate the change. Active worship is exciting worship!
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