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Try It-You'll Like It! A Collection of Top Ten Lists

Thursday, May 3rd 2007
May/Jun 2004

We have scoured the Web looking for the reasons churches give to those considering a visit to a local congregation. Here are two of the most interesting.

10.A great cup of coffee on Sunday morning.9. A warm and friendly place where you will be accepted.8. A group to go camping, picnicking, and have fun with.7. A place for kids to receive a moral compass.6. Lively and fun worship service.5. No cost counseling (marriage, parenting, individual and youth).4. An answer to what bugs you.3. To meet someone who totally loves you.2. To find real direction in your life.1. Because God misses you.(From a Christian Reformed Church in North Carolina)

10. Our minds are open. There are many interpretations of Scripture-questioners and seekers are welcome to join us in our journey of understanding!9. Our hearts are open. If you are sick, in trouble, need support or encouragement, the people of _____ are here to help you.8. Our doors are open. Our house is your house. Come in any time to pray, for fellowship, or to hang out.7. Your kids may not want to leave! From music programs to Sunday school to youth fellowship, there are plenty of programs teenagers and children will love.6. You'll be humming all week! Music at _____ is excellent and covers a wide range of styles from classical to rock to international music.5. You can dress as you like. Some people like wearing their "Sunday best" and some like to wear jeans. Be comfortable!4. Our people come from all walks of life. Whether you are young, old, well-off, or struggling to make ends meet, you are welcome.3. Worship is Spirit-filled. Choose Contemporary for upbeat family worship or Traditional for inspirational choral music and hymns in our gorgeous sanctuary. We have fun in worship. We laugh, we cry, we celebrate Christ's love. Won't you join us?2. We care about the world. _____ puts a priority on outreach and service in our community and around the world. You can make a difference in people's lives!1. And the number-one reason is we want you to know that God loves you and we love you!(From an United Methodist Church in Ohio)

Thursday, May 3rd 2007

“Modern Reformation has championed confessional Reformation theology in an anti-confessional and anti-theological age.”

Picture of J. Ligon Duncan, IIIJ. Ligon Duncan, IIISenior Minister, First Presbyterian Church
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