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All fields are optional First NameLast NamePhoneEmail* Date of Your Visit Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Age range of adults living in the home? 18-28 29-38 39-48 49-57 58+ Married or Single (with or without children)?Married with NO ChildrenSingle with NO ChildrenMarried with ChildrenSingle with ChildrenChurch ExperienceLots of church experienceOnly on holidaysRarely, if ever have been to churchLooking for a new churchNever been to churchWill you join us again this Sunday or an upcoming Sunday?YesNoStill thinking about itI would recommend this church to family and friendSelect ValueStrongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreePlease evaluate your experience (HONESTLY)Were you greeted at the front door?YesNoN/ADid you feel welcomed upon entering the sanctuary?YesNoN/AIf you had children with you, were you told about our Nursery and Children’s Church?YesNoN/AIf you had children, were the Nursery and Children’s Church workers friendly and helpful?YesNoN/AHow did you hear about us?FriendRelativeOther Word of mouthSignageSocial MediaAdvertisementIs there anything you would like our church to pray about?Comments (Please share your comments here – they are greatly appreciated!Hidden Email ID Δ Interact Zoe Center Rediscovering Worship – Part 3 Archived – July 18, 2021 View This Weeks Note View All Past Notes View This Note w/o Blanks Rediscovering Worship – Part 3 July 18, 2021 Story Time (Parable of the Wedding Feast, Matthew 22:1-11) Royal Protocol One of the take-aways from this story is the significance of royal protocol. There is a way that you behave in the presence of a and respond to his wishes. Nehemiah 2:1-2 Psalm 100:2 Psalm 100:4 Many give more honor to than they do to God. The Power of “Together” Psalm 34:1 What does “together” mean in a pandemic? What does “together” mean when some people attend church in person and others stream the service online? The King has calls us to a celebratory gathering in His Son’s honor every week. How do we properly respond to the king’s request given the fluctuating dynamics of the pandemic? Lessons from the Film Industry Devotion and Collaboration vs. Affiliation and Transaction Markers of Devotion in Church Gatherings Two Keys: Merely attending or viewing the church service does not mean we are devoted. Devotion is not only measured by whether we stream or attend, but and we stream or attend. Is the service a tool of access or a tool of convenience? Access The online service is a tool of access if you use it because of circumstances. The onsite service is a tool of access if you use it to plug into God’s spiritual . Grace gifts (Romans 12:6-8) Gifts of the Spirit (I Corinthians 12:8-10) Ministry Gifts (Ephesians 4:8-12) Convenience The online service is a tool of convenience when you use it because you . The onsite service is a tool of convenience when you use it strictly to accommodate your . Do you have preexisting conditions? For people who lack , and , passive consumption can accelerate their drift away from the faith. If we are not vigilant, passive consumption can create a false sense of spiritual . Are you participating in a plan for spiritual growth? The Limits of Technology When you only stream, people have to work harder to find you and you have to work harder to be seen. The Limits of a Church Service A church service does not do the spiritual work for you. You are not radically transformed just because you are present. More on Streaming The streaming model can be an effective tool when those who wield it possess strong spiritual . When mature Christians stream, they have to actively work against the perpetual invitation to be a . Gut Checks About Onsite Attendance The false spiritual security of onsite attendance (Matthew 15:8-9) Hidden Idols Guilt Christian Status People Pleasing Recreation Church Position Habit Christian gathering should be more than a habit; it should be a . © Joshua D. Smith, Ph.D., 2021 Save PDF LocallyClick to save a copy of the filled-in notes to a PDF file on the computer/device you are currently using Save File Click to View PDF Save PDF to Google Drive Click to save a copy of the filled-in notes to a PDF file on your Google Drive account(For Apple devices, use Chrome browser or go to SETTINGS>SAFARI and uncheck BLOCK POPUPS.) Save File Send to Email Enter your email address below to receive a copy of your filled in notes Send