Longing to Worship

I had the most encouraging text from a friend this past week.
He let me know that he couldn't be at the worship service because of his work.
Then he added that-
it pained him that he would miss the worship service.
That's enough to make a pastor's month!

Why do we go to church to worship?
Because we have to?
No, we don't have to.
Because we want to!

• Because we want to sing God's glory.
• Because we want to hear the bible taught in a relevant way.
• Because we want to see our brothers and sisters in Christ.
• Because we want to serve on a Ministry Team and make a difference in people's lives.
• Because it's in worship that we feel most alive!
• Because we feel encouraged, uplifted, stretched and challenged all at the same time.

For some people this is a totally foreign experience- to actually want to be in worship.
If you know someone who's in that category- invite them to Connections this Sunday.

• They'll hear laughter in the lobby;
• See people hugging and loving on each other;
• Hear a band that rivals most any group you'd pay to hear;
• And listen to a preacher who teaches people about "manscaping."

(OK, that last part might not be the best selling point for our worship service.)