Why do churches close on Sunday? (MegaChruches reduce Holy Day to holiday)

HERALD-LEADER ^ | Dec. 04, 2005 | Frank E. Lockwood

[Forest Keeper]

The decision makes sense in today's hectic world, said Willow Creek spokeswoman Cally Parkinson. "It's more than being family-friendly. It's being lifestyle-friendly for people who are just very, very busy," she said.

I'm sure God understands fully the busy lifestyles we lead. I'm sure God says: "Yeah, if you can fit me in, that's great, but if not, no biggie." When churches cater to the desires of men to the exclusion of God then what are they there for in the first place?

I'm proud to say that our church will be open for worship on Christmas morning. The best part of all is that neither of our teenagers have any problem with this at all. By God's grace they want to go. They couldn't care less that some presents will have to wait. God is truly good.

[Sensei Ern]

Still, I am a little disturbed by the fact that come hell or high-water, we have SUnday am and SUnday PM services, but on the day that honors Christ, we skip a service.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

I am afraid to tell you this but its true:

We don't really care what your religious community thinks about Christmas.

[Clock King]

And what else is new? Most of us who actually study the bible and Christian history already know that Christ was not born on Dec. 25. And yes, we know that the old pope made it that date to purposely interfere with the Winter Solstice, because people generally practice a mixture of religions, and the Catholics couldn't stand thatn. So what? This has become the day we celebrate Christ's birth.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

churchLite everywhere.

It's a shame.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

That's called a commemoration. A day set aside to remember. And that is what we like to do!

[Between the Lines]

Praise God! A good testimony that I wonder if any of these churches have considered. It seems to me a mega-church would have all the more people just wondering in on Christmas.

[Sensei Ern]

It's a given fact that steroids can cause impotence.

[Gamecock]

But say one negative word about megachurches around here....

[Uri’el-2012]

These are your theories, but you assert them as facts.

If you read the Word of G-d and
believe it as the Holy Word of G-d
you can find these facts.

It very clear that December 25 is a Pagan feast
not one spoken to us by G-d the creator of the universe.

b'shem Y'shua

[HarleyD]

"At least one other major Lexington congregation, Crossroads Christian Church, will close for Christmas. Crossroads Pastor Glenn Schneiders says Dec. 25 is no longer considered sacred by many Americans...

One has to wonder who's leading the church? When the pastor acquiesce what message does that send to the congregation.

[CajunConservative]

We are having church.

[wideawake]

you can find these facts

The fact is, the Scripture does not give enough information to establish a precise date of birth. Your opinion is a surmise.

I'm not saying your theory is false, just pointing out that it cannot be proven from Scripture.

This is a myth.

No pagan feast is fixed on December 25th, and the Church chose this day to set aside as a celebration of Christ, so it is not a pagan feast by definition.

You seem to confuse facts with assumptions.

[Uri’el-2012]

I am afraid to tell you this but its true: We don't really care what your religious community thinks about Christmas.

Have a merry merry Christmas!

And I just love your Christian witness....

b'shem Y'shua

[Knitting A Conundrum]

I am aggressive on that.

When they come to lock up the Christians, they will know where to find me! No doubts!

[Between the Lines]

Our church is combining our three morning services into one large service that will be an hour longer than usual. We will not have a sermon but instead the full service is devoted to praise, worship, testimonials and reading Scripture.

It is very crowded and the men have to stand, but everyone will be there. We do this every Christmas no matter what day it falls on.

[Frumanchu]

Hey, it's not like you can't buy Starbucks coffee and brew it in the comfort of your own home...

Who knows, gc...maybe these churches are reverting back to the earlier Reformed standard of not celebrating Christmas ;)

Semper Reformanda, bro!

[TravisBickle]

If going to church on Sunday interferes with your "family time", your family isn't much of a family.

I agree. Going to church together is one of the most important family activities of the week. More important than dinner together each night.

[Between the Lines]

One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. -- Romans 14:5

[Uri’el-2012]

I am aggressive on that.

When they come to lock up the Christians, they will know where to find me! No doubts!

You know that the Muslims are coming for the saturday people
before they come for the sunday people.

b'shem Y'shua