tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29128991.post6334212956568778124..comments2023-10-10T09:50:34.565-07:00Comments on Find and Ye Shall Seek: A church visitMystical Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828225180668865911noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29128991.post-27406346252977762222007-10-23T09:22:00.000-07:002007-10-23T09:22:00.000-07:00Barb, I'm glad that you found something of value i...Barb, I'm glad that you found something of value in what I wrote. I can imagine that it is hard to always be friendly or cheerful when you are at the door--clergy are humans too, of course. But I did feel in this case like I had been judged, in part for taking them at their word that communion was totally optional.Mystical Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828225180668865911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29128991.post-74931394328323805712007-10-23T05:58:00.000-07:002007-10-23T05:58:00.000-07:00Your reflections got my attention. We too just ha...Your reflections got my attention. We too just had a "stewardship Sunday." (sigh) They are painful...<BR/>But more than your comments about the money I was struck by your feelings of the pastor at the door writing you off. I have to tell you that door gig is tough. In just a few seconds we clergy folks have to communicate welcome and compassion and recognize those who are visiting without offending those who are members but have not been during the past year. In our case the problem is compounded by the time crunch of three consecutive worship services. I will be much more intentional about my door presence. Thanks for the reminder...and, thanks for your honest reflections in your blog and mine.barbmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210309634233901170noreply@blogger.com