Emmanuel Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ

This past Sunday we had a special mystery guest in worship for the second of our on-going series: “God Sightings: Mystery Guest Worshipper.”

Question: What was yesterday’s worship experience or special occasion?

Answer: It was the Twentieth Sunday After Penteocst and Hunger CROP Walk.  

Question: Did anyone welcome you personally?

Answer: Yes.

Question: How would you describe the pre-service atmosphere?

Answer:  Friendly.

Question: What were the exact opening words of the service?

Answer: ‘Good morning’ . . . Then announcements.  Then ‘Let us begin our worship in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.’

Question: Which books did the congregation use during the service?

Answer: The Black Hymnal [New Century Hymnal].

Question: What musical instruments were played?

Answer: Organ, piano.

Question: Did anything distract you?

Answer: No.

Question: What was the title of the sermon?

Answer: ‘Questioning the Rules’

Question: In a nutshell, what was the sermon about?

Answer: The giants in our life; i.e. not letting go, greed, depression, etc.

Question: What part of the service was like being in heaven?

Answer: Childrens message.  It is a joy to hear the babies cry, little ones run up/down the aisle, their smiles and they help make the service.  They show God’s love.

Question: How would you describe the after-service fellowship time?

Answer: It was friendly and lots of food.

Question: Did this service make you feel glad to be a Christian?

Answer: Yes

Question: What is the one thing you will remember about this worship in a few days’ time?

Answer: The anti-bullying message [during the Children’s Time].

If you are interested in being the Mystery Guest Worshiper at a future service, you can email the pastor at the email link on the right side of this page.