I found this today and liked it. I'm a midway sitter myself
. Funny how I will sit in the same pew every sunday . . .as does everyone else. Once in a while someone will wander in and take MY SEAT!!
. . .its really quite confusing, . .what do I do now? I surely don't dare to seem put out . . .of course I'm not bothered at all, I just appear confused because I am trying to decide whether to sit closer to the front or further back . . .or maybe on the other side . . .??[&:]
Why Sit Near the Front?
There is a tendency to "spread out" and leave vacant pews in the front of the church. I have come to the conclusion that you will never be motivated to sit toward the front until you convince yourself of the value of doing so. Here are some of the reasons for sitting up front that you might consider.
1.Because it is considerate of other people. People who come in late, especially visitors, want to be seated as quickly as possible. If they have to walk to the front of the auditorium to find a seat it is quite embarrassing.
2.There are fewer distractions during worship. By sitting toward the front, I avoid a lot of distractions that disrupt my concentration during worship. I do not see the latecomers filing in, nor the darling baby perched on mother's shoulder. My mind is clear to marvel at the cross of Christ during the Lord's Supper and to sing with "understanding!"
3.The singing is more enjoyable. Sitting up front means that all the voices are pointed in your direction. You are surrounded by the sound of harmonious voices singing praise to God. I am stirred to sing more enthusiastically myself.
4.The preaching is better. I am serious. You miss a lot in the back of the auditorium. The expression on the face of the speaker (and the song leader) adds depth to the message being communicated. I feel more a part of the message, as if the speaker were talking directly to me.
5.It makes a positive statement about my interest and involvement in what is happening. Question: When you buy a ticket to a concert, theater or a sporting event, do you ask for the seat farthest away? When visitors see rows of empty pews at the front, what impression does that make on them as to our involvement in worship and our excitement about the Lord?
Why Sit Near The Front
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