This kind of reminds me of my previous church. I sat up in the balcony so I had a birds-eye view of how empty the first few rows of seats were and how most folks liked to gravitate towards the back of the auditorium.
Where do you sit in church?
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I sit in the balcony because I'm the best long range shot with a pistol on the security team.
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Your cartoon reminded me of a funny story. Me and ALAYWIFE try to scout out a Baptist church of like faith and practice when we are out of town. One time while on vacation in the Northeast I didn't do such a good job at planning. In a last minute decision we went to the one that was close to our hotel. It was, ummmm, neo, at least by IFBx standards that I was closer to holding back then (they used an NIV). 
Anyhoo, the music portion went on FOREVER (8 or 10 congregationals), and I was beginning to wonder if I'd really made a mistake, but to my delight the pastor brought a message that was theologically sound and interesting. As the sermon got rolling I laid out a reasonably tempered but clearly audible "amen". The pastor paused, looked my direction, then kept on chuggin'. Not but a few moments later I let 'er out again, "amen!" and he paused again. Only this time he stopped his preachin' and said "thank you, glad somebody's gettin' it this morning". :-[ I gathered from that exhortation that he wasn't used to gettin' much feedback from his sermons.
As to the OP, I sit up front, usually the second row.
Anyhoo, the music portion went on FOREVER (8 or 10 congregationals), and I was beginning to wonder if I'd really made a mistake, but to my delight the pastor brought a message that was theologically sound and interesting. As the sermon got rolling I laid out a reasonably tempered but clearly audible "amen". The pastor paused, looked my direction, then kept on chuggin'. Not but a few moments later I let 'er out again, "amen!" and he paused again. Only this time he stopped his preachin' and said "thank you, glad somebody's gettin' it this morning". :-[ I gathered from that exhortation that he wasn't used to gettin' much feedback from his sermons. As to the OP, I sit up front, usually the second row.
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ALAYMAN said:Your cartoon reminded me of a funny story. Me and ALAYWIFE try to scout out a Baptist church of like faith and practice when we are out of town. One time while on vacation in the Northeast I didn't do such a good job at planning. In a last minute decision we went to the one that was close to our hotel. It was, ummmm, neo, at least by IFBx standards that I was closer to holding back then (they used an NIV).
Love your story!
A similar event happened to me when I visited a Baptist (GARB) church for an evening service. I sat towards the back, and most of the other folks sat further back. There was a woman and child about 2 rows ahead of me. I too was blessed as he preached and let out an "Amen". The lady looked around to see who was doing that. It happened again later and she looked around again. No one else was "amening".
I found out she was the pastors wife. I felt bad for the pastor. Never found out why no one else was enjoying the message.
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Twisted said:ALAYMAN said:Your cartoon reminded me of a funny story. Me and ALAYWIFE try to scout out a Baptist church of like faith and practice when we are out of town. One time while on vacation in the Northeast I didn't do such a good job at planning. In a last minute decision we went to the one that was close to our hotel. It was, ummmm, neo, at least by IFBx standards that I was closer to holding back then (they used an NIV).
Love your story!
A similar event happened to me when I visited a Baptist (GARB) church for an evening service. I sat towards the back, and most of the other folks sat further back. There was a woman and child about 2 rows ahead of me. I too was blessed as he preached and let out an "Amen". The lady looked around to see who was doing that. It happened again later and she looked around again. No one else was "amening".
I found out she was the pastors wife. I felt bad for the pastor. Never found out why no one else was enjoying the message.
Why do you assume they weren't? ???
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subllibrm said:Twisted said:ALAYMAN said:Your cartoon reminded me of a funny story. Me and ALAYWIFE try to scout out a Baptist church of like faith and practice when we are out of town. One time while on vacation in the Northeast I didn't do such a good job at planning. In a last minute decision we went to the one that was close to our hotel. It was, ummmm, neo, at least by IFBx standards that I was closer to holding back then (they used an NIV).
Love your story!
A similar event happened to me when I visited a Baptist (GARB) church for an evening service. I sat towards the back, and most of the other folks sat further back. There was a woman and child about 2 rows ahead of me. I too was blessed as he preached and let out an "Amen". The lady looked around to see who was doing that. It happened again later and she looked around again. No one else was "amening".
I found out she was the pastors wife. I felt bad for the pastor. Never found out why no one else was enjoying the message.
Why do you assume they weren't? ???
Good point. You had to be there, and it is my opinion. As I said, most everyone sat toward the back of the church except his wife and child. That in itself is odd. No responses while he preached. People left quickly after the service. This pastor was gone about a year later. So maybe they enjoyed the message but he wasn't enjoying them. Who knows.
I tend to sit down front (not usually the first row - 3rd or 4th), unless I have duties, or am sitting with guests who are uncomfortable sitting that close.
Also, on days I have to patrol the parking lot and other buildings, I sit in the back so as not to disturb others when I leave.
Also, on days I have to patrol the parking lot and other buildings, I sit in the back so as not to disturb others when I leave.
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Personally, I sit on my keester.
Sit? I am running back and forth! 
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Twisted said:FSSL said:Sit? I am running back and forth!
I've been in one of those type churches. Do you throw money at the preacher when you run past him?
Not possible when you have a hanky in each hand.
Far right side...second row.
