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Have you heard this hullabaloo? Until recently, I had no idea! We are so removed from that scene, that I had no idea people were so up in arms about many “churches” canceling their services for Christmas Day. I had a phone conversation with a worship leader from one “church” and then got an email from another pastor at a different “church”. Astounding.
Those churches that are choosing to forego gathering for worship on Christmas Sunday are exercising flawed judgment, MacArthur contends. “To me it is an indication of the superficiality, the shallowness, and the disinterest in really worshipping Christ — disinterest in truly exalting Him,” he says.
Despite widespread criticism, Pastor Jon Weese of Southland Christian Church in Kentucky has defended his church’s decision to cancel its December 25 services. In an AP report, he was quoted as saying that the Lord Jesus Himself was also criticized by people who “emphasized religion over relationship.”
It’s just incredible the centrality that the Sunday public service has in the lives of so many Christians. For many, it seems to be the most important piece of their relationship with God (if not, the entirety of their relationship with Him.)
Well, I find it fascinating. Just thought I’d pass it along.
Here’s the rest of the article at CrossWalk.com:
Crosswalk.com – Some Churches Taking Heat for Closing Doors Christmas Sunday
We at Artisan Church, the heathens that we are… aren’t doing services on Dec. 25th. Heck (that’s right, i’m getting passionate now), we didn’t even do services on Christmas Eve last year. We were smaller and 50% college-students, so we just attended another church’s service. I think people need to get their heads out of the rectus-maximus about it. But, if you need a reason to get your panties in a bunch, i guess this is as good as any. So says i 🙂