Cancelling Church for Christmas

[Gforce9]

This is just anecdotal evidence on my part but I think the era of the "C and E" Christian is coming, if has not already, to an end.

My thoughts exactly. My step-father used to call such attenders the "Birth and Resurrection fellowship." The more liturgical churches, especially Catholicism, still get that bump more than others but overall it is in rapid decline.

Creasters

 

[Cymro]

In family worship we read this in Zechariah 8:3,"and Jerusalem shall be called the City of Truth."
Brethren, what have we to do anymore with the vain traditions of men,or the commandments and doctrines of men which are all to perish with the using.

 

[Daniel M.]

I've been struggling a lot with old traditions of men, Christmas in particular.

I can't help but feel like it's particularly un-Reformed to observe the holiday, since every aspect of our lives ought to be governed by a systematic view of Scripture. Even if we have dozens of fuzzy Christmas memories from childhood and beyond, if it in its mainline observance (denial of Christ, crass materialism, drunkenness and gluttony, willful negligence of the poor) is offensive to God and we have no precedent from Scripture to institute it, then I believe it ties us to the world, and not to Christ.

I find it a humorous parallel that, in our day and age, the birthday celebrant determines how his birthday is to be celebrated. I can't help but believe Jesus would be disgusted with the way the world celebrates His birth.

On the other hand, I was very blessed that my church experienced its full regular attendance and a few more.


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[Dachaser]

I wrote an article Here on the above title. Does anyone have any thoughts on the cancellation of either one or both services yesterday, as Christmas coincided with the Lord's Day? Are any of you aware of this practice in your own area?

Blessings

Scott, we normally have a 9:30 teaching service/11:00AM main service, but on that day just had 11:00 AM service, and was used to worship andcelebrate communion service.

 

[Toasty]

I've been struggling a lot with old traditions of men, Christmas in particular.

I can't help but feel like it's particularly un-Reformed to observe the holiday, since every aspect of our lives ought to be governed by a systematic view of Scripture. Even if we have dozens of fuzzy Christmas memories from childhood and beyond, if it in its mainline observance (denial of Christ, crass materialism, drunkenness and gluttony, willful negligence of the poor) is offensive to God and we have no precedent from Scripture to institute it, then I believe it ties us to the world, and not to Christ.

I find it a humorous parallel that, in our day and age, the birthday celebrant determines how his birthday is to be celebrated. I can't help but believe Jesus would be disgusted with the way the world celebrates His birth.

On the other hand, I was very blessed that my church experienced its full regular attendance and a few more.


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When non-Christians celebrate Christmas, there is no mention of Christ. If you were to go to company holiday parties during the month of December, you would think that Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus. They are just like any other party. There is feasting, drinking, and dancing. There is no worship service, no prayers, no Scripture reading, no sermon, singing of Christian songs, and the like.

 

[johnny]

This is just anecdotal evidence on my part but I think the era of the "C and E" Christian is coming, if has not already, to an end.

My thoughts exactly. My step-father used to call such attenders the "Birth and Resurrection fellowship." The more liturgical churches, especially Catholicism, still get that bump more than others but overall it is in rapid decline.

Creasters

Creasters That's too funny...

Can I use it ???

 

[Dachaser]

I say we cancel Christmas for the church, it being of antichrist and all.

Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. - Matthew 15

Josh, just curious, as how you see that God would be offended and not agreeing with a church assembling to worship Jesus, teach about what His coming meant etc?

 

[Dachaser]

We held both a Christman Eve and Christmas day service Bill, and like you, had some new visitors, who actually came forward to have the Gospel exoplained to them...

 

[Gforce9]

This is just anecdotal evidence on my part but I think the era of the "C and E" Christian is coming, if has not already, to an end.

My thoughts exactly. My step-father used to call such attenders the "Birth and Resurrection fellowship." The more liturgical churches, especially Catholicism, still get that bump more than others but overall it is in rapid decline.

Creasters

Creasters That's too funny...

Can I use it ???

You may. All usages are subject to all royalties and rights of the copyright holders; liberal churches, and pop-evangelical circuses.