“Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.” Ecclesiastes 5:1

We must have reverence when we come into the Lord’s presence. The “house of God” usually is the place a church has set aside for its worship services – a sanctuary. The important thing is not the building, itself, of course, but coming into the Lord’s presence. It is not a time to focus on our feelings, or ourselves. He is a Holy God. We do not come to the Lord’s house to seek fun or entertainment. Unfortunately, most of Christianity today is heading in the opposite direction – making their churches more like a party, a nightclub, or a place for social gatherings. The reason for this trend is that it pleases the people, and most churches are desperate to grow. Growth is good, but we must not lose sight of the purpose of the church – to please God, not man. continue

Maranatha Church Services Description

“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace…everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”  - 1 Corinthians 14:33, 40

PLEADING THE BLOOD OF JESUS TO BEGIN: The brother who is designated beforehand to lead the worship in that service (usually a deacon or worker) goes to the pulpit at the exact moment the service is supposed to begin.  The worship leader greets the church briefly (one sentence) and asks everyone to kneel together to plead the Blood of Jesus.  Of course, people can stand if they find kneeling difficult.   continue