How Do You Follow Customary Behavior In Church?
• If this is your first time at a particular church, or any church for that matter, recognize that you are a guest and new to this. It is normal to not do everything right the first or the second time in a new church. • Many Christian services are divided into two main components. The first part of the service has to do with “the word,” in other words the Bible. The second part of the service has to do with “the table,” and usually involves Eucharist (communion). Identifying these two major divisions in a service can be very helpful if you feel completely lost. In churches who do not celebrate communion, it is just “the word” part that you will experience most Sundays. • Get to church 5-10 minutes early and sit quietly in the pew looking over the bulletin, if possible. Get to church 5-10 minutes early and sit quietly in the pew looking over the bulletin, if possible. Make special note of which books are used by this church (the Bible, a hymn book or two, any extra books, bulletin inser
