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]]> By: A.C. http://andrewconard.com/2008/05/08/what-is-proper-church-attire/#comment-7399 A.C. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:58:59 +0000 http://thoughtsofresurrection.wordpress.com/?p=642#comment-7399 Lead people to Jesus...let him fix it...dont try to fix people. Lead people to Jesus…let him fix it…dont try to fix people.

]]> By: Pastor Andrew welcomes the N-R Pastorate to my blog « Thoughts of Resurrection http://andrewconard.com/2008/05/08/what-is-proper-church-attire/#comment-7378 Pastor Andrew welcomes the N-R Pastorate to my blog « Thoughts of Resurrection Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:24:40 +0000 http://thoughtsofresurrection.wordpress.com/?p=642#comment-7378 [...] What is proper church attire? [...] [...] What is proper church attire? [...]

]]> By: Joseph http://andrewconard.com/2008/05/08/what-is-proper-church-attire/#comment-7310 Joseph Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:17:13 +0000 http://thoughtsofresurrection.wordpress.com/?p=642#comment-7310 oops.. i didn't mean to say "real" question. that sounds .. haughty and arrogant. "A" question I would like to ask Jim is, who cares and puts more emphasis on attire, his church members, or God? (i wish i could edit comments) oops.. i didn’t mean to say “real” question. that sounds .. haughty and arrogant.

“A” question I would like to ask Jim is, who cares and puts more emphasis on attire, his church members, or God?

(i wish i could edit comments)

]]> By: Joseph http://andrewconard.com/2008/05/08/what-is-proper-church-attire/#comment-7309 Joseph Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:16:12 +0000 http://thoughtsofresurrection.wordpress.com/?p=642#comment-7309 I guess the real question to ask Mr. Jim Collins, who cares and puts more emphasis on attire, his church members, or God? I guess the real question to ask Mr. Jim Collins, who cares and puts more emphasis on attire, his church members, or God?

]]> By: Jim. Collins http://andrewconard.com/2008/05/08/what-is-proper-church-attire/#comment-7308 Jim. Collins Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:36:19 +0000 http://thoughtsofresurrection.wordpress.com/?p=642#comment-7308 I believe when a person steps into the church on the Sabbath Day, they should be wearing clothing that is appropriate for the occasion. What is appropriate for being in the presence of God? Of course, if a homeless tramp suddenly awakens under the highway overpass one Sabbath morning, and he feels an urgent call within himself to find a church to attend and get his life straightened out, that God would welcome him with 'open arms.' even if he were half naked. Now, imagine that the Pope, or the President of the United states were to, out of the blue, invite you to the Vatican or White-house, for an important reason, that is not revealed. Who, in their right mind would go half dressed, as is seen on every stree, on every day, in every city, nearly everywhere on our earth today? Even the very poor would do their very best to find something appropiate for the Honorable occasion, something modest. Shouldn't every church goer if at all possible, at least, dress for Church on the Sabbath Day appropriate for the 'ROYAL' occasion of being in the PRESENCE OF GOD'S HOLY SPIRIT? I believe when a person steps into the church on the Sabbath Day, they should be wearing clothing that is appropriate for the occasion.

What is appropriate for being in the presence of God? Of course, if a homeless tramp suddenly awakens under the highway overpass one Sabbath morning, and he feels an urgent call within himself to find a church to attend and get his life straightened out, that God would welcome him with ‘open arms.’ even if he were half naked.

Now, imagine that the Pope, or the President of the United states were to, out of the blue, invite you to the Vatican or White-house, for an important reason, that is not revealed.

Who, in their right mind would go half dressed, as is seen on every stree, on every day, in every city, nearly everywhere on our earth today?

Even the very poor would do their very best to find something appropiate for the Honorable occasion, something modest.

Shouldn’t every church goer if at all possible, at least, dress for Church on the Sabbath Day appropriate for the ‘ROYAL’ occasion of being in the PRESENCE OF GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT?

]]> By: Vee http://andrewconard.com/2008/05/08/what-is-proper-church-attire/#comment-6765 Vee Tue, 20 May 2008 03:06:16 +0000 http://thoughtsofresurrection.wordpress.com/?p=642#comment-6765 He that winneth souls must be wise. He that represents holiness should also be wise. What is modest apparel? Do not be a stumbling block unto your brother. When others look upon you are they being drawn to the God in you or the flesh upon you? When we leave our homes after viewing ourselves in the mirror what do we really see and what is our last thought? Is Christ being glorified or are we being glorified? I believe that their is an appropriate attire for Church services that shows our integrity of holiness. In every house there will be vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor. Come as you are to the sinner. But be ye holy unto the saint. Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you are truly born of the Spirit of God, the Holy Ghost will guide you into all truths. We serve a God of standards, virtue and character. God bless He that winneth souls must be wise. He that represents holiness should also be wise. What is modest apparel? Do not be a stumbling block unto your brother. When others look upon you are they being drawn to the God in you or the flesh upon you? When we leave our homes after viewing ourselves in the mirror what do we really see and what is our last thought? Is Christ being glorified or are we being glorified? I believe that their is an appropriate attire for Church services that shows our integrity of holiness. In every house there will be vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor. Come as you are to the sinner. But be ye holy unto the saint. Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you are truly born of the Spirit of God, the Holy Ghost will guide you into all truths. We serve a God of standards, virtue and character.
God bless

]]> By: Ben Simpson http://andrewconard.com/2008/05/08/what-is-proper-church-attire/#comment-6750 Ben Simpson Tue, 13 May 2008 03:23:31 +0000 http://thoughtsofresurrection.wordpress.com/?p=642#comment-6750 Would this be OK at COR? Guess it isn't OK at prom... http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/05/12/edwards.skimpy.prom.dress.khou Appropriate dress is a matter of cultural preference. I would simply disagree with John in his comments above. Holiness and reverence isn't a factor of dress, and Adam isn't wearing jeans to avoid being offensive and keep attendance up. Statements intimating as much are a low blow. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the LORD does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart." Matthew 23:27-28 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which on the outside look beautiful, but inside they are full of the bones of the dead and of all kinds of filth. 28 So you also on the outside look righteous to others, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. It isn't just what is on the outside that counts, but just in case I'll throw on my derby when I head to the office on Monday. ;-) Would this be OK at COR? Guess it isn’t OK at prom…

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/05/12/edwards.skimpy.prom.dress.khou

Appropriate dress is a matter of cultural preference. I would simply disagree with John in his comments above. Holiness and reverence isn’t a factor of dress, and Adam isn’t wearing jeans to avoid being offensive and keep attendance up. Statements intimating as much are a low blow.

1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the LORD does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.”

Matthew 23:27-28 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which on the outside look beautiful, but inside they are full of the bones of the dead and of all kinds of filth. 28 So you also on the outside look righteous to others, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

It isn’t just what is on the outside that counts, but just in case I’ll throw on my derby when I head to the office on Monday. ;-)

]]> By: John http://andrewconard.com/2008/05/08/what-is-proper-church-attire/#comment-6749 John Tue, 13 May 2008 03:08:23 +0000 http://thoughtsofresurrection.wordpress.com/?p=642#comment-6749 Sorry, don't buy any of this "it's ok to dress that way at COR...at least we're coming." I doubt if anyone would go to their prom looking like many dress at COR (especially for the 5pm Sat service) or would dress similarly if they were invited to the White House - why do it in God's house? Where is the respect? I blame all the parents since they'd rather be "buddies" to the kids rather than instill in them a degree of respect. It's reflected in the work force as well - it's hip to dress cool (in jeans) while working in Fortune 500 companies. I blame Adam and all the other pastors for not trying to teach respect which should be shown in church. After all, the Sr Pastor shows up in jeans for service, I guess to be cool and connect with the young crowd. I know, I know..."if we make the congregants mad, they won't come anymore and attendance will drop." Interestingly, going to the 8 am service on Sunday you see the flip side - of course, the average age is probably 55+ who know the definition of respect...but then we're a dying breed! Imagine what the crowd will look like in 20 or so years, especially after the children of the "children" grow! Sorry, don’t buy any of this “it’s ok to dress that way at COR…at least we’re coming.” I doubt if anyone would go to their prom looking like many dress at COR (especially for the 5pm Sat service) or would dress similarly if they were invited to the White House – why do it in God’s house? Where is the respect? I blame all the parents since they’d rather be “buddies” to the kids rather than instill in them a degree of respect. It’s reflected in the work force as well – it’s hip to dress cool (in jeans) while working in Fortune 500 companies. I blame Adam and all the other pastors for not trying to teach respect which should be shown in church. After all, the Sr Pastor shows up in jeans for service, I guess to be cool and connect with the young crowd. I know, I know…”if we make the congregants mad, they won’t come anymore and attendance will drop.”
Interestingly, going to the 8 am service on Sunday you see the flip side – of course, the average age is probably 55+ who know the definition of respect…but then we’re a dying breed! Imagine what the crowd will look like in 20 or so years, especially after the children of the “children” grow!

]]> By: Jason Gant http://andrewconard.com/2008/05/08/what-is-proper-church-attire/#comment-6746 Jason Gant Sat, 10 May 2008 16:42:44 +0000 http://thoughtsofresurrection.wordpress.com/?p=642#comment-6746 These are the kids we are trying to reach!! By the way, if you haven't been on a school campus recently, welcome to the "club". I am serious, it's like a night out on the town, and this is the norm for students today. Looking back 2 1/2 years....... I moved to Resurrection to serve in ministry to students and found it incredible at how dressed they were. In comparison to Florida, they are all wearing neck to ankle dresses. I was really surprised and have even shared with my colleagues at how conservative the dress is among teenagers here in the midwest. I guess perspective is everything. Coming in the next few weeks in youth group we have a "girl/guy night", wherein we divide up the genders and address appropriate issues. This one is always addressed. These are the kids we are trying to reach!!

By the way, if you haven’t been on a school campus recently, welcome to the “club”. I am serious, it’s like a night out on the town, and this is the norm for students today.

Looking back 2 1/2 years…….
I moved to Resurrection to serve in ministry to students and found it incredible at how dressed they were. In comparison to Florida, they are all wearing neck to ankle dresses. I was really surprised and have even shared with my colleagues at how conservative the dress is among teenagers here in the midwest.

I guess perspective is everything. Coming in the next few weeks in youth group we have a “girl/guy night”, wherein we divide up the genders and address appropriate issues. This one is always addressed.

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