- It's the only church all of the cab drivers know how to get to.
- You hear someone say, "Welcome, please come back next week."
- You are greeted with hugs and kisses.
- You can talk about the beauty of the sanctuary without seeing the condition of the
sanctuary.
- You feel welcome the first time you walk through the door.
- When you hear the beautiful music.
- Jason (our music director) reminds you that there are two syllables in the word "our."
- Because it's not work and it's not home.
- It's okay for the tenors and basses to feel "pretty" in their choir
robes.
- You get asked to be on a committee before you have joined the church.
- You understand the phrase, "Angels in the Architecture."
- We sign the Gloria.
- You see the Angel Fish.
- The flowers bloom in the springtime and it reminds you of the Courtyard.
- The first star you see at night reminds you of the Church steeple.
- You feel welcomed by the members and the warm ceremonies and sermons.
- You walk in and see the incredibly gorgeous sanctuary,
and are greeted by smiling faces,
and the powerful music is a ladder to a glorious God,
and the sermon is the voice used by God to speak to you, what you need to hear! Every
week!
- You are greeted like an old friend by younger members whose names you can't remember.
- You see so many women playing an active role in the Church.
- You see the grand architecture and stained glass windows.
- You hear beautiful music.
- You leave church grateful for having been there.
- You walk in for the first time - from out of town - and are greeted by a fish in a
dress!
- The first time you attend worship, the order of worship (pages and pages) lets you know
where you are.
- You couldn't find First Street.
- You see the most beautiful church spire around.
- Jason plays the organ.
- Alison Halsey preaches and the choir sings.
- Darlene answers the phone.
- The centering prayer brings total stillness.
- Someone wants to change or explore a possibility.
- You walk into the sanctuary and find your thoughts heading skyward (or steeple-ward?).
- You've heard wonderful music and you have to "be a good Presbyterian" and sit
there in silence without clapping.
- Everyone you meet is interested in keeping the faith.
- You can be accepted and welcomed no matter what!
- You forget to eat breakfast and there's a surprise breakfast or luncheon provided.
- You see familiar, friendly faces.
- You can have your own pew, week after week, year after year!
- You hear the choir.
- You see the fish in the Courtyard.
- You find it impossible to answer the question, "What are the people like at
First and Franklin?"
- Because of the creativity of the service.
- The outstanding variety and quality of the music.
- The way it all comes together.
- You can listen to fabulous music.
- You can visit with old friends and meet new ones.
- You hear our wonderful choir.
- When you attend our unique Bible Study.
- You participate in Sunday night Bible Study and hear many diverse points or view (re:
scripture and many other different topics).
- There's a surprise in the worship service format and/or music.
- Someone appears in the congregation who used to be a member - and is returning to "home"
- to worship with us again.
- Applause and laughter breaks out during the service or after the music postlude.
- You worship with our diverse congregation.
- The choir is singing.
- Chuong (our care taker) greets us at the front door with his beautiful smile and
willingness to help.
- You have discovered the address is Park and Madison.
- When Nancy jumps up and signs the "Gloria."
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