1. Gatherings & the Table

The Table stands at the center of Christian worship. However, in many traditions the Table is seldom, or poorly, celebrated. In our day and age, the Table is often practiced as a supplement or after-thought in the worship gatherings of the Church.

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* 1. How frequently should the Table be celebrated, specifically at Greenwood Christian? Select only 1 option.

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* 2. Who should be allowed to participate in the Table celebrations, partaking of the bread/cup? Rank the following qualifications in order of importance, 1 being most important, 5 being least important.

  very important somewhat important somewhat unimportant not very important N/A
membership at Greenwood Christian Church
regular attendance at worship gatherings
confessed sins to a clergyman
faith in Christ as savior
water baptism by immersion
14 years old
children, as long as their parents can partake

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* 3. Compared to the Table, rank the following actions of worship in importance for the gatherings of Greenwood Christian.

  equally important to the Table nearly as important as the Table hardly important not important at all
testimonies from members of the congregation
corporate prayers which are spoken by the congregation
corporate Scripture readings by the congregation
solo or ensemble singing
Scripture read by leaders
preaching/sermon
prayers spoken by leaders
dramatic sketches/skits
corporate singing by the congregation
 
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