Category Archives: church

TONGUE IN CHEEK CHURCH CRITIQUE

Posted on January 14, 2021 by oneta hayes

Oh, dear, January is half over and nobody has asked my advice for a 2021 theme for their church. I so much wanted to be consulted! I was all ready to say – let’s blaze new trails and go to … Continue reading →

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‘TIS THE SEASON

Posted on December 19, 2020 by oneta hayes

‘Tis the season to be jolly Drop donut crumbs and spill the coffee! “Alas, alas,” the new carpet cried, “Somebody do something,”  –  So the church board tried. Got out their pens and with much chagrin Wrote “Fifteen Rules for All … Continue reading →

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CHURCH – THE LORD’S SUPPER

Posted on March 4, 2020 by oneta hayes

ACCORDING TO PAUL we should  partake of the Lord’s Supper during our assemblies (I Cor. 11:23-30).  It seems the Corinthians were using this occasion as a time to eat and drink.  That was not the purpose.  The purpose was to … Continue reading →

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CHURCH – WHO GETS IT DONE?

Posted on February 27, 2020 by oneta hayes

TAKE LETTERS IN BLUE WITH A GRAIN OF SALT –  THEY ARE MY WORDS, NOT JESUS’  😀  smiling at you TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH  we must have structure.  So what are the Biblical job descriptions?  Eph. 4:11-12  … Continue reading →

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PURPOSES FOR LOCAL CHURCH BODY

Posted on February 26, 2020 by oneta hayes

We are in a time of great decline in church attendance.  Many say they can serve Jesus -be a Christian – as well without going to church. So your “churchy” friend (ME) would like to point out a lot that … Continue reading →

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SANCTUARY

Posted on February 16, 2020 by oneta hayes

Most of you know I’m pretty “churchy,” and I am quite traditional about it. After a reading of Psalms 26 and 27, I am again reminded of how delighted I am to be able to go to the “house of … Continue reading →

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GIVING BIRTH TO THE WIND

Posted on February 11, 2020 by oneta hayes

Isaiah 26: This chapter includes scriptures most church goers have heard over and over, V. 3, 7, 9. However, I have never heard Verse 18 commented on, “We were with child; we writhed in pain, but we gave birth to … Continue reading →

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BEHIND STAINED GLASS

Posted on January 16, 2020 by oneta hayes

How many “layers” of doors do you have to enter to get into your church sanctuary? Probably at least two, maybe three or more-exterior, lobby, at least.  Can anyone peek in and see what is going on in your sanctuary? … Continue reading →

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WHEN SPARROWS SANG -ALTAR

Posted on January 15, 2020 by oneta hayes

Twenty-some years ago I wrote a manuscript called “When Sparrows Sang.”  It consisted of memories of singing songs in the churches I attended the first half of my life.  Basically relating to hymn singing or southern gospel songs sung by … Continue reading →

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I HAVE A LONGING

Posted on January 12, 2020 by oneta hayes

The following section was from 2014 (a Face Book status).  Still timely for me.  Churches are still into Live Big, Love Long, You’re Blessed, Friendship Avenue, Unity Forever, We’re the Loudest.  And especially “You gotta love yourself first!” *********** Oh, … Continue reading →

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