1. Go to bed a little earlier on Saturday night so you can come rested and ready to worship. (Ecclesiastes 5:1)
2. Read or listen to five Psalms when you wake up to prepare your heart for worship (e.g., Psalm 120– 124).
3. Pray for your congregation on your way to worship. (1 Thessalonians 5:25)
4. Come early and greet people as they arrive. (1 Corinthians 16:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:26)
5. Smile at the people you meet and be pleasant. (Proverbs 15:13)
6. Introduce yourself to someone you’ve never met before. (Romans 15:7)
7. If you see someone sitting by themselves, invite them to sit with you and your family. (James 2:1–4)
8. Talk to someone 10 years old or younger. (Matthew 18:3–4)
9. Talk to someone 70 years old or older. (1 Timothy 5:1–2)
10. Encourage moms with small children who are fighting to be there and stay engaged. (Galatians 6:2)
11. Don’t look at your phone during worship (Colossians 3:2)
12. Spend a few quiet moments preparing your heart before the service begins. (Psalm 46:10)
13. Ask God to help you grow through something you hear or sing today. (James 1:22–25)
14. After worship, talk with your family or friends about one thing you learned. (Deuteronomy 6:6–7)
15. Leave determined to practice at least one thing you heard. (Luke 11:28)
-Hiram Kemp
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