What is "Dialog" Worship?

This Sunday, we will be practicing a different style of worship service than we typically have at Dublin Bible Church - something we're calling a "Dialog" worship service.

The idea is quite simple - turn a normal worship service (which is often mostly "monologue" - someone speaking to the congregation) into a "dialog", where the congregation is free to participate more throughout the worship service. The biggest difference you'll notice is that instead of a typical sermon, the teaching time is much more interactive. Not only will I involve the congregation more, but the congregation should feel free to raise a hand, interject, ask questions, offer helpful insight, and generally share in the teaching and discussion of God's Word. Did I say something you need clarification on? Raise a hand and ask for a clarification! Haven't you wanted to do that on numerous occasions? This Sunday, you will have that freedom.

The "Dialog" is not just between the congregation and the pastor, but between the congregation and the Holy Spirit. We want the form of our worship service to be very open to the leading of the Holy Spirit - sometimes the "agenda" of a worship service can leave little room for the Spirit to work. So, we may find, for example, the worship leader bring in some music that wasn't planned in advance in response to the working of the Spirit.

Feel comfortable in how you participate - you can be very active, or you can sit back and just take it all in. The only time when interaction is not appropriate is when the teacher takes the platform to share some very specific thoughts. We ask that during that brief time, there be no interruptions.

Remember, we're all family, and this is family time.

Also remember that the worship service will start earlier than normal: 10:30 AM.