Overview
The altar was where one met God in truth, brought one's need as an offering, fully let the burden go, and then received God's will, even if the will of God turned out to be different from what one wanted. The altar call was the great culmination of many Christian worship services. Songs, sermons, and the flow of service were prayerfully curated to reach people by the Holy Spirit. At the sanctuary altar, trained altar workers learned the needs and burdens of many and led them Christ through prayer and biblical exhortation. Jesus was the focus, and people were the goal; this is still true today.The Altar Call encourages ministers, altar workers, intercessors, and all who serve the living God to remember our call to reach people. Physical altars are not the only place to meet the Lord. Virtual church, direct messages to ministries, social media monitors on live broadcasts, prayer lines, and more are available to capture the needs of seekers. The spiritual call and response options are growing, and altar workers are free to be flexible in reaching people inside the sanctuary and outside in the world. Let us be prepared to serve in the sanctuary, and in the world, whenever anyone seeking God wants to "build an altar."
- | Author: Shaunta D. Scroggins
- | Publisher: Spin Silk - The Writing Division
- | Publication Date: Jun 21, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 130 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0977608433
- | ISBN-13: 9780977608430
