How to Pass Time in Church

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Read your Bible.

   This way you get the spiritual blessing even if the sermon/homily is dull.
   
   Even if you're not spiritual (but have to go to church out of respect for your family, etc), the Bible does have some interesting historical aspects to it, especially if it's an abridged/modernized language version.
   
   There are plenty of very engaging sections related to war, betrayal, etc.
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   Step 2: Observe your pew mates.

   Is there someone new in church today that you could make friends with? , As in...
   
   Draw pictures.
   
   You may want to take a small blank page diary to church for this purpose. (You could draw on the church bulletin, but please do not draw in a songbook or on the offering envelopes.) , A small notebook will do nicely for this purpose, and you have the dual benefit of being able to remember the sermon later. ,, Be aware that you will need to do any paper cutting in advance, as scissors make noise when you cut paper.
   
   Some "church crafts" that might be appropriate are:
   Ribbon Bookmarks.
   
   These are quiet, easy to make, and don't take long, so if the sermon gets interesting, you can just quietly put it away.
   
   Jute Jewelry.
   
   This is another quiet craft that can be easily stowed in your purse.
   
   Origami.
   
   The only caution here is to do any paper cutting in advance and take care when folding not to crinkle the paper. (makes noise) , You can use the excuse of amusing the child / keeping the child quiet to play with the child and the felt set!,,, You can learn a lot from a minister/preacher and that can help you in your walk with the Lord.
   
   A great use of time would be to write notes in a notebook about the sermon, or you can highlight verses in your Bible.
   
   It makes it easier to find key verses! ,, This enables you to understand that going to Church in some countries is nearly impossible, or is simply unheard of and you will begin to understand just how blessed you are in your life. ,
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   Step 3: Sketch.

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   Step 4: Write an outline of the sermon.

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   Step 5: Make a tally of how many times the pastor uses a specific word.. such as "God" or "Salvation" or "Lord" during the sermon.

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   Step 6: Take small

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   Step 7: craft projects to complete during church.

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   Step 8: Take a Bible Felts set with you to church and sit next to a small child.

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   Step 9: If possible

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    Step 10: look out the windows and count birds

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    Step 11: leaves

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    Step 12: clouds

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    Step 13: Write notes to your friend and/or text a buddy.

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    Step 14: Pay attention!

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    Step 15: Sit with your friends

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    Step 16: even if you're older or a teen

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    Step 17: sitting with your friends makes it more fun and meaningful.

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    Step 18: Research and investigate what it is like to live in another country as a Christian

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    Step 19: compare it and/or think about how different it is to your usual life.

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    Step 20: Think of something that you can relate to in the lesson and make the gospel your prayer

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    Step 21: and think of ways you can progress in your knowledge or abilities to save non-believers.

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