At other times, it will seem to be meant for the meeting, and the worshiper then has a responsibility to share that message. Silence is also a ministry. During the last five minutes of meeting, the clerk will invite those present to share their blessings and concerns. Meeting for Worship Guidelines Please arrive promptly for meeting to give yourself time to settle down before the start of worship and to avoid disturbing others. Allow at least a few minutes between vocal ministries to allow the meeting time for reflection.
Brevity is appreciated during vocal ministry.
Allow your listeners to interpret the message for themselves. Ministry should be a spontaneous leading of the Spirit, so try to avoid preparing in advance or speaking from a text. Speaking from your own insights is encouraged. While ministry during a given meeting may follow a theme, meeting for worship is not a discussion group. Meeting for worship is different from a support or therapy group.