Do’s

• Do cut off your cell phone prior to entering the sanctuary.

• Do share your hymnal, Bible.

• Do greet fellow worshippers in Christian Love.

• Do acknowledge your gratitude for any courteous act or expression.

• Do refrain from chatting, distracting behavior, note- passing.

• Do bow your head and close your eyes during prayer.

• Do sit in an attitude of reverence during scripture reading and prayer.

• Do raise your finger to eye-level to get the attention of an usher or officer on duty.

• Do graciously follow the instructions of the church ushers or officers.

• Do refrain from leaving the worship service before the benediction has been pronounced.

• Do leave church pews, choir stand, and church altar neat and orderly.

• Do make every effort possible to allow others to sit on your pew.

Don’ts

• Don’t allow children to stand on the pews.

• Don’t chew gum while on duty or while worshipping in the sanctuary

• Don’t distract others from the spirit of worshipping in the sanctuary.

• Don’t distract others from the spirit of worship by unnecessary walking.

• Don’t make your own change from the offering plate.

• Don’t wave currency in the air to signify the need for change or assistance.

• Don’t walk, tip-toe, or move about during prayer, communion, baptism, scripture-reading, or baby dedication.

• Don’t stare or interfere with someone who is out outwardly moved by the Holy Spirit.

• Don’t partake of the communion elements except in an attitude of reverence.

• Don’t take photographs or videos during worship the worship service.

• Don’t use the sanctuary except for worship or preparation for worship.

• Don’t disrespect the sanctuary or allow children to play on the altar, chancel, or pulpit areas.

• Don’t walk in the pulpit area or behind the pulpit.

• Don’t eat or drink in the sanctuary.

• Don’t forget that Jesus said, “My house shall be called of all nations a house of prayer.” Mark 11:17