TIPS AND HINTS ON USING FLAGS
If, like me, you feel God is leading you to a ministry of flags, never forget that along with the anointing of the Holy Spirit, He also gave you a brain and common sense! Using flags in church poses some practical issues which you should always keep on board.
Flags are weapons of spiritual warfare but they are also hazardous implements when being waved around with abandon. Keep safety as your byword and remember that it is your responsibility to avoid other people - not theirs to avoid you.
Therefore if you want to use them with abandon, always ensure that you have enough space to do so. There is nothing more calculated to destroy an atmosphere of reverent worship than having somebody hit you in the face or on the head with their flag !! It won’t do much for unity in the fellowship either ! So please be careful.
Children are a special concern as, in many churches, they are allowed to roam freely around the meeting room during worship. Always keep a sharp look out for wandering youngsters (and adults !) and adjust your activities accordingly.
Children love to use flags so it is important to have small flags available or they will create havoc with big ones. Someone should also be allocated to supervise them if there are more than one or two. They need to have a space of their own where they can use their flags without harming themselves or anyone(thing) else.
Never think that because they are children they cannot understand worship with flags - you’d be amazed at the spiritual power of a child with a flag in his or her hand! So always encourage the children.
Flags are weapons of spiritual warfare but they are also hazardous implements when being waved around with abandon. Keep safety as your byword and remember that it is your responsibility to avoid other people -
Therefore if you want to use them with abandon, always ensure that you have enough space to do so. There is nothing more calculated to destroy an atmosphere of reverent worship than having somebody hit you in the face or on the head with their flag !! It won’t do much for unity in the fellowship either ! So please be careful.
Children are a special concern as, in many churches, they are allowed to roam freely around the meeting room during worship. Always keep a sharp look out for wandering youngsters (and adults !) and adjust your activities accordingly.
Children love to use flags so it is important to have small flags available or they will create havoc with big ones. Someone should also be allocated to supervise them if there are more than one or two. They need to have a space of their own where they can use their flags without harming themselves or anyone(thing) else.
Never think that because they are children they cannot understand worship with flags -
Also, if your church uses overheads instead of hymn books, be careful that you don’t obscure peoples’ view of the projection screen by holding your flag aloft and waving it extravagantly.
Most importantly, if you feel lead to worship with flags, before you do so, always discuss it with your minister or pastor beforehand. The basis of Christian life is always to respect and be guided by the church elders . This obedience is very important for proper committal of a flag ministry.
Finally be prepared for some pretty amazing results if you use a flag in the power of the Spirit - God has drawn routines and ‘performances’ (for want of a better word) out of me I never thought possible.
It’s an exhilarating experience. I pray it happens for you.
Most importantly, if you feel lead to worship with flags, before you do so, always discuss it with your minister or pastor beforehand. The basis of Christian life is always to respect and be guided by the church elders . This obedience is very important for proper committal of a flag ministry.
Finally be prepared for some pretty amazing results if you use a flag in the power of the Spirit -
It’s an exhilarating experience. I pray it happens for you.
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