| 单词 | congregation |
| 释义 | congregation (kɒŋgrɪgeɪʃən ) Word forms: congregations countable noun [with singular or plural verb] The people who are attending a church service or who regularly attend a church service are referred to as the congregation. Most members of the congregation begin arriving a few minutes before services. Synonyms: parishioners, host, brethren, crowd Collocations: address a congregation In other cases, the candidate contacts the senior pastor and asks for permission to address the congregation. Christianity Today A pastor invites a political candidate to address the congregation during a worship service. Christianity Today Many churches have invited political candidates to address the congregation during a worship service. Christianity Today This idea has been extrapolated to impact an entire congregation. Christianity Today The slate of nominees was distributed to the entire congregation with a full description of the process which the committee had followed. Christianity Today Each week they get opportunities to set the tone for the entire congregation. Christianity Today Finally, we took it to the entire congregation. Christianity Today We systematically had the entire congregation in our home for dinner; we gave them our hearts. Christianity Today In addition, a member can vote on spiritual matters at congregational meetingsusually whether to issue a call to a new minister to join the congregation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many fans joined the congregation while others lined the streets. The Sun Since then, more than 200 others have joined the congregation. Times, Sunday Times We put on hats, coats and gloves and joined the congregation. Times, Sunday Times Twenty six new members joined the congregation on the same day. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Solid academic preparation for her ministry role in a large congregation. Christianity Today I have also been on the other side of the boss-secretary equation, ministering alongside the senior pastor in a large congregation. Christianity Today Each had been larger, offering better conditions and in some ways better prospects for building a large congregation. Christianity Today She was anxious about speaking in front of a large congregation. Times, Sunday Times His reputation was underlined by the large congregation of more than 250 people who attended his funeral service. Times, Sunday Times I remember watching one pastor lead his congregation in singing for forty-five minutes. Christianity Today Later, when a qualified leader was found who could lead the congregation in singing the responses, the entire congregation would join in. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She would also lead the congregation in singing freedom songs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Jeff continues to lead this congregation today, setting a clear vision. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I preached on the topic several times that weekend, and between my sermons, our song leader led the congregation in an informal time of singing. Christianity Today But he came all the way-not only to the local congregation, but to all it represented. Christianity Today There was performance, although it was mainly restricted to singing in her local congregation. Times, Sunday Times Are you feeling disconnected, unhappy, or bored with your local congregation? Christianity Today The support for the local congregation has become a diapason of seminary life. Christianity Today The pastor served as pastor of a local congregation from 1995 until 2009. Christianity Today Join a religious congregation and you will find people who care about ideals and are willing to make sacrifices for them. Times, Sunday Times So, ignore the world of brands and bling, and consider joining a religious congregation. Times, Sunday Times Become a member of a religious congregation. Times, Sunday Times The society was not to be a mere association of priests, but a new religious congregation, bound by simple vows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Religious congregations that, up until that time, could direct public communal schools had to abandon them and open parish schools, which were free but poor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In one small congregation, for example, the minister built her entire annual report around the theme of her role as an enabler. Christianity Today The only remaining issue was whether our small congregation could afford to lose those five families to invest in a new work. Christianity Today Even if no one but my own small congregation knew my name? Christianity Today In the small congregation, however, it's not only possible, it's expected. Christianity Today Also, recognize the problems inherent in a small congregation. Christianity Today Translations: Chinese: 教堂 会众 Japanese: 会衆 |
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