Everybody Welcome is the name of a new book written by the Church of England in the UK. The book said that it is not only the wheelchair visitors and blind/deaf visitors who deserve extra attention. Only 1 in 10 visitors actually come back to church after their first visit. This new book is to help the congregation make everyone feel welcome. Included in the "special needs" worshipers are breast-feeding moms. I can understand that. Linda's church has a special room with dim lighting and comfy couches and rockers for breast feeding moms. Of course, people who in AA should never be offered real wine at communion, a grape juice alternative should be available. Next, bald men and obese people are also considered special. The hot lights near the stage might burn a bald head. If you are fat, you might not fit into the chair. Both of these problems could cause a person not to come back to your church. Next on the list, short people. If someone tall is standing in front of you, the shortie won't be able to see the praise and worship lyrics. That happens a lot at Linda's church. When Linda -5'10"; Tierney and Sarah- 5'11" and Taylor- 6'5" all stand side by side singing, the entire back of the church can't see the lyrics. Speaking of praise and worship, there are people who don't like loud music. They should not be burdened with listening to people singing loud. The last one on the list is puzzling. The church considers the readers of tabloid newspapers as having special needs. I can't begin to understand that one. No where in the book do they talk about welcoming women with "purse puppies" to church. I ride around all the time in my purse and Linda has never been able to take me to church. I demand equal rights for Dalmatians, Shepherds and especially Chihuahuas!!
