29 May 2008

What's On Your Church Sign?

Ah, those infamous church signs, trying to be cute, snappy, and relevant, but somehow making many a passerby scratch their heads in befuddlement. For what not to post on your church sign, check out Crummy Church Signs. (Thanks, Pr. Landskroener, for pointing this out ... I think.)

Here's a sample:











Now how many people "like" Alka Seltzer?

(Disclosure: This "Asbury" is of no relation to me. My brand of "Asburry" has, notice, two "Rs" ... and there are no "Rs" in "Methodist.")

And then there's this one:
"Tent Revival with Jack Daniels"

As the caption on Crummy Church Signs says, "Make mine a double." (No, not the revival! :-)
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  1. TimothyMay 30, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    You're welcome. But why drag me into this? 8-)

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  2. JBrandtMay 30, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    I had to drive by this sign twice just to make sure it was accurate. Unfortunately, I had no camera. The sign for our congregation's Youth House read, "Nothing good in life is free."

    I guess displaying Romans 4:25 or Luke 19:10 would be too uplifting and too confusing.

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  3. Randy AsburryMay 30, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Oh, Tim, you can't hide forever! :-)

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  4. Orianna LaunMay 30, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    I am always on the lookout for crummy church signs and post some of the worst on my own blog. I even have a few favorite places I drive past for material. Pastor Asburry, one place is near yours--you know, the ELCA church on Hampton near Chippewa--they've often posted a humdinger!

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  5. Randy AsburryMay 30, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    Orianna,

    Yes, I know of that church's sign all too well, as I drive by there quite a bit myself. "Humdinger" is indeed a good way to describe it at times.

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  6. ChristineMay 30, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Golly, I have to remember to have pen and paper in hand next time I drive by the local Russian Orthodox Church in my neighborhood. Their pastor, an utterly delightful young man changes the pithy sayings on the parish's sign regularly. They are eye-catching but utterly theologically sound in what they proclaim.

    Some of the best I've ever seen.

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  7. Randy AsburryMay 30, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    And when you do write them down, pass them on for us. They could be a welcome respite from the "other kind" of church signs! ;-)

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  8. ChristineJune 2, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    And when you do write them down, pass them on for us. They could be a welcome respite from the "other kind" of church signs! ;-)

    I will try to remember to do that!

    The pastor of this parish has high regard for all liturgical Christians.

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