Yes. But as a tool for using the hymnal. Why congregations that have hymnals which include the liturgical settings as well as service music and obviously the hymns, turn around and print out everything is puzzling. I don't like bulletins that provide the entire service, it's wasteful. By all means include all the parts and pieces of the liturgy and the hymns, and indicate what pages to find them on. Include an insert with the readings and any special hymn that is not in the hymnal or supplement. At the end include the prayer concerns list and the upcoming activities for the week, as well as contact info for the congregation so new people have that handy. Bulletins using 1 sheet of 8.5"x14" paper work. Creating a bulletin using 11"x17" paper, using 3 or 4 sheets per bulletin when there are hymnals isn't good stewardship of resources, nor is it very ecologically responsible.
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Yes. But as a tool for using the hymnal. Why congregations that have hymnals which include the liturgical settings as well as service music and obviously the hymns, turn around and print out everything is puzzling. I don't like bulletins that provide the entire service, it's wasteful. By all means include all the parts and pieces of the liturgy and the hymns, and indicate what pages to find them on. Include an insert with the readings and any special hymn that is not in the hymnal or supplement. At the end include the prayer concerns list and the upcoming activities for the week, as well as contact info for the congregation so new people have that handy. Bulletins using 1 sheet of 8.5"x14" paper work. Creating a bulletin using 11"x17" paper, using 3 or 4 sheets per bulletin when there are hymnals isn't good stewardship of resources, nor is it very ecologically responsible.