Platform Standards

[Scott Hutchinson]

The platform shouldn't be too high ,so Elder Epley can step up to it.

[Trouvere]

when I saw this thread listed I thought it said.....platform sandals
and reminded me of the seventies.

[RandyWayne]

when I saw this thread listed I thought it said.....platform sandals
and reminded me of the seventies.

Something Huggy Bear would wear. lol

[tamor]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Something Huggy Bear would wear. lol

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

The Platform should be made of good construction, and good materials ,so heavyset folks wouldn't fall in.It's need to not to be too high so folks won't hurt themselves when they jump off.

AMEN, and preach it, brother!!! Those large sisters (and brothers!) in the choir should be able to shout and dance without worrying about the collapse of the platform.

Bro. Murphy says, "They're all skinny out here in Oregon! So, your standard for the heavy duty platform would be oppressive in this case."

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

The Platform should be made of good construction, and good materials ,so heavyset folks wouldn't fall in.It's need to not to be too high so folks won't hurt themselves when they jump off.

Thank you Brother Scott, I was thinking along the same lines when I saw this thread. In addition to good overall construction standards for the platform - we should not neglect the electrical and plumbing needs either.

Is it too far out of bounds to install a small sink? In our dry climate out of town preachers would find it handy to be able the simply refill their water glasses without interrupting themselves.

This subject of course brings up my own nemesis: the roll of toilet paper. Even though we always had a box of facial tissue available, there was one sister several years ago who wasn't ever satisfied with the Puffs. Invariably, before service, sometimes during the altar call, she would go to one of the bathrooms and fetch a roll of toilet paper and place it prominently on the pulpit.

For years the pulpit always had a roll of toilet paper or two on it. It struck me as being somewhat strange. I once offered to install a toilet paper dispenser onto the side of the old wooden pulpit; my wife just glared at me when I said that.

Finally I just launched a roll out - streamer style over the congregation while I was preaching. Most people were worshipping with their eyes closed, but the young people thought it was cool. The toilet paper rolls stopped appearing on the pulpit some time soon after that. Maybe there was a better way that I could have handled it.

[Sweet Pea]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

Same with us sherri. although we are still in the UPc our platform guidlines are not what you'd think in most upc chursches.

No jeans ansd tenny's are one we go by also. Pressed slacks casual drerss shirt's

Girls are asked to wear a womens hair fasion and men to wear their hair as most men do.

Jewelry..ear rings etc to not be excessive or guady.
Don't go all Tammy Faye..but if you need a little help..use a "little help"

We encourage are girls to wear dresses if they are on the platform.
Also we encourage them to not be to low cut in the blouse's

We do also ask all our women to be clean shaven.


So shoot me please....I've become a legalist

"encourage are girls to wear dresses" - as opposed to slacks/pants - or do you mean dresses as opposed to skirts/blouses or skirts/jackets?

Originally Posted by Sweet Pea

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"encourage are girls to wear dresses" - as opposed to slacks/pants - or do you mean dresses as opposed to skirts/blouses or skirts/jackets?

Well, since they discourage BIG earrings and gaudy jewelery I am pretty sure your first "hmmm" is correct. The teachings of the AS and the AOF are really VERY subjective it would seem.

BTW... what are you doing up at 4:41 in the morning?

[Michael The Disciple]

I disagree with Platform standards. It reinforces the idea there are two standards. One for the ministry one for the people.

While I understand that in many churches the platform standards are not viewed as affecting salvation, only one's opportunity to lead, what do you think about a platform standard forbidding rings where the folks coming down from the platform are easily visible putting on their wedding diamonds and bands?

Do you find that strange or inconsistent?