In Gemantria the number 11 typically represents disorder, destruction and judgment so why would churches be aligning themselves with Antichrist numerology?
The latest trend among some contemporary Texas churches is a seemingly simple one: the start time. Instead of traditional on-the-hour worship, they're picking times a minute or two off.
The Loft, the contemporary worship ministry of the Woodlands United Methodist Church, holds services at 6:29 p.m. on Saturdays and 9:29 and 11:11 on Sunday mornings.
"We wanted the Loft to be a different worship experience and the times kind of reflect that," said Rozlyn Tunstall, the church's logistics coordinator. The services have a "rock-concert feel," with parishioners in casual clothing and sipping coffee from their café.
When new people come, they'll usually ask about the weird times. "Some people think they're symbolic of a Bible verse or something. They're not," said Tunstall.
11:11 seems to be among the most popular unconventional times. It's when Second Baptist Church holds its contemporary service, called the "11:11." It features a worship band instead of an orchestra and choir, and Ed Young's son Ben, an associate pastor at the church, gives the message.
Zion Church in Garland and Aldersgate UMC in Lubbock both hold 11:11 a.m. services as well.
Kent Shaffer, an expert in church strategy who runs the site ChurchRelevance.com, said the time-changing trend isn't widespread yet, but he can see why churches are trying it out.
"It's very catchy. It's a lot easier to remember," said Schaffer. "In theory, it could cause people to show up on time."
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