What was the daily routine of a puritan?

The daily life of puritans was very focused on how to stay away from sin and please God. Every member of the house that could walk was doing chores. The men of the household did the hunting and the planting, while the woman did the sewing, preserved vegetables, and did the cooking. The towns believed highly in a covenant therefore gave the power to the adult males who would elect officers to the general court. In the middle of the community was the Puritan church. This was also known as the meeting house. Meetings were held here to decide laws, fees for laborers, price for ale, and to assigned people to certain tasks for the community. Church services were held here every Sunday all day long and, by law, everyone had to attend. Some churches locked the doors so no one could leave. One who spoke out or acted wrongly would be punished in front of all. (Jacki) Games in this society were considered sin and hard work was emphasized. The community helped each family if their crops failed, or if there was a field fire. Neighbors also helped others build barns or farm equipment. If the population was too large they would divide and make a new town.