Oct. CFMA meeting

We discussed the use of this blog site to do as much planning for the prayer luncheon as possible in order to allow more time in the meetings discussing other topics that relate to us as ministers.

Lonnie brought up the subject of a book he borrowed from Malcolm entitled, "Understanding the Mind of Unchurched Harry and Mary." Then we discussed different methods for reaching the unchurched.

Community Celebration of Thankfulness

Celebration of Thankfulness
We have a roving reporter videotaping and interviewing people as they enter the church
What things are they thankful for?
Order of service
Welcome & opening prayer
Open with a congregational song
Show video clip of one or two pre-service interviews
While mass choir gets ready
Mass choir sings their song
Peace like a River
Show video clip of one or two more pre-service interviews
Transition from mass choir to bell choir
Bell Choir performs
Offering is taken
First scripture is read
John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Roving reporter comes out with camera man and introduces the skit
Person who is having difficulty in being thankful is interviewed
Mother died etc.
Person who is full of thankfulness is interviewed

Person who is up north because of Catrina is interviewed
I get the person to play this part
Person who is thankful and hopeful because son is coming home from Iraq
I get the person to play this part
Second scripture is read
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Speaker to tie it all in
Annette Solo
Final congregational song
Closing prayer