Prayers needed for new Worship Service Initiative
I have something more for you to pray fervently about: At the last meeting of the Board, Dennis and I, with the endorsement of the Worship Committee, put forth a proposal, passed by the Board unanimously, to start work on an alternative worship service. The service will NOT replace our current one; it will be another option, geared towards 20’s and 30-somethings, to see if we can encourage neighborhood participation (there are lots of 20- & 30-somethings in the neighborhood) in the life of First Christian Church.
Starting a new service is not just a matter of getting folks together to see what happens. In some ways it’s like starting a new congregation: It involves a lot of planning, marketing, networking, and tons of legwork around the neighborhood.
It also involves more than just a worship service, but, as well,the matter of linkages into ministry, small groups and the like. We expect to take 4 – 5 months at least in the pre-start phases to see if we can successfully make this happen. It will also involve significant financial commitments, permanent rather than seasonal changes in our current worship time, and possibly some alterations to the sanctuary to create another, different worship setting.
See why this effort needs your prayers? AND, if there’s anyone in the church who would like to take part in the legwork, planning, music, and executing of this, please let Dennis and I know.
I’d like to see YOU on Sunday!
Grace and peace,
Bob
