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07-29-07 Youth Ministry Tip

It is time to begin registering your youth for the Conference Youth Weekend in Ocean City,  Sept. 7 – 9, 2007.
 
This is a unique time of inspiration, study, fellowship, and spiritual challenge.

Check the district website  (

www.gat...

07-29-07 Missions Ministry Tip

This is a good day to ask someone to stand up to celebrate something that is happening in the mission work across the world.

This Sunday, why not highlight a project that is happening across the world – anywhere on God’s great earth.


07-29-07 Worship Ministry Tip

In the midst of the informality of the summer months, there is an opportunity to do things that simply don’t fit during the more formal settings.

Ask people to offer their thoughts on today’s scripture lessons.  When they have all had ample opportunity, the pastor or someone else can then shar...


07-29-07 Education Ministry Tip

This is a day to discuss what people have to say about their favorite Bible passages.  Last week we challenged them to re-read their favorite stories.

Ask each who is willing to share, “My favorite Bible passage is…and it says to me…”
This sharing can be a powerful time of reflection.

 


07-29-07 Stewardship Ministry Tip

Now is the time to get serious about the fall stewardship challenge.  Get together and pick the dates for the committee meetings.  Get the pastor to set the dates for the “big days” of the stewardship challenge program.  Make sure that materials and supplies are ordered, so that they ...