FCC Worship Ministry: Worship Ministry Update: May 12

2009 Vision: Serving the community through the arts and acts of kindness

Our focus group will be meeting on Wednesday night, May 21. If you have any ideas that you would like to share, please talk to me before that date. We want to hear as many thoughts as possible!

Some are asking me, "Who is in the focus group?" It's everyone who volunteered when I sent out the initial plea (you may remember that I asked for volunteers back in March). Louis Rose, David Mitchell, Jason & Suzanne Chambliss, Elisa Morrison, Janice Howard, Beth Schoenbachler, Karen Hinman, Jake Moyes and Steve Mohler have all graciously volunteered. Please contact any of us if you have some ideas to make God's vision a reality.

Praise Team Practice is on Wednesday this week (May 14)

Since the Noah's Ark Preschool Graduation is on Tuesday, the praise team and media team will practice on Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 P.M.

Shout out to the praise team & media team last Sunday!

I sure did enjoy serving with you all Sunday (May 11). I thought the vocal team did a great job, and Bill did a great job on the special song, "I Saw God Today." The band did a great job of playing multiple styles of music, including new country and 60's rock. The media team did a spectacular job with the videos, lighting effects changes and a clear sounding mix. God bless all of you! Last Sunday was a great snapshot of excellence: doing the best we can with what we have. You all are a blessing to me!

Value of the Month: Relational Evangelism

Remember, the best way to win someone to Christ is to be their friend first. Build the relationship, let them know that you care about them. Then they will start to ask questions about your life, and it's your chance to tell them what Jesus has done for you. Then invite them to a worship service here or some Christian event. I have found from experience that this process can take years.

I'm sitting here thinking, why is this so hard? I'll admit that it's a struggle for me sometimes to just walk across the street and talk to my neighbors. I can give numerous excuses, like "I'm an introvert" or "it's 2008 and we don't hang out with our neighbors anymore." But it's those moments when the command of Christ rings in my ears: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." It starts by walking across the street, across to the other cubicle, or just across the room.