New Haven 828

Stop and look around the church

What Rick Warren had to share at the Christian Post is so true. We stop seeing the "little" things that visitors notice immediately:

From Rick Warren as a guest writer at the Christian Post: "

One of the problems we face in maintaining the church environment is that we tend to overlook defects after about four weeks. Once you become familiar with a building, you stop noticing what's wrong with it. The defects and disorder don't bother you as much as they did when you first noticed them. You become oblivious to the faded paint, the frayed carpet, the chipped pulpit, the outdated tract rack in the vestibule, the old bulletins left inside hymnals, the stack of stuff on the piano, and the burned-out light bulbs overhead."

"Unfortunately, these things stand out immediately to visitors. They notice details."

Here's the full article: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070308/six-physical-factors-that-affect-your-worship-service.htm

Prayer This Week!

Monthly Prayer Meeting

Thursday, August 14, 10:00 A.M. - Prayer time for Senior Pastors and Para-church ministry directors. Join us for prayer at 10 sharp and fellowship/discussion and lunch at 11 A.M.  Please RSVP for lunch.

Location: Church on the Rock, 95 Hamilton street, New Haven, (203) 498-2687

 

This month's discussion will include:

 

1.  Teen Challenge New Haven is looking for teachers who will come in and share the Word with their residents.

2. There is a large Hispanic church looking for a place to meet at times that don't interfere with your own meetings.

3. Update on successful NH828 Summer Youth Initiative.

4. Mentoring: Solicit interest in the provision of mentoring training for churches.

5. Update on Tony Evans Adopt-a-school program

 

Please call or email me to discuss the possibility of adding something to the list. 

 

Hope to see you Thursday,