Our theme verse for LoveLOUD is taken from
1 John 3:18.
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”
Glad
to have everyone on board for LoveLOUD. We welcome many new contacts
today! It is exciting to see the "Church" come together under the banner
of Christ to impact our community. I am not sure what all you may know
about the details so let us try to give you a skeleton view of the
event. We are currently planning a time for a leadership meeting with
pastor's and key lay-leaders next week. We should know details by the
end of the week.
1. At the conclusion of September 2nd services
(THIS Sunday), a number of churches are challenging their church
families to go to Wal-Mart to buy canned good items. We will have a
large box-truck (identified with LoveLOUD banners) in the parking lot to
collect the food. This food will be organized and distributed to those
in need during LoveLOUD, Sept. 19-23.
2. September 9th -
We are encouraging churches to have a commitment time during their
worship services. Commitment cards are being printed that can be used.
On these cards, those making a commitment can specify which team they
want to join for LoveLOUD. These cards are to be turned in at Central
Baptist on Monday, 9-10-2012. During that week a team will sort cards
and distribute them to the specific ministry team leaders.
3. September 10-16 Prayer
Focus. Each church participating with LoveLOUD will be given a
perimeter around their church building to saturate in prayer. We
believe anything significant for the Kingdom will be accomplished first
through prayer.
4. September 16 -
We are asking churches to consider taking up a love offering for
LoveLOUD. Some churches are using their general fund monies but most
seem to be shooting for the 16th to have a love offering to cover cost
for the event. The operating budget for the event is $25,000.
5. September 19 - LoveLOUD
gets kicked off with First Priority at the Arena. This is an annual
event and they anticipate 2,000 students from the region to attend.
They have leadership training earlier in the day, BMX Christian racers,
and Daniel Lucas from Morehead, KY will preach. Students
6. September 20-22 we will have special projects throughout the community:
- Home repair projects, over 50 applications already!
- Random acts of kindness
- Block Parties at area housing projects
- Free Yard Sale
7. Saturday, September 22,
9-5pm, at the Arena: dental clinic, medical screenings and education,
haircuts, oil changes for single ladies, lifestyle classes, food
distribution, car wash, etc.
8. On Sunday, September 23, we will have a Celebration Service at the Arena. Rush of Fools from Alabama will lead in worship, Brent Crowe from Orlando Florida will preach, and then Rush of Fools will
do a few more songs to send us out, celebrating all that God has
accomplished as the Church united under the banner of Christ!
There
are more details, but this email is long enough! Let us know if you
have specific questions. Look for emails in the coming days.
3 Weeks Away!
Be an ambassador for LoveLOUD on every occasion!
