Evening Service Idea
Reason: Our reason for doing this is two-fold. We went to a few churches in Fresno trying to find somewhere we could call home. The more we looked, the more disappointed we became. We haven’t been anywhere that felt like home, except this church. We desire something that this church currently doesn’t offer, an evening service filled with contemporary worship and a topical message. The second reason for wanting to do this is that we feel our church is lacking services for young adults. We desire to rectify this situation.
Purpose: Our purpose for doing this is to provide a place for people of all ages to worship God. We want the people who attend this service to be involved in the planning, preparation and promotion of this evening service. We desire to do God’s Will and be involved in a ministry. We feel that this ministry is God’s Will for us at this point in our lives.
Atmosphere: As you walk in the lights will be dim and you will smell coffee and cookies. You will see people talking with each other and sitting at tables. You can pour yourself some of the free coffee at the table in the back, and get a plate of cookies if you want. No dress code is required, and casual dress is encouraged. There will be candles on each table and stage lights turned down low.
Sample Agenda: 7:00 p.m. – Arrive and enjoy coffee and snacks
7:15 p.m. – Welcome
7:20 p.m. – Worship begins
8:00 p.m. – Worship ends/Message Begins
8:30 p.m. – Dismiss
Worship Team: We don’t necessarily want the best musicians, but people who have a desire to worship God. We want people who normally wouldn’t worship God on a stage. This will most likely not be the same 5 people every week, but a rotating team of worshipers.
Message: The message will be short, less than 30 minutes. It will be topical, convicting and to the point. It will hit current events, everyday struggles and be focused on doing God’s will in your life. Sample messages – How to Benefit from the Bible – Song of Solomon walkthrough – Making your Faith Real – How to make Great Decisions – Marriages that Survive Rough Seas (a Biblical look at marriage) – Developing Habits that will Change your Life – Finding and Using your Spiritual Gifts.
Closing: My wife and I have chosen to do this, through our fear of rejection, to challenge the Faith of people, as well as our own, who attend this church. We had a few ministry ideas in mind, but after a few weeks of prayer, this is the one we feel God is leading us towards.
