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Easter Sign

Posted on 10. Apr, 2009 by Kenny.

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Hey, what do you think of my Easter sign? It’s a 30 x 20 inch sign to be displayed on an easel during our Easter services. It will be located where we will be taking free family portraits. I’m having this printed late Friday morning, so let me know what you think ASAP. Is there anything you’d change?… Read the rest

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Predicting Christmas and Easter crowds

Posted on 13. Nov, 2008 by Kenny.

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Okay everyone. I need some ideas and suggestions.

This year, we are having five Christmas Eve services. Two on the 23rd and 3 on the 24th. In years past, we’ve had some services fill up more than others, but none of them packed to the gills. We’re providing programming for kids up to Kindergarten.

As a church we’ve been throwing out the idea of ticketing the services. Families will have to pick up tickets before the service to “reserve” space. We will open the doors to the auditorium 30 minutes before the service for people with tickets and it is open seating 15 minutes before the service begins. From what I’ve heard, Gateway has experimented with ticketing before. Some people on my Kids staff have indicated that they planned on more kids than actually showed up.… Read the rest

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What you see is what you get

Posted on 25. Mar, 2008 by Kenny.

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For church, Easter is HUGE! Obviously the day is significant for spiritual reasons, but its one of those big days of the year where everyone and their brother comes to church. I know that there is a huge temptation to go over the top for Easter since it is such a special day with so many special visitors. However, I’m not sure that we shouldn’t try to resist that temptation.… Read the rest