[Faith-talk] Convention Services

[Linda Mentink]

Hi all,

There are Catholic masses, Mormon and Jewish services, as a rule. The 
division which sponsors this list facilitates what's called 
"Devotions" before morning General Sessions, of which there are 
three. There are many denominations represented there, so not 
everyone will like every service style. NFB members, usually pastors, 
give the messages, and all are based on the Bible. None of the styles 
are what I prefer, but I love to worship God, and it's a great start 
to convention session mornings. We don't pick songs from any 
particular denomination, and I'm sorry if people don't always know 
them. It doesn't hurt us to learn new songs, and then they will no 
longer be unknown.

I don't know what will happen at the 2016 convention. Sunday is the 
first day of General Sessions, so there will be no way to fit in a 
Protestant service, except for the regularly-scheduled Devotions. We 
have not been able to schedule Sunday services for two reasons: if 
it's the first day, following Seminar Day, we can't schedule a 
service because many have to work in the Exhibit Hall. Also, the 
agenda is so full now that there isn't room for much more. Hotels 
don't have pianos anymore, so we have to share the Center's keyboard, 
which they graciously bring on the truck for us to use.

If you have furthere questions concerning National Convention faith 
events sponsored by NABCF, please contact our President, Tom 
Anderson: tanderson81452 at gmail.com or 303-842-9661. He plans 
Devotions and our annual division meeting.

As to your state conventions, step up to the plate yourselves, and 
offer to do devotions. I did when I lived in Wisconsin. Those of you 
who wish something could happen on the state level need to be 
proactive. Don't expect someone else to do it. Maybe no one has ever 
expressed an interest, and you may start a new tradition at your 
state conventions.

I hope this helps. You may also contact me.

Blessings,

Linda Mentink, NABCF Secretary