[Faith-talk] Convention Services

Wed Dec 2 00:04:47 UTC 2015

Ha ha justin! Not enough of either here. Wisconsin reporting in.

Ericka Short
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> On Dec 1, 2015, at 4:23 PM, justin williams via Faith-talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> South Carolina reporting in; to much praying, not enough action.
> Justin
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> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Convention Services
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> Hi all! 
> We don't hold any church services at our Oregon state convention either. I'm
> fine with it because I am a Pagan who wouldn't go anyway and besides, by
> Sunday morning, all we want to do is get our business meeting done and over
> with and go home. 
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>>> On Dec 1, 2015, at 9:24 AM, tina sohl via Faith-talk
>> <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> We don't have devotionals or faith groups getting together here in Arizona
> either. I think we had prayer said at the banquet, and envocation in the
> morning, but that was all.
>> Original message:
>>> Thank you for the information Linda. I'm asking this here because I think
> it's important for people to hear the answer. I also know you do the music
> so you're the best person that asked. Before convention is there a timeframe
> where we can offer up our favorites? Perhaps that will help people feel
> welcome because they're participating. Plus it would make it easier on you
> to see what strengthens members. I am Lutheran and not Mormon, but it
> surprises me to see that there are Mormon services when I don't see that
> listed on The convention agenda anywhere. I know there is a separate Jewish
> division which makes sense that I wouldn't be aware of temple time.
>> 
>>> I do appreciate the variety and that we can come together and share our
> traditions at convention. As for state conventions, it seems as though when
> you moved devotions left Wisconsin. I did say the prayer this year on Sunday
> morning before we finished up business at state convention in April.
>> 
>>> Ericka Short
>>> "Friends are like flowers in the garden of life"
>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>>> On Nov 30, 2015, at 9:45 PM, Linda Mentink via Faith-talk
>> <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>> 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
>> 
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