[Faith-talk] Convention Services

[Linda Mentink]

Hi Ericka,

I may be wrong about Mormon and Jewish services. Mrs. Jernigan isn't 
responsible for Convention arrangements anymore, so maybe all 
services have gone by the wayside. I'm sure Tom won't let that happen 
to Devotions.

Please contact Tom with any hymn requests. He talks to me about them, 
but that's partly because I provide the song sheets and play one or two times.

Blessings,

Linda

At 10:06 AM 12/1/2015, you wrote:
>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
>
> > 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