MZ Folks and Friends,
Pass the word – all former members and staff are invited to return to MZ for one Sunday – November 19th – to share with us in one of our worship services – as a way of celebrating MZ’s 188th birthday. We will recognize our joint ministries and our time shared. If you know of anyone who fits into former member or staff, please invite them to join us or if you have their e-mail, I will send a personal invitation to them.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Friday, October 06, 2006
More Comments on Community Worship
The comments keep pouring in. The mixture of styles and the Holy Spirit's presence has touched so many. Several people want to know how we can instill this excitement in our regular worship.
1. I wanted to pass on to you that I thought Sunday was awesome beyond words. The ability to watch the clouds go by, while singing, listening, weeping w/joy, is just too much to try to put into the right words. I was amazed 2-1/2 hours went by. I was sure it'd been 1-1/2. Would I, should we, do it again? YES.
2. How can we, dare I say, integrate our Sunday worship so that we can have the fullness that was Sunday's worship?
3. So much to take in, so little time. We could have worshipped for a couple of more hours. Seeing black and white together in worship has to please God! Do we think there will be segregation in heaven?
4. I like it, I would appreciate more of it!
1. I wanted to pass on to you that I thought Sunday was awesome beyond words. The ability to watch the clouds go by, while singing, listening, weeping w/joy, is just too much to try to put into the right words. I was amazed 2-1/2 hours went by. I was sure it'd been 1-1/2. Would I, should we, do it again? YES.
2. How can we, dare I say, integrate our Sunday worship so that we can have the fullness that was Sunday's worship?
3. So much to take in, so little time. We could have worshipped for a couple of more hours. Seeing black and white together in worship has to please God! Do we think there will be segregation in heaven?
4. I like it, I would appreciate more of it!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Our Worship - Ideas?
How can we enhance our worship services?
What ideas would you have to draw us into a deeper worship of God?
What have you seen or experienced at other churches that you would like to see at MZ?
Are you excited in worship? If so, why? If not, why not?
If you do not have a blog name, you can send your thoughts to mzblog@mzumc.com.
What ideas would you have to draw us into a deeper worship of God?
What have you seen or experienced at other churches that you would like to see at MZ?
Are you excited in worship? If so, why? If not, why not?
If you do not have a blog name, you can send your thoughts to mzblog@mzumc.com.
Expansion and Outreach
As we return to a dedicated education time and two worship services several ideas have surfaced on how we can expand. What are your thoughts about the follownig and what other ideas might you suggest? We want to go the way of the Lord, not the easiest or most convenient route. Help us discern.
1. Take the later service offsite to Southern Middle or Southern High.
-----a. When either service reaches 75% of capacity and we have a need to expand.
-----b. At a pre-determined date for outreach and expansion of our ministry.
2. Stay at MZ until our plans to build cause us to go offsite.
-----a. One suggestion from some of our oldest members is to remove the current Sanctuary and build a new worship center in its place.
-----b. Another option might be the Sanctinasium (expansion of the fellowship hall).
-----c. Another option is to buy more land and build on that.
3. Allow those who want to go offsite to start a new church and allow those that wish to stay remain at our present location.
Comments?
Other options?
1. Take the later service offsite to Southern Middle or Southern High.
-----a. When either service reaches 75% of capacity and we have a need to expand.
-----b. At a pre-determined date for outreach and expansion of our ministry.
2. Stay at MZ until our plans to build cause us to go offsite.
-----a. One suggestion from some of our oldest members is to remove the current Sanctuary and build a new worship center in its place.
-----b. Another option might be the Sanctinasium (expansion of the fellowship hall).
-----c. Another option is to buy more land and build on that.
3. Allow those who want to go offsite to start a new church and allow those that wish to stay remain at our present location.
Comments?
Other options?
Monday, October 02, 2006
Comments about Community Worship
We're starting to get some comments about the Community Service. Here are a few. Send yours in to be included...
1. Truly uplifting! Great job this morning!
2. I was expecting a more charismatic type of worship
3. Thank you for all the organization of today's program and worship. It was truly awesome! I too, thought this is like it will be in Heaven; all of God's children worshipping Him together, singing His praises forever.
4. When can we do it again? Not a whole year I hope.
5. Very moving service, several persons were able to let go and let God help them worship!
6. It was the closest I have ever felt to the Holy Spirit!
7. Can we do something this Christmas together?
8. The band and the choir were really powerful. Two different styles of music and leading worship mixed in the same service.
9. It was too long.
10. I needed a place to kneel and pray and they seemed to be missing.
11. I couldn't believe when you said it was 2 and a half hours long. The Spirit was so present I didn't notice the time.
12. Can we do that every week?
13. I think a regional church would be great - lots of flavor and spice.
14. I WANTED TO FIRST THANK THE LORD FOR A BEAUTIFUL DAY AND THEN THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISION TO SEE IT THROUGH.
15. I thought it was wonderful. I agree that the Lord must have been pleased. The 2 1/2 hours went quickly! The Spirit was definitely in the house! PTL
1. Truly uplifting! Great job this morning!
2. I was expecting a more charismatic type of worship
3. Thank you for all the organization of today's program and worship. It was truly awesome! I too, thought this is like it will be in Heaven; all of God's children worshipping Him together, singing His praises forever.
4. When can we do it again? Not a whole year I hope.
5. Very moving service, several persons were able to let go and let God help them worship!
6. It was the closest I have ever felt to the Holy Spirit!
7. Can we do something this Christmas together?
8. The band and the choir were really powerful. Two different styles of music and leading worship mixed in the same service.
9. It was too long.
10. I needed a place to kneel and pray and they seemed to be missing.
11. I couldn't believe when you said it was 2 and a half hours long. The Spirit was so present I didn't notice the time.
12. Can we do that every week?
13. I think a regional church would be great - lots of flavor and spice.
14. I WANTED TO FIRST THANK THE LORD FOR A BEAUTIFUL DAY AND THEN THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISION TO SEE IT THROUGH.
15. I thought it was wonderful. I agree that the Lord must have been pleased. The 2 1/2 hours went quickly! The Spirit was definitely in the house! PTL
