FW: October is National Laymen's Day Observance Month

 

 

From: Thad Jones
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:21
To: Ronald Elliott
Subject: October is National Laymen's Day Observance Month

 

October is National Laymen's Day ObservanceMany Reports Stream In About Laymen's Day Sunday       The month of October is National Laymen Day Observance Month. Many reports have been streaming in to the General Secretary's office reporting on National Laymen's Day that has been observed around the country and those that are yet to occur.    Below is a guide for planning a National Laymen's Day Observance and upcoming observances.    National Laymen's Day Observance   The month of October for many years has been designated as the month for National Laymen's Day Observance. Laymen's Observance Day is a Sunday when churches allow the laymen to conduct the worship service. It would be the laymen's responsibility to plan and prepare the service and give public witness to their work.   Planning the Laymen's Sunday should begin with the laymen meeting for prayer, planning and enthusiastic participation. The pastor should be included in the planning.   The Laymen's Day Observance can be a tool to inspire and motivate men in the local church, gain respect from other auxiliaries in the church, garner support from other laymen organizations and give men within the local unit opportunities to exercise their gifts and talents   PURPOSE 1. Highlight the activities of laymen in the local church. 2 Teach men about the Laymen organization, goals, objectives and beliefs. 3.To continually strive to bring the unsaved men to Christ.   OBSERVANCE DAY To encourage groups to observe National Laymen's Day at least one Sunday out of the year if not in October.   SPEAKERS BUREAU The National Office "Speakers Bureau" can suggest national officers and ministry leaders for groups to call for nationally known quality speakers for their special days.   THEME The National Laymen's Day theme is "Solidarity with the Savior". Sub-themes may be utilized with the national theme.   REPORTING  Churches and laymen organizations are encouraged to record and document (photos, audio,  video, minutes) their laymen's day observances and send in their reports to the General Secretary's office for publication outlining the celebration.   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Groups Reporting   Thus far, laymen groups from Cleveland, OH, Independence, MO and Tacoma, WA have reported that they observed National Laymen's Day at their churches and had special guest speakers to bring the message. One group reported that their local president delivered his annual address during the service and another reported that the entire weekend is devoted to men's activities including outreach and evangelism.    Upcoming Observances   Mobile, AL -- On Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 10:45 a.m., the laymen of the Mt. Olive #1 Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate and observe National Laymen's Day. The church is located at 409 Lexington Avenue, Mobile, AL. The laymen president is Eric Vaughn.     Wichita, KS -- The laymen of the Southwest District Association of Kansas will celebrate National Laymen's Day on Sunday, October 27, 2013. It will be held at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Wichita, KS. National Asst. Treasurer Louis Gray, Jr. is giving leadership to the effort.     During their observance, they will have a special recognition service for five longtime pastors who has given great service to the Southwest District Association and have supported the laymen down through the years.    The laymen will be recognizing Dr. Jeff Bruce, 43 years of ministry, Dr. B. H. Byrd, 50 years of ministry, Dr. J.P. Dennis, 59 years of ministry, Dr. William M. Jones, 50 years of ministry and Dr. Earnest McClure, 52 years of ministry.   Their theme for the day is, "Solidarity with the Savior Through Faithful Service".    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    Men of Macedonia Baptist Church of Chandler Texas to Hold Second Annual Men's Conference   Chandler, TX --The men of Macedonia Baptist Church are on the move. The president states,   "we are tired of sitting back and waiting for someone else to step forward and get involved. We are building and under construction but WE ARE STEPPING UP AND STEPPING OUT!"   The men will be sponsoring their  our second annual men's conference.  The theme is, "Positioned For Greatness".     It will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church, 615 John Milton St. (Sixth Street), Chandler, Texas.  It will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2013. The conference are for men ages 8 to 100.  The registration fee is free.  Lunch will be served and the meal is free.    There will be a special incentive to attract other men's groups to the conference. The church that has at least 25 men in attendance will have their name placed in a hat to win $100 for their men's ministry.        The News Flash is designed to inform members, friends and supporters of late breaking news and events regarding the organization and the men and women who drive the movement. Thad Jones is the publisher.