While the Christmas Holidays are still fresh on everyone's minds, I would like to get your thoughts and opinions as we look ahead to Christmas Eve at Graystone in 2010. More than likely, we will add a 3rd Christmas Eve service. Which option do you like the most?
a. 1:00, 3:00, 5:00
b. 3:00, 5:00, 7:00
c. 3:00, 5:00, 11:00
d. 7:00 PM Dec 23, then 3:00 and 5:00 Christmas Eve
e. 3:00, 4:30, 6:00 and shorten the services to under one hour
Thanks ahead of time for your feedback!
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Definitely option A. The majority of the staff have small children, so they shouldn't get in too late on Christmas Eve.
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B or C
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Option c or d: make the extra services more casual... acoustic worship, no childcare... more a coffee house setting (minus the coffee:) I think this type of service would attract youth and their families, married couples with no kids, and the college/20something crowd. The 'toned-down' service would also be less work for the staff, I think. (Steve is right about considering the staff when making a decision)
I would love option C. And for it to be a candlelight service.....that is a Christmas tradition that I absolutely LOVE! We really enjoyed the Christmas eve service, but I would love a later one as an option. (Wendy Weaver via FB)
Now Jonathan, there are a few more options which I think you should seriously consider.
1. One continuous service - 3:00pm to 6:00pm or until all the refreshments run out. People can just drop by, stay for an hour or so, and leave when they get bored. We can have a different theme in every room - perhaps a living nativity, and a few wise guys. Put the offering box by the front door, so no one misses it.
2. Two services on site, and one off site - instead of meeting together we can show up downtown Atlanta - pass out food to the homeless, or some type of ministry. Of course we still need to take a mobile offering.
3. One service with a live video feed - in that way Chris Landress can still wear his Snuggie and stay at home, drink hot chocolate and wait for Santa. The offering can be done on-line, and you could even make people pay first before they can watch the show. Kind of high tech modern idea - isn't America great.
Well thats it - I suppose none of these will be considered, but which one has the best shot of making it?
Dale R
Thanks for all the feedback. I was basically looking feedback on service times and not "worship planning" suggestions but we are always open to new ideas (and old ones).
2 more comments via facebook:
"I say the earlier the better." (Donna Rector)
"I agree with Wendy" (Luis Valenzuela)
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I go 5 different places between Christmas eve and christmas day. Having a service on the 23rd..would work great.
Sorry about that - but on a serious note, if for some strange reason we remember this blog and the feedback in November of 2010 - what you want to accomplish at the Christmas Eve Service, affects when you plan it.
Dale R.
Honestly, I welcome ALL feedback that is intended to help. "Feedback is the breakfast of leaders."
I like option A or D!
More comments via facebook:
"3:00 is best. However, the more times are spread out the more people you can accommodate. Each family has its own traditions, so different times will enable more families to come to church without interfering with their various traditions." David Hinesley
"I like option "D" doing a 7:00 service on Dec 23rd and perhaps making it a candle light service also. Then have the 3:00 and 5:00 services on Dec 24th. We are growing by leaps and bounds and may need more options." Kathy Bohn
I think option B - a Christmas Eve service. :>
I would like a candlelight option, too, but the service at Graystone was unique and wonderful! It was a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of our Lord. I really enjoyed communion.
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