Second Friend Day - Elmer Towns

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decorations, food, donation to guest singers, if any, transportation, and other expenses the church might incur.) � Have special prayer for Friend Day. Have several minutes of congregational prayer closed by one of the deacons. Repeat this for the next three weeks, changing deacons each week. NOTE: Prayer is one of the most essential ingredients to a successful campaign. Jesus said to pray to “the Lord of the harvest” (Luke 10:2), and in another place He said, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit” (John 15:7,8a). � Announce that posters are available and will be handed out after the service. Ask the members (or the publicity committee, if one has been created) to place the posters on community bulletin boards in supermarkets and other places of business. A smaller version may even be run in the newspaper during the weeks leading up to Friend Day. Midweek service � Have special prayer for Friend Day. During the week � Assign someone to prepare a bulletin board where letters of commitment and “Yes” cards may be displayed. Place the pastor’s letter on the board. � Assign someone to place Friend Day posters in the church. � Assign someone to send an announcement to the news media (newspapers, radio and television stations). (See sample press release at the end of this section.) NOTE: Though the intent of Friend Day is for members to personally invite their friends, announcing the event in the media could remind members to ask their friends, and it could remind the friends that they have made a commitment to attend. In addition, the announcement adds excitement and makes the community aware of the church’s commitment to it. WEEK FIVE DATE_____________ Sunday Sunday School � During opening, have Sunday School teachers show their “Yes” cards � Hand out “Yes” cards and the “Who Are My Friends?” memory jogger form. Explain them (see pastor’s explanation under Worship Service) and allow pupils time to fill in names on the form. � Teach Lesson 1. � Assign Chapter 2 of How To Reach Your Friends for Christ as reading for next week. Worship Service � Use Friend Day bulletin.
� Hand out “Who Are My Friends?” forms and “Yes” cards. (They both may be stuffed in the bulletin or “Who Are My Friends?” may be printed on the back of the bulletin.) � Deacons and other leaders show their “Yes” cards. � Pastor explains that the purpose of the “Who Are My Friends?” form is to help members think of people they have relationships with that they can invite to Friend Day. Take time in the service to go over the suggested lists. Have members fill in names, and ask for their commitment to pray for and invite acquaintances to attend of Friend Day. � Pastor explains that the purpose of the “Yes” card is to get friends to commit to attending service on Friend Day. Members should fill out top and bottom of card, tear off the bottom portion and give it to their friend as a reminder, and bring the top halfback to be placed on the church bulletin board. NOTE: Do not worry that those who attended Sunday School will hear the explanations twice. It will serve as reinforcement. � Have special prayer for Friend Day. � If you have elected to use the booklet Friends, hand it out now. It contains the outline and text for today’s and the next four week’s messages. If you do not want the congregation to read the messages before you preach them, show them a copy of the booklet and tell them you will give everyone who attends on Friend Day a copy. NOTE: The booklet has no author or publisher’s name printed on it. Be sure to stamp your church’s name on the reverse side. If the pastor stresses the importance of this series of messages (they will be practical and will deal with everyday relationships), the members will want to receive a printed copy of the booklet, as well as hear the messages. � Pastor preaches first sermon on being a friend (Why Christians Should Have Friends). The content is printed in the booklet Friends. After Morning Service � Place “Yes” cards on main bulletin board. Midweek Service � Have special prayer for Friend Day. During the Week � Encourage the leaders and Sunday School workers in their preparations for Friend Day. � Have special meetings to decorate classrooms with the Friend Day theme. Children’s classes may do this during Sunday School as they study friendship. (Many books have bulletin board ideas. Check with your library or local Christian bookstore.) WEEK SIX DATE_____________ Sunday Sunday School
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 WHY CHRISTIANS S
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was a lonely man. He put his priori
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GOD'S FRIENDSHIP God's friendship i
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CHAPTER THREE CHRISTIANS HELP THEIR
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CHAPTER FOUR FRIENDS WHO HELP US Fo
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who helps us with our singing techn
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CHAPTER FIVE WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE
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Are we weak and heavy laden, cumber
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PREFACE People like fresh things .
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In college, my friends and I became
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Chapter 1 ACCEPTING THE SAVIOUR Dur
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(Rom. 6:23). Because you have sinne
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A young man was dealing for the fir
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God's will. However, after you rece
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Love of the brethren is a proof of
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The will of God cannot be forced on
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f. The principle of adaptability (I
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Reference Bible when she could repe
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Begin your study by reading a passa
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Chapter 5 GETTING ANSWERS TO PRAYER
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does not mean to hang onto God. Whe
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After salvation, a boy immediately
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Chapter 6 USING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT
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Faithfulness in a small capacity le
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Chapter 7 DEALING WITH SIN After yo
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5. You must not defile your body. S
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espect for him. The following rule
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sinner." The Scofield Reference Bib
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First, God reminded Elijah of His p
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Sometimes resisting the devil means
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1. The Holy Spirit indwells every b
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are going so poorly that God has fo
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Chapter 10 BECOMING FAITHFUL One of
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Faithfulness is doing what needs to
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There were many dusty bushes in the
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enemies. On the cross He uttered, "
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There were two thieves on the cross
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advancement. But those who are lock
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"My Sunday School teacher said Jesu
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