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Open Questions for Pastor
When should the note burning portion happen in the service? (Option A places it earlier; Option B after extended worship)
What music direction should Bro. Chris receive? Any specific songs or themes in mind for the worship sets?
How do we get the entire congregation meaningfully involved? (A memento, group participation moment, or other idea?)
How should Bishop tell the story of PORVA and highlight the financial miracles throughout the years?
Will the full Church Board participate, or just Bro. Fitz representing the board?
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Must-Have Elements
- ◆ Note Burning Ceremony
- ◆ Strong 20-min Worship Set
- ◆ No announcements or offering
- ◆ Congregation involvement (memento or participation moment)
- ◆ PORVA timeline / history summary
- ◆ Pastor's Vision sharing
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Who's Involved
Pastoral Family
Bro. Fitz (Board)
Bro. Cunningham (Speaker)
Bro. Chris (Worship)
Church Board (TBD – full or partial?)
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Service Schedule Options
Option A Recommended
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Opening Worship Set
5 minutes
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Video + Note Burning Ceremony
Centerpiece moment
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Extended Worship Set
20 minutes
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Bro. Cunningham Preaching
Message
Option B
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Opening Worship Set
15 minutes
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Note Burning Ceremony
Centerpiece moment
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Continued Worship Set
5 minutes
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Bro. Cunningham Preaching
Message
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Lead-Up Strategy
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Release a movie-trailer-style clip on Sunday morning to build anticipation — then show the full video Sunday night at the service.
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Video Ideas
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Interview-style video featuring people from the beginning of the church
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Interviews with people from the building itself
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Consider a Pastor & Bishop sit-down interview to tell the PORVA story (modeled after another church's approach)
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Highlight financial miracles throughout the years as part of the history narrative