Ideas

Surveys have shown that over 50% of companies have not yet got their computer systems ready for the year 2000. What proportion of churches are ready is not known. However, it is clear that we will struggle to make our voice heard amidst the competing voices of computer chaos, celebration and major media events. We need : Creative and captivating events and projects Great PR campaigns to catch the world's attention Excellent project management giving superb execution. On this page we focus on the first of these points by offering a list of suggestions below. You can contribute to this list, and help us understand the church's readiness by completing the survey on the right.		Please take a moment to take part in our survey... What is the focus for your church's plans to mark the millennium (select all that apply...) Celebration Outreach and evangelism Social Action - working with those in need Permanent Memorial - building work etc Personal recommitment Other Would you tell us briefly what your main event or project is likely to be.... Thank you for your time!!

Many of these ideas would work best when all the churches in a locality got together to put on an event, or undertake a project that might be too large or too daunting for any one church to undertake. The idea that you choose should reflect the way that your church wants to mark the Millennium - as a time of celebration, or for encouraging re-commitment to God, or for evangelism and outreach, or whatever. There are several national and international projects you can link with as part of your Millennium plans.
Celebrating the event with a street party in every neighbourhood.	Giving every home in your locality a copy of the New Testament, a Gospel or video.	Taking part in the global March for Jesus at Pentecost 2000
A major open air celebration at your local sports ground.	A new ecumenical pledge to cooperate more closely in the new Millennium.	Giving a candle and resolution to each home (The New Start project)	Taking your Christmas celebration out onto the streets either in 1999 or 2000.
Raising funds for a new community project for the youth, or homeless or old people etc.		Inviting every child in your area to a Jesus Birthday party.	Send us your ideas!!

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