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Discussion in 'Music Ministry' started by Speedpass, Dec 9, 2013.

  1. saturneptune

    saturneptune New Member

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    Never heard of a countdown clock to start a service. Wonder what that cost that could have been spent on helping the poor? What is so difficult about everyone being an adult, looking at their watch and thinking, hey it is time for church to start. You have got to be kidding.
     
  2. Revmitchell

    Revmitchell Well-Known Member
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    It doesn't really cost anything
     
  3. Bro. James

    Bro. James Well-Known Member
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    "Sell all your stuff, give the money to the poor, come follow me", Jesus, circa A.D. 33.

    We have a problem with the altar of sacrifice: we do not want to put everything on it.

    How many bibles could all of our waste produce?

    Who has some sackcloth and ashes?

    The time is: two minutes before midnight on the sixth day(millennium).

    The next event: Jesus is coming for His Bride.

    Are we ready?

    Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

    Bro. James
     
  4. USN2Pulpit

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    The cost? I spent $10 on a few some years back. They work great. I also gave to World Hunger, Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong, Rheubin South, and generally through the SBC's Cooperative Program, as well as other local charities.

    If a church wants to use the countdown, they should.
     
  5. Earth Wind and Fire

    Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known Member
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    What screen are you referring to? Do they show Loony Tune film clips prior to the movie & do they have intermission so I can buy popcorn at the concession stand?
     
  6. Earth Wind and Fire

    Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known Member
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    How bout that new LED sign we just bought..... isnt that nifty. It could do the same thing. I can announce to the world (at least the community) how much time is left before service.....along with the current temperature & a traffic report. aint technology wonderful.
     
  7. Earth Wind and Fire

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    Im told by my son that Im old because I still wear a watch. LOL.

    Of course I still have to wake him up in the morning for work....you would think with all the technology right!
     
  8. annsni

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    It costs us $50 a year to be a member of the site where I get a lot of my graphics. I not only get countdowns but other graphics and small videos (movies) as well. It's Motion Worship and it's really good. We already have the screen, projector and computer and it just costs money to pay me to set it all up. :) So $50. We gave out significantly more than that in just turkeys....and food.....and paying utility bills.....and medical bills....and providing a crisis pregnancy center.....and tons of other stuff. So no worries.
     
  9. preachinjesus

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    Its free with our ProPresenter software we use in our worship venues.
     
  10. annsni

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    Yep - There's that too but the girl who runs our ProPresenter is tentative and we like to have a background with graphics, numbers and music. I guess I could automate a presentation. Hmmm......
     
  11. Gib

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    I have a respiratory infection I'm fighting off. I showed up Sunday morning for prayer. By the time SS let out everyone knew and avoided me like the plague. Even my wife said "don't touch me."
     
  12. saturneptune

    saturneptune New Member

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    Maybe a countdown clock after the sermon starts is more in order.
     
  13. evenifigoalone

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    Thanks for the smile. I needed it.:thumbsup:
     
  14. USN2Pulpit

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    Okay, I don't know how you meant that, but that was a great zinger!

    :laugh:

    I'm gonna use that during welcome & announcements!
     
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