CREATOR'S HANDS

If you have crafty skills that you would like to use as an outreach to our local community, Creator’s Hands would love for you to join them this Tuesday, June 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm.
(New location ~ Downstairs room off kitchen)

ULTIMATE FRISBEE THIS SUNDAY!

Join us at this Sunday, May 31st @ 5pm at the Menominee Marina Bandshell for a night of fun playing Ultimate Frisbee. 

At 7:00 pm meet at Pastor Albrecht’s house for fun and food. (W6592 No. 2 Rd. Menominee) *Bring a dish to share.

HARMONY

Come out to the Marina Park in Menominee on
June 20th from 11:30AM - 9:00 PM and join other local churches in worshiping God. 

 For more information go to: facebook.com/Harmony.summer.concert

HARMONY

Come out to the Marina Park in Menominee on
June 20th from 11:30AM - 9:00 PM and join other local churches in worshiping God. 

 For more information go to: facebook.com/Harmony.summer.concert

The following post was copied from the link at the bottom of the blog. You can visit the link if you would like for information on this blog by Thom S. Rainer.

Seven Things Church Members Should Say to Guests in a Worship Service

One of the more common questions I’m asked relates to growth barriers. For example, church leaders may want to know how to move past the 150-attendance level of the past five years. Or other leaders desire to know how to break though financial giving barriers.

Those questions are tough because they often presume a brief response to be adequate. In reality, there are many theological and methodological issues at work in growth barriers. Today, I am looking at a very basic barrier: lack of friendliness to church guests.

In a previous blog post, I noted things we should not say to a guest in our worship services. In today’s post I look at the positive perspective: seven things we should say to guests.

1. “Thank you for being here.” It’s just that basic. I have heard from numerous church guests who returned because they were simply told “thank you.”
2. “Let me help you with that.” If you see someone struggling with umbrellas, young children, diaper bags, purses, and other items, a gesture to hold something for them is a huge positive. Of course, this comment is appropriate for member to member as well.
3. “Please take my seat.” I actually heard that comment twice in a church where I was speaking in the Nashville area. The first comment came from a member to a young family of five who were trying to find a place to sit together.
4. “Here is my email address. Please let me know if I can help in any way.” Of course, this comment must be used with discretion, but it can be a hugely positive message to a guest.
5. “Can I show you where you need to go?” Even in smaller churches, guests will not know where to find the nursery, restrooms, and small group meeting areas. You can usually tell when a guest does not know where he or she is to go.
6. “Let me introduce you to ___________.” The return rate of guests is always higher if they meet other people. A church member may have the opportunity to introduce the guest to the pastor, other church staff, and other members of the church.
7. “Would you join us for lunch?” I saved this question for last for two reasons. First, the situation must obviously be appropriate before you offer the invitation. Second, I have seen this approach have the highest guest return rate of any one factor. What if your church members sought to invite different guests 6 to 12 times a year? The burden would not be great; but the impact would be huge.

Let’s look at one example of breaking attendance barriers by saying the right things to guests. Presume your church has two first-time guests a week. Over the course of a year, the church would have 100 first-time guests. With most of the members being genuinely guest friendly, you could see half of those guests become active members. Attendance could thus increase by as much as 50 persons every year.

Good interaction with guests is a huge step toward breaking attendance barriers, but it is obviously not the only step. We are launching a new subscription ministry called Church Answers. One of the three resources you will get every month is called “Breaking Barriers.” We are so excited about the response so far. You can register here. But registration closes in a few days, so hurry.

http://thomrainer.com/2015/05/20/seven-things-church-members-should-say-to-guests-in-a-worship-service/

ULTIMATE FRISBEE THIS SUNDAY!

Join us at this Sunday, May 17th @ 5pm at the Menominee Marina Bandshell for a night of fun playing Ultimate Frisbee. 

At 7:00 pm meet at Pastor Albrecht’s house for fun and food. (W6592 No. 2 Rd. Menominee) *Bring a dish to share.

THIRD THURSDAY LADIES NIGHT OUT!

Ladies, join us for a Ladies Night Out this 

Thursday, May 21st @ 7:00 pm at 

Ironworks in Marinette. 

CREATORS HANDS THIS TUESDAY!

If you have crafty skills that you would like 

to use as an outreach to our local community, 

Creator’s Hands would love for you to join 

them May 19th from 6:00-8:00pm. (Fireside Room) 

CRAFTING TOGETHER NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT!

All ladies are invited to participate in “Crafting Together” 

during Wednesday's @ the Shore 5/20 from 6:30-8:00 pm. 

Come and enjoy a cooking challenge to explore new ideas in the kitchen with Libby Johnson. Not only will we be creative in the kitchen, but also learn some crafting skills. 

Each week there will be an opportunity to make a “take home project,” such as, a tote bag, zippered make up bag, or fabric 

flowers. Feel free to bring your own craft projects to work on or do some mending, hemming, or “fix it” items. This is your 

opportunity to learn some new crafting skills or finish projects that you haven’t had time to complete. 

Sewing machines will be available and so will monogramming. 

HARMONY ON JUNE 20TH!

Come out to the Marina Park in Menominee on
June 20th from 11:30AM - 9:00 PM and join other local churches in worshiping God. 

 For more information go to: facebook.com/Harmony.summer.concert

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE!

Robert Labs need men to help with moving his household items this Saturday, May 9th.  If you are able to help in this way, please meet at the storage lockers next to the VFW (3937 10th St, Menominee, MI) at 9:30 am.

If you have any question, please contact Robert at (906) 424-0473.  Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE! HARMONY JUNE 20TH

Come out to the Marina Park in Menominee on June 20th from 11:30AM - 9:00 PM and join other local churches in worshiping God.  For more information go to: facebook.com/Harmony.summer.concert 

MOPS/MomsNEXT meeting this Tuesday!

If you are interested in connecting with other moms, come to our Mother’s of Preschoolers group (MOPS). Come join us for our last meeting on May 12th from 8:45-11:00 am.

"CRAFTING TOGETHER"

All ladies are invited to participate in “Crafting Together” 

during Wednesday's @ the Shore 5/20 from 6:30-8:00 pm. 

Come and enjoy a cooking challenge to explore new ideas in the kitchen with Libby Johnson. Not only will we be creative in the kitchen, but also learn some crafting skills. 

Each week there will be an opportunity to make a “take home project,” such as, a tote bag, zippered make up bag, or fabric 

flowers. Feel free to bring your own craft projects to work on or do some mending, hemming, or “fix it” items. This is your 

opportunity to learn some new crafting skills or finish projects that you haven’t had time to complete. 

Sewing machines will be available and so will monogramming. 

Come connect, join the fun and learn some crafting skills along the way! 

To sign up, please contact: 

Diane Nelson 248-828-3213, or nelsond12@new.rr.com.

SUPPORT THE WALK FOR ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH AND MISSION

Those who would like to support Pastor Dave Pennell by greeting him or walking with him the last few miles as he enters Menominee, please visit www.alcmission.org for more information on his walk or Text- WALK to (920) 320-9797.  

Also, you can support him by welcoming him as he enters Menominee. Meet at 12:00 pm in the VANS IGA parking lot this Saturday, May 9th. 

Crafting Together

All ladies are invited to participate in “Crafting Together” 

during Wednesday's @ the Shore on 5/6 and 5/20 from 6:30-8:00 pm.

Come and enjoy a cooking challenge to explore new ideas in the kitchen with Libby Johnson. Not only will we be creative in the kitchen, but also learn some crafting skills. 

Each week there will be an opportunity to make a “take home project,” such as, a tote bag, zippered make up bag, or fabric 

flowers. Feel free to bring your own craft projects to work on or do some mending, hemming, or “fix it” items. This is your 

opportunity to learn some new crafting skills or finish projects that you haven’t had time to complete. 

Sewing machines will be available and so will monogramming. 

Come connect, join the fun and learn some crafting skills along the way! 

To sign up, please contact: 

Diane Nelson 248-828-3213, or nelsond12@new.rr.com.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER PRAYER GATHERING

Join with tens of thousands of Christians across our country to pray for America on May 7, 2015, for the 

National Day of Prayer. (www.NationalDayOfPrayer.org) 

North Shore Church will host a 

National Day of Prayer event this 

Thursday, May 7th from 12:00-1:00 pm. 

There will be stations in the church to pray for our Government, Church, 

Military, Family, Education, Media, and Business. People are free to come and pray for all or any area as your time 

allows. For each area there will be a 

facilitator to guide in prayer or pray silently as the Lord leads. As we pray for the churches in our area, we will do a prayer walk around our building. Let’s all lift our voices, “Lord, Hear Our Cry”. 

“Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.” 1 Kings 8:28 

CREATOR’S HANDS MEETING

If you have crafty skills that you would like 

to use as an outreach to our local community, 

Creator’s Hands would love for you to join 

them May 5th from 6:00-8:00pm. (Fireside Room) 

FIRST THURSDAY GUYS NIGHT OUT!!

Men, join us for a Guy’s Night Out this Thursday, May 7th @ 7:00 pm at Ironworks in Marinette. 

MOPS/MomsNEXT

If you are interested in connecting with other moms, come to our Mother’s of Preschoolers group (MOPS). Come join us for our last meeting on May 12th from 8:45-11:00 am.

ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH & MISSION

This week, please join us in praying for 

Pastor Dave Pennell of Abundant Life Church and Mission, as he walks from the Mackinac Bridge to Menominee. The walk 

is scheduled from this Monday to Saturday.

ONLINE GIVING UPDATE!

It is now easier than ever to give financial gifts to North Shore through our online giving. You can make one time or 

reoccurring donations from checking or savings accounts. 

(*We no longer accept Credit or Debt, because there is a larger service fee charged for those services and we desire to be good stewards of our resources.) 

Thank you for helping to fund God's work here at North Shore Church.