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July 30, 2007
Wednesday night supper
I've been to a lot of Wednesday night suppers. And most of them leave a lot to be desired. My experience has been low average attendance, ok food choices at best, and generally an activity of the church that loses money or breaks even at best. I've even attended a church that cancelled Wednesday night suppers due to low participation.
But this one is different.
I recently started pastoring (part-time) a small church just north of town. The average Sunday Worship attendance is 100. But our average attendance on Wednesday night is about 200. The food is out of the this world good. (Or as we say in the south - "Smack your mama" good!) And at just $6 a plate for adults, this Wednesday night supper has become one of the most profitable ministries of our church.
Yes, I said profitable. In 2006, these two ladies orchestrated a series of meals that generated more than $30,000 in profit. The church took the profit and applied it directly to the building program that was in process at the time to pay down on the mortgage. (Keep in mind this is before the loan had closed.)
And we're on track to generate even more in 2007.
Further, it has become one of the most successful outreach programs our church has in place. Every week almost 100 people come who don't attend our church. And yesterday another young family joined after being introduced to our church through our Wednesday night suppers.
Not bad for a former legal secretary and a retired advertising executive.
Just wanted to brag on two of my church members who "get" that stewardship is about doing something with the opportunity and talent God has given you.
Posted by bstroup at July 30, 2007 8:53 AM
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