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We want to come to a Gathering at your church!

 

Please pray about hosting a Gathering at your church. It is easy to plan, and we have all the tools to help you!

 

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Contact a board member for more information.

 

Planning a Gathering, in 10 Easy Steps

1. Set A Date!

   • Gatherings are held on Saturdays

   • Contact the Gathering Chairperson,  to see if the date is available on the Showway Calendar

   • Schedule date with your church

1. Reserve location for Gathering

   • Need locations for Worship, fellowship, and refreshments for 100+

1. Choose a Fourth Day Speaker

   • 4th-day talks are given by a layperson and are 5-10 minutes in length

1. Secure Clergy

   • Arrange for Clergy to prepare a 4th-day response talk, and lead communion

1. Secure Music Servants

   • Music Servants will lead worship in music at the beginning of Gathering and during offering time

1. Refreshments and Food

   • The host church provides plates, cups, napkins, ice, and beverages. The Community will bring food for sharing

1. Notify your Church’s Emmaus Community

   • Assign volunteers to help with food, setup, cleanup, and welcoming. 

   •  Food Volunteers will receive food and set it up for refreshment time. 

   • Welcoming volunteers will greet Community, assist in parking, and with name tags.

8. Communication

• Communicate with your church’s Emmaus Community, and the Gathering chairperson will notify the Showway Board of the gathering date, time, and location.

1. Provide Communion Elements

   • Provide Communion Elements for up to 100 people for Communion