Dedication Weekend Review
This weekend was a very busy one for the Tabernacle. Just over one year ago (July 29, 2007) we held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Youth Center. This weekend, we dedicated it. Here are some highlights from the weekend:
- Friday Night. We held a dinner for the Tabernacle Partners, about 200 people. The people in this group are the most active in the Tabernacle, and the closest thing we have to a congregation. I gave tours of the Youth Center before the dinner, then during the program I was able to cast my vision for the Youth Ministry. Very exciting.
- Saturday Night. Hosted a Battle of the Bands followed with a concert by the Switch, Eleventyseven, and Tenth Avenue North. The event was run by a local radio station, but they had it at the Tab. About 350 people came through the doors, most for the first time.
- Sunday Morning. Boardwalk service at 7:30, followed by tours of the Youth Center. Dedication service for the Youth Center at 9:40 am, followed by more tours throughout the morning.
- Sunday Evening. I spent most of the evening service in the Youth Center, taking the endless stream of people on tours.
Now, the Youth Center is not open yet (still some trim work and other details). Our first guest group is booked for August 17th. This weekend, it was enough just to show off the building and build people’s interest in the youth ministry. It was incredible taking people through the building for the first time and to see their reaction. The weekend was filled with long hours and not too much free time, but the excitement for the youth ministry, as well as getting a chance to cast my vision for the future made it all worth it.
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