1) WRITTEN PRAYER REQUESTS – We prayed with and counseled most visitors who filled out a hand-written prayer request. We encouraged people to fill out a request, and the motivation was that we emailed request to all Promise cast and staff weekly so they can pray. On request forms, names were optional, and followup contact info was optional.
We also started getting prayer requests from the concession stand workers and the Gift Shop workers. That proved to be a real blessing to them and to us since we saw them every week and got to know them and we could follow up on requests!
2) TRACTS - We designed and printed custom Promise-themed tracts in both English and Spanish, and in both large print and small print. We gave out about 1000 tracts this season. We tried to make sure every visitor to the Prayer Tent received a tract. We also gave lots of other free resources and NT Bibles.
The Gift Shop started giving out tracts in bags with each purchase. They were a wonderful partner of ours this season!
3) FOLLOW UP - We followed-up with all requests that wanted followup, including those people baptized.
4) BAPTISMS - We baptized 7 people in the Promise “river” in front of the stage. Robert and I did this. The Promise office mentioned to groups that we could baptize people after show – it made more sense for groups because they could be the witnesses to the baptism. We pre-qualified every person before baptizing them, and had them state their beliefs publicly as part of the baptism. The people were very grateful! Kristen is designing a unique baptism certificate that we will mail to the people. We welcome more baptisms next year – lots more! FYI – we do not mind the cold water.
5) PRAISE POSTERS – Very popular especially with young people! We used big poster boards and markers outside of tent. We wrote a statement or question at the top of each poster such as, “Praise Jesus with your words!”, and “Respond with your words to what God is speaking to you!”, and “Use your words to tell God what you think about His story.”
Possible improvements for 2010:
1) Give baptism certificate immediately at baptism. hand-write names and dates. Volunteer with best penmanship can do writing.
2) Followup to prayer requests and baptisms for people requesting it within 1 week.
3) For evangelism, try to determine where person lives and we follow up in 1 week, plus try to contact a church local to them to follow up (primarily those from Glenrose area – partner churches).
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