More feedback from Ft Walton Beach FL

Two months prior to our lecture, we had a lecture planning meeting, including ideas and print outs from Mrs. Moore. Then we had two metaphysical meetings, again passing out printed material from Mrs. Moore. At these meeting we encouraged members to write out and speak of ideas of how they individually approached a lecture, what they expected of the lecture, and what we could do to make it a success. There were many fine ideas of how different ones prayed for the lecture. Also ideas of how we approach members of the community with our invitations.

In discussing the best ways to invite our friends to the lecture, it was decided that a personal note be attached. Something to let the individual know that we are really interested in him or her, coming.

One of our committee members visited three Assisted Living Residences with information, flyers, and sign up sheets for transportation. We did not have any attending from these facilities this time. However, we intend to keep inviting these folks, so we'll do better next time.

One member sent out about 55 invitations, and 70 % of them came to the lecture. She invited them with floral notes and a hand written note inside, rather than our printed invitations. Another member sent out about 30 invitations. Only two came to the lecture. But they were former members who had dropped out of church some time ago. One of them is returning for church services. The other former member is in contact with the church member.

We used both radio and newspaper for advertisement.

The day before the lecture, we had a very inspiring Lecture Preparation meeting conducted by Mrs. Moore. It was lively. She engaged us in questions and answers, many took notes, and it truly prepared our thought for the receptivity of all attending the lecture.

A gentleman who had attended many lectures, said that this was the best lecture he had ever heard. He felt one of the things that made it so special was Mrs. Moore greeting people in the foyer of the church before the lecture. Also, that she stood on the floor of the auditorium rather than on the platform. It was also very effective that she used white boards to illustrate a point. We heard many comments like this.

One of our new attendees of church came back down the aisle after the lecture with tears running down her cheeks. This was her first lecture. She said that she was so thrilled with the truth of Christian Science.

From our membership of 20 members, we had 55 attending, with about 10 newcomers.

Two weeks after our lecture, we a lecture fruitage meeting. It was very inspiring, and everyone felt really good about the whole lecture experience.

I am sure we will have continued fruitage from this lecture. it was and is a continuous process. Mrs. Moore surely did her work, and our congregation and community is so very grateful.

- First Church of Christ, Scientist