Hosting

We understand that not everyone sees or believes everything exactly the same way, however should we let this stop us from fellowshipping with others or from learning how others see or believe? There are things which as Sabbath Keepers we all have in common and there are also many things we can maybe learn from each other. The main point here is for us as God’s people to love each other, and that includes showing respect for all even when asking questions or holding discussions. We want everyone to feel comfortable in attending here, so we are offering everyone the opportunity to Host services here. The only requirements are that you sign up at least 7 days before you want to host and that you use scripture to prove your presentation points. For Saturday Sabbath Services, #1, #2, and #3 below are the responsibility of the Host. For Bible Studies only #1 and #3 below would apply as a Host’s responsibilities. If you have questions, please feel free to ask us either by telephone: (701) 258-7172 (Leave a message, your call will be returned.) or E-mail us at answer-me-darwin-laura@earthlink.net

The Host sign up sheet will be posted on the dining room side of our refrigerator. You may sign up by phone or email, by letting us know what date you want. We will notify you as to whether the date you have chosen is open or if someone else already has signed up for that date. The very first date available for sign up is January 18, 2003 and beyond.

This is a great opportunity for all to run Sabbath Services the way they think they should be run. Please sign up soon.

WHAT IS A HOST RESPONSIBLE FOR?
The Opening and Closing Prayer (#1)
----A. If the host wants a person other than himself to give an opening or closing prayer, the Host must be sure to arrange with another person ahead of time, to give either the opening or closing prayer.

The Song Service (Including Special Music) (#2)
----A. We are able to provide cassette tape, CD disk, or record playing facilities for your selections.
----B. Host can bring and play their own musical instruments.
----C. We do have song books here to make your selections from.
----D. If you use your own music, please bring at least 10 copies of each song or at least 10 song books, so we have enough for everyone who attends.
----E. In a pinch we do have an on premises copy machine.
----F. We have no piano or musical instruments of any kind here.

The Sabbath Message (Can include phone hookup, cassette tape, CD, video VCR or DVD, Scripture Reading, Presentation or Sermon etc.) (#3)
----A. We are able to provide facilities for the above listed options. We also have a couple of different microphones here as well as a speaker system which goes throughout the house.
----B. All presentations given, whether given by the host personally or by whatever of the above options the Host chooses, there will be interactive discussion and/or question and answer sessions afterwards. Points made in presentations should have scriptural proofs given from the Bible.

In general the host or host family is responsible to run the entire Sabbath Experience for the week they have signed up for. Darwin will always run our equipment, so he is the one the host must see to give videos, tapes, DVDs etc. to and inform him what to expect as far as how these things fit into the Host’s presentations. We have no children here, so we have no toys here. We do have crayons and coloring and written projects children may do quietly during presentations. Parents are encouraged to also bring things for their own children to do while they are here. All children should be supervised by parents at all times.