Make It Happen
- Arrive at your venue with your volunteers approximately 20 minutes before your guests are slated to arrive. Make sure the tables are set up to help people engage in conversation (if possible, small groups of four to six at each table are best). On each table, place a copy of your discussion rules (see the Help section).
- Have volunteers greet guests as they arrive. Be sure to provide nametags and a sign-in sheet to help everyone in your group get to know one another.
- Allow 10-15 minutes at the beginning of the event for guests to socialize and order food and drinks for the evening.
- After most of the ordering is done, begin the meeting with prayer.
- Introduce the speaker then take your place at one of the tables.
- Allow the speaker to present for approximately 30 minutes.
- After the speaker is finished, thank him/her and allow for a five- to 10-minute break.
- After the break, take a moment to review the discussion placards and begin group discussion facilitated by the speaker. This can be a time for questions and answers if necessary.
- Wrap up with an additional thanks to the speaker. Be sure to invite the group to your next 50 Shades event.
Ideas
- Use your Facebook Event page to share additional websites and further reading on the topics covered by the speakers.
- If the title “50 Shades of Faith” might not be your young adult group’s cup of tea you could use this program idea and call it something different. For example, “Tough Questions Explained” or “Faith Meets Life: Q/A”
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