THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR
COMMEMORATING 200 YEARS OF SOUL LIBERTY IN 2010
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| January 2, 2010 | Worship Spotlight article in the Portland Press Herald features Immanuel Baptist Church |
| January 3, 2010 | Regular worship and communion attendants will recess to the front sidewalk for the Property Committee’s unveiling of the temporary 1810-2010 celebration banner on the church facade, followed by refreshments in the Narthex. |
| The Adult Forum topic is 200 Years of Soul Liberty in Portland with Doug Cruger and Milt Ryder. (9:30 am) | |
| January 10, 2010 | The Adult Forum will focus on 10 People From Our Church's History You Absolutely Must Know But Probably Don't with Doug Cruger. (9:30 am) |
| February 7, 2010 | The Nurture Committee will guide attendants in a “Soul Liberty Jeopardy Game” during the fellowship period after worship. |
| March 21, 2010 | The Worship Music and Arts Committee is planning a noon luncheon with a program consisting of Soup ‘n Soul Liberty Songs. |
| April 11 thru June 13 (2 months) |
The Deacons will oversee a 60-day Kingdom Project to involve many volunteers from the congregation. |
| April 18, 2010 | The Church Council arranges “The Historical-Rolling-Soul-Liberty- Bus-Tour” to spots of significant Baptist history in and near Portland. |
| May 9, 2010 | The Finance Committee will lead an Adult Forum on “The History of Stewardship in the Baptist Church” and its relationship to Soul Liberty. (Session I) |
| May 16, 2010 | The Finance Committee will lead an Adult Forum on The History of Stewardship in the Baptist Church and its relationship to Soul Liberty. (Session II) |
| June 13, 2010 | The Choir leads a Worship Service with the theme of “Soul Liberty through Music,” on the traditional Music Appreciation Day. |
| Summer 2010 (TBA) | The Staff Relations Committee will sponsor the publishing of a Soul Liberty article in Memories of Maine magazine. |
| September 12, 2010 | The Outreach Committee releases a pictorial publication, “We Are Immanuel…200 Years of Ministry.” |
| October 24, 2010 | Choir Director, Kathleen Scott, presents a theatrical piece during worship with "Readings & Songs about IBC’s Historic Times.” |
| November 7 & 14, 2010 | The Woman’s Federation and Doug Cruger lead Two Adult Forums on “The Important Role of Women in Immanuel’s History.” |
| December 24, 2010 | The Property Committee guides everyone attending the Annual Christmas Eve Family Service to the High Street sidewalk to witness “The Flood-lighting of the Church Façade.” |
ALSO:
- Sunday worship-bulletin-covers are being created for each month throughout the bicentennial emphasis duplicating a number of previously used ecclesiastical banners;
- Sermons by the Pastor throughout the 12 month period will occasionally focus on themes of Baptist history in general, and Soul Liberty in particular;
- Informational tours of the church facilities will be offered once a month; and,
- Creative efforts during First Friday Art Walks in Portland will emphasize the colorful history of Immanuel Baptist Church, including a “Bicentennial Boutique,” concerts and visual art exhibits.
All this is planned to celebrate the beginning of Immanuel’s 2001st year of a ministry, which stems from discipleship in Jesus Christ and is framed by Soul Liberty.
Planned and coordinated by the 2010 Steering Committee in December 2009 from ideas presented by various committees, boards, and related organizations of Immanuel Baptist Church and authorized by the Church Council in 2008.
