So we get a lot of recognition for it. I've even seen people out taking pictures of some of them. Dozens of Amarillo churches have marquee-type signs outside their entrances. The intent was to advertise service times and special events, but many of the billboards evolved into sites for spiritual awareness. I have books I look through, I get ideas off bumper stickers, you can get them off calendars, in magazines.
Friends also send suggestions.
That's good enough for me. Charles Bryson, the church custodian who physically changes the sign letters most Monday mornings, received flowers once for his efforts. The giver was anonymous and said only that the messages were appreciated. Other churches with inspirational signs have had similar experiences. Hollingsworth said he doesn't know if anyone has ever visited or joined the church at 5211 S. Bell St. because of the signs, but that's not necessarily the goal.