An experienced person in the church or community could write and direct the pageant. Some churches have a banquet during the week. Other churches may plan a reception without the banquet. There have been instances when both a banquet and a reception were held on different nights. All church members should be urged to come and to invite former members or neighbors in the church community.
Anniversaries offer special opportunity for informative historical exhibits.
All booklets, calendars, journals, diaries, letters, hymnbooks, and other materials related to the history of the church, should be collected and exhibited in the church. If the church has not already done so, the anniversary celebration provides a fine opportunity to get pictures of former pastors, charter members, buildings, and other photographs. These pictures will create genuine interest if displayed attractively. Provide forms for church history and Pastor's biography. Provide biographical information and photographs of former pastors.