Call MBM for a list of speakers and presentation topics. Look for people in your community as well who may have moving stories to tell. Decorations - The environment you create will enhance the celebratory experience. Create an atmosphere that draws in participants. Enlist the help of talented people in your congregation to make special banners with your theme and scripture verses.
Ideas Borrow a cabana or tent frame.
Cover them with colorful fabric to make a gathering place for storytelling. Wells, streams and fountains are traditional gathering places in many cultures. Rent or borrow a fountain from a landscaping business or have someone in your congregation build a fountain using a small pump, wading pool and rocks. The sound of running water is calming, and fountains attract people. Instead of traditional banners hung against the wall, hang lightweight banners on dowels from the ceiling or out from the walls.