Meeting started 10:35AM.
Barb Herzog, Toledo's 1996 March for Jesus Coordinator,
expressed gratitude for privilege of working past three
years in service to MFJ efforts and introduced Michael Saylor
as new MFJ coordinator for 1997.
Michael Saylor recognized Barb's productive efforts and the
advantage realized in a strong, well-maintained and coordinated
team she leaves in place. Many names of team members mentioned.
Pastor steering committee recognized. Bakers of brunch meal
mentioned.
Requests were made for churches to encourage each other to
participate and support the March's publicity and financial needs.
Tips for sound-van generator and speaker out-fitting were shared.
The provision of a trolley for immobile participants was affirmed.
March 22nd was announced as the MFJ Kick-Off weekend in which
information and MFJ products for sale will be placed in area Christian
Book Stores and radio stations will start publicizing the March.
A spit-route to ease congestion was announced. The Toledo MFJ
will start from International Park in downtown Toledo at 10:00AM
after the 9:00AM Assembly for Prayer. Prayer Rally with a citywide
community choir will be held at 11:30AM and dismissal is scheduled
for 12:30PM. March proceeds rain or shine. Other details regarding
rehearsal scheduling, prayer needs, prayer gatherings, prayer teams,
prayerwalking, prayer meetings, sound vans, MFJ products for sale,
choir rehearals, marcher's code of conduct, etc. were distributed in
booklet form to attendees.
National Day of Prayer County Coordinator Rev. Robert Cunningham
was introduced to ask for prayerful support of May 1st meeting from
12:00 to 1:00PM at the Lucas County Court House.
Promise Keepers, Dawn Strategy and Joyful Journey literature was
passed out and/or mentioned in the interest of making attendees
aware of fellowshipping/service opportunities to the Church beyond
walls.
A one half-hour video of Toledo '97 MFJ high-lights produced
by Detroit's XYZ television station was shown.
Barbara Herzog gave a recounted history of the March for Jesus:
1970--Second English March
1988--Third English March
1989--45 Cities in British Isles participating
1989--Graham Kendricks had Canadian MFJ
1990--Tom Pelton had first US MFJ in Californian High School
1992--First US National MFJ linked internationally
1993--First Toledo MFJ
Meeting concluded in linked circle with song and prayer.
March 15, 1997