Thanksgiving service

A Thanksgiving Service serves three purposes. First, it sets a date for the return of the response forms and thereby starts follow-up activity. In most cases this will be no more than a fortnight after the final sermon in the series. Second, a Thanksgiving Service provides a liturgical ending to the programme with the offering of response forms comprising a distinct and joyful part of the liturgy. Finally, a Thanksgiving Service links the financial response to worship, discipleship ministry and mission and seals the commitment of the individual.