subject: Incorporating Your Fabric Banners Into The Worship Service [print this page] Have you sat in a church and reveled in the dcor and displays? A number have beautiful stained glass windows that fill up the majority of the anterior. A few have panels of wood that cover the baptistery. Others have plants set out along a ledge making a simple background. Why is this significant? Why does it matter what is seen in the sanctuary of a church? Some creative church banner designs will not only give color and variety on the walls, they'll be part of the worship service, helping to turn the hearts and minds of the worshipers to God and His wonderful works. With this thought, there are some other items you need to consider ahead of making your initial stitches.
Include others as you begin planning the fabric banner. The pastor is an excellent resource for passages of Scripture that will fit the image one selects. If your church has a committee for the church sanctuary decorations, they will be great sources on what holidays or seasons will need specific focus. Maybe a grateful heart at Thanksgiving, the Nativity story at Christmas, or the message of redemption at Easter. Each of the banner's message will display these and more.
Choose the location that each banner will be displayed. The front would seem the most evident location, but why not along a hallway or in the back? There may be several banners spread out over a sizable area or a few in a more intimate collection. They should supplement and not draw away from the service.
Find out how frequently they'll need switched. It will take a major investment of ones time to build up the number of banners your church will require. To be able to keep the displays current, this is a opportune time to talk to the decoration team and discover which holidays and seasons they decorate for and what other times it would be good to hang new banners. Be ready for a mission emphasis and design three or four fabric banners that could be used in numerous situations.
Make certain all the banners go well with the the rest. For illustration, if it is for Easter, one may want to re-read the record of the crucifixion and resurrection and bring out the encouraging images of the cross and the vacant tomb. Pick images which will resonate the feelings you would like the congregation to experience. Remember that these fabric banners do evoke an emotional reaction. They'll provide a view point the person might not have had before. If one makes a set for the names of God, there may be one which resonates with a person and recalls for them that God is wholly able, in every situation.
Select colors which add to the topic of the banner. Select subtle, light colors for the backgrounds. One wants it to emphasize the primary image, not distract from it. Make the primary portions of fabric stand out and showcase the message of the banner.
While some parts of church banner designs are technical, such as making sure the borders are not too wide so that the banner is not overwhelmed, some are more subjective. As one desires to focus the congregation on His splendor and lead them into worship, I encourage you not to view it as "just another sewing project". Provide special attention to all and when they're lauded, remember that God is given all the glory. Take pleasure in creating fabric banners that'll be a part of the church for many years to come.
