Editor’s note: We are working on a new pictorial directory and we need your help! Please sign up for a portrait appointment so that your picture is included in the directory. Sign up on-line by clicking on this link to the Lifetouch on-line sign-up page.

Pastor’s Column in The Informer (FBC’s Newsletter) – published September 2007

After much anticipation, we are finally going to have a new Pictorial Directory made for the church! Two weeks ago, our Pictorial Directory taskforce took the time to carefully interview two portrait companies. The taskforce decided on Lifetouch to take our portraits and publish our directory. This service is provided at no charge to the church. However, Lifetouch will give you an opportunity to purchase additional portraits, but you are under no obligation to buy. But if you are looking to have a portrait made in time for Christmas, this might be a great opportunity to have it done. We are confident that Lifetouch will provide quality portraits for you and your family. I want to thank Carrie Browning, Sandy Covington, Becky Kelly and Laurie Mills for their on-going work to make our new directory a reality.

In order for our directory to be a success, we need your help! We encourage all church members and regular non-member attendees to sign up for a portrait taking session. Family pets and extended families are welcome. The more complete our portraits, the better our directory will be. For each family portrait taken, the church will receive one free directory. Therefore, the more people participating in having their portraits taken, the more directories we will receive! You can even invite your neighbors and friends who have no connection to the church to come and have their portraits made. They will not appear on our directory, but they will receive a FREE 8×10 portrait and the opportunity to purchase more.

Portrait Taking Days:
September 17-18 and September 26-27, 2007. It’s coming soon!!

What to do:
SIGN UP for an appointment either on-line or on a sign up sheet at church. You can also call the church office at 392-5041. To ensure that you get the time slot you desire, PLEASE take the initiative to sign up now!

How to dress:
You can either dress formally or informally. It is totally up to you. A dressing guide will be provided to help you to achieve the “look” that you desire.

What kind of pose:
You can pose formally (for the directory) and informally. The photographer can show you what poses are available. The photographer also has much experience working with children.

What to expect:
You’ll have about 15 minutes total to have your portraits taken. However, the photographer will take longer to work with your children to ensure that you’re happy with your portraits. Your photographer will then help you choose which portraits to include in the church directory and consult with you should you wish to purchase more. You’ll have around 15 minutes to make your choices.

What you will get:
Every family/person who has a portrait taken will receive a FREE 8×10 portrait and a new pictorial directory. You will also have the opportunity to purchase more portraits and even Christmas/greeting cards. You can buy portraits individually or in packages. The various options will be printed in a brochure. There will be NO PRESSURE for you to make additional purchases. It is totally acceptable to only take the free portrait without buying anything else. If you do place an order, it will arrive by the first of November.

What if I can’t make it during the scheduled portrait dates?
Lifetouch is taking portraits at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Wed. Sept. 12 through Wed., Sept 19, everyday, except for Monday (9/17).

Let’s all pitch in to make our new pictorial directory at great one! And oh yeah, don’t forget to say “Cheese!”

Yours in Christ, Michael