Has NFL Shut Down Your SuperBowl Party?
2 Comments Published by Terrace Crawford on 1/2/08 at 1:32 PM.
A Southern Baptist congregation received national attention last February when the NFL told the Fall Creek Baptist Church leadership they couldn't host a 2007 Super Bowl Party because its gathering would constitute a violation of copyright regulations regarding the big-game telecast.
Greg Aiello, senior vice president of public relations, said ...
"the league has no objections to churches or other groups hosting viewing parties as long as they don't charge admission and use a type of television commonly found in homes -- a maximum of 55 inches."Ironically, John Newland, pastor of Fall Creek stated that the media attention helped his church thrive after the cancellation of the party bringing more than 75 new members to their fellowship.
Southeast Christian Church (Louisville, KY), still held its party last year by adjusting screen sizes to adhere to the policy. Associate pastor Jeff Ballard said attendance dropped from the customary 500 to about 300 people.
Meanwhile, others threw in the towel and called their parties off. Richard Odom, pastor of First Baptist Church (Summerfield, NC) said last February's cancellation cost the church more than $500 for prizes and supplies that it couldn't use for the gathering members had planned for their suburban community north of Greensboro.
The NFL is maintaining the same stance for the next Super Bowl on Feb. 3, 2008.
Will this affect your party? Leave comments with your feedback.
(Source: BP)
Labels: News, Random, Television, Youth Pastors
I had forgotten about this. We're thinking of having a party. But I don't charge admission... and generally speaking after the 1st quarter people lose interest in the game to focus on Madden.
We do a Youth Party in my house. So no problems there. But like Adam said, everyone looses interest pretty quick and is playing Madden in the other room. Maybe the NFL should be more worried about that.