Observation One Monday, January 27, 2014 Time: 6:00PM-6:40PM

Description of the Location: Unplugged Thursday night events are held 2x Salt Ministries here in Charlotte, North Carolina. The building is very large and open. However upon entering, it does not seem like the typical church. This location is designed to attract the younger crowd. Once you enter, you are greeted and the visitors desk and then escorted to the sitting area. The seating area consists of a lot of different bar tables and couches all facing the stage. The stage consists of three chairs, one table with a bible on it, and a microphone. The lighting is set low with a smoke blower going off occasionally. The walls are filled with drawings of Christ and different bible scriptures. At the back corner of the room, a dj is set up playing music with videos showing above the stage. Figured World: A figured world is a large social community that has its own terms of appropriate behavior and socially acceptable terms of morality and ways of communicating. The figured world that I am observing is a religious organization called Unplugged. Unplugged is a 501 (c) 3 organization designed to help people unplug from societys influence and plug into Christ. The vision of this organization is to reach people, coach them through the transition from non-Godly sources of fulfillment and strength, into Christ as their one source and send them into the world to Reach and Coach. The approach we use at UnpluggedCharlotte is to reach people through attractive, non-threating events such as concerts, social events, and thought provoking discussions that serve to enlighten people about the sources of which they are currently plugged into. Secondly, we approach our outreach by plugging people into discipleship resources that offer coaching to transition them from the non-Godly sources. Lastly, Unplugged facilitates the sending process of helping newly transformed believers plug into various community involvements using their strengths to help others move throughout the same transition. Crowds of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities attend Unplugged on a weekly basis. The rules and conventions for appropriate behavior are those which each individual respects the culture and thoughts of another. Although loud noise is to be expected, it is only sought out to be for the worship of the Lord. Singing, dancing, and interaction with one another are to be expected; however, Unplugged seeks to provide an environment in which all can grow in their spiritual connection. There are various discourse communities that attend Unplugged. One is the community who lives by Gods word and reaches out to those who seek it. The other discourse community is one that lives by the worlds standards but is seeking the love of Christ; however, the last discourse community is one that isnt necessarily ready to take the step of giving their life to God, but are seeking his word and a little bit of encouragement. Actors: An actor is explained as a human that is a part of a figured world by contributing in some way. Below I will be describing each actor that contributes to Unplugged Charlotte during my first observation. Coach Josh: Josh is the founder of the figured world, Unplugged. He leads the discussion every week and also is in charge on planning, financing, and leading all events. Danielle Erwin: Danielle is the host and founder of the womens group called, Unplugged/Im Worth the Wait. Her responsibility is to greet new guests and run the event as smoothly as possible. Ishmael Lowery: Ishmael is the Operations Manager at Unplugged. His job is to gather the volunteers and make sure that everyone is plugged into the right volunteer opportunity to help them grow. Unplugged Volunteers: The volunteers responsibility is to fulfill whichever job they sign up for. Whether it be running the caf section, greeters, and media teamsthe volunteers help assist in any area needed.

Artifacts: These are any items, whether physical or emotional, that are culturally/socially/religiously important to our guests. 2x Salt Ministries: The location of Unplugged serves as a very important artifact because it helps attract curious minds. Visitors: Our visitors serve as a very important physical artifact because without them, we would have no one to reach out to. DJ equipment: The equipment used by the DJ allows him to reach out to our guests through music. Lights/Smoke Machine: This allows Unplugged to keep our visitors entertained and interested in our events. Bible: The bible is used during all discussions and allows us to reference scriptures during the discussion.

Discourse Communities: These are groups of people who share the common religious interests and communicative ideologies. Christian community: These groups of people are people who live by Gods word. Believers: This group of people believes in Gods word; however, they live by the worlds standards. Seeking encouragement: People who are not interested in giving their life to God at that particular moment, but are seeking encouragement and guidance.

Literacy Practices: Literacy practices are ways that the discourse community communicates through writing, verbal, and nonverbal actions. Music: The music played at Unplugged helps reach the audience in ways that discussions cant always reach. Discussions: The discussions at Unplugged serve as the main part of the service. People are engaged in the topics and often take notes. Q&A Session: The Q&A session lets our guests anonymously ask questions that they may have and receive advice from a Christian stand point.

The Observation: **This observation is done through Unpluggeds website on a past discussion titled The Proverbs 31 Woman 6:00PM- Introduction to the discussion. We were then lead in Prayer by Joshua and ask to open our bibles to Proverbs 31. The three points for the discussion is: 1. Who defines a womans worth? 2. Why do women not know their worth? 3. What develops a womans worth 6:05PM- 1. Who defines a womans worth? Josh explains that a womans worth is in God. He discusses how God died for us and carried the burden of our sins so that we may know our worth and be content in him. He also uses his little sisters as an example of how a man should encourage women to know their worth.

6:10PM- Only a wife is cultivated in GOD! He explains that a woman who knows her worth wont let just any man pursue her because she understands that that mans pursue to her must be similar to the pursue of God.

6:15PM1. Who defines a womans worth? GOD. Josh finishes up question one by explaining that if a woman cant find her worth in God, Shell find in anywhere. 2. Why do women not know their worth? He begins this question by asking the audience why women do not know their worth and discusses their answers. 6:20PM- Its not how you view yourself, its not how the world views you its how God views you. Josh talks directly to the women who has been physically and sexually abused, those who seek to find validation in the arms of many men, and the women who come from broken homes. He explains to these women that in the most vulnerable state, you must seek God because if not, youll fall to the desires of the world. 6:25PM- What develops a womans worth? Trust. He talks about if a woman does not trust God, how will she ever develop her worth? The four Ps she must trust God with: 1. 2. 3. 4. Preparation- When you dont trust God, How do you ever endeavor to be prepared? Perseverance- Trust God for her perseverance. Are you willing to wait for your husband? Positioning- God will position you in the right place. Protection- Trust him with you protection. When someone leaves, thats God protecting you.

6:30PM- Are you willing to trust God. An excellent wife who can find, for her worth is far more precious than rubies. 6:35PM- You can only become a wife through God alone. If you define yourself in anything, youll find yourself bitter and hurt. A Proverbs 31 woman is not a perfect woman, her beauty is in God. 6:40PM- Group Prayer. The entire room stood in a circle and held hands. People could request that Josh prayed for them or someone they knew he needed prayer.