Mission Committee; ongoing)offer non-construction adult mission trips
(Mission Committee; Fall 2007 and annually thereafter)
provide an intergenerational mission opportunity (Mission Committee in consultation with Children and Youth Ministries Committee; Fall 2008)
invite speakers from churches with dynamic mission programs to share ideas and experiences with us (Mission Committee in consultation with Adult and Older Adult Ministries Committee; Fall 2008)
partner with another church or faith community to meet a local need (Mission Committee; partnership formed by Spring 2009)
NOTE: Many resources are available through the General
Assembly, Synod and Presbytery which can be very helpful in implementing these ministry activities.
MINISTRY GOAL:
Plan and implement activities that welcome newcomers and consciously integrate new members into the church family, while continuing to foster a deep sense of community within the
church.
Ministry Activities:
develop plans to strengthen hospitality to newcomers and assimilation of new members (New Member Committee with support from Finance and Stewardship Committee; Spring 2008)
provide and annual community celebration on the lawn (New Member Committee with support from Fellowship Committee; Fall 2008)
organize semi-annual activity for newcomers and new members (New
Member Committee; Fall 2008)
hold annual church-wide retreat off site (Fellowship Committee; Fall 2009)
NOTE: Many resources are available through the General
Assembly, Synod and Presbytery which can be very helpful in implementing these ministry activities.
MINISTRY GOAL:
Nurture the spiritual life of our congregation.
Ministry Activities:
develop a plan for meeting the music ministry staffing and program needs (a task force formed with one appointed by each of the following: Personnel Committee (task force chair), Worship Committee,
Children and Youth Ministries Committee, Chancel Choir, YES Music Team, Men's Chorus, and Handbells with the pastors serving as ex. officio's and in consultation with the music staff; Summer 2007. Plan formed
and presented to Session; early Spring 2008)
establish an ongoing program of spiritual formation and development that may include small groups, classes and retreats on prayer, the creeds, music, and
meditation (Adult and Older Adult Ministries Committee; Spring 2009)
build a foundation of faith for families by offering parenting classes on faith development of children and include home
Bible studies and devotional guides (Children and Youth Ministries Committee and Adult and Older Adult Ministries Committee; Spring 2009)
NOTE: Many resources are available
through the General Assembly, Synod and Presbytery which can be very helpful in implementing these ministry activities.
MINISTRY GOAL:
Strengthen and broaden the care we offer one another in all life's situations, recognizing the value of each person in our church family.
Ministry Activities:
identify and reach out to members who have become less involved (Congregational Care Committee; Fall 2007)
develop a plan to better meet the transportation needs of our church (a task force formed with one appointed by each of the following committees: Adult and Older Adult Ministries, Children and Youth
Ministries, Congregational Care, Fellowship, Mission, with the Associate Pastor and Christian Educator serving as ex. officio's; Fall 2007)
explore ways to address the health care needs of the
congregation (paid, part-time congregational nurse, Stephen Ministry, etc.) (Congregational Care Committee in consultation with Personnel Committee; present plan Spring 2008)
establish
support groups for those with similar life situations (single parents, divorce, widows/widowers, etc.) (Congregational CareCommittee in consultation with Adult and Older Adult Ministries Committee; Fall
2008)
maintain and utilize a time and talent electronic database of members (Finance and Stewardship Committee; Fall 2008)
empower lay leadership through innovative training (Adult and Older Adult Ministries Committee in consultation with Finance and Stewardship Committee; Fall 2008)
NOTE: Many
resources are available through the General Assembly, Synod and Presbytery which can be very helpful in implementing these ministry activities.
