Activities
The 72 - Partners on the Road
Our volunteers from “The 72” will be installed Sun., Sept. 23, 2007 and offer a full schedule of outreach training and experiences.
Mondays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & 8, 2007
7 PM
Strategic Growth for Small Groups
Small group ministry is designed to assist believers to see that Christianity is a way of life and that sharing the faith is an appropriate response to all that God has given us. Small groups are not intended to become worship centers and/or Bible classes for members only, but are opportunities to build ongoing relationships that create a context in which the Gospel can be shared and allows the Holy Spirit to create faith where and when he chooses.
Tues., Sept. 25 & Thurs., Sept. 27, 2007
7 PM
Re-turning: Church as Home
This is for those who have a passion for members who for some reason have not been in attendance for some time. This study will help participants detect and then work with members in jeopardy or at risk of becoming inactive. It also presents a ministry to long term inactivates which can be developed separately from the efforts of the Elders.
Thursdays,
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Men’s Bible Class
This group, to meet on a day that best suites interested participants, is hoped to continue on a regular basis.
Wed, Sept. 26 & Tues., Oct. 2, 2007
7 PM
Welcoming Church
This module is designed to help us all understand how we can best welcome and integrate new people into congregational life in an intentional way that looks at what they church has to offer them and what they have to offer the church. The course discusses why assimilation is important and how it can be done effectively.
Thurs., Sept. 27, 7 PM
Friendly Church
This module is ideal for ushers, greeters and all who are outgoing and love to greet and meet new people who may walk in. Although this is somewhat similar in concept to Welcoming Church it has ideas and concepts that that are different.
Sat., Sept. 29,
9 – 11 AM
Prayer Canvass
This is non-threatening, fun and very rewarding activity for one and all including young people. Teams of three spend about 90 minutes in an assigned area of the neighborhood simply asking for prayer requests and delivering a “goodie” bag. Groups then meet back at the church for a time of prayer.
Mon, Oct. 1 & Thurs. Oct. 4, , 2007
7 PM
School Outreach
John and Caroline, both longtime teachers in Lutheran schools will share fresh thoughts and ideas that help to reach into the community through a Lutheran preschool and elementary school.
Sat., Oct. 6, 2007
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Touching Friends With the Gospel
All members and members from area churches are invited to this workshop which focuses on how different personalities can be involved in sharing their faith in their own unique way.
Tues., Oct. 9, 2007
8 PM
Congregational Leadership in the 21st Century.
This is for all current, past and future church leaders. Participants will learn to better understand vision, planning, change and conflict.