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Below are listed the Council and Church leadership positions currently in force or proposed in 2003 and the objectives of each. These positions are either elected or appointed, and most change annually. Schedule
and facilitate monthly church council meetings, executive committee meetings,
prepare the annual budget, plan the annual congregational meeting, understand
the working committees and their interaction, respond to general congregational
concerns, and interface with church staff and the local synod. Provide Sunday
School programs for preschool through high school, as well as the adult FAITH
experience. Also provide for a Property Provide church property maintenance,
upkeep, and repairs. Specific goals
for 2003 include the church sound systems, Fellowship Hall curtains, Sunday
School rug, basement carpeting, office furniture, phone service upgrades, and
storage area improvements. Coordinate
with the church custodian. To praise God, to identify and enhance
worship needs within our congregation, to listen to ideas and opinions, to
utilize volunteers, and to provide varied worship experiences.
The goals are to keep God as the central focus, encourage youth
participation, communicate worship plans, and invite members to share their
worship talents. Coordinate with the
church organist and music director. Provide
guest preachers as needed. Social Ministry Understand and help provide for the basic needs of others. Specific goals for 2003 include: Church Women United Peanut Butter Collection, ELCA World Hunger Appeal, CROP Walk, Blanket Sunday, Salvation Army Christmas Gift Program , Philadelphia House hot meals program (4th and 5th Mondays), Food Bank Sundy (3rd Sunday), Church Use for AA, Gabby's Ladder, etc. and support the Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (LSSM) by financial support of the Southeast Michigan Synod ELCA. Plan and
coordinate programs and outings for the various youth groups and their families
that will provide a spiritual, educational, and enjoyable time for everyone.
Specific goals include promoting youth/adult interactions, conducting monthly
meetings, reviewing the purpose and direction of the high school group, and
instilling church pride in all youth members. Coordinate with the Youth
Director. Plan stewardship
initiatives, including time, talents, and funding. Evangelism Spread the word of God outside of our church family. Specific goals include inviting people to visit (distribute fliers), make sure visitors are treated warmly, and to visit our visitors so that they feel welcome and encouraged to return. Plan congregational fellowship activities including breakfasts, picnics, etc. Provide for the physical and spiritual needs within our church family. A specific goal is to create two-person teams that would be responsible for making calls, visiting shut-ins, etc. To keep the lines of communication open between the council and the congregation to enhance the worship experience and inform members of events. Specific goals are to develop a new, or expanded, e-mail directory for speedy communication of sick, hospitalized, or home-bound members, and also to begin providing the monthly newsletter electronically. A church e-mail list has been created.
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