We had an exciting AFG meeting on Oct. 14th as we discussed our upcoming evening worship service. Our Outreach Coordinator, Dawn H, had done a survey with our beneficiaries from our Transitional Living Center to come up with a name for our evening second service.
And here it is: The number one name that came out of this survey was 'Seeker's Service.' On November 4th at 6p.m, doors will be opened, bells will be ringing, and coffee will be brewing as we blast this ministry into history. Praise God!
May He guide us with all the details and may His will be done!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Review: Meeting Notes
September 23, 2007 Focus Group Minutes
I. Devotional
II. Next Step/Goals
A. Ministry Planning/Programming
B. Second Service (evening)
Had discussion over the purpose of starting a second service. Is it to make room because of the capacity of our current service? If so, then another service to serve this purpose should be similar to the current service. Or is the purpose of this second service to evangelize to people who are not used to church? If so, then a second service should be formatted to fit their needs – a more informal time, relational. The group decided that the second service should be first to evangelize – particularly program participants on campus.
a. Service Approach – The service would to be evangelize. The feeling would be laid back, a more approachable atmosphere, simple. Would be a family oriented service (no childcare) and would be in the atrium until it grows into the chapel.
b. Service Format – Maybe a time of singing, followed by a skit/video/testimony if available, or go directly into a time of “teaching” (various forms: i.e. devotional thoughts, dialogue, etc.) that would be intensive on life application. The idea of getting a survey out to the program participants was brought to base our efforts on the feedback received – want to be a vehicle to attract people.
c. Time – Sundays at 6:30 pm. There would be a coffee/snack fellowship time from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. Snacks – Julie and Joff will work together to organize snacks and coffee. Currently there is no “budget” specifically set up for this endeavor.
d. Possible names for the second service: Java & JC, Coffee with Christ, Campus
Fellowship, etc. (names to attract people to church without calling it “church”).
III. Msc. Topics brought up
A. Nursery needs – Brynn McConkey has volunteered to be the Nursery Coordinator.
The group voiced that more people might be interested if there were audio available. Dan
Williams was notified and has worked on the audio since the last meeting. It should have
been in today (Oct. 7th). More kinks may have to be worked out, but he is on it.
B. Other responsibilities:
a. Music for second service – Shoshannah has agreed to look into this area
b. Advertisement for service – Dawn House, maybe working on surveys also?
c. Scheduling of speakers – Celestine has agreed to take on this area
C. Protecting the Mission (previously Safe From Harm) classes on Oct. 27th, 11 – 1 pm.
IV. Next Meeting & Prayer – October 7th, 1 pm
I. Devotional
II. Next Step/Goals
A. Ministry Planning/Programming
B. Second Service (evening)
Had discussion over the purpose of starting a second service. Is it to make room because of the capacity of our current service? If so, then another service to serve this purpose should be similar to the current service. Or is the purpose of this second service to evangelize to people who are not used to church? If so, then a second service should be formatted to fit their needs – a more informal time, relational. The group decided that the second service should be first to evangelize – particularly program participants on campus.
a. Service Approach – The service would to be evangelize. The feeling would be laid back, a more approachable atmosphere, simple. Would be a family oriented service (no childcare) and would be in the atrium until it grows into the chapel.
b. Service Format – Maybe a time of singing, followed by a skit/video/testimony if available, or go directly into a time of “teaching” (various forms: i.e. devotional thoughts, dialogue, etc.) that would be intensive on life application. The idea of getting a survey out to the program participants was brought to base our efforts on the feedback received – want to be a vehicle to attract people.
c. Time – Sundays at 6:30 pm. There would be a coffee/snack fellowship time from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. Snacks – Julie and Joff will work together to organize snacks and coffee. Currently there is no “budget” specifically set up for this endeavor.
d. Possible names for the second service: Java & JC, Coffee with Christ, Campus
Fellowship, etc. (names to attract people to church without calling it “church”).
III. Msc. Topics brought up
A. Nursery needs – Brynn McConkey has volunteered to be the Nursery Coordinator.
The group voiced that more people might be interested if there were audio available. Dan
Williams was notified and has worked on the audio since the last meeting. It should have
been in today (Oct. 7th). More kinks may have to be worked out, but he is on it.
B. Other responsibilities:
a. Music for second service – Shoshannah has agreed to look into this area
b. Advertisement for service – Dawn House, maybe working on surveys also?
c. Scheduling of speakers – Celestine has agreed to take on this area
C. Protecting the Mission (previously Safe From Harm) classes on Oct. 27th, 11 – 1 pm.
IV. Next Meeting & Prayer – October 7th, 1 pm
Review: Meeting Notes
September 9, 2007: Assessment Focus Group Meeting
I. Devotional
How passionate are we about sharing Jesus with others?
II. Next Step/Goals
A. Leadership: Corps Sergeant Major
(time limit) –
Eric Petersen announced as CSM. See his position as a spiritual lead in the church. His responsibilities are still in the making.
B. *Ministry Planning/ Programming
1. Youth space
Although, it was communicated that the band room would be changed, it was brought up that more communication would have been better. Steps will be taken to share the vision of the room again.
2. Cell groups
There are now two cell groups this year. One lead by Mary March in her home on the north side. Major Audry Holm is also opening her home to a cell group on the South Hill. They started on Tues., Sept. 11. A leader for this group is still needed.
C. Welcoming Team / (i.e. posting of signs, greeters, welcoming packet, etc)
Although some people have already stepped forward to participate with the welcoming team responsibilities – a person to lead the team is lacking. Linda Johnson accepted this ministry and will be the head of this team or committee.
III. On going goals:
A. Signage
B. Bathrooms/décor
Ideas have been talked about for signage as well as bathrooms/décor. Still need to solidify a person or persons to take the responsibility.
IV. Second Service (evening)
A. Timeline?
Although a previous goal was set to start a second service in July of 2007, it was tabled. The plan of an earlier service on a Sunday didn’t seem to fit the purpose of another service. This month we want to focus on ministry planning. Our next meeting will focus on a second service: timeline, format, etc.
V. Next Meeting (2): Sunday, September 23rd @ 1 pm
I. Devotional
How passionate are we about sharing Jesus with others?
II. Next Step/Goals
A. Leadership: Corps Sergeant Major
(time limit) –
Eric Petersen announced as CSM. See his position as a spiritual lead in the church. His responsibilities are still in the making.
B. *Ministry Planning/ Programming
1. Youth space
Although, it was communicated that the band room would be changed, it was brought up that more communication would have been better. Steps will be taken to share the vision of the room again.
2. Cell groups
There are now two cell groups this year. One lead by Mary March in her home on the north side. Major Audry Holm is also opening her home to a cell group on the South Hill. They started on Tues., Sept. 11. A leader for this group is still needed.
C. Welcoming Team / (i.e. posting of signs, greeters, welcoming packet, etc)
Although some people have already stepped forward to participate with the welcoming team responsibilities – a person to lead the team is lacking. Linda Johnson accepted this ministry and will be the head of this team or committee.
III. On going goals:
A. Signage
B. Bathrooms/décor
Ideas have been talked about for signage as well as bathrooms/décor. Still need to solidify a person or persons to take the responsibility.
IV. Second Service (evening)
A. Timeline?
Although a previous goal was set to start a second service in July of 2007, it was tabled. The plan of an earlier service on a Sunday didn’t seem to fit the purpose of another service. This month we want to focus on ministry planning. Our next meeting will focus on a second service: timeline, format, etc.
V. Next Meeting (2): Sunday, September 23rd @ 1 pm
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