Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
Ministry Plan for 2008
(Based on Stages of Christian
Development
and The
Gospel of Matthew 28:6-7)
Come ……….See……….Go……….Tell
1)
Come
a.
Attract
new Attenders with events and welcoming worship
b.
Give
them a chance to listen and hear that they have a place here.
i.
They
are significant.
ii.
“They
are home!”
1.
Actions
a.
Valentine
Brunch –
b.
Quarterly
Bring a Friend to Church
c.
Neighborhood
St. Patty’s Day Party
d.
Blessing
of the Animals on Corner
COME AND LISTEN TO GOD’S
STORY.
2)
See
a.
Know
the love that God and the community have for them.
b.
Through
seeing and sharing in fellowship of the gathered
community Attenders are encouraged to become Members. “They belong.”
1.
Actions
a.
Welcoming
atmosphere
b.
Active
Fellowship Ministry
c.
See
all of above from Come.
SEE GOD’S LOVE IN ACTION.
3)
Go
a.
Offer
opportunities for the members to learn more about their faith and
vocation.
b.
Help
members better understand their gifts and talents and grow to be Maturing
Members.
1.
Actions
a.
Adult
Bible Study – Synthesis CE
b.
Weekly
Bible Study - Tuesday pm
c.
Lenten
Study –
2008 -
Spiritual Gifts and Our Ministry – Inventory and Exploration
d. Adult Enquirer’s Class – Yearly
e. Referrals to
GO AND LEARN GOD’S CALL.
4)
Tell
a.
To
lead others to Christ, by reaching out to those who do not know
Christ. To help Maturing Members live
out their faith in the world, becoming Ministers.
TELL OTHERS YOUR STORY, LEAD THEM TO CHRIST.