OUR VISION 2000 - 2005
THAT THE FAITH BE TAUGHT
WHAT is the faith we are to teach
| God loves us | ||
| Jesus has saved us | ||
| He will help us |
Our AIM is
| to become a loving community |
HOW
| by | loving each other | |
| respecting each other’s views | ||
| setting an example to non-members | ||
| serving others |
THE CONGREGATION TO GROW
WHAT sort of growth do we want?
| Greater unity and involvement | ||
| Increasing numbers of members |
Our AIM is to
| value and involve everyone | ||
| build confidence for the future | ||
| have a sense of direction & purpose | ||
| grow numerically |
HOW?
| avoid criticising others | ||
| aim always to include, never exclude | ||
| advertise our presence | ||
| welcome all enquirers and visitors |
GIVING TO INCREASE
WHAT sort of giving
| of self, | ||
| money, time, energy, commitment |
AIM to be a community where
| Christ is at the centre | ||
| needs of church come before self | ||
| everyone gives for the good of all |
HOW?
| individual recommitment to Christ | ||
| real commitment to each other | ||
| unselfish giving - (not expecting a payback) | ||
| seeking God’s will in prayer | ||
| everyone uses their talents for God | ||
| talents of others are encouraged |
WHAT sort of service
| provide spiritual help and resources | ||
| provide practical help and resources |
AIM
| to be able to offer spiritual and practical help and resources |
HOW?
| pray together | ||
| work together to God’s glory | ||
| discover needs in the community | ||
| receive training to meet those needs | ||
| offer a meeting place:- Coffee Mornings, Mums & Tots, Tea Parties | ||
| provide for spiritual need baptisms, weddings, funerals, prayer for and with |
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