Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Jan. 2005 - GHOJ Update
At our Congregational meeting on January 23 we will formally approve Mike Nicholson to be the treasurer for God’s Hope ~ Our Journey. Larry Koppenhaver, chair of our Follow-Up Team, will also describe how this on-going journey will enhance our life together over the next three years.
What Happens Next with …
Benevolence: A task force will begin meeting in January to create a protocol by which the congregation will choose the recipients of the first year’s Designated Outreach Gifts. Hopefully, these first gifts (totaling at least $11,000 this year) can be distributed by the summer.
Ministry Programs: An Evening Worship Service Ministry Team will be established in January to begin working on plans for a new service. A review of the Parish Education position on our church council and the Confirmation program also begin this month. Look for the Stewardship Team to get to work on redefining how we understand our role in God’s mission!
Staffing: It is hoped that a new part-time secretarial position will be approved by the congregation in January and will be staffed by February; the Church Council is recommending Cathy Nicholson to fill this position. Final touches will be made on a part-time Parish Nurse position, with the actual position to be filled in June; our candidate for this position is Ruth Zartman. Task forces will also be meeting this month to begin crafting job descriptions for a part-time Youth Ministry and Education Coordinator as well as for a Worship Ministry Coordinator. Julie McNitt is the candidate for our Youth position; the Worship position is still under study.
Building Expansion: The Building Committee and Church Council Executive Team will meet on January 13 with a representative of the ELCA Mission Investment Fund to begin determining the borrowing potential of the congregation for the building phase of our project. At our Congregational Meeting we will contract with architect Bob Sasse so that detailed design plans can be drawn up and permits acquired from the city of Lakewood. A summer ground-breaking is the goal!
What Happens Next with …
Benevolence: A task force will begin meeting in January to create a protocol by which the congregation will choose the recipients of the first year’s Designated Outreach Gifts. Hopefully, these first gifts (totaling at least $11,000 this year) can be distributed by the summer.
Ministry Programs: An Evening Worship Service Ministry Team will be established in January to begin working on plans for a new service. A review of the Parish Education position on our church council and the Confirmation program also begin this month. Look for the Stewardship Team to get to work on redefining how we understand our role in God’s mission!
Staffing: It is hoped that a new part-time secretarial position will be approved by the congregation in January and will be staffed by February; the Church Council is recommending Cathy Nicholson to fill this position. Final touches will be made on a part-time Parish Nurse position, with the actual position to be filled in June; our candidate for this position is Ruth Zartman. Task forces will also be meeting this month to begin crafting job descriptions for a part-time Youth Ministry and Education Coordinator as well as for a Worship Ministry Coordinator. Julie McNitt is the candidate for our Youth position; the Worship position is still under study.
Building Expansion: The Building Committee and Church Council Executive Team will meet on January 13 with a representative of the ELCA Mission Investment Fund to begin determining the borrowing potential of the congregation for the building phase of our project. At our Congregational Meeting we will contract with architect Bob Sasse so that detailed design plans can be drawn up and permits acquired from the city of Lakewood. A summer ground-breaking is the goal!
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