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2008-09  EMANUEL  PRIORITIES  [12/08/08]

Ø   Descriptions behind this symbol indicate work that has been started on the priorities.

1 & 2.       Creating  Greater  Mission  Mindset &  Outreach  Focus /

[tied]      Reaching  Emanuel’s  Inactive  Members

§    Finding creative ways to increase an awareness of and support for Emanuel’s for Emanuel’s

mission support of WELS, FVL, Grenada & other opportunities God places before us

§    Training members to reach out to the un-churched of the New London community and Emanuel, share their faith, and invite them to Emanuel

Ø   The Board of Outreach has begun establishing neighborhood groups of Emanuel members for small group Bible studies. Two groups have begun.

Ø   Look at the map in the narthex to see which Emanuel members live near you.

3.                         Adult  Spiritual  Growth

§    Getting a commitment on the part of all our members to commit to growing spiritually

each week – at home and/or church

Ø   The Board of Spiritual Growth has established and scheduled winter Bible classes. Pick up a winter Bible class brochure AND pick a Bible study to attend for faith growth.

4.                         Strengthening  Male  Leadership  in  the  Home

§    Reaching men and helping them to be spiritual leaders and godly examples in the

home, church and school

Ø   All-Pro Dads group meets monthly at Half-Nelsons. Watch for the next date.

5.                  Strengthening  Families,  Especially  Young  Families

Ø   The Board of Family Ministry has developed a plan to visit young families with children aged birth to five.

6.                            Increasing  Enrollment  in  our  Lutheran  Elementary  School

Ø   A coordinator, Dean Steingraber, has been selected for this priority.

Ø   A committee is being formed to assist Dean. Watch for reports of activities.

7.                  Getting Emanuel Members Involved in Ministry and Service Opportunities

Ø   You don’t have to wait to be asked. What are your interests? What would God have you do?

Ø   Small groups are being implemented for priority # 1 (See above.) by the Board of Outreach.

Ø   Small groups are planned to be used by the Stewardship Committee in February.

Ø   Folks will be needed to assist the Board of Family Ministry (See # 5 above.)

The establishment of the priorities above does not eliminate others which were considered. The Coordinating

Council is attempting to eventually have boards incorporate these into their five-year ministry plans:

Ø    Caring for the Elderly Members of Emanuel > Lee Shaw is assisting significantly as a volunteer.

Ø    Communication to our Members  (about our Vision, Mission, Ministry  Information, Parish News)

Ø   Enhancing Worship     > Grace Hennig arranges inclusion of a variety of choral & instrumental music into regular worship services.

Ø  Future Funding of Emanuel Church and School

Ø    Raising New and Next-Generation Leaders  >  “Developing Leaders Around You” – This is a Bible class    taught by Pastor Heiges.  It was offered in Oct. & Nov. and will be offered again in the winter quarter.

Ø   Retaining Youth and “20-Somethings” who Drift from Their Lord