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The
work of the church in
Moving Members Into Ministry
Ministries and 2007
Budget A WORD ABOUT US
Impossibilities vanish when people and their God
confront a mountain! “… but with God all things
are possible.” Matthew 19:26 The mission of the The vision of this congregation is to be known throughout our
community and the world as a loving, caring congregation of God’s people. Evangelism, Edification and
Benevolence make this possible! THOSE WHO SERVE IN A DESIGNATED CAPACITY Elders George Bryan Tom Maddox Ronnie Young Ministers
Philip
Box
Justin
Maddox
Deacons John Crittenden Bill Hall Doug Martin Mike McGuire Gerald Tucker
Once you chart a course, then set sail!
I. EVANGELISM
LOCAL EVANGELISM “… I am the light of the world: he that followed me
shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12
Local Evangelism: “27 IN 2007” To teach and encourage others to become disciples of Christ.
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of
men.” (Mt. 4:19) This area supports personal bible studies
conducted in homes and group studies in the prison ministry conducted by our
members. We teach in homes and the prison 52 weeks a year. Providing personal
evangelism materials and aids make it possible to give each member the tools to
help teach one-on-one. Materials also
help keep the teaching of the gospel consistent from study to study and person
to person. In addition we have a local
yearly campaign for Christ that enables us to lead many to Him. Locally: “27 IN 2007 Baptized or
Restored”
(Double our size in three
years)
1.
Outreach visitation program: - Follow up on all visitors
and absentees within 3 days- Team Groups.
- Visit families whose
children attend VBS & all local Bible Correspondence Students
- Develop a welcome package
and visit newcomers to the community.
2.
Provide Bible teaching at the prison work camp, over the local
radio, and other places as doors open.
3.
Recognize a mission work in young people & start a
after school program (HR 1246 IN SCHOOL HR 200 CHURCH) and coordinate a plan
for growth ~ for Nursery through high school.
4.
Enlarge the work of our “Team Life Groups” to follow up on new
converts and seek opportunities to include and/or teach others.
5.
Bible reading and study by each member of the family here at
6.
Campaign – Summer 2007
7.
Deaf Missions – to reach the 2.8 million deaf in the
MISSIONS
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,
deceiving you own selves” James 1:22 PURPOSE: “All
authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
(Mt. 28:18-20) Members will also have an
opportunity to participate in our mission efforts by being involved in our
mission trips and efforts in 2007. Open Door Ministry: Our congregation continues to work
in new and exciting ways! We started
supporting Dr. Demar
Elam more than sixteen years ago, and he is today our man of action. The
funds we send help with all expenses: salary, helps provide worship places,
transportation, and other needed supplies for indigenous congregations in many
parts of the world.
Evangelism Abroad:
1.
Focus on our work with Open Door Ministry, Amerindian
Missions, and Deaf Missions.
2.
Send
members of our congregation to work with the effort two times per year (2 trips
in 2007).
3.
Relief Shipment to
4.
Deaf Missions – to reach the millions of
deaf in the world
Note: Support will go to three
areas as follows: $2,400.00
to Jerry Davidson through Amerindian Missions $5,100.00
to Demar $5,100.00
to Philip Box through
It’s great
when people believe in their Leader.
It’s greater when the Leader believes in the people! II. EDIFICATION
WORSHIP SERVICES
“But seek ye
first the PURPOSE: “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship him in spirit and in truth.” (Jn 4:24) To provide appropriate resources for the assembly of worshipers at the Elba Church of Christ and in doing so let us all worship in an orderly and inviting atmosphere. We are working to improve our song, study, and prayer service by using the full hour and establishing a theme; coordinate songs with sermon. GREETERS/LORD’S SUPPER
“…a doer of the work…” James
1:25 PURPOSE: To provide support for
our Worship Service activities and to make all visitors feel like VIP’s. It is our desire to have visitors feel
welcome and for them to become a part of our congregation as together we
worship God. Worship - - PRAISE GOD
1.
Improve the song service by using power point!
FELLOWSHIP &
EXHORTATION
“A cheerful
look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.” Proverbs 16:4 PURPOSE: To
provide planned opportunities for fellow Christians to spend time with one
another outside of regular worship times.
Fellowship also encompasses the Ladies Ministry, Team Life and others. Fellowship includes luncheons
following the morning worship held on the “1st Sunday” of each month
and a breakfast on the third Saturday of the month. In 2007 we will also be
involved in four retreats/camps, and other activities involved with supporting
other area congregations. Each new
family in our congregation receives a gift basket full of useful items. And the list can go on and on – give some
thought to how you can be involved.
Keep
company with good people and good people you will imitate. “Iron sharpeneth iron; so
a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
Proverbs 27:17 Fellowship: Opportunities for members to get to know and love
one another.
1. “Team Life” “And do not forget to do good and share with others, for with such sacrifices God is
pleased.” Hebrews 13:16
PURPOSE: Together – Everyone – Achieves - More - Love - Involvement - Fellowship - Encouragement (TEAM LIFE) enhancing church communication and fellowship. To provide a means of ministering to membership needs and to reach out to new members and potential members, this includes devotionals, trips, visiting others, sponsoring new families in an attempt to provide help to one another. “Team Life” must be part of lives!
Visitation and phone programs Sponsoring families for each new member to help them become part of the family and provide help with spiritual, physical, or emotional needs through small groups. Group activities to promote closeness to God and
each other:
- Retreats/Camps 4 per year
(Family, Elders, Women, & Men) - 5th Sundays
Area Wide Service and Fellowship - Junior/Senior High &
Senior Banquets - 1st Sundays
Fellowship - Youth Rallies - Support other
congregations – meetings and workshops
Community Outreach – to provide opportunities: - Sign Class each week –
Wednesday and Thursday - Cared ministry
Seniors Ministry
PURPOSE: To
involve our senior members in a ministry with meaning. Through planned gatherings, provide the
chance to encourage each other, reach out to others and explore areas of
stewardship.
VISITATIONPURPOSE: To follow up on all visitors within three days
of attending our services. Visit
families whose children attend VBS.
Develop a welcome package and visit newcomers to the community.
YOUTH
MINISTRY
PURPOSE: Our
purpose in youth ministry must be to work to meet the needs of young
people. The only place to start is, to
begin with Christ at the center of each life.
Young people who choose to become Christians are making a very important
decision! So it is our aim to train and
develop our youth to be “His own special people”.
(Titus 2:11-15)
SPIRITUAL LIFE
SERVICE TO
OTHERS
SOCIAL TIMES
Closeness of God is the key to our true happiness as Christian young people. Luke 2:52: “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Young people are an effective tool when it comes to evangelism. Their energy and enthusiasm can accomplish great works for the kingdom of heaven. In 2007 there will be a Youth Campaign. Teens must be prepared to assume leadership roles in school, community and church for Christ. By leading Godly lives, young people can be that necessary influence to their peers, as well as older people both within the church and in the community. Christ becomes alive and real as we see Him in each other. Our closeness with each other combined with our closeness to God builds relationships that reap incredible results for the cause of Christ.
EDUCATION
“Thy commandment is a lamp; and the law is a light;
and reproofs of instruction are the way of life.” Proverbs 6:23 PURPOSE: Paul writes in Ephesians 4:12, “for the
equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the
saints for the work of service; to the building up of the body of Christ”. We are developing a comprehensive plan that
will take us from 2007 – 2012 by providing the structure needed. We have been commissioned to teach our
children and equip the saints for every good work. We generate much of our Bible school
curriculum from in house resources, a considerable savings. Some materials are purchased and funds will
also purchase supplemental materials for classes. The Resource Room supplies all materials and
supplies for Education: provide comprehensive equipping that will encourage obedience to the Lord. We need to develop an education plan that will take us from 2007 – 2012 by providing the structure to:1. Provide a growing knowledge of God’s word from nursery through adult classes
2.
Provide a teacher training
program to start in March 2007
III.
BENEVOLENCE
BENEVOLENCE
“…making the most of every
opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16 PURPOSE: “for
I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a
stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you
visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me. …Assuredly, I say to you,
inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these, My brethren, you did it to
Me. …Come you blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you….”
(Matt. 25: 34-36) We work to provide for
the needs of our brethren, members of the community, and transients. In
reaching out to these, we try to help them through counseling in problem areas
of their lives, including financial, marital, addictions, and especially
spiritual areas.
Get involved with community authorities and organizations to assist
with needs. ~ Red Cross
Establish a foster care work with focus on deaf children. Agape Chaplain program for the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department
IV. FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT BUILDING &
GROUNDS
“For God so loved the world, that
he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not
perish, but have everlasting life.” John
3:16 PURPOSE: Provides
maintenance, repairs, and improvement for the assembly hall, fellowship hall,
education wing, all parking lots and grounds.
Improvements are being made on our current facility including a call
system for the nursery. We have also established a building fund which will be
used in the development, purchase of surrounding land and construction of a new
or improved facility.
TRANSPORTATION
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for men…. It is the Lord Christ you are
serving.” Colossians 3:23, 24 PURPOSE: Provides scheduled and unscheduled
maintenance, gas, and oil for church vehicles.
All local expenses for youth, jail, prison, Helping Hands, and other
uses of the vans are paid for from this category. Help is needed …we are looking for drivers to
serve in this area.
A.
Have long term plans in place for building project ~
to happen over the next few years starting in 2007.
B.
Improve current nursery and call system.
C.
Power Point System in place by March 2007.
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