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TRINITY’ S FOCUS
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MISSION STATEMENT: "Trinity Lutheran Church: Bringing God's love to the world in worship, witness and service."
The vision of TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: We are called by God and empowered by the Spirit to be a congregation centered on Christ and Scripture.
We are called by God and empowered by the Spirit to be a mission centered congregation.
We are called by God and empowered by the Spirit to be a congregation in which every person is welcomed and all are sent to reach out to the needs of others.
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WORSHIP: Plan and conduct Christ-centered worship. · Preaching of God’s Word · Worship involvement · Style of worship · Music involvement · Nursing home worship services · Incorporate new hymnal into congregation’s repertoire
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WITNESS: Strengthen life-long learning through Christian Education. · Bible study · Youth and Family activities · Book reviews · Confirmation · Sunday School and Vacation Bible School · Adult Education Forums Support and encourage the use of individual gifts to serve the needs of all. · Time and Talents · Unleash the Spirit program · Task forces for short-term projects · Volunteer coordinator (proposed) · New member mentoring program · Senior member program Develop internal and external relationships to support Christ’s ministry. · Small group ministry · ELCA Synod connections · ELCA and pan-Lutheran cooperation · Ecumenical ventures · Care and outreach staff (Visitation Ministry, Stephen Ministers, Lay School, Lay Ministry) · Current staff · Associate Pastor (proposed) and Intern (proposed) · Mutual Ministry Team |
SERVICE: Fulfill the opportunity to be a “Center for Christ” in this Community. · Social Ministry programs · Community Outreach · Stephen Ministry · Parish nurse (proposed) · Day Care · LYF(E)- Campus ministry · Missionaries · Mission trips: local, national, international 12/18/06
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