Helping Outsiders Become Insiders (Part 1)
Ideas for making new people feel welcome and helping them move toward maturity in Christ.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Ideas for Small Group Outreach & Evangelism
Ideas - Outreach & Evangelism
This webpage has many articles with creative ideas for local outreach and evangelism especially with the small group in mind.
This webpage has many articles with creative ideas for local outreach and evangelism especially with the small group in mind.
Training Tools | Outreach & Evangelism
Training Tools Outreach & Evangelism
This webpage has many links that may be helpful to the local church seeking to reach its own community.
This webpage has many links that may be helpful to the local church seeking to reach its own community.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
November Community Objectives
Small Groups objectives:
1. Recruit and train new small group leaders
- Develop a training meeting for new group leaders and set date for first training by Nov 30
2. Start new small groups:
- Develop a “connecting” event to connect those not yet in groups with a group leader and set the date for the first event in Nov
- Develop a 6-8 week “trial group” format and set a date for the first event in Nov
- Recruit and train leaders and start group for Young Couples group (25-35) in Nov
3. Develop an effective coaching structure
- Contact potential new coaches by Nov 15
- Develop a training meeting for new coaches by Nov 15
- Develop an ongoing coaches meeting plan by Nov 30
- Recruit coaches for every small group in the church by Dec 31
4. Develop a small groups leadership team with specific functions
- List specific functions and write job descriptions for each function by Nov 15
- Recruit individuals to each position by Nov 30
- Set date for first and subsequent meetings of team by Nov 30
5. 100% participation in groups or classes by members and regular attenders
- Publish and update info on available groups through Fall Groups and Classes Booklet
§ Continue to update and publish booklet as needed in Nov
§ Prepare for Spring booklet in Dec/Jan
o Publish and update info on available groups through MG Web-site
§ Train remaining group leaders by Dec 31
6. Ongoing leadership development
- Visit small groups
§ Visit 2-3 groups in November - Communicate with group leaders via one-on-one meetings and phone calls
§ Call 12 leaders in Nov
§ Meet with 2-3 leaders in Nov - Hold quarterly small group leaders training gatherings
§ Set date for Spring gathering in early January by Nov 30 - Send training materials to group leaders via email
§ Send out two more timely articles in Nov
7. Encourage local outreach among small groups and the church at large
- Promote Angel Food opportunity in Nov
- Promote WARM opportunity in Nov
- Evaluate Prayer Evangelism study and discuss with small group leaders next steps to reach every neighborhood in Wilmington with the gospel
Adult Discipleship objectives:
1. Continue Adult Discipleship classes during Spring Semester ‘09
- Confirm Spring list of teachers/classes with director by Nov 30
- Publish list of classes to congregation in December
Assimilation objectives:
1. Improve the assimilation process to move first time visitors, to second time visitors, to regular attenders
- Next steps to be completed by end of Dec:
o Recruit and train an assimilation team of volunteers
o Develop response team follow-up checklists
o Develop 36-hour email response for first and second time visitors
o Develop first-time and second-time visitors online survey
o Develop one-month follow up letter for first and second time visitors
o Improve signage inside and outside building to help visitors find children’s, youth and adult discipleship areas, gym, school, fellowship hall, etc. (contact BFPC)
o Move welcome table in vestibule out from the wall
o Offer selected books instead of mugs as gifts to first time visitors at welcome table
2. Improve assimilation process to move people from being regular attenders to becoming fully developing members
- Next steps to be completed by May ’09 (this is the overview, detailed plans to follow):
o Teach regularly on the following subjects: 1) “You Need Healthy Relationships” (Eccl 4.9-10); 2) “You Need a Place Where You Can Use Your Gifts” (1Tim 4.14); 3) “You Need a Place Where You Can Grow” (Acts 2.42); 4) “You Need to Belong to Something Bigger Than Yourself” (Rom 12.4-5; Heb 10.25).
o Encourage relationships in regular attenders by encouraging them to participate in classes, small groups and fun events
o Encourage responsibility in regular attenders by providing service opportunities for them: greeter, refreshments, usher, FLC events
o Encourage attending new member class through regular sign-ups on Connection Card
o Consider and discuss other alternatives to current New Member Class format per suggestions
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Fall Goals for Small Groups and Community Ministries
I've been working with the Session on a monthly basis and Jim Sabin on a weekly basis to set achievable goals for our Small Groups and other Community ministries.
August and September goals included the following:
1. To gather the small group leaders for a quarterly fellowship and training. On Sept 2, thirty group leaders met together in round-table fashion to discuss issues specific to their groups in the coming year. Some leaders afterward said they enjoyed talking with other group leaders about common issues. Their next gathering is planned for early January.
2. To publish a comprehensive "Groups and Classes" booklet that lists all the existing small groups and classes at Myrtle Grove. On several Sundays in August and September, we distributed copies of a 14-16 page booklet listing 56 groups and classes for youth through adults as well as general info for children: 5 Youth Small Groups, 2 Young Adult Groups, 21 General Home Groups, 8 Adult Discipleship Classes, 2 Support Groups, 1 Men’s Group, 6 Women’s Groups, 6 Athletic/FLC Groups, and 5 Prayer Groups. Thanks to Vicki McMahon and Kathy Walden for their work on this project. More copies are available and are updated as changes occur.
3. To establish a Web presence for our groups and classes. To date, all the groups and classes are listed at http://www.myrtlegrove.org/ and clicking on the link Available Groups. However, not all information about every group is yet complete. Group leaders can make changes to their meeting times and location and can add members to their group as well as remove them if necessary. Individual church members can also sign in and change their personal information (in case of a move, etc) by clicking on Member Sign-In and following the instructions. Thanks to Josh Woodall for his work on this project.
4. To publish a study guide for small groups based on the book, Prayer Evangelism, by Ed Silvoso to help us grow in our ablility to share the gospel in practical ways with people in our own city. Thirteen of our groups are using this study guide this fall. Thanks to Joe Pasquarell, Jim Sabin and Kathy Walden for their work on this project.
5. To hold a New Member Class for those who wish to inquire into membership at MGPC. A dozen people attended this class led by the Sabins, Pasquarells and during September. Their names will be published asap.
6. To establish new small groups for Young Adults and Young Marrieds. Two groups for Young Adults began in September thanks to Sam Ivey, Jud Smith, Hall and Melinda Powell, Damian and Jessica Russo, Rachel Glasgow and Rebecca Brittingham. A Young Marrieds group began in early October thanks to Sam and Tiffany Ivey and Damian and Jessica Russo.
7. To re-start the Men's breakfast and to add new components to the men's ministry including Activities (adventure events), Men's Small Groups and Service Projects. The breakfast/bible study kicked off in early September with Rich Truax teaching through First Corinthians, several of the men lead mentoring or small groups and several service projects have taken or are taking place so far. Jerry Cannon is the men's coordinator.
October goals include:
1. To recruit and train new small group leaders
- Develop a booklet with information about leading a group for them to read before filling out an application
- Develop an application form for potential group leaders
- Develop a training meeting for new group leaders
- Set date for first training
2. To develop a method to start new groups
- Develop an event for members (e.g., Group Link) to familiarize them with groups and to connect them with a group leader
- Develop an eight week “trial group” format
- Set a date for the first event by Nov 30
3. To recruit, train and deploy new small groups "coaches"
- Write a job description for coaches
- Make a list of potential coaches
- Develop a training meeting for coaches
- Develop an ongoing coaches meeting plan
- Recruit one coach for every five groups in the church
4. To develop a small groups leadership team with specific functions
- Make a list of specific functions
- Write job descriptions of each function
- Recruit individuals to each position
- Set date for first and subsequent meetings of team
5. To help small group leaders add members to their groups on the Website. This will help us know how many of our members are involved in groups and where we need to develop new groups.
6. To promote participation in Church-wide Service Projects
- Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries (WARM) Oct 18, meet at the house site--3805 Worthdale dr at 9:00. Directions--take hwy 132 north past Laney High school--continue to Glen Eden --turn right on Glen Eden this becomes Worthdale. The house is wood (brown).
Tools you will need will be yard rakes, lopper shears, pruning shears, crow bars,, hammers and of course gloves. MGPC coordinators Gerald Hooks and Don Clayton. - Angel Food Ministries Oct 25 in the morning. Distribute prepackaged food at Life Community Church on Oleander Dr. Coordinator Lenny Luscher.
7. To "take the next step" in Women's Ministry by building on the foundations already established. A number of Women are meeting for prayer and discussion. Contact June Kort or Pasty Worrell if you would like to help.
If you would like to help in any of these ministry areas, contact the coordinators listed or Pastor Dan at dan@myrtlegrove.org.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Missions Homecoming
Today we celebrated the homecoming of Doug, Beth and Sara Wright and Douglas and Jennings Boone working with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the eastern Congo region for the past four years. Also, we commissiond Katie Tinney to work in an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya and are planning to commission Heidi Boon to work with the Peace Corps in Timbuktu. The Youth Dominican Republic team returned home yesterday. Following are photos of those gathered for the meal after the services. (*Note: click on any photo to enlarge it.)(Above) Beth and Sara Wright (left).
Doug Wright (left).
Katie Tinney (third from left) and family with Douglas (left) and Jennings (not shown) Boone.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Mission House Project Completed!
JUST WANTED TO REPORT TO ALL OF YOU WHO DID SO MUCH TO PREPARE FOOD, FILL UP THE PANTRY, CLEAN UP THE MISSION YARD AND HOUSE, AND REPAIR THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR THE YARD. IT WAS SO VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.DICK AND I HAPPENED TO BE AT THE HOUSE REPAIRING A BROKEN SPRINKLER ON THE FRIDAY EVENING WHEN DOUG, BETH AND SARA ARRIVED.
WE WATCHED THEIR EXPRESSIONS AND HEARD THEIR WORDS OF WONDER AND APPRECIATION AT ALL THAT HAD BEEN DONE TO WELCOME THEM HOME. BETH WAS IN TEARS SEVERAL TIMES AT THE HUGE GIFT OF SUCH A CLEAN AND SPARKLING HOME AND THE NEAT AND TIDY YARD. THEY HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME WALKING THROUGH THE HOUSE AND COMMENTING ON ALL THAT THEY SAW.
YOU WHO WORKED SO HARD CLEANING WALLS, IT WAS NOTICED!! THEY THOUGHT THERE HAD BEEN A NEW PAINT JOB IT LOOKED SO GOOD! THEY LOVED THE WINDOW TREATMENTS TOO, AND APPRECIATED THE NEW MINI-BLINDS THAT REPLACED THE OLD CRACKED ON
ES.THEY WERE BLESSED TO FIND ALL THEIR BOXES MOVED OUT OF STORAGE AND INTO THE LIVING ROOM. THEY ACTUALLY GOT THROUGH THEM ALL THE FIRST WEEKEND, IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT DOUG AND SARAH HAVE BEEN FIGHTING AN "AFRICAN" FLU, AND BETH MOVES IN "SLOW MOTION" AS A RESULT OF HER HEALTH ISSUES.
OH, WHEN THEY OPENED THE REFRIGERATOR AND SAW THE FRESH PRODUCE...ESPECIALLY THE GRAPES!! WHAT FUN TO WATCH THEM ENJOY THOSE SWEET FRUITS OF LOVE FROM YOU ALL.
THE FACT THAT THE BEDS WERE ALL MADE AND READY FOR THEIR WEARY BODIES WAS ANOTHER BLESSING!
I THINK WE CAN SAY NOTHING WENT UNNOTICED AND ALL WAS RECEIVED WITH THANKSGIVING TO A GOD WHO WORKED THROUGH YOU ALL TO BLESS THEM IN THIS WAY.
THEY REJOICED IN IT ALL AND WE WANTED TO SHARE THAT WITH YOU SO YOU COULD BE BLESSED AS WELL.
by Linda Crafts
Monday, June 9, 2008
Mission House Preparations for Wright Family
WHAT A WONDERFUL TESTIMONY TO GOD'S LOVE!! OUR SECOND WORK DAY WAS JUST AS AWESOME AND PRODUCTIVE!
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR MAKING IS SO SUCCESSFUL.
THE DEN WAS CLEANED AND SCOURED BY JOAN MEBANE AND SUSAN RIGG, AND THEN THEY MOVED INTO THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND ORGANIZED AND CLEANED THAT, AS WELL AS HELPING TO ORGANIZE A BIT IN THE KITCHEN CUPBOARDS.
NIDA LANGSTON CONQUERED THE REMAINING KITCHEN CABINETS, HOW THEY SPARKLE, AND FOLDED AND ORGANIZED ALL THE LINENS.
CHRISTY REGISTER WASHED DOWN THE DINING ROOM WALLS WHILE JANE ANN CAPPS CLEANED ITS WINDOWS.
BETTY BROWN WAS BACK CLEANING THE HALL WALLS AND OTHER BITS AND PIECES.
SUSIE AND JONATHAN HARTNESS COVERED LOTS OF DIFFERENT AREAS, RUNNING TO WAL MART FOR NEEDED SUPPLIES, HELPING SONDRA DRON WITH WINDOW DRESSINGS, CLEANING MASTER BEDROOM WINDOWS, AND OTHER DETAILS WHENEVER NEEDED. WE THANK SONDRA FOR HER SPECIAL GIFT OF PUTTING THINGS TOGETHER IN SUCH A LOVELY WAY.
PAM MUMFORD HELPED RELOCATE FURNITURE AND THEN PITCHED IN IN TO MANY WAYS TO MENTION, BUT ENDED BY WASHING THE DINING/ROOM KITCHEN FLOOR WITH A NEAT LITTLE GADGET CALLED A "FLIP IT". WHAT A WONDERFUL LITTLE MACHINE, AND HOW IT HELPED SAVE TIME AND ENERGY!! THANK YOU, PAM!
GLADYS FOSTER WAS IN CHARGE OF PUTTING LINENS BACK ON BEDS, WITH THE ABLE ASSISTANCE OF SUSIE HARTNESS AND CARTER MEBANE. CARTER ALSO WENT AROUND TIGHTENING LOOSE BOLTS, AND BEING AN ALL AROUND HELPING HAND WHEREVER NEEDED.
WHILE ALL THIS WAS GOING ON INSIDE THERE WAS ANOTHER WHOLE CREW FINISHING UP ON THE OUTSIDE!! THANK YOU JOHN RUBLE AND ERNIE LANGSTON FOR REPAIRS TO ROTTING TRIM.
AND TED FOSTER, WHAT A GREAT JOB CLEANING OUT THE SHED AND LENDING A HELPING HAND WHEREVER NECESSARY OUTSIDE.
JIM DYKES DID SOME MORE TRIMMING AND CLEAN UP IN THE BACK YARD, WHILE NANCY STOKLEY AND CALEB NASON PLANTED FLOWERS HERE AND THERE THROUGHOUT THE YARD.
IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS, STEVE KOHL ARRIVED TO TREAT US ALL TO SOME YUMMY KOHL'S CUSTARD ICE CREAM, WHAT A TREAT ON A BEASTLY HOT DAY!! THAT WASN'T HIS ONLY CONTRIBUTION, :-), EITHER, AS HE ALSO LENT A HAND WHEREVER NEEDED.
JEFF NASON AND PHILIP BROWN REALLY WENT TO IT, POWER WASHING THE SIDING, DRIVE WAY AND SIDEWALK. WOW, HOW BRIGHT AND CLEAN EVERYTHING LOOKS OUT THERE!!
WE HAD ONE OTHER CREW GOING TOO, THAT WAS WORKING OFFSITE AT THE CRAFTS, GETTING THE WRIGHTS STORED ITEMS OUT OF THE SHOP ATTIC, INTO TRUCKS, AND OFF-LOADING IT ALL INTO THE LIVING ROOM AT THE MISSION HOUSE. THANK YOU DICK CRAFTS, JIM DYKES, STEVE KOHL, JOHN RUBLE, AND OTHERS WHO HELPED UNLOAD IT ALL.
WE REALLY HAVE TO GIVE THE OUTSIDE GROUP A SPECIAL AWARD FOR WORKING IN 90+ TEMPERATURES!! WHAT A HOT DAY FOR OUTSIDE WORK. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
AND WE THANK OUR GOD AND FATHER, THE AUTHOR OF ALL OF THIS, WHO PREPARED THESE GOOD WORKS BEFOREHAND THAT WE MIGHT WALK IN THEM AND HONOR HIM SO DOING.
OUR HEARTS HAVE BEEN SO BLESSED TO SEE THIS OUTPOURING FROM ALL OF YOU, IT WAS SUCH A TREAT TO WORK TOGETHER WITH EACH OF YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
by Linda Crafts
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR MAKING IS SO SUCCESSFUL.
THE DEN WAS CLEANED AND SCOURED BY JOAN MEBANE AND SUSAN RIGG, AND THEN THEY MOVED INTO THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND ORGANIZED AND CLEANED THAT, AS WELL AS HELPING TO ORGANIZE A BIT IN THE KITCHEN CUPBOARDS.
NIDA LANGSTON CONQUERED THE REMAINING KITCHEN CABINETS, HOW THEY SPARKLE, AND FOLDED AND ORGANIZED ALL THE LINENS.
CHRISTY REGISTER WASHED DOWN THE DINING ROOM WALLS WHILE JANE ANN CAPPS CLEANED ITS WINDOWS.
BETTY BROWN WAS BACK CLEANING THE HALL WALLS AND OTHER BITS AND PIECES.
SUSIE AND JONATHAN HARTNESS COVERED LOTS OF DIFFERENT AREAS, RUNNING TO WAL MART FOR NEEDED SUPPLIES, HELPING SONDRA DRON WITH WINDOW DRESSINGS, CLEANING MASTER BEDROOM WINDOWS, AND OTHER DETAILS WHENEVER NEEDED. WE THANK SONDRA FOR HER SPECIAL GIFT OF PUTTING THINGS TOGETHER IN SUCH A LOVELY WAY.
PAM MUMFORD HELPED RELOCATE FURNITURE AND THEN PITCHED IN IN TO MANY WAYS TO MENTION, BUT ENDED BY WASHING THE DINING/ROOM KITCHEN FLOOR WITH A NEAT LITTLE GADGET CALLED A "FLIP IT". WHAT A WONDERFUL LITTLE MACHINE, AND HOW IT HELPED SAVE TIME AND ENERGY!! THANK YOU, PAM!
GLADYS FOSTER WAS IN CHARGE OF PUTTING LINENS BACK ON BEDS, WITH THE ABLE ASSISTANCE OF SUSIE HARTNESS AND CARTER MEBANE. CARTER ALSO WENT AROUND TIGHTENING LOOSE BOLTS, AND BEING AN ALL AROUND HELPING HAND WHEREVER NEEDED.
WHILE ALL THIS WAS GOING ON INSIDE THERE WAS ANOTHER WHOLE CREW FINISHING UP ON THE OUTSIDE!! THANK YOU JOHN RUBLE AND ERNIE LANGSTON FOR REPAIRS TO ROTTING TRIM.
AND TED FOSTER, WHAT A GREAT JOB CLEANING OUT THE SHED AND LENDING A HELPING HAND WHEREVER NECESSARY OUTSIDE.
JIM DYKES DID SOME MORE TRIMMING AND CLEAN UP IN THE BACK YARD, WHILE NANCY STOKLEY AND CALEB NASON PLANTED FLOWERS HERE AND THERE THROUGHOUT THE YARD.
IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS, STEVE KOHL ARRIVED TO TREAT US ALL TO SOME YUMMY KOHL'S CUSTARD ICE CREAM, WHAT A TREAT ON A BEASTLY HOT DAY!! THAT WASN'T HIS ONLY CONTRIBUTION, :-), EITHER, AS HE ALSO LENT A HAND WHEREVER NEEDED.
JEFF NASON AND PHILIP BROWN REALLY WENT TO IT, POWER WASHING THE SIDING, DRIVE WAY AND SIDEWALK. WOW, HOW BRIGHT AND CLEAN EVERYTHING LOOKS OUT THERE!!
WE HAD ONE OTHER CREW GOING TOO, THAT WAS WORKING OFFSITE AT THE CRAFTS, GETTING THE WRIGHTS STORED ITEMS OUT OF THE SHOP ATTIC, INTO TRUCKS, AND OFF-LOADING IT ALL INTO THE LIVING ROOM AT THE MISSION HOUSE. THANK YOU DICK CRAFTS, JIM DYKES, STEVE KOHL, JOHN RUBLE, AND OTHERS WHO HELPED UNLOAD IT ALL.
WE REALLY HAVE TO GIVE THE OUTSIDE GROUP A SPECIAL AWARD FOR WORKING IN 90+ TEMPERATURES!! WHAT A HOT DAY FOR OUTSIDE WORK. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
AND WE THANK OUR GOD AND FATHER, THE AUTHOR OF ALL OF THIS, WHO PREPARED THESE GOOD WORKS BEFOREHAND THAT WE MIGHT WALK IN THEM AND HONOR HIM SO DOING.
OUR HEARTS HAVE BEEN SO BLESSED TO SEE THIS OUTPOURING FROM ALL OF YOU, IT WAS SUCH A TREAT TO WORK TOGETHER WITH EACH OF YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
by Linda Crafts
Mission House Preparations for Doug, Beth and Sarah Wright
WE HAD AN INCREDIBLE TURNOUT FOR OUR FIRST DAY OF CLEAN-UP! WHAT A TERRIFIC WORK CREW!
THANK YOU JOHN RUBLE FOR SUPERVISING! THANK YOU DUANE KAHLE, JEFF NASON, IKE LANEY, SHANE REGISTER, STEVE JONES, DAN SONNENBERG, RITA TAYLOR, PHILIP BROWN, AND DICK CRAFTS FOR THE HUGE EFFORT IN GETTING THE YARD BACK IN SHAPE!!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO TIM CAYTON WHO REPAIRED AND RE-INSTALLED THE WELL PUMP DURING THIS PAST WEEK. WHAT A HUGE JOB! WE SO APPRECIATE ALL YOUR WORK AND EFFORT. THANKS TO DICK CRAFTS FOR INSTALLING A NEW IRRIGATION CONTROL INSIDE THE HOUSE. THE YARD IS ONCE AGAIN BEING WATERED.
THANKS TO ALL WHO HAULED OFF THE DEBRIS AND TRIMMINGS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE HOMES TO BE BURNED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF, WHAT A UNIQUE GIFT TO THE CLEAN UP PROJECT! :-)
AND THEN THERE IS THE SUPER INSIDE CLEANING CREW, THEY REALLY MADE A HUGE DENT IN THE CLEANING LIST. WE HAD OUTSTANDING WINDOW WASHERS IN CAROLYN NEEDHAM AND JENNY MILLS. OTHER FOLKS EACH TOOK A ROOM AND CLEANED IT TOP TO BOTTOM AND INSIDE OUT. THANK YOU SHEILA RUDOLPH, WHO CLEANED SARAH'S ROOM; TAMMY CHAPMAN WHO TACKLED DANIEL'S OLD ROOM; PAM SOUTHERLAND WHO TOOK ON THE GUEST BATHROOM AND THEN HELPED RHONDA CAYTON AND BETTY BROWN FINISH UP THE MASTER BEDROOM AND MASTER BATH; DIANNE WOLFF WHO "SWEPT" THROUGH THE LIVING ROOM AND FOYER; SONDRA DRON AND RHONDA CAYTON WHO TACKLED THE STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR.
WE ALSO APPRECIATE THAT RITA TAYLOR TOOK ON THE JOB OF CLEANING ALL THE LINENS, DRAPES AND MINI-BLINDS. WE HEARD HERB MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN INVOLVED TOO, THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU!
LOOKING AHEAD TO OUR NEXT WORK DAY ON JUNE 7 THERE ARE STILL SOME THINGS TO BE COMPLETED. THE CARPET WILL BE CLEANED ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, AND SOME OF THE FURNITURE MIGHT HAVE TO BE MOVED BACK TO THE BEDROOMS.
THE HALLWAY WALLS, DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND DEN STILL HAVE TO BE CLEANED TOP-TO-BOTTOM. THERE ARE STILL SOME INSIDE WINDOWS THAT NEED TO BE WASHED IN THE MASTER BEDROOM, DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN.
OUTSIDE WINDOWS WILL BE DONE AFTER THE YARD WORKERS PRESSURE CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDING. (DON'T WANT TO WASH THEM AND THEN HAVE TO GO BACK OVER THEM AGAIN.)
THE YARD CREW MAY ALSO RAKE IN SOME GRASS SEED THAT JEFF NASON PROVIDED.
THERE IS SOME CAULKING THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE ON WINDOWS, ETC.
ALSO, DOUG AND BETH HAVE SEVERAL BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED AT DICK AND LINDA CRAFTS THAT WILL NEED TO BE MOVED AND PUT IN THE LIVING ROOM FOR DOUG, BETH, AND SARAH TO UNPACK WHEN THEY ARRIVE.
SO, FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE SIGNED UP FOR JUNE 7, THAT IS WHAT AWAITS YOU ALL. IF THERE ARE SOME WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED UP AND WONDER IF WE COULD USE STILL USE YOUR HELP, THE ANSWER IS YES!!
AGAIN, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED AND WILL BE HELPING. GOD'S BLESSINGS ON YOU ALL!!
by Linda Crafts
THANK YOU JOHN RUBLE FOR SUPERVISING! THANK YOU DUANE KAHLE, JEFF NASON, IKE LANEY, SHANE REGISTER, STEVE JONES, DAN SONNENBERG, RITA TAYLOR, PHILIP BROWN, AND DICK CRAFTS FOR THE HUGE EFFORT IN GETTING THE YARD BACK IN SHAPE!!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO TIM CAYTON WHO REPAIRED AND RE-INSTALLED THE WELL PUMP DURING THIS PAST WEEK. WHAT A HUGE JOB! WE SO APPRECIATE ALL YOUR WORK AND EFFORT. THANKS TO DICK CRAFTS FOR INSTALLING A NEW IRRIGATION CONTROL INSIDE THE HOUSE. THE YARD IS ONCE AGAIN BEING WATERED.
THANKS TO ALL WHO HAULED OFF THE DEBRIS AND TRIMMINGS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE HOMES TO BE BURNED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF, WHAT A UNIQUE GIFT TO THE CLEAN UP PROJECT! :-)
AND THEN THERE IS THE SUPER INSIDE CLEANING CREW, THEY REALLY MADE A HUGE DENT IN THE CLEANING LIST. WE HAD OUTSTANDING WINDOW WASHERS IN CAROLYN NEEDHAM AND JENNY MILLS. OTHER FOLKS EACH TOOK A ROOM AND CLEANED IT TOP TO BOTTOM AND INSIDE OUT. THANK YOU SHEILA RUDOLPH, WHO CLEANED SARAH'S ROOM; TAMMY CHAPMAN WHO TACKLED DANIEL'S OLD ROOM; PAM SOUTHERLAND WHO TOOK ON THE GUEST BATHROOM AND THEN HELPED RHONDA CAYTON AND BETTY BROWN FINISH UP THE MASTER BEDROOM AND MASTER BATH; DIANNE WOLFF WHO "SWEPT" THROUGH THE LIVING ROOM AND FOYER; SONDRA DRON AND RHONDA CAYTON WHO TACKLED THE STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR.
WE ALSO APPRECIATE THAT RITA TAYLOR TOOK ON THE JOB OF CLEANING ALL THE LINENS, DRAPES AND MINI-BLINDS. WE HEARD HERB MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN INVOLVED TOO, THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU!
LOOKING AHEAD TO OUR NEXT WORK DAY ON JUNE 7 THERE ARE STILL SOME THINGS TO BE COMPLETED. THE CARPET WILL BE CLEANED ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, AND SOME OF THE FURNITURE MIGHT HAVE TO BE MOVED BACK TO THE BEDROOMS.
THE HALLWAY WALLS, DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND DEN STILL HAVE TO BE CLEANED TOP-TO-BOTTOM. THERE ARE STILL SOME INSIDE WINDOWS THAT NEED TO BE WASHED IN THE MASTER BEDROOM, DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN.
OUTSIDE WINDOWS WILL BE DONE AFTER THE YARD WORKERS PRESSURE CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDING. (DON'T WANT TO WASH THEM AND THEN HAVE TO GO BACK OVER THEM AGAIN.)
THE YARD CREW MAY ALSO RAKE IN SOME GRASS SEED THAT JEFF NASON PROVIDED.
THERE IS SOME CAULKING THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE ON WINDOWS, ETC.
ALSO, DOUG AND BETH HAVE SEVERAL BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED AT DICK AND LINDA CRAFTS THAT WILL NEED TO BE MOVED AND PUT IN THE LIVING ROOM FOR DOUG, BETH, AND SARAH TO UNPACK WHEN THEY ARRIVE.
SO, FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE SIGNED UP FOR JUNE 7, THAT IS WHAT AWAITS YOU ALL. IF THERE ARE SOME WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED UP AND WONDER IF WE COULD USE STILL USE YOUR HELP, THE ANSWER IS YES!!
AGAIN, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED AND WILL BE HELPING. GOD'S BLESSINGS ON YOU ALL!!
by Linda Crafts
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Visit a Home Group: 23groups/6nights
Our Home Groups are characterized by: worship, Bible study, trusting friendships, outreach, and prayer.
Jesus taught and modeled for us our need to be in Christ-centered small group relationships where caring is shared with others and where we can grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Home Groups:
· Are open to new people.
· Meet on different days of the week in different areas of the county.
· Are places where people, not programs, are priority.
· Are led by trained facilitators.
· Are committed to God's Word and Prayer.
We encourage every church member and regular attender to join a small group.
How do I join? Simply call one of the leaders listed or call the church office at 791-6179.
Sundays:
M. H. & Clara Allen 392-3303
2nd & 4th Sundays, 6:30 p.m.
Older Adults
Location: MGEPC
Dick & Linda Crafts 350-1793
Jeff & Dori Nason 392-9290
Every other Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
(Child care provided: call first)
All Ages
Location: 605 Shawnee Trail
Martin & Deborah Brittingham 395-4830
Steve & Annette Kohl 395-0939
1st & 3rd Sundays, 1:00 p.m.
(Begin by sharing lunch)
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Glenn & Angie Pleasant 350-6916
2nd & 4th Sundays, 5:30 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Mondays:
Joe & Kay Clements 632-7488
2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 115 Brascote Drive
Van & Barb Ernest 395-0964
Jim & Marilyn Waller 792-5630
Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 5717 Surrey Downs Ct.
Sam & Beth Hill 799-5072
Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4906 Oriole Drive
Carter & Joan Mebane 762-3889
Every other Monday, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 305 Colonial Drive
Oscar & Linda Palmer 371-0776
1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Paul & Dorinda Rady 792-9337
Glenn & Janet Harbeck 313-0015
1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Tuesdays:
David & Susie Hartness 799-7744
Every other Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4324 Winforde Road
Jack & Marie Loflin 799-1775
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 3601 Winston Blvd
Joe & Sue Pasquarell 452-9958
1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.All Ages
Location: 4813 Coronado
Jim & Betty Sabin 350-0113
Al & Lee Cimino 793-8327
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Wednesdays:
Monty & Donna Mantey 794-8632
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Thursdays:
Gray & Marion Dixon 256-5925
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 2303 New Orleans Pl.
Ed & Sheila Rudolph 793-1284
Frank & Susie Wells 799-1913
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4804 Coronado Dr
Nathan & Patsy Worrell 791-9852
Thursdays once a month, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 1411 Salty Bay Landing
Fridays:
Jim & Melody Davis 270-5485
Every other Friday, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 407 Knollwood Drive
Hampstead
Jim & Sharon Finley 799-0862
Jay & Kim Moore 686-4788
Every other Friday, 7:30 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4402 Tollington Dr.
Ike & Peggy Laney 632-8272
Every other Fridays, 7:00 p.m.
Missions Focus
All Ages
Location: 442 Long Leaf Acres Dr.
Ernie & Nida Langston 395-0443
Tom & Cyndy Oliver 350-0354
Every other Friday, 6:30 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Ron & Florence Roughton 392-9605
Various Fridays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4211 Stratton Village
Jesus taught and modeled for us our need to be in Christ-centered small group relationships where caring is shared with others and where we can grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Home Groups:
· Are open to new people.
· Meet on different days of the week in different areas of the county.
· Are places where people, not programs, are priority.
· Are led by trained facilitators.
· Are committed to God's Word and Prayer.
We encourage every church member and regular attender to join a small group.
How do I join? Simply call one of the leaders listed or call the church office at 791-6179.
Sundays:
M. H. & Clara Allen 392-3303
2nd & 4th Sundays, 6:30 p.m.
Older Adults
Location: MGEPC
Dick & Linda Crafts 350-1793
Jeff & Dori Nason 392-9290
Every other Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
(Child care provided: call first)
All Ages
Location: 605 Shawnee Trail
Martin & Deborah Brittingham 395-4830
Steve & Annette Kohl 395-0939
1st & 3rd Sundays, 1:00 p.m.
(Begin by sharing lunch)
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Glenn & Angie Pleasant 350-6916
2nd & 4th Sundays, 5:30 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Mondays:
Joe & Kay Clements 632-7488
2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 115 Brascote Drive
Van & Barb Ernest 395-0964
Jim & Marilyn Waller 792-5630
Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 5717 Surrey Downs Ct.
Sam & Beth Hill 799-5072
Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4906 Oriole Drive
Carter & Joan Mebane 762-3889
Every other Monday, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 305 Colonial Drive
Oscar & Linda Palmer 371-0776
1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Paul & Dorinda Rady 792-9337
Glenn & Janet Harbeck 313-0015
1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Tuesdays:
David & Susie Hartness 799-7744
Every other Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4324 Winforde Road
Jack & Marie Loflin 799-1775
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 3601 Winston Blvd
Joe & Sue Pasquarell 452-9958
1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.All Ages
Location: 4813 Coronado
Jim & Betty Sabin 350-0113
Al & Lee Cimino 793-8327
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Wednesdays:
Monty & Donna Mantey 794-8632
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Thursdays:
Gray & Marion Dixon 256-5925
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 2303 New Orleans Pl.
Ed & Sheila Rudolph 793-1284
Frank & Susie Wells 799-1913
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4804 Coronado Dr
Nathan & Patsy Worrell 791-9852
Thursdays once a month, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 1411 Salty Bay Landing
Fridays:
Jim & Melody Davis 270-5485
Every other Friday, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 407 Knollwood Drive
Hampstead
Jim & Sharon Finley 799-0862
Jay & Kim Moore 686-4788
Every other Friday, 7:30 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4402 Tollington Dr.
Ike & Peggy Laney 632-8272
Every other Fridays, 7:00 p.m.
Missions Focus
All Ages
Location: 442 Long Leaf Acres Dr.
Ernie & Nida Langston 395-0443
Tom & Cyndy Oliver 350-0354
Every other Friday, 6:30 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Rotates Houses
Ron & Florence Roughton 392-9605
Various Fridays, 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: 4211 Stratton Village
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