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Lakewood Congregational
Church (UCC)
Vision Plan – February
2005
What we hear God calling us to Do
Welcoming Ministry
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Continue to develop Welcoming Ministry team with responsibility for
orienting and integrating new members to work toward membership
retention. Work on establishing role of Diaconate in this process.
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Event Coordinator to coordinate receptions for special events, funerals,
etc.
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Continue development of evangelism efforts including marketing and
public relations.
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Ongoing training for Ushers and Greeters.
Nurture and Growth Ministry
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Stephen
Ministry
– continue support of program including development of additional
leaders and caregivers.
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Explore Alternative Worship opportunities.
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Ongoing development of Adult Education opportunities including Bible
Study. Partner with other churches in programming and by taking
advantage of their programs.
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Form a Leadership Development team vs. Nominating Committee to assist in
spiritual gift identification and development.
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Work on Cell Group development possibly through ChristCare program.
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Continue to examine our Spiritual Gifts.
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Continue to examine ourselves as Stewards including ambitions vs. means,
a narrative budgeting process, enlarging the definition beyond pledging
and fundraising vs. budgeting for programs.
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Roll out Capital Improvement Campaign
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Write a new Constitution.
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Ongoing support of Centennial Celebration
Outreach Ministry
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Continue development of new “hands on” opportunities for outreach
ministries
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Support Interfaith Hospitality Network
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Support Hunger Team/Community Meal including development of leadership
for assistance.
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Continued support of Project Angel Tree.
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