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Sun Valley Church of ChristSun Valley Church of ChristMinistry CommunicationMinistry Communication

January 23, 2011

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AgendaAgenda

◦Introduction◦Ministry Reviews◦Purpose◦Goals◦Needs◦Conclusion

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MissionMission

Be effective servants in the hands of God as we seek to teach and

save the lost and to edify the saved

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Membership CareMembership Care

PurposeThe purpose of the Membership care ministry is to follow guidance provided by Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity let us do good to all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith" KJV. In practice, we at Sun Valley would like to ensure that we build up one another so that we continue to grow in faith and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Many needs arise within a congregation and this ministry will be devoted to meet these basic life sustaining needs. Needs such as: transportation, meals & visits to the sick, hospital visits, contact with delinquent members, and smaller group fellowships to grow closer together.

Goals1. Complete our organization & become

operational2. Quarterly fellowships within care

areas3. Become better acquainted with one

another4. More involvement from more

members

Needs1. Care area leaders2. Participation from each family in care

area work and fellowships3. Members to provide rides and visits4. Members to host activities in their

homes

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BenevolenceBenevolence

PurposeBenevolence Ministry is the desire to help those in need, or charitableness in act of kindness or providing a charitable gift. This will be done within the context of limited resources provided to this ministry and upon consultation and approval of the Elders. Benevolence is administered both internal (member within the Congregations) as well as external. Scriptures reminds us  “that it is more blessed to give than receive", also Jesus reminds us that the poor will always be with us.

Goals1. Restoration of the individual within

the limitations of the ministry and principles of good stewardship

2. Conduct seminars of good stewardship and financial management for those needing benevolent assistance

3. Continue assisting the ladies committee in operating a food pantry

Needs1. With the economy being what it is we

would ask that you give specific to this ministry, in that way

2. Help brothers and sisters in need

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Building & Grounds Building & Grounds

PurposeThe Sun Valley Church of Christ building and grounds ministry’s purpose is to maintain the building and grounds. Coordinate maintenance and usage of building for Sunday worship, Wednesday night bible study and events and activities with other ministries.

Goals

1. Maintain building facility2. Maintain grounds3. Coordinate building usage4. Parking lot patrol

Needs

1. Volunteers for building maintenance2. Volunteers for maintaining grounds3. Men to sign up for parking lot patrol4. Volunteers for work days

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Fellowship & Special EventsFellowship & Special Events

PurposeTo edify and build up the body of Christ here at the Sun Valley Church of Christ. We will do this by organizing events and providing food, allowing the members here to build stronger, closer relationships with one another. We will use a variety of methods to foster everyone’s interest in getting to know each other more intimately. Our goal is to draw one another closer together, there by strengthening our unity in the Faith.

Goals1. To consistently provide a variety of

activities to encourage fellowship 2. To involve everyone who has a desire

to participate in building up the Body3. To communicate effectively to

congregation our plans and goals4. To strengthen the bond of unity in

love

Needs1. To find and empower those willing to

give unselfishly of themselves to the work of the Lord

2. To work in harmony with the other ministry leaders to preserve peace and unity

3. To be flexible and willing to adapt to an ever changing environment

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Finance Finance

PurposeTo collect, report, and distribute funds used to evangelize the world. With the direction of the Elders, uphold the stewardship principles of God as it relates to our giving, spending and serving the Lord. Provide technical and financial guidance to the Sun Valley Church.

Goals1. Maintain our financial accounting

system2. Promote stewardship principles of

God3. Provide timely reporting to Sun

Valley

Needs1. Some skilled accounting volunteers

to maintain our accounting projects2. Help with teaching/counseling

personal finances to those want it

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International Evangelism International Evangelism

PurposeThe purpose of the International Evangelism ministry is to fulfill the mandates of Jesus Christ and take the gospel to all parts of the globe. The Sun Valley Church of Christ takes seriously the Lord's mandate to evangelize the world and realizes that, by ourselves, we are insufficient for this task However, relying on the Lord's presence in missions, and being empowered by the Holy Spirit, we gladly take our place beside such sending churches as Jerusalem and Antioch and gladly send those who will go.

Goals1. Assist the Hindmans in Ukraine 2. Assist the Bitikofers in China3. Continued participation: Ecuador,

Guyana, other campaigns4. Encourage our youth to consider

mission work

Needs1. Prayers2. Notes of encouragement via email or

letter3. Help in organizing mission activities

(Bulletin boards, emails, cards, letters, brochures, fellowships etc)

4. Volunteers to assist and help plan for returning/departing missionaries and students

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TechnologyTechnology

Purpose

The purpose of this ministry is to record and disseminate information of interest and importance to the members of this congregation in various formats, keeping current with proven technologies.

Goals1. Organize elders and deacons meetings2. Produce weekly bulletins, screen

announce3. Maintain sound room equipment and

procedures to ensure 100% up-time4. Maintain other communications and

equipment in partnership with Internet ministry

Needs1. Sound room coordinator (scheduler,

supplies ordering)2. Web programmer w/database interface

experience3. Sound room operators4. Trivia question writers for screen

announcements

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Local Evangelism Local Evangelism

Purpose

Reach out to the local community to inform them about the services, classes and special events at Sun Valley.

Goals1. Develop a mailing program to nearby

neighborhoods2. Leverage website for awareness and

access to God’s Word3. Coordinated follow–up with

respondents and visitors

Needs1. Postcard/brochure designers & editors2. Bulk mailing preparers and coordinator3. Help in coordinating and organizing

follow-up4. Prayers

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Visitor Follow-Up Visitor Follow-Up

Purpose

To make sure that each first time visitor feels welcomed. Assist the membership in encouraging each other.

Goals1. Follow-up with 100% of first time

visitors2. Increase our membership

Needs1. Card writers and e-mailers2. Visitor follow-up across all care groups3. Administrators and record keepers

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New Membership Follow-UpNew Membership Follow-Up

PurposeThe New Member Ministry creates a sense of belonging right from the time the new family or individual places membership. Our Mission is to make sure the new member is placed right away and working in the ministry of their choice after filling out the assessment sheet and teacher request form provided in the new member packet. We also provide name badges to ensure our members can see identify these new members and welcome them.

Goals1. To provide the service assessment

sheets to the Elders/Deacons in charge

2. To provide the Teacher Request forms to Deacon in charge of teachers

3. To provide names of new members to Membership Care Deacon

Needs1. Need a helper/helpers from first

service2. Need card senders for new members

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Educa. & Teacher TrainingEduca. & Teacher Training

PurposeThe purpose of the education ministry is to ensure the best possible Biblical education for members and visitors of all ages. This is a cornerstone of ensuring that future generations of Christians are not lead astray, and helps to further mature Christians for opportunities to serve the Lord.

Goals1. Expand current teacher pool 2. Recognize accomplishments of

children3. Improve communications of adult

classes being offered

Needs1. Teacher recruitment and retention2. Classroom helpers3. Parental involvement

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Youth Programs & Events Youth Programs & Events

Purpose

The Youth Ministry organizes, manages and coordinates fellowships, activities and Bible-based programs for youth ages 0-12 and their families.

Goals1. Provide an annual VBS program2. Coordinate verse memorization, daily Bible

reading and other Bible-related programs to encourage Bible reading among youth

3. Provide activities for youth during parent (young married) activities.

4. Foster church family ties among our youth5. Encourage PALS and other youth programs

to sustain and remain engaged.

Needs1. Chaperones for youth activities2. Activity planners/Event coordinators3. VBS planner4. VBS teachers5. VBS artisans (props, scripts, skits, etc.)6. Daily Bible reading coordinator7. Verse memorization program coordinator

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Teen ProgramsTeen ProgramsSVYG - Setting an example for others to see SVYG - Setting an example for others to see

PurposeProvide opportunities for the Sun Valley church of Christ teens (7th through 12th grades) to develop spiritually:

•Instruct the Gospel as of first importance (1 Corinthians 15) •Teach and encourage the youth to set example for the believers (1 Timothy 4:12)•Develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the scriptures (Romans 10:17)•Develop they youth of today into the leadership of tomorrow (Titus 2)

Goals1. Develop a deeper knowledge and

understanding of the scriptures 2. Continue parental commitment to

role-model service and participation3. Build the importance of community

within the teen ministry4. Build the importance of service within

the teen ministry

Needs1. Teachers2. Devotional Coordinators3. Open homes for bible studies and teen

activities4. Volunteers for chaperoning, food

preparation, leading events, etc. 5. Encouragers and mentors6. Bible Bowl assistants/helpers

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World Bible SchoolWorld Bible School

Purpose

Teaching God’s Word to people around the world through correspondence.

Goals1. Increase student enrollment2. Help teachers in Africa to save souls by

providing lessons and Bibles3. Our preacher in Nigeria assists

approximately 15 other Nigerians in his area to become preachers

4. We would like to help him increase that number with additional lessons and Bibles

5. Increase and train additional members to grade and send lessons as the need arises

Needs1. Assistance and support of WBS

initiatives

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Website/LibraryWebsite/Library

PurposeTo evangelize and provide information about the Sun Valley Church of Christ through the use of technology. SVCHURCH.COM is the face of this Body on the internet. Not just locally but to the whole world…the web has no boundaries.

Goals1. Provide an appealing and informative

web site2. Provide regular updates to content3. Entice visitors to explore our

congregation

Needs1. Help with content posting and editing 2. Authors for inspirational or instruction

articles, church news and events

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ConclusionConclusion

Purpose

Sun Valley has a Vision, Purpose, with Goals and Objectives

God calls you, His church and the world need you

Please consider the opportunities

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” -- 1 Peter 4:10