E x p l o r i n g O u r N e w D i r e c t i o n T h r o u g h 7 M i n i s t r i e s
Light of God Spiritual Leadership Ministry P. 4 Loaves & Fishes Food Services Ministry P. 5 Shepherding Resources Financial Ministry P. 10 Our 7 Church Ministries Caring & Sharing Hospitality Outreach Ministry P. 6 Sacred Grounds Property Maintenance Ministry P. 9 In My Name Groups Ministry P. 8 Open Heart Communications Ministry P. 7 NE W LOGO T YPE W I T H TAG LI NE NE W LOGO T YPE W I T H I CO N 2
Our Vision is Love. Serving with Love is our pathway towards a sustainable future. The Love we envision each day is a pure and unconditional love for God, Jesus and each other. Our Mission is to Serve. Our goal is to work together with vision. It is to have faith in God and each other. Our goal is to trust in God and each other in order to move forward towards a fulfilling life and future together. Over the next 12 months we will explore and practice through our 7 Ministries our vision and mission to Serve with Love. This brochure is a structural overview of how we can serve together with a common Vision and Mission. As you review each ministry in this brochure, think about which ministry you would like to serve in. Ask yourself, What ministry inspires me to Serve with Love? 3
Light of God SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP Worship, Choir/Music, Kids United, Youth United, Worship at Care Facilities, Weddings and Funerals, Bible Studies, Library Together, learning about and celebrating God who showed us love through Jesus. 4 Reverend Mary White PHONE 604-414-9524 EMAIL revmjwhite@hotmail.ca Spiritual Leadership Direction Sanctuary physical preparations (Communion, Baptism) Pulpit supply Be as inter-generational as possible Develop clear music vision and engage new music director Incorporate more contemporary elements and approaches Participate and partner with other community choirs and events Involve children and youth Explore Affirming Ministry Learn together about the Love of the Holy Spirit and how that Love works through us Continue newly developed leader rotation and Sunday helpers for Kids United Ongoing development of youth programs
FOOD SERVICES Loaves & Fishes Sharing our love through the preparation and serving of food. Coffee Hour, Pasta Night, Soup & Bun, Special Event Meals Food Services General Purpose Serve the community through providing food, comfort, social interaction and friendship Food Services Future Direction Coffee hour will continue developing new working groups and schedule based on interest and availability Ongoing planning meetings with Pasta facilitators, UCW and others will explore ways to sustain an effective food service ministry Food Services Notes Some special meals (eg. Pancake Supper) are organized by other groups or bubbles on an ad hoc basis, and some are done by UCW (eg. Funeral Teas, Soup & Bun) as services or fund-raisers Kitchen staples like tea and coffee, as well as maintenance of kitchen appliances, are currently being done by UCW Trish Norris PHONE 604-485-2546 EMAIL honix2@hotmail.com 5
Caring & Sharing HOSPITALITY OUTREACH Pastoral Care, Benevolent Fund, Refugee Sponsorship, Food Bank donations, Special Events, FUN Raisers and Ushers Matthew 25:35-40 New Living Translation (NLT) For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me. Hospitality Outreach General Purpose The purpose is to be a caring and a supportive ministry for the congregation, and for the community beyond our doors Hospitality Outreach Future Direction Marilynn Davis PHONE 604.487.9543 EMAIL mhdavis1986@gmail.com This ministry will explore radical hospitality (to be rooted in faithfulness with and toward others) and consider what the stranger in our midst is experiencing at PRUC Explore how best to address the needs of (share God's love with) the people in our community 6
COMMUNICATIONS Open Heart Recognizing the importance and effects of our communication in relation to the fulfillment of our vision and mission. Creation of new website, social media development, other forms of communication among congregation members, and with community. Communications Ministry General Purpose To consistently incorporate our brand (vision, mission and identity) into all our internal (church), and external (community) communications Communications Ministry Future Direction Use brand and marketing for congregation solidarity and growth Utilize technology for communicating with targeted audiences Maximize efficiency in our ability to communicate effectively Tyler Nouwens PHONE 604.485.5450 EMAIL tyler@nouwens.ca 7
In My Name GROUPS UCW, Paddle Group, Fagin's Attic, Book Studies, Affirming Church exploration group, potential Men s Group, Creator's Cafe, potential shared building use group Sharing and supporting each other in group activities. Group Ministry General Purpose To encourage spiritual growth by learning & serving through groups To reach out to each other and into the community to provide and build relationships Group Ministry Future Direction Del Mansell To support groups so they have what they need to fulfill their vision To encourage the formation of new groups as new interests or needs arise PHONE 604-414-3379 EMAIL mckenzieian@hotmail.com 8
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Sacred Grounds Providing a welcoming space for the church s ministries and community activities. Maintenance of buildings, grounds (including Memorial Garden), fixtures and furnishings (including technical equipment) Property Maintenance General Purpose Maintain a welcoming space (grounds, building, fixtures, furnishings, technical equipment) Property Maintenance Future Direction Complete clean-up and repainting Develop plan for exterior back wall Augment current members / succession planning Elsie Parsons PHONEE 604.485.9205 EMAIL 9parsons@telus.net 9
Shepherding Resources FINANCIAL Treasurer, Operating Account & Special Funds, Book-keeper, Envelopes, PAR, Counters, Signers, Rentals, Education re: what our donations do Diligently managing the funds that have been provided for our church s ministries: how funds are received, managed, disbursed, and accounted for or reported. FInancial Ministry General Purpose Receive, manage, disburse, and account for /report on funds contributed to the church Financial Ministry Future Direction Continue with current operating structure (as revised in 2016) Wendy Barker Invest time and funds towards developing a pathway to a sustainable future Encourage development of occasional bubbles for stewardship education PHONE 604.485.7549 EMAIL barker.w@telus.net 10
Everyone s support is During our recent 2.5 years of Interim Ministry, our congregation undertook tremendous effort towards recognizing and accepting the need for change. Upon conclusion of Interim Ministry, the Powell River United Church congregation made the decision to commit to a 3 year window of hiring a full-time Minister. Everyone is valued, everyone has a voice, everyone is heard, everyone is respected, and everyone is Served with Love. Additionally, the congregation voted to embrace a new Governance Model and elected members for a new Navigational Team. After 6 months of having welcomed our new minister Reverend Mary White, and the Navigational Team having overcome their learning curve, we are ready to begin exploring our future together as a congregation. valued. There are two upcoming events and opportunities to dive deeper into our new direction towards a sustainable future. Serve With Love Together Event February 18th after Sunday Worship Join us in Trinity Hall during coffee hour for an open house. We want to receive your feedback about our new direction, and to know which of our ministries you would like to serve in. 7 Ministries Congregational Gathering Event March 11th after Worship at 11:15am During this gathering there will be group work and discussions for each of our 7 ministries. More details will be available at the event. 11
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