Winterim 2014

January 5 @ 9:30am

EQUIPPING FAMILIES

TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND

GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

OPENINGPastor Vokt

EQUIPPING FAMILIES

TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND

GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“I am the Church! You are the Church! We are the Church together! All who follow Jesus, all around the world, Yes, we’re the Church together.”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“The Church is not a building; the Church is not a steeple; the Church is not a resting place; the Church is a people.”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“I am the Church! You are the Church! We are the Church together! All who follow Jesus, all around the world, Yes, we’re the Church together.”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“We’re many kinds of people, with many kinds of faces, all colors and all ages too… from all times and places.”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“I am the Church! You are the Church! We are the Church together! All who follow Jesus, all around the world, Yes, we’re the Church together.”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”

1 Corinthians 12:27

“And He is the head of the body, the Church…” Colossians 1:18

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“…it is a living, busy, mighty thing, this faith; and so it is impossible for it not to do good works incessantly. It does not ask whether there are any good works to do, but before the question rises; it has already done them and is always at the doing of them.”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“Faith is a living, daring confidence on God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man would stake his life on it a thousand times. This confidence in God’s grace and knowledge of it makes men glad and bold and happy in dealing with God and all His creatures…”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“For we ARE God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Phil. 2:10)

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up…

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“…Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

(Galatians 6: 9-10)

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. AND let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…”

(Hebrews 10:23-24)

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“Let us, then, come back from that table like lions breathing out fire, thus becoming terrifying to the Devil, and remaining mindful of our Head and of the love He has shown for us.”

John Chrysostom (344-407 A.D.)

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Someone has been quoted as saying the intent of most informational messages can be boiled down to just 3 Questions…

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“WHAT?”

“SO WHAT?”

“NOW WHAT?”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“Crucial Questions facing our congregation…”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

“Some Questions are connected to the opportunities God continues to give us…”

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Other Questions are connected to the Challenges that are facing us now:

• Space• Lack of clarity in our vision for

the future.• Staffing• Involvement of members in

ministry• Updating our facility and

maintaining it.• Funding

CARE MINISTRYPastor Warnsholz

EQUIPPING FAMILIES

TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND

GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Comfort Dog

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Kids Against Hunger

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Helping Hands

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHAT ARE OUR GOALS IN THIS WORK?• Provide a glimpse of our Savior,

Jesus• Having experienced help, comfort, and

a strengthening presence• By God’s grace a door will open and we

will get to share the Gospel story

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?• Equipping families• Education for you and your children

• To grow in Christ at home• Through experiences you will be able to share

with your children• Go in service to the world• We will look for new opportunities for your

family

SCHOOL MINISTRYPrincipal Bill Meyer &

Tim Liebold

EQUIPPING FAMILIES

TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND

GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EXCITEMENTBOOMING

AT TRINITY LUTHERAN

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

BURSTING AT SEAMS

3836

4-year-old preschoolNumber of

inquires from families that aren’t enrolled at TLS or TLC.KindergartenNumber of inquires from families that aren’t enrolled at TLS or TLC.

72: Spots available for 4-year-old preschool.48: Spots available for kindergarten.

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Trinity’s theme for 2013-2014

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Trinity’s Faculty

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Constantly Improving

National Lutheran School Accreditation

3 Goals – 5 years

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Increased outreach – Church and Community

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Solid Financial Future

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Curriculum Alignment

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

DCE Tony Dixon

EQUIPPING FAMILIES

TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND

GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

Who?What?

When?Why?

You’re InvitedWho?What? When?Why?

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHO?Children TeensYoung AdultsFamiliesChurch Leadership &

Ministry TeamCongregation Members

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHAT?In 2013…Overnight Ski-trip to SundownLCMS National Youth Gathering

in San AntonioVarious Fellowship EventsOpportunities to serveWeekly Bible Class and Youth GroupGrowth in depth and number

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHAT?In 2014…

Service opportunities near and farUnite worship and youth ministryFocus on reaching the communityTransition from Public / Private to HSPartnership between Families and Ministry TeamJr. High events and fellowship opportunities

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHEN?All the time…

Sunday morning: worship, study, relationships At home: family spiritual growth, prayerAnytime we prayVolunteering resources or time When we support youth activities with offerings

and tithes

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHY?Young people are not the future, they are the

now. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the

believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.1 Timothy 4:12

Board of Directors Report

Bob Gaster

EQUIPPING FAMILIES

TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND

GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

What?So What?

Now What?

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHAT?ARTICLE 3: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe Board of Directors is the elected body responsible for conducting the Congregation’s business. The Board of Directors shall focus primarily on the mission and goals of the Congregation with the purpose of planning, evaluating, and establishing policy. All staff, boards, committees, and ministry teams shall be responsible to the Congregation through the Board of Directors.

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHAT?In 2014…Board of Directors - Issues Prioritization

Help facilitate planning through collaboration with leadership, staff, ministry teams and the congregation.

1. School Long Term Growth Planning2. Facilities and Grounds Strategic Plan 3. Define a Process for Ministry

Visioning

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

SO WHAT?In 2014…

School Growth Continues

Facilities Maintenance and Updates are needed

Visioning Process and Church Governance need to be coordinated and implemented

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

SO WHAT?In 2014…

The Board of Directors is the elected body responsible for conducting the Congregation’s business.All staff, boards, committees, and ministry teams shall be responsible to the Congregation through the Board of Directors.

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

NOW WHAT?In 2014…• Continue Work with the School Ministry Team

to Identify Options• Work with the Facilities & Grounds Ministry

Team on Prioritized Projects• Work with the Leadership Council and Ministry

Teams on implementing a Process

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

WHY?EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

• Our role is to seek God’s will in the ministry He intends us to do at Trinity Lutheran

Church and School.