Conference Overview

We had a great Annual Church Conference that was well attended and filled with productive questions, discussion and commitments.  Donna Harris shared her report which celebrated her volunteer base, explained the transition from Children’s Ministry to Youth Ministry and highlighted this year’s commitment of “quality not quantity in regards to programming.  Pastor James also shared his report emphasizing this next year’s goal to achieve these things: 1. Establish prayer support, 2. Secure financial strength, 3. Develop our connection with the community, 4. Define “What we do” as a church and 5. Transition from a “Welcoming” church to a “Connecting” church through an emphasis of small groups.  In terms of business the members resoundingly approved that the proposed Operating Budget and list of Advisory Team Members be forwarded on to our District Leadership for approval.  Below are some ongoing commitments for the coming year that you join in.

This is how you can be a part…

“Partners In Prayer” - Our goal for this next year is to have at least 50 people committed to praying for the church 5 days a week each week for 1 year.  At the meeting 16 people committed and if you are interested in becoming a prayer partner you can fill out the Prayer Pledge Card in your bulletin and drop it in the offering plate or Communication Card Box.  There are Prayer Bookmarks available at the back tables for you to use as a guide when you pray.

“A Ministry Giving Opportunity” – An opportunity has been presented for those who feel that God is calling them to give sacrificially above their regular tithe to help us as a church move to the next level in ministry.  The goal for this to happen was an additional $10,000 of ministry support.  Immediately we collected gifts and pledges in the amount of $4,600 bringing us nearly half way there!  Praise the Lord!  If you are interested in helping us reach our ministry goal fill out the Ministry Giving Pledge Card recording your donation, placing it in the offering plate as it goes by.  Praise the Lord for what he has already done and what he will continue to do here at the Vine.