Winterim 2014 January 9:30am EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD

OPENING Pastor 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! We are the Church together! All who follow Jesus, all around the world, All who follow Jesus, all around the world, Yes, we’re the Church together.” 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 steeple; the Church is not a resting place; the Church is not a resting place; the Church is a people.” 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! We are the Church together! All who follow Jesus, all around the world, All who follow Jesus, all around the world, Yes, we’re the Church together.” 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, with many kinds of faces, all colors and all ages too… all colors and all ages too… from all times and places.” 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! We are the Church together! All who follow Jesus, all around the world, All who follow Jesus, all around the world, Yes, we’re the Church together.” 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 ( 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 MINISTRY Pastor 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 MINISTRY Principal 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 EXCITEMENT BOOMING AT TRINITY LUTHERAN

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

BURSTING AT SEAMS year-old preschool Number of inquires from families that aren’t enrolled at TLS or TLC. Kindergarten Number 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

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 Invited Who? What? When? Why?

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD WHO? Children Teens Young Adults Families Church Leadership & Ministry Team Congregation Members

EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO GROW IN CHRIST AT HOME AND GO IN SERVICE TO THE WORLD WHAT? In 2013… Overnight Ski-trip to Sundown LCMS National Youth Gathering in San Antonio Various Fellowship Events Opportunities to serve Weekly Bible Class and Youth Group Growth 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 far Unite worship and youth ministry Focus on reaching the community Transition from Public / Private to HS Partnership between Families and Ministry Team Jr. 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, prayer Anytime we pray Volunteering 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 DIRECTORS The 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 Planning 2.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.