Vision Night
- February 2008
Jenn Lucas- Water’s Edge
Next Major goals to meet?
To move into a new building
Reach 200 adults by Easter
Strategic Planning Team to set goals, 1 year, 3 year, 5 year and
beyond.
Why not buy property, instead of leasing (renting) space?
To build/buy property is very expensive and up to this point, we
have not felt the need for a building 24/7. We also think this
would be an unhealthy decision in our infant stage; it would
really stretch us financially. Renting space is working great.
Is there a timeline for a permanent church building?
No
What is the criteria that you are using to find a new
facility?
Needed to have the same or more square footage; want to allow
for growth.
Willing to enter a long term agreement; do not want to move in 6
months.
When will W.E. be able to become their own church –own their
building?
This has always been a 3-5 year plan. There are guidelines that
need to be met by the Conference to become a charter church.
Once we have met those guidelines and feel it is a healthy move,
we will put plans into motion to break away.
Would we consider an area other than Mason for the church site?
Since the beginning, Water’s Edge has wanted to be a part of
Mason, but this can mean the greater Mason area, which is a
large geographic area.
What is the average attendance?
January/February our attendance has been over 200; this is
children and adults together.
Typically we are seeing 130-145 adults.
Our highest worship was on Christmas Eve with 300
Our highest Sunday worship was March 2, 2008 with 243
165 adults
78 children
What percentage is new – not connected to Faith?
Not sure but I would say around 35-40%, not connected to Faith.
Norm Coleman – Youth Ministry
How many kids in the 7th-12th grade
range are there in the church?
There are 185 kids in that age range.
2. How
many children youth group age are members of the church? Are we
at 20-50% participation?
We are at 37% participation.
3. What
are some of the upcoming fundraisers; what is the need for
money?
Silent Auction on 4/27 and 2 tailgates that are to be announced.
4. Is
the Mystery Mission Trip still on and how will it be funded.
Yes, it is still on. It will be funded by youth fundraisers,
Christmas/Easter offerings and participants raising funds
personally.
5. Are
there plans to continue youth mission trips, i.e., Henderson?
Henderson 2008 is in the process of being planned.
6. What
is the time-line for staff position? Was there not already a
job description? Yes, there is a job description and we are
updating it. At present, we are waiting for the recommendations
from our consultant before determining the exact time-line. I
cannot speak on behalf of the board, but we would like our
timeline to be before June 1.
Kyle Jones – Missions
Are some of Missions funds used to supplement the cost of
trips for individuals? Yes, scholarships are available for
participants in Missions trips who might otherwise be unable to
participate.
How is it determined where mission trips will be made and how
many?
We do not have a predetermined number of mission trips that we
will support. FCUMC has made a continuing commitment to
missions work in Ghana. Other trips may be initiated by
individuals or groups and supported at the discretion of the
Missions Leadership Team.
Can we visualize to our church what we are doing in
Missions?
We are working to better communicate/visualize Missions work
through an updated website (now under construction), through the
E-ssential and Faith Alive newsletters, and using expanded
bulleting board space.
How is the budget for Missions determined?
The Missions leadership recommends a budget via the Finance
Committee which ultimately gets approved at our annual Church
Conference. Missions work also uses “designated funds” donated
by individuals.
What is the budget and how do you intend to spend it?
Mission’s budget for 2008 is $87,860 with 2% for
administrative costs and 21% for Internal Caring Ministries
(including Good Samaritan Fund), with the remaining 77% spent
outside our church walls. As noted above, budget expense
dollars are augmented by donated, designated funds.
Can communication from the pulpit be increased?
Yes, when the subject is consistent with the spiritual message
and in occasional “Moments for Missions.”
What is the ongoing involvement and progress of Ghana?
Ghana remains an ongoing and committed field of ministry for
FCUMC. Andrea Ledford reported on this in the 2/21/08 Faith
Essentials newsletter. Faith Community hopes to sponsor another
trip in 2009 to touch even more lives in Ghana.”
What’s going on with the Missions trip to Russia?
Pate Cagle and a team of 8-12 people continue to plan their trip
in June where they will spend 5 days doing VBS type activities
and service projects at an orphanage. More details are
available on the Church website.
What is the timeline to fill the Minister of Missions
position after the current Interim person leaves?
There is a job description already approved (in concept) by the
BSL. We are waiting for recommendations from our consultant
before determining the exact time-line to fill this position.
Additionally, our new Missions structure includes four new Field
of Ministry positions who will help vision cast, plan, and
establish the direction and emphasis of missions for FCUMC,
including budget planning and management. We are now seeking
applicants for these voluntary positions. |
