The end is coming!
Christ the King Sunday is Nov 20, and that is the final gathering of the discernment process. Here is the plan for the remaining weeks:
October 16– Building discussion, pt. 2; exploring the purpose(s) of the building in what God is calling us to as a church in light of the financial realities of the options discussed last week
October 23– Relationship to Vineyard USA; theological affirmations
October 30– Budget discussion and deciding on the possibility of paid staff in light of the the financial and ministry realities; projecting income and expenses for 2011
November 6– Present finalized membership proposal; sound the official call for one year commitments to membership and for considering being an elder
November 13– Receive members; decide on a process for selecting elders for a one year commitment; begin nominating candidates
November 20– Christ the King Sunday; elder nominations received; vision for church presented and committed to
November 27- First Sunday of Advent; regular service; celebration!
Revised Nov. 3