Last Sunday afternoon, ten of the leaders of our church, Charley & Erma Collins, Chris & Becky Watts, Don & Pat Cagle, Tony & Alli Branch, and Sue & I, met. The purpose of the meeting was to review and evaluate the activities and actions of our church over the last 12 months, and to plan and prepare for the next 12 months. We advertised the meeting, and the leaders (Cindy was also included and invited but was unable to attend because of the weather and health issues.) We also asked both verbally and in the newsletter for input from anyone who wished to express their thoughts. We discussed things related to our regular Sunday and Wednesday Services. We discussed the I special l events, whether they are annual events, or one-time events. And after looking back, we took the opportunity to look forward. Our aim is to improve and enhance the ministries of our church. This includes the things we do within the walls of our church, and in our community. Our goal is to be faithful to the leading of God in ministering to our church family, be relevant as the Body of Christ in our community and enlarge the Kingdom of God. There were no significant changes suggested, in fact the majority of things we discussed amounted to 'tweaking r things we are already doing. There were a few things that you will begin to see as early as December. It was a very good meeting and impacted by the comments that were shared with us from you. Thank you, and please continue to pray for all of us, for our church family, and our calling as a church to serve, honor, and worship our Savior. BLESSINGS, PRAYERS, & LOVE, Tom & Mama |