Mission & Evangelism Minutes 12th July 2012

MISSION & EVANGELISM

Meeting 12^th July 2012 – Norma McKemey, Martin Lee, Angela Wirdnam, Julia Sewell.

          Apologies – Margaret Williams, Roger and Maria Morcumb

Commitment to:

1.  The call to be Christ within this world and the ways in which Christ Church can respond

2.  Developing a programme for enquirers of the Christian faith

3.  Developing a programme for those wanting to grow in discipleship

4.  Developing a programme for new Christians

5.  Promoting support of worldwide mission

6.  Exploring ways in which to reach others with the gospel

	Commitment	Time scale	Who liaise with	Priority	Lead
Developing a programme for enquirers of the Christian faith: Look at various programmes available for enquirers. Opted for Christianity Explored Promote heavily in services challenging congregation to ask friends etc. Advertise as widely as possible – Co-op, Earles, Wiltshire Radio	1/2	Autumn 2012	Simon Congregations Children & Young People	Immediate	Norma
Developing a programme for those wanting to grow in discipleship: ·         Venue? ·         Timing? ·         Advertising? ·         Content – to be in depth study of biblical books	1/3	Jan/Feb 2013	Church Family Lynda Fisher Home groups		Norma
Promoting support of worldwide mission: Christian Aid project – San Paulo, Brazil Mission giving – better advertising, give out dates at beginning of year Foodbank – promote in newsletter regularly	1/5		Partnership		Margaret
Exploring ways in which to reach others with the gospel Encourage prayer.  Various prayer events around town to be co-ordinated More Than Gold – ringing of bells – 8.12 a.m. on 27th July – prayer in church Working parties – helping with overgrown gardens, decorating etc. Walks – those organised by Daniel Pet service Local schools - assemblies	1/6				Martin

Next meeting: 3^rd October 2012 – Parish Office 7.30 p.m.

Review activities, plan for 2013 & think about budget request