Transcript Our Story - Parish Resources

Our Story
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St Xxxxx’s was planted in 1893 so that the
people in the growing town of Someplace could
have a place to worship together.
Today we are in the heart of a thriving but
challenging commercial centre.
Our Location
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Extraordinary position
Unparalleled opportunities Reconfigured
building
Superb facilities to fulfil our calling
Today’s Reality
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Pockets of poverty
Loneliness
Family breakdown
Unwanted pregnancies
Drug abuse
Debt
Spiritual hunger
Our Vision
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A transformed community of Someplace
resulting from God’s love working
amongst us and through us
Transformation
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We can make a real difference to people’s
lives in Someplace with the transforming
power of the Gospel, working in and
through us by the power of the Spirit.
Recent Highlights
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6 Alpha courses
2 Marriage courses
New Youth Congregation
Re-launched the 7pm service
Sent 3 youth mission teams to Africa
Children’s work has doubled in size
Small groups established
Refurbished buildings (including Bookshop)
The Future
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A new phase of mission and ministry.
We believe this is God’s vision for us to
make a difference for the next 3 years.
Worship
In 2010 we want to say:
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We are a lively church in Someplace made up of
a number of growing congregations.
We are passionate about our faith.
We see God working in our lives, and the lives of
those around us.
Our contemporary services have inspirational
biblical preaching and vibrant musical worship.
Worship
We Plan to:
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Plant a new congregation from Alpha
Plant a new congregation from the
10.30 congregation
Train up new worship leaders
Develop leadership teams for each
congregation
Encourage each congregation to have a
particular vision for mission
Mission
In 2010 we want to say:
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We are called by Jesus to share our faith.
We share our faith as a natural part of our
lives.
We see God working in our lives and in
those around us.
We regularly connect with people, build
relationships and offer opportunities for
them to commit their lives to God.
Mission
We plan to:
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Increase our publicity and visibility
Encourage members and small groups to
organise events that we can invite friends to
Increase the number of pre-Alpha events and
continue to run at least 2 Alphas and one Youth
Quest each year
Equip and encourage members to share their
faith naturally
Support overseas mission including sending and
receiving mission action teams
Discipleship
In 2010 we want to say:
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We have a strong sense of community
amongst us.
We encourage each other through small
groups.
We apply our faith to our lives and pray
for one another.
We provide opportunities to encourage
discipleship.
Discipleship
We plan to:
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Develop and institute a discipleship process.
Ensure that everyone is cared for through the
Care Network.
Encourage prayer triplets/partnerships and
mentoring relationships.
Appoint a minister to work with the older
generations.
Encourage everyone to be a member of a small
group.
Service
In 2010 we want to say:
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We believe that God wants to transform
our society through word and action.
We show God’s concern for creation,
poverty, injustice, oppression and peace.
Our calling is to encourage a Godly
perspective and balance in people’s lives.
Service
We plan to:
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Envision, teach and equip on issues of
environmental care, poverty and injustice.
Serve our community by providing courses
such as Family Time, Practical Parenting,
Marriage course and on topics such as
money management, addiction.
Support local projects that care for the
poor and the environment.
Stewardship
In 2010 we want to say:
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We have a well resourced and gifted ministry
team
Every member is encouraged to play their part.
Our building is used as a resource by the local
community.
The Beacon Café draws people from the town.
Our Bookshop acts as a resource for local
Christians and churches.
Stewardship
We plan to :
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Encourage everyone to use their gifts in service.
Develop administration eg IT network, Website.
Build a staff team to develop specialist
ministries.
Continue to develop the building to serve the
mission and vision.
Appoint an experienced person to support our
paid staff and volunteers in integrating the life
and mission of the church and town centre
ministry.
Prayer
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“Almighty God, mindful of your
extraordinary goodness to us, we dare to
ask for more. Help us to grow in
discipleship, share our faith with those
around us and help those in need – to see
your kingdom come on earth as in heaven.
May your Holy Spirit equip us to make a
difference in Someplace. We ask this not
for our sake but for the glory of Jesus, our
Saviour and Lord. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20 – 21:
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Now glory be to God! By his mighty power
at work within us, he is able to accomplish
infinitely more that we would ever dare to
ask or hope. May he be given glory in the
church and in Christ Jesus forever and
ever through endless ages. Amen.
The Financial
Facts
To enable St Xxxx’s Church to carry
out its ministry we need £138,000 a
year.
That is
£2,654
per week!
Where does it go?
Outward Giving
Parish Share
£15,100
£77,600
£138,000
Running Costs
Support Costs
£13,600
£17,900
Maintenance
£8,500
Worship &
Pastoral Care
£5,300
Parish Share
Parochial Ministry
£62,000
- Clergy wages/pensions/housing
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Clergy training
Parish Support
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Education/Communication
Administration
Church Work in the Diocese
- Parish Support and Training
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£11,600
General Synod, Anglican &
Ecumenical Activities
Total:
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£ 4,000
£77,600
Our Expected Income
for this year
Regular Giving
Investments
(Gift Aid)
£9,000
£52,000
Income Tax
£107,000
Recovered
Fees and
Events
£15,000
£9,000
Regular Giving
(non Gift Aid)
Collections &
Donations
£6,000
£16,000
Our Shortfall
We have a shortfall of £31,000 to
pay our way for this year
We need another
£600
per week
Our Current Regular Giving is
No
21
20
22
15
34
12
8
10
142
Amount/week
up to £2.00
£2.01 - £3.00
£3.01 - £4.00
£4.01 - £5.00
£5.01 - £10.00
£10.01 - £15.00
£15.01 - £20.00
more than £20.01
Total/week
£28
£49
£78
£70
£248
£148
£144
£271
£1036
Reordering Costs
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Estimated reordering costs - £120K
Funding 50:50 split
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£60k from current reserves
£60k from planned giving/donations
Planned work over next 3 years
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Need to raise £20k/year (£380/wk)
In Summary
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Currently we receive £1036/week
To meet
Our shortfall we need another £600/wk
Our reordering costs we need another £380/wk
We need to increase our Giving by £980/wk
That’s an extra
£6.90/week each
Where next?
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Bury our heads in the sand!
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Sack the clergy!
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Ask all worshippers to increase their
giving?
What Next?
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Review your current giving
Register for Regular Giving & Gift Aid
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Via Envelope Scheme
Via Bank Account
Via both!
Complete and return of the Confidential
Response Forms by
15th October
What our Current Regular Giving
could be
No
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28
33
24
41
23
15
13
206
Amount/week
up to £4.00
£4.01 - £5.00
£5.01 - £6.00
£6.01 - £7.00
£7.01 - £10.00
£10.01 - £20.00
£20.01 - £25.00
more than £25.01
Total/week
£102
£126
£182
£156
£359
£345
£338
£420
£2016
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
“The one who gives sparingly will also reap
sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will
also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as
you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or
under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
And God is able to provide you with every blessing
in abundance, so that by always having enough of
everything, you may share abundantly in every
good work”
2 Corinthians 9: 6-8