Spotlight on Ministry: Outreach Ministry
Each month during 2006, we shined the spotlight on one of the vital ministries and missions of First Presbyterian Church. We hope this helps you get a clearer picture of what the church does and - if you are ready to volunteer - how you can help.
What We Do and Why:
Ever wonder what you could do to reach out to others between Sundays. We are the church, even when we’re not in church.
The Outreach Commission exists
- to support and encourage our members in fulfilling their call to make disciples among our acquaintances and neighbors
- to ensure that visitors to our church are warmly welcomed and provide a way for them to want to return
- to provide programs for new attendees to become members, including conducting a new members class along with the Pastor to follow-up with new members to ensure they develop relationships with other members through groups, fellowship and service
Together with the Congregational Care Commission
- to oversee the advertising of the church through handouts, website, newsletter, bulletin, phonebook ads and newspaper ads
Together with the Facility Commission
- to ensure adequate, appropriate and accessible facilities, parking and signage
Our Vision-Goal for Evangelism lists as its first priority to develop effective outreach for discipling unchurched people by meeting physical and spiritual needs. Each of us has a gift, perhaps still un-tapped in reaching out to others.
Who is Involved:
A Connection Team makes phone calls to those visiting the church to welcome them and help them get connected.
Jeannette Anglin is the Elder to serve as the Chair of the Outreach Commission.
Volunteers Needed:
Jeannette is interested in knowing what you think the church could be doing in this area. I am also interested in knowing what you are doing to reach out to others in our community both at church and in your personal life. What you are doing may be a good example to share with others so they can do the same.
Please join me for a gathering of people who want to provide some input to our Outreach Program and who want to share best practices for Outreach. Or if you just want to attend to learn some outreach ideas from others, join us for the light lunch meeting at Noon on Sunday March 11 in the Fireside Room. Questions? Or to let me know you will be part of the gathering, call me, Jeannette Anglin.
Or call the church office: 762-8269 or email fpcpetaluma@sbcglobal.net
We have faith, but what are we doing with our faith?
