“In their hearts, people plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
Dear Immanuel Friends,
In early June, we shared information with you about the Vestry’s 2024 Priorities for Immanuel Anglican Church (IAC). In late July, the Vestry met to review what’s been done so far and what additional actions we should consider for this year. When Becky Ragon, our Registrar, prepared the information for our review, the accomplishments and possible plans ran 5 pages. We wanted to share some examples of that work with you here:
2024 Priority | Completed To Date | Planned Sept-Dec 2024 |
Strengthen Budget and Finance | Updated financial management policy and procedures in June. | Accelerate timing of Stewardship pledging this fall, to inform 2025 budget planning. |
Hire a Worship/Music Leader | Brought Braeded Cord into our worship. | Implement Music Committee to identify next steps/assess cost |
Develop a Succession Planning Process | Transferred Ministry Lead (e.g., Acolytes to Phil Oravetz) | Develop SOP for each Committee/Ministry |
Hire a Youth Leader | Fr. Drew led extremely successful Youth Camp in July for 12 youth | Identify a Youth Leader to start working with Fr. Drew in January 2025 |
Increase Communications | Mid-year Parish Meeting in early June; IAC Financial presentation in late June | Conduct a Ministry Fair in September to give information and offer volunteer opportunities for IAC ministries |
Enhance our Digital Presence and Website | AV updates greatly enhanced Service Livestream | Map IAC website to other churches; establish group to revamp the current website |
Recruit/Train New Ushers | First draft IAC Security Plan, in which Ushers have a major role | Update Usher training documents and processes |
Develop New Member Process | Implemented automated process for New Member information | Fr. Travis plans a sermon series on Membership in September |
Establish 20-30-Something Fellowship Group | Generated potential lists of names, and contacted 20-Somethings | First meeting for 20-Somethings group planned for September |
Expand Adult Discipleship | Completed Spiritual Gifts Class; Completed Women’s Retreat; Began Sunday Nite Men’s Bible Study | Men’s Retreat in October 2024; Prayer Classes in October 2024 |
If you have questions about these priorities or the upcoming plans, please contact us or any Vestry Member. We value your feedback and ideas. In all these things, we seek God’s leading and give Him the glory.
Yours in Christ, Deb T. and Scott A.
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