Spiritual Life & Christian Education

The purpose of the Spiritual Life Ministry Team is to answer the core question: How do we keep the presence and grace of God at the center of our life together?

Answering this question should give rise to ministry teams including but not limited to worship, prayer, music and devotional life.

 

Enter the

Bible

Mark 1:15 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

Our 2012 theme of Enter the Bible greatly impacted our worship life together.

Regular OpportunitiesFor Worship

Special OpportunitiesFor Worship

Tamarack Senior LivingEaster Vigil

Blessing of BikesBaccalaureate

Mission Sunday

Enter the Bible Theme

Sponsored Scripture signsMonthly potlucks to review Sunday Morning Bible storiesSt. John’s pilgrimage

Special Guests In Worship

Heart of Worship Concert*Chris Tomlin Concert at SanfordAmy CourtsMN Lutheran All State ChoirStephanie PaulineKent Dudley ConcertDave Anderson & Fellowship Ministries

Renewal Worship Planning TeamSeasonal Worship Planning TeamContemporary Worship TeamPrayer Chain TeamAltar GuildBaptismal Banner Making Team

• Continue Narrative Lectionary (focus on one main Bible Story in worship)

• Backyard Missions: Commissions for mission opportunities

(some secret missions announced)Hold hands when saying the Lord’s Prayer

Prayer Chain Prayer RequestsPraise ReportsOn-line prayer requestsHealing Prayers

(1st Sunday in Worship)

Devotional Ministry team wrote devotionals (hard print & e-news) to

accompany our journey through Mark.

8:30 Worship Average Attendance 217 10:45 Worship Average Attendance 186 6:30 Calvary Alive Average Attendance 144 Renewal Night 4 Centering Prayer Participants 4 Wednesday Noon Worship Leaders 5 Altar Guild Members 34 Cont. Praise Band Team Members 12

Children’s Time Leaders 8 Calvary Choir Members 25 Neilson (Wind Song) Worship Leaders 6 State Park Worship Leaders 4 Prayer Chain Members Worship Planning Team Members 9 Devotional Ministry Team 10

Spiritual Life Team

Senior Pastor Salary & BenefitsCont. Worship Coordinator Sal & BenefitsWorship & MusicCalvary ChoirsOrganist/PianistSound Technician Worship Resources

(Equipment & Altar guild)

Renewal WorshipWorship GuestsPublications

Total Spiritual Life

$ 84,725$ 10,000

$ 1,125$ 300$ 5,300$ 1,000$ 2,000

$ 200$ 2,000$ 1,000

$ 107,650

Assess needs in areas of youth and family ministry and worship leadership

Timeline—begin work February 15 and make recommendations by April 11

Interviewed staff, congregation, worship leaders, youth and youth leaders, and experts in the field

Recommendations included:Lutheran Seminary trainedRelational with youthFaith basedYouth person active in worship

(visible Sundays and Wednesdays)Musical backgroundMission workConfirmation

Recommendations included (cont.):Able to mentor adult leaders &

volunteersGet kids involved in worship and

programmingBuild on current programmingOther church connections

What kind of worship, prayer, music & devotions can we offer to celebrate this theme?

The purpose of the Christian Education Ministry Team is to answer the core question: How do we grow in our faith from the cradle to the grave?

Answering the question should give rise to ministries of learning and faith milestones including but not limited to: Preschool, youth, family, adults and congregational education opportunities.

The Christian Education Team is a combination of staff & volunteers. Without this team work, we could not provide the quality Christian education Calvary offers.

Milestone Ministry

Milestones bring an awareness of the important events that happen both in our faith and in our lives.

BIRTH HOLY COMMUNIONBAPTISM GRADUATION

BIBLESCONFIRMATION

AND MORE…

Nursery Coordinators areTammy Hamilton, Tara Kuleta, Christie Gross & Sara Moran.

Thank you to the volunteers who serve on Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings!

Making disciples of 3, 4 & 5 year olds and their families through great leadership of staff, Preschool Ministry Team & Preschool Support Team!

Creation

Joseph

Jesus’ Birth & Death

Expanded Preschool programming in 2012 by adding another classroom. Enrollment numbers increased from 54 students to 80 students! New staff was added as well.

Child Care was added as an option for parents in the fall of 2011 for students enrolled in preschool

Summer Child Care was also offered in the summer of 2012

AGES: 4 year old – 5th Grade

2012 Theme:

Sunday School Offering~God’s Global Barnyard

Wednesday after-school program for grades 3—5 Kingdom Kids is a great time for faith

development, fellowship and fun! Our Wednesday Schedule: 3:00 – 3:30 Kids dropped off

Check in & activity time 3:30 Snack Time 3:45 Servant Hood 4:00 Large Group Game- Gym 4:15 Bible Story Adventure 5:15 Closing Ritual 5:30 Supper/Parent Pick up 

Confirmation:New

TestamentFaith and Life

CLUBBBBS (Backyard, B-b-q & Bible Study)Thursday Morning Bible StudyRetreatsAnd more…

Sunday mornings Wednesdays (early morning, mid-

morning, & summer evenings) Homes & Church Bible study &

various topics Walk Thru the

Old Testament

78 students enrolled in Preschool 123 registered for Sunday School 78 students & 21 leaders for VBS 94 students & 27 leaders for confirmation Approx. 5 Thurs. HS Bible Study 20-30 CLUB attendees 23 3rd-5th graders in Kingdom Kids 40 Walk Thru participants 30+ One Year Bible readers

Sunday School Vacation Bible School Small Group Confirmation Guide TGIF Team High School CLUB Youth Leadership Team Adult Ed Ministry Team Walk Thru the Old Testament Team Internship Support Team

Preschool to financially support $20,000 of Director of Children’s Ministry salary

Continuing ministry with seminary intern pastor

4th Grade Bible Camp milestone

Continuing Enter the Bible

BACKYARD MISSION- Our Neighbors’ Faith series- Faith in Action Bible series

Ministry Teams to DevelopNew Baby Ministry TeamMilestone Ministry TeamSmall Group Facilitator Team

Youth Pastor Salary & Benefits (partial year) Children’s Minister Salary & Benefits Nursery Coordinator Preschool/Child Care Staff Salary, Benefits

& Taxes (9 mo.) Adult Education Confirmation ExpensesSunday School Programming Vacation Bible School Bibles/Catechisms Milestone Ministry Preschool ProgrammingKingdom Kids coordinatorYouth Programming Total Proposal  

$ 35,000$ 20,550$ 1,300$ 188,826

$ 1,000$ 500$ 1,300$ 600$ 1,000$ 750$ 11,950$ 1,800$ 4,000$ 268,576

Christian Education Budget Proposal

What kind of Christian Education can we offer to celebrate this theme?