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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 Partnership project –Palestine & Lebanon 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 27^th 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

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