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St. Andrews Church, Egmore Annual General Assembly for 2018. Jan 21, 2018. Agenda. Opening Prayer – Pastor Life and Times of the Church – Secretary Presentation of Financial Statements – Treasurer Q & A Session Closing Prayer – Pastor. Highlights for 2017.
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St. Andrews Church, Egmore Annual General Assembly for 2018 Jan 21, 2018
Agenda • Opening Prayer – Pastor • Life and Times of the Church – Secretary • Presentation of Financial Statements – Treasurer • Q & A Session • Closing Prayer – Pastor
Highlights for 2017 • On-boarding of a full time Assistant Pastor
Highlights for 2017 (Cond.) • Stream lining of the evangelistic work in our current areas Balaramapuram Construction of the DCC 1st floor SS Teachers – Quarterly Training Workshop Karanodai - Men's fellowship with Hindi group Kilkuppam – Rented accommodation from May ‘17 for SS
Highlights for 2017 (Cond.) • Landscaping work in right earnest!
Highlights for 2017 (Cond.) • KYF - Focus on out-reach
Highlights for 2017 (Cond.) • AKCDC supported by the Church from Apr 2017
Focus Areas for 2018 • Evangelism and Missions – vision / approach for the Church Poondi – a new location under review ESPES – Every State Prays for Every State
Focus Areas for 2018 (Cond.) • Landscaping of the Church Campus: preserving and protecting our estate – Road laying work
Focus Areas for 2018 (Cond.) • 200th year celebrations commemorating the foundation stone laying of the Church – Apr 6 & 8, 2018 • Handel Manuel’s 100th birth centenary year – Apr 27 & 29, 2018
Administrative Architecture-Present Model The Church Vision Kirk Session 20 Committees Staff Few Committees only have Staff.
Administrative Architecture-Proposed Model Organisations (Governing Councils) Ministries Committees & Departments Evangelism & Missions The Church Vision Kirk Session
Vision of St.Andrews • Obedient disciples of Jesus Christ • Primary focus on worship and mission • Complete dependence on prayer • Execution • Emphasis on God’s guidance in strategic and tactical decisions • Five year view with attention & budget support for current year • Diligence in administrative review and cadence • Legacy • Be the salt and the light within our communities • Raise up for Christ a new generation of believers
Directions for the Early Church that We Need to Emulate • Propagate Good News about Jesus Christ • Be prepared to suffer for our faith • Demonstrate care for the needy • Engage deeply with God in worship • Remain open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit • Rid of racial and class distinctions • Utilize the gifts of all people • Hold together strong people who differ