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Join us for the St. Andrews Church Annual General Assembly on Jan 21, 2018, to discuss the church's vision, accomplishments, and future plans. Explore the highlights of 2017 and the focus areas for 2018. Learn about the administrative architecture, proposed models, and the church's vision for the coming years.
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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