From the Lead Pastor's Desk
May 2, 2008 |
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Proclaim Jesus Christ · Live in Christ · Serve
After months of prayer, listening to hundreds of voices, and reading thousands of comments, St. Andrew's has a new Mission Statement:
Proclaim Jesus Christ . Live in Christ . Serve
A Mission Statement is really a purpose statement. It states the reason or the purpose for which God created this church. As we go forward into the future, all that we do will be focused on being a people and a congregation that "Proclaims Jesus Christ, Lives in Christ, and Serves." What specifically does that mission statement mean for us?
Proclaim! As a church that Proclaims Jesus Christ, we will not only Proclaim Jesus Christ through vibrant Lutheran worship, we will also do everything we can to help each other proclaim Jesus Christ in our daily lives. We will be committed to being a church that boldly proclaims Christ on our campus and around the world.
Live! We will seek to be a community of life-long learners, equipping people to live out their faith in their daily lives.
Serve! We are a Servant Church! We will be invited and equipped to use the gifts that God has given each of us to serve our church, our region and the world for the purpose of transforming lives.
In the weeks ahead, you will learn our new Vision Statement, Value Statement, Strategic Goals, and Objectives which will serve as the rudder that guides our ship as we go forward into the future.
Memorial Prayer Gardens
If you haven't been following the plans for the Memorial Prayer Garden and Columbarium, I think you'll be impressed. Informational meetings about will be held this Sunday, May 4, at 11:20 a.m. and Sunday, May 18, at 10:15 a.m. If you have questions, please contact chairperson Pete Nasvik at 651-778-1784; or Church Business Administrator Paul Maeyaert or Pastor John Keller at 651-426-3261.
In Christ,
John Hogenson
Lead Pastor
St. Andrew's, Mahtomedi, Minnesota
Church Offices: 651-426-3261
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