Evangelism Committee Meeting – 9/22/11

Present were: Fr. Kline, Jon Browne, Phil Masquelette, Vibert La Maison, Kay Wynn and Shawn O’Neil.

Fr. Kline read Acts 28: 16-31, then opened with prayer.

Intercessory prayer ministry will begin October 2. The primary objective is to be sure each person on the list is prayed for on a regular basis. An attempt will be made to keep the prayer list current. Julia Deslatte will coordinate the prayer ministry.

Small group ministry will begin September 26 at Jon and Marilyn’s home. The initial (pilot) small group has 11 persons. Intent is to perfect the group process, and then expand to form additional small groups within the parish.

Marilyn Browne presented the Acts 15 program to the Vestry at their September 18 meeting.Phil and Shawn reported that the presentation was very well done. The Vestry has tabled action on this program. Fr. Garrin will be reminded that Stephen Ministry/Acts 15 management in St. Louis wishes registration and initial payment on or before November 15, unless other arrangements are negotiated.

Kay and Fr. Kline reported on the Alpha Small Group Leadership training held August 27 at Trinity United Methodist, Irving. The training was excellent and was fast paced. Fr. Kline passed out his notes consisting of 14 typed pages, double spaced. Much of what was learned applies to our beginning small group ministry. Additional information is available on the internet. Kay has the links.

Phil reported that banners are still being discussed.  John Phipps has ideas which Phil will pursue.

Blessing of Animals will take place October 4. Publicity is in progress,

Fr. Kline alerted the Committee to a Diocesan Evangelism Conference, announced by Carrie Boren at Incarnation, Saturday, December 3 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The leader will be Rebecca Manley Pippert of “Salt Shaker Ministries.” She is the author of many books and is considered outstanding.

Phil reported that the Vestry had suggested that the Committee consider contacting families which had sent their children to VBS. Concern was raised over the passage of time since VBS.  Fr. Kline will attempt to get the list of participating families. Letter writing is under consideration.

Kay has been working with Allison to put together a new Parish Directory. The work is essentially complete.  Draft pages will be on display soon for parishioner corrections and additions.

Next meeting will be October 20.

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