Ingomar Spirit Newsletter April-May 2014 | Page 6

Making Life Better. OUR VISION: We believe that God is calling our church to make lives better and transform the world by valuing each person and guiding them into a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. OUR MISSION: The mission of our church is to reach people with the good news of Jesus and together become fully devoted followers of Christ. OUR PLAN: We believe we can achieve all that God has in store for us by perfecting five practices – each of us individually and together as one church. in Fellowship Hall Friday, April 25th 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26th 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Donations will be collected in Fellowship Hall: Monday, April 21—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up to help on Sunday, April 6th and Sunday, April 13th in the Auxiliary Narthex, or contact Tammy DeBonis or Paula Dahm. Our Five Practices: WELCOMING – Radical Hospitality To unapologetically invite, welcome and care for those who are friends, acquaintances and strangers. WORSHIPPING – Passionate Worship To actively and personally engage in worship experiences that honor God, refresh our spirits, provoke change and transform our lives. LEARNING – Intentional Faith Development To encourage and foster lifelong spiritual growth through small group and personal study experiences. SERVING – Risk-taking Mission & Service To make the world a better place through the active and personal engagement of every person in the church. GIVING – Extravagant Generosity To give freely, joyfully and faithfully in response to God’s love for us and as an expression of our love for God. 6 Join us on May 18th for MISSIONS SUNDAY ONE COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE in the sanctuary at 10 AM Brunch in Fellowship Hall before or after the service (please sign up so we can plan). Representatives from a variety of local, national and international outreach programs will be on hand. Find out how you can be the hands of Christ.