Was it this one? I like this one because of her eyes.
Thanks!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
New Newsletter Ideas
Check out this site, About.com and their section on desktop publishing. There are lots of links and articles. Maybe it will help us.
http://newsletter.lifetips.com/cat/8186/targeting-your-newsletter-audience/
Here is a site I found while searching for ways to reach your audience through the newsletter.
It is interesting because it's focus is email newsletters, which I don't think we are quite 100% ready to switch to. However, some of the tips right true...just the look of the newsletter can affect the audience. So I guess I need to understand what we feel is wrong with our current format?
Is it the look, size, amount of text? Please leave your feedback, I'd love to know what some one thinks.
Here is a site I found while searching for ways to reach your audience through the newsletter.
It is interesting because it's focus is email newsletters, which I don't think we are quite 100% ready to switch to. However, some of the tips right true...just the look of the newsletter can affect the audience. So I guess I need to understand what we feel is wrong with our current format?
Is it the look, size, amount of text? Please leave your feedback, I'd love to know what some one thinks.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
A Night in Bethlehem-Live Nativity Coming Soon!
Ok, so if anyone didn't see the scan of the Night in Bethlehem, here it is...
I thought we'd just use what they gave us, but add our own time and date. Let me know what you think!
Monday, November 12, 2007
Advent Marketing for Epworth UMC Elgin
These are the Advent Mailers for 2007.
As always, your feedback is welcome!
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Member Care Minutes 10-30-07
1.PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
The Pictorial Directory is well underway. Individual and family pictures have been taken.
Group activities and staff pics are still needed. Carole and Paul Burris have been working on
combining mailing lists. Carole brought the combed list to the meeting. The pages were shared with committee and we screened the lists for accuracy. An updated list will be downloaded for Karen C's use. We do need, however, to include those who are in the "new member" group. The B's will likely become Associate members and Traci will need a
sponsor/mentor when she formally becomes a member.
2 CONTACT RECENT GRADUATES
Peggy has a list of approx. 30 people who will be sent a package containing items such as
popcorn, candy, coffee packets, hot chocolate, etc.
3- FUNERAL COORDINATOR
We have a team consisting of Sheila E, Barb G, Ginny J and -- . Joe S..
When a funeral is held at church, one of these persons will be contacted (on-a rotating basis) to assist
Pastor David and the family. We will meet (hopefdly at 9:30 on Tuesday, November 6) to go over the
responsibilities.
4- CRADLE ROLL
Beth R has talked w/Kara about pictures of our newest "members" so the ball has begun to
roll. However, Barb will talk w/Beth to be sure we are all talking about the same things. We want to
follow through wlchildren for a longer period of time, not only newborns.
5- BUDGET
Barb reported that she had not received a detailed printout of our expenditures and will need to
develop a budget based on that report.
6- MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Ginny C. has accepted this responsibility, taking over from Patti F,
NEXT MEETING -- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - 6:30 in Room U1
The Pictorial Directory is well underway. Individual and family pictures have been taken.
Group activities and staff pics are still needed. Carole and Paul Burris have been working on
combining mailing lists. Carole brought the combed list to the meeting. The pages were shared with committee and we screened the lists for accuracy. An updated list will be downloaded for Karen C's use. We do need, however, to include those who are in the "new member" group. The B's will likely become Associate members and Traci will need a
sponsor/mentor when she formally becomes a member.
2 CONTACT RECENT GRADUATES
Peggy has a list of approx. 30 people who will be sent a package containing items such as
popcorn, candy, coffee packets, hot chocolate, etc.
3- FUNERAL COORDINATOR
We have a team consisting of Sheila E, Barb G, Ginny J and -- . Joe S..
When a funeral is held at church, one of these persons will be contacted (on-a rotating basis) to assist
Pastor David and the family. We will meet (hopefdly at 9:30 on Tuesday, November 6) to go over the
responsibilities.
4- CRADLE ROLL
Beth R has talked w/Kara about pictures of our newest "members" so the ball has begun to
roll. However, Barb will talk w/Beth to be sure we are all talking about the same things. We want to
follow through wlchildren for a longer period of time, not only newborns.
5- BUDGET
Barb reported that she had not received a detailed printout of our expenditures and will need to
develop a budget based on that report.
6- MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Ginny C. has accepted this responsibility, taking over from Patti F,
NEXT MEETING -- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - 6:30 in Room U1
Friday, November 9, 2007
Mission Minutes November
1. The Rainbow Convenant project for November is PADS.
2. Meals on Wheels needs one more volunteer for Thursday 29.
3. the Red Bird Mission Craft Show is Nov. 17 and 18, Preparations include:
a. Alyson will house the craft team.
b. Posters were divided up and each person took some to put up around town(S)
c. Kara sent the Press Releases.
d. The Red Bird team will arrive about 4pm friday Nov. 16
e. All available memebers will help set up friday afternoon. Food will be provided by Mary B.
f. Pastor Newhouse contacted Red Bird to finialize our guest speaker for Sunday Nov. 18
g. Ray will set up 30 tables and we will arrange them friday.
h. Amy Z. will make signs for the road
i. Red Bird requires $694.00 for travel expenses. A special offering will be collected Sun.
November 18.
j. Diane will provide food for workers of the craft show Saturday.
k. Mary F. will make an announcement of invitation to the show this Sunday. And finish distribuing posters Sunday, too.
4. December Food Pantry theme is the Holiday Meal. We are asking for stuffing, gravy, beans, potatoes, cranberry and other holiday items in a box or can.
If you would rather donate money, Manna Gift Cards to Jewel or Dominicks are available.
2. Meals on Wheels needs one more volunteer for Thursday 29.
3. the Red Bird Mission Craft Show is Nov. 17 and 18, Preparations include:
a. Alyson will house the craft team.
b. Posters were divided up and each person took some to put up around town(S)
c. Kara sent the Press Releases.
d. The Red Bird team will arrive about 4pm friday Nov. 16
e. All available memebers will help set up friday afternoon. Food will be provided by Mary B.
f. Pastor Newhouse contacted Red Bird to finialize our guest speaker for Sunday Nov. 18
g. Ray will set up 30 tables and we will arrange them friday.
h. Amy Z. will make signs for the road
i. Red Bird requires $694.00 for travel expenses. A special offering will be collected Sun.
November 18.
j. Diane will provide food for workers of the craft show Saturday.
k. Mary F. will make an announcement of invitation to the show this Sunday. And finish distribuing posters Sunday, too.
4. December Food Pantry theme is the Holiday Meal. We are asking for stuffing, gravy, beans, potatoes, cranberry and other holiday items in a box or can.
If you would rather donate money, Manna Gift Cards to Jewel or Dominicks are available.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Visitor Outreach-
I would like to direct attention to a great article on Christianitytoday.com.
Visitor Assimilation, it's not rocket science, is a great look at what we as church members should be doing to attract and keep visitor attention. And as it says, it's not rocket science. It is actually common sense that requires constant vigilence.
Visitors make their descisions about a church in the last ten minutes they spend there. So we have all that time to make good! Try and start a three minute conversation after service with a new visitor and that conversation will probably last five time that long and be something that can truly affect that person's spiritual path.
If every member chooses to recognize three new faces each Sunday, we would never have anyone fall through the cracks. Everyone would be welcomed and invited to join, eager to return and happy to get involved.
This should be our goal because we have all been there and we know what wonderful things Epworth can offer to all.
Visitor Assimilation, it's not rocket science, is a great look at what we as church members should be doing to attract and keep visitor attention. And as it says, it's not rocket science. It is actually common sense that requires constant vigilence.
Visitors make their descisions about a church in the last ten minutes they spend there. So we have all that time to make good! Try and start a three minute conversation after service with a new visitor and that conversation will probably last five time that long and be something that can truly affect that person's spiritual path.
If every member chooses to recognize three new faces each Sunday, we would never have anyone fall through the cracks. Everyone would be welcomed and invited to join, eager to return and happy to get involved.
This should be our goal because we have all been there and we know what wonderful things Epworth can offer to all.
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