Journey to the Center of the Universe: Ch. 1

Meeting, Monday, May 19

Attendees: Baugus’, Jerry Stutzman, Nina Gort, Cory Degoffau, Buists, Kellys, Sharon Denk, Hanischs, Luymes’, Bergsmas, Holladays

1. Prayer
What is working against us?
What is working for us?
“your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom”
“My God will supply all your needs”
“who is able to do immeasurably more”
“ you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes”

2. Expectations
What do we do if we have different expectations? Or if our different
expectations even clash.
May we ask the Lord to form the church the way He wants it to be.
What charge has Christ Church given us? Why are we doing this?
To reach those who might not be reached by CC.
Therefore, our focus is “outward”. Reaching others has priority over
personal preferences.

3. Terminology
Our terminology is important in communicating 2 relationships.
1) Between CC and the church plant. Let’s use “we/us”
We need to help CC remember “this is our mission/vision together.
Terms such as CC-Breton or Central or Home Site and CC-Uptown or Urban will help facilitate this. We need to finalize this language and use it.
2) Between the church plant and the “target area”. We want to avoid target,mission, outreach language – we are coming here to solve your problems. Again, “we/us” language – we are part of this community/neighborhood – we want you to come to church and be part of our community also. Let’s respect the community the way Paul did in Athens – “I see you are a religious people”

4. Finalizing the Community
Everyone was very favorable to the East Hills area as the primary focus with the Midtown area being the extended focus—it is very residential. Steve has a few more resources to check and then this area should be finalized as the target area (I mean “our neighborhood”).

5. Discussion begun and to continue

How do we get to know this community?

Tour the neighborhoods – jog, walk your dog, ride your bike, eat, shop, talk, ask questions, etc.
Tie into summer neighborhood activities – Trolley days, etc..
Meet together in the area
Need to meet frequently before the summer begins

How do we get started this summer?

How can we serve?

Sunday night C-group type meetings?

6. Blog Team – Jerry S.,Robin, Shawn

7. Child Care. We would like to improve it for future meetings. We want the kids to be able to enjoy their time during the meetings.

8. Next meeting – TBA



Let’s enjoy the journey for the glory of the Lord.

Steve & Kris