Pastor Ricks Report March, 2004

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Pastor Ricks Report March, 2004
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Ministry Highlights

• A nice break - I havent preached at all in the
  past month, but
• I will be preaching 4 of the next 5 Sundays
• 3 Baptisms-Griffin Leonard, Bryce Norman, Sydnie
  Ludlum
• JH Ski Retreat, 14 students and 4 adults - great
  discussions
• Ash Wednesday Worship (Feb. 25) - 132 in
  attendance, good use of Visual Connection
• Wednesday Night Worship (March 3) - 118 in
  attendance, the best weve done yet
• Mt. Cross Sunday (Feb. 29) - good overall
  presence, OK preaching

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Ministry Highlights

• Wildside (Confirmation) - consistent 15-23 in
  attendance, working on Dares From Jesus
• Significant involvement with Bethel Lutheran
  School, working in classrooms, helping with
  chapel and serving as a support to our principal
• Three words - planning, planning, planning
• Spring and Summer schedule - worship and events
• Wedding, Baptism and Funeral packets
• Junior High Ministry 2004-2005
• Next steps for Childrens Ministry (Faith Ink)

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Looking Ahead

• Super Sunday (March 14) - Our single best
  opportunity
• First Communion Classes (March 21 28)
• Community Easter Egg Hunt (April 3)
• Holy Week
• Maundy Thursday (April 8, 700pm)
• Good Friday (April 9, Noon and 700pm)
• Easter Worship (April 11, 645, 830, 945,
  1100)
• JH Adventure Camp, June 20th - 25th, Rock-n-Water
• VBS w/ Mt. Cross Day Camp, July 26th - 30th

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Looking Ahead - Ideas

• Evangelism Supper Clubs - for new people to
  become integrated into the social life of Bethel
• When Crossways ends - Contagious Christian course
• Parents Night Out - youth led childcare
  fundraiser
• Visual Connection training guide for other
  churches
• Teach 2 religion courses for BLS in 2004-2005
• Short-term overseas mission teams
• The Purpose-Driven Life movement next fall
• Job Description and title change - Pastor of
  Outreach?

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Personal Notes

• Family Wedding (April 2-6) Pismo Beach
• Continuing Education Course at Luther Seminary in
  MN, (June 6-14)
• Mexico Mission Trip (July 17-24) w/ Angela
• New York Anniversary Trip (Sept. 28-Oct. 5)
• Housing plan - After 2 1/2 years of wondering if
  Bethel is really where God wants me, Im ready to
  make the commitment to stay awhile. For me, this
  time of transition has been a blessing in
  disguise.