MBA Church Newsletter
January 29, 2003
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Monterey Bay Academy Church Newsletter - January 29, 2003
A Weekly Communication for the Church Family & Friends
http://www.mbachurch.org
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Contents
1. Pastor's Message
2. New Church Domain Name Now Being Used
3. Writing Ministry Mission Statements
4. Checking in on the Church Budget
5. Surfing Church Resources
6. Drink Living Water
7. Prayer Requests
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1. Pastor's Message
Hi Everyone,
There are several reasons why it's good to have a newsletter such as, informing ourselves about things, acknowledging people and ministries, etc. But the biggest reason we have started the e-Newsletter is because it's vital that we stay connected with each other during the week as believers.
The early church met together in homes and temple courts (according to Acts 2). Today there are many ways to stay connected and walk this journey together. The e-Newsletter is certainly one. So, I just want to encourage us to share events or circumstances from our lives. Both spiritual and mundane.
It doesn't matter if it's a paragraph or just a sentence or two. I want to invite us to share life together on the e-line. Just e-mail them to Marilyn Eggers <marilyne@mbachurch.org> anytime.
Suggestions:
- Scripture you came across that God used to speak to you
- Things that happened in your life that testified to God's power
- Joys and/or frustrations of your week
- People you'd like to pray about
- Personal prayer requests
- Ideas you might have for others or for the church
I hope that this e-newsletter can be a real source of sharing love and life amongst ourselves.
May Christ bless you richly each day,
Samuel Kaligithi
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2. New Church Domain Name Now Being Used
Recently we signed up for our own domain name: mbachurch.org. We now have our own web address: http://www.mbachurch.org. In addition, we have now moved our MBA Church Newsletter listserv over to a new email address: newsletter@mbachurch.org. Now we don't have to live with advertisements at the bottom of all our messages!
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3. Writing Ministry Mission Statements
A goal for each of our church ministries is for them to develop their own mission statements to drive all that they do. Set-N-Stone's mission statement is boldly displayed on their wall:
"Set-N-Stone is a youth driven ministry that exists to expose teen-agers to God's love, connect them to other believers, help them grow in their faith, and challenge them to discover their talents and honor God with their lives."
If you are ready to write your ministry's mission statement, here are a few resources to get you started. Please share your favorite resources for writing mission statements here next week!
Mission Statements and the Commitment Level Model
Guidance on writing mission statements for ministries
Taking Aim: The Value of a Mission Statement
An experience of a campus ministry in writing mission statements
The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life
Laurie Beth Jones (author of Jesus, CEO)
A great, in-depth look at how to write a mission statement & why
Adventist Ministries Convention - Be clear about your mission
Highlights of a mission-focused day at the convention
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4. Checking in on the Church Budget
Don't forget to give to the church budget so we can support our ministries! It is almost the end of the month!
Monthly Combined Church Budget (01/01/03 to 01/21/03)
Goal Per Month $4,004.46
Amount Received to Date $2,548.45
Computer & Projector Project (01/21/3)
Goal To Reach $10,000.00
Amount Received to Date $6,042.16
Church Office Renovation up to $2,005.00
Mexico Mission 2003 (01/21/3)
Goal to Reach Unknown
Amount Received to Date $2929.87
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5. Surfing Church Resources
If you haven't visited these sites yet, take a look. You may be surprised at the resources and information that is available.
North American Division
Pacific Union Conference
Central California Conference
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6. Drink Living Water
God provides a beautiful picture of His church:
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
Colossians 3:12-14
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7. Prayer Requests
If you have prayer requests, please share them here. Together we will be prayer warriors for each other.
Please pray for Charlie Ward's family in their time of grief. -- Marilyn E.
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