In 2010, we went through a discernment process at MCC Newcastle called “Harvest for our Future”. We concentrated on a few questions and held “vision parties” and other ways of making sure that everyone who wanted to, could contribute to the discussion. One of the questions was “What you value about MCC Newcastle?” Out of the answers to this question, we developed our Core Values, which you can find on the fantastic postcards and badges that we use for outreach.
At MCC Newcastle we value:
• the fabulous and the beautiful in each of us
• a warm, safe, welcoming home
• worship that deepens our intimacy with God
• the strength we have together when we are each doing what we are passionate about
• love, fun and laughter
One of the other questions that we asked was “What will MCC Newcastle be like in 10 years time?” From the answers to this question, the Board drew up a list of key aims to guide us in our planning from 2010 – 2015. Each year at the ACM, the Board has put forward actions for approval by the Members of the church, based on these key aims. This year will be no different.
At the recent Saturday Seminar, we discussed the Church Size Summit and the recommendations for progress made by our Elder, Reverend Elder Darlene Garner.
We compared her recommendations with the 5 year key aims that we have been following as a congregation. Guess what? They were very similar. This is really positive because it means that we are about ready to take the next steps in our growth as a faith community.
One of our five year aims is:
At the recent Saturday Seminar, we discussed the Church Size Summit and the recommendations for progress made by our Elder, Reverend Elder Darlene Garner.
We compared her recommendations with the 5 year key aims that we have been following as a congregation. Guess what? They were very similar. This is really positive because it means that we are about ready to take the next steps in our growth as a faith community.
One of our five year aims is:
Having our own space – somewhere that we can decorate, do not have to share with other organisations, have control over.
This was also one of Darlene’s main recommendations to us. We love being based at St James’s, and it is also time to start looking for a new home. This will take time, finances and above all, a great deal of prayer. Please keep this exciting vision in your prayers. The seeds that we sowed in 2010 are beginning to germinate into a “Harvest for our Future”.
God bless,
Cecilia
God bless,
Cecilia
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