WORSHIP*
AIM: To increase the awareness of
God’s presence and to celebrate God’s love.
*NB: At Scartho we
believe that everything that happens in the church body is part of our worship. However, for the purposes of this
document, worship refers to corporate acts of worship.
Now
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We are always looking at ways to incorporate
special services into our church worship life.
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We have members of our congregation who are
willing to be involved in leading worship.
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We have seen an increase in young families in
Morning worship.
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We have a relaxed atmosphere during Morning
Worship which leads to members feeling free to participate.
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Evening worship is shared with other
congregations in the area, and attendance has increased.
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Early morning communion services cater for a
growing congregation.
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Our children take part in communion services.
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We have a regular MATCH service planned for all
ages.
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Our Saturday Prayer meetings are an established
and valued part of our worship.
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The Meditation group meets monthly.
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A dedicated Prayer room is available.
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Regular use of projector in services.
Next
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To continue to provide worship in different
styles and develop further.
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Involve more people in the leading of worship eg.
drama, music, prayers etc.
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To continue to develop the role of worship
leaders.
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To further develop a multi-media approach to
worship eg. use of I.T., artwork etc.
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Further exploration into the relevance and
potential of our evening worship.
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To continue to create an atmosphere in which
people feel free to respond during worship.
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To further develop the prayer life of the church
including increasing the number of prayer meetings at a wider variety of times.
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To continue to develop our links with other local
churches and those within our section.
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Investigate joining the Family Friendly Churches
Trust.
FELLOWSHIP
AND DISCIPLESHIP
AIM: To help people to grow and
learn as Christians, through mutual support and care.
Now
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We have a strong house group system and a growing
Sunday Club.
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We regularly participate in linked individual
study, housegroups and preaching.
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We have a pastoral system for church members.
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We recognise that lots of informal pastoral work
also occurs.
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We have a new Men’s Fellowship as well as other
established groups.
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We are in the process of identifying areas in
which teaching is required and providing this as necessary.
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Recently began a yearly Church Family weekend
away to Bawtry Hall.
Next
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Joint housegroup teaching sessions to enable
specialised teaching from visiting speakers to aid our growth and development.
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Better promotion of housegroups.
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A structured programme for the teaching of the
major Christian doctrines in mainstream worship.
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Monitoring and further developing the pastoral
system to cover non-members.
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To develop a system of ensuring that new people
are made welcome in church and afterwards at coffee time.
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Continue to provide opportunities to share meals
together.
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To seek other ways of having fun as a church
family.
SERVICE
AIM: To be a good neighbour to
people in need and to challenge injustice.
Now
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Saturday coffee provides a valued service to the
community.
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Various youth activities including, Boys Brigade,
Girls Brigade and Youth Clubs provide for the younger people of the village.
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‘Parents and Toddlers’ provides a place for
parents to meet up with others in similar circumstances. NCBT, supported by some
church members, also use our building offering a similar service.
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As a church, we tithe (give away one tenth of)
our income, supporting a variety of charitable causes including inter-national,
national and local concerns.
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We have established links with a church in the
Ukraine, which we support
financially. We are also regularly supporting the charity Kenya Kids.
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We contribute regularly towards the Daily Bread
Food Larder.
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We have a Community Fund for immediate financial
response when appropriate.
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The ‘Safe Haven’ provides a space for people to
talk and opportunities for prayer as well as fellowship over a meal.
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We provide space for community activities.
Next
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Find ways to offer more practical support to
members of the community.
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To continue to increase awareness of Fair Trade
issues within the church and provide opportunities for the sale of Fair Trade
products.
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As a church, increase our awareness of world
issues and the wider church.
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As a church, increase our awareness of, and our
involvement in, political issues including those which may affect our positions
as Christians.
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As a church, become more aware of our
responsibilities towards our youth activities.
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Look towards being a ‘greener’ church using
Eco-church material to aid our thinking.
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Recommence taking regular acts of worship at
local residential homes.
EVANGELISM
AIM: To make more followers of
Jesus Christ.
Now
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We have a welcoming building and attractive
worship area.
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Our services and facilities are accessible as
possible to all e.g. provision of disabled toilets, large print books etc.
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We are developing a higher profile in the village
through our community activities.
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Church website, weekly newsletter and magazine
are used to communicate information to congregation.
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Many members are involved in one to one
evangelism showing Jesus through word and action.
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Provide summer Holiday Club each year and
Messy Church once a month.
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We have recently held an Alpha course in the
Chocolate Lounge.
Next
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Maintain and develop the fabric of our building.
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Develop a more focussed approach to promoting the
church through use of the local media, church website etc.
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Create the position of a church
administrator/publicity officer.
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To develop better communication within the
church.
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Develop a more structured approach to evangelism
so that outreach events are planned at regular intervals.
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To develop more opportunities to meet with people
through special services, meals and other events both on and off the premises.
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Provide teaching on evangelism within mainstream
worship and through other methods.
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Encourage people in one to one evangelism in
their everyday life.
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Develop a welcome pack for people moving into the
area.
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