1	Big Picture Zion Mennonite Church October 19, 2008 Big Picture
2	Agenda Col 1:15-20 Prayer Presentation 15-20 minutes 10:45 break into discussion groups with 1-2 board members present to lead
3	Colossians 1:15-20
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5	Worship minister Kara Glick hired Glenn Lehman transition Continue development of worship experience Spiritual Music Experiential
6	DMin for Hunter Continued growth & development of lead pastor Interact & network with pastors throughout the USA what’s new what works what doesn’t
7	Playground Letter delivered to Souderton borough October 10
8	History book Project Initiated- Spring 2008 Goal is to record and share Zion’s past for the benefit of its future Funding through Memorial Endowment, Budget Excess, Individual Contributions, Book Sales Expected Completion- Spring 2010
9	Distribution of 2007 gift $1,000,000 total $100,000 restricted organ fund $100,000 seminary fund $800,000 property development including parking lot and SS wing, library & fellowship hall A/C; history book if necessary
10	Youth room renovations 2008 ceiling, lighting, painting 2009 furniture, carpeting Make area inviting for youth “hang out” place
11	Children’s Club Club ministry would provide opportunities for children ages 4-11 years from Zion and the community to come to faith in Christ and be nurtured in discipleship Program would offer fun, interactive experiences to learn and explore God’s word Groups would meet twice monthly, September through March Volunteers needed- approximately 6-10 adults Possible start date 2009
12	Christian Day care Why?- To meet the needs of the Souderton area and expand on the high quality nursery school program by offering a Christ-centered day care option Who?- Children ages infant through age five Where?-Use existing facility with minor changes When?- Program start within next two years, self-funded within three years How?- Qualified, interested Zion members working to develop and plan the program
13	Seminary fund Assist persons in ministry training Grant application oversight by pastoral staff and board Guidelines to be completed by January 2009 Initial funding of $100,000 to be administered as restricted Memorial Endowment Fund category Congregation invited to contribute
14	Property items Currently owned
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16	Property items Currently owned Adjacent unimproved lots
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18	Property items Currently owned Adjacent unimproved lots Souderton borough interest in ball fields
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20	Property items Currently owned Adjacent unimproved lots Souderton borough interest in ball fields Facilities review
21	Some known details-lots Adjacent properties appraised 2007 between $87,000-90,000 each Size in acres 1.78 total, .52 to .65 Level of interest in selling varies May not be willing to sell separately without house
22	Some known details-ball fields $640,000 offered contingent upon funding Deed restriction as permanent open space Possible concession stand, restrooms & pavilion, landscaping, off street parking Borough making application for various funding sources Finite time 4/1/09 for PA & Montg Cty grants Congregation vote required-more discussion later
23	Some known details-facilities Storage - 2008 Zion 2000 architectural drawing Disabled accessibility improvements Kitchen update Sunday school room space Entrance canopy Multipurpose room Office / admin space
24	Property items Currently owned Adjacent unimproved lots Souderton borough interest in ball fields
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28	Summary Prayerfully considered over many months Engage congregation for additional discernment Time of listening
29	Room assignments & discussion leaders Sojourners & Post high-Brenda & Ned Sr & Jr Hi, Footprints-Shirley & Scott Reception room & young adults-Erin & Bob Believers, Kevin Ryan class & Berean-Sheryl & Lori Others not normally attending SS-Bonnie & Hunter