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GOALS Lakeside Community Lutheran Church Goals These goals are the result of needs revealed in the CAT survey conducted by Holy Cow. The following have been drafted after an all congregation meeting September 10, 2023 and were revised by the congregation council November 1, 2023. LCLC “DNA” LCLC is: - a welcoming, accepting, forgiving, energetic ELCA community providing spiritual connection to God and neighbors near and far, and warm friendship and family connections. - a mission-oriented, giving, caring congregation teaching members to be “little Christs” reaching out to neighbors in need. - unique in its maturity and history. - an alternative to more highly traditional neighboring congregations. LCLC people are most proud of their: - work to be Christ-centered and mission minded, especially with the work of WELCA and quilt making - cohesiveness, strong leadership and ability to work together and support one another - generosity with benevolence and community involvement - generosity in caring for one another and being friendly and open to new people - music - facilities - providing social outlets and activities for fellowship and to benefit the community - many dedicated, hard workers - flexibility with revolving pastors and the willingness to plan Goal 1 Maintain and enhance LCLCs' "DNA" by building bridges and communicating within the congregation. 1. Create small group opportunities to get to know one another's needs and talents. Enhance respect and support to build up individuals and the community. Work on shepherding groups Organize dinner groups Invite cooks to teach and inspire Create common interest groups Provide Bible and book studies groups Organize “field trips” Organize retreats Organize other events, e.g. golf tournaments 2. Provide more large group social events for LCLC members Potlucks Catered events Concert events Adult forums CPR/AED training Financial planning, e.g. with Thrivent 3. Support and thank leaders of various activities on a timely basis Add thank you to council agenda Thank worship committee members and other Sunday morning worship leaders Thank property committee members and highlight their work Thank financial contributors Thank WELCA members and highlight their work Consider co-chairs Improve coordination and communication with cards, prayers, etc. Be mindful of helping leaders by listening and staying on point Goal 2 Become more visible in the community 1. Create and renew events that welcome neighbors “Marketing” LCLC In local papers Better signage Direct mail Write articles for local publications 2. Open doors for outside groups to use the building Goal 3 Learn to do better outreach Train members to invite to church and events Contact former, disconnected, previously active members Invite people new to the area Train how to invite Talk to other congregations to find out their methods Learn to invite in every circumstance Goal 4 Strengthen mission support activities (i.e. financial transparency and fundraising) Teach financial planning Teach about ways to give Annual mission support emphasis Communicate to congregation regularly and add graphic representations Review Sunday offering practices Goal 5 Continue trying new approaches to refresh our worship programs Be willing to try new things Encourage Worship and Music volunteers and staff Get congregation feedback on changes  |
Lakeside Community Lutheran Church
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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Lakeside Community Lutheran Church Phone: 715-635-7791 For any emergency needs, please contact Pastor Danny Wheeler at 715-491-3494
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 AM. Fellowship Following Worship All are welcome! BAD WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY Considerations include 6" of new snow, freezing rain, 25 degrees below zero, or travel advisories. Most important, be safe. Use your own discretion. Don't travel if you are unsure. The cancellation of church service will be posted at least two hours prior to the service start time. Please contact the church office at 715-635-7791 for more information.   Daily Bible Reading  Northwest Synod of Wisconsin 
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