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Evangelism
University UMC—Care Circles

Our church family is growing and changing. There are
many families who don’t know our “old”
families and the “old” families don’t know who the “new”
families are. Every family, whether “new” or
“old”, has its own set of struggles. Helping each other is
something we all need to do but can’t if we
don’t know what those stressors are. So, it is with great
excitement that the evangelism team
announces the new ministry of “Care Circles.” Care
Circles will help us all get to know each other
better and to help one another when the need arises.
Care circles will be composed of eight to ten families or
individuals who communicate on a regular
basis to develop nurturing relationships with people they
might not associate with otherwise. One or
two families can be the organizers to head up the
contacts. Groups can get together for social
events or just communicate by telephone or email. These
groups support one another in times of
crisis or in everyday struggles. Everyone can participate
on some level whether by phone calls,
fellowship, or helping in times of need. Establishing care
circles provides a way to meet and nurture
our church family.

Goals and Objectives of Care Circles:
To enhance communications among members of the
care channels and the church
To promote relationships among the people of the church
To develop inclusiveness among church members with
the goal of allowing no one to become
isolated or overlooked.
To support those in crisis situations
To encourage inactive members to become involved
Our goal is have 12 (like the disciples!) care circles.
Would you
like to lead a Care Circle? If so please contact Kelley or
any of
the coordinators listed below.

Care Circle Coordinators: Rick and Bonita O’Rorke, Jack
Mildfelt,Rick Dahl
Your support of and participation in the Care Circles is
appreciated!
Opportunities for Serving
"The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world."—-Mission Statement of the
United Methodist Church
What gifts could accomplish transforming the world? Typically
when we talk about "gifts" it is translated into giving – money.
Giving our tithes to the church is evidence of our commitment to
the ongoing work of the church both locally and abroad. It is also
evidence that we take our membership, or more importantly, our
discipleship seriously.
Spiritual gifts are God-given abilities to serve the church
effectively.  So as you think about "transforming the world" as a
disciple, what gifts do you have that could lead to transformation?
Many scriptures make mention of the gift of giving.  That those
who have the gift of giving; should give generously! Both types of
giving—our talents and our resources--are need within and
beyond the congregation. Gifts of money and the spiritual gifts are
needed to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to build up
the Body of Christ. And each believer should use their gift
according to the grace that they have been given.
With this being said, please take the time to fill out the
“opportunities for service” forms and let us know how you feel you
can best serve the church this year.  The Lay Ministry team
(Nominations) will soon be meeting to fill teams and committees
for 2012.  
Filling out the service form is important, even if you do not feel that
team membership is right for you.  Your selections help team
leaders and members know who to call for those special
missions and ministries that are worked on through-out the year.  
Happy with where you are currently serving?  Please let us know
by filling out the form.  Forms may be returned to the  office or in
the offering plate.  Thank you for your support!