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"Vine Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, rooted in the soil of Christian belief, is an open and inclusive community of believers that provides care, support, and encouragement to individuals and families as they bear witness to their faith within and beyond the local church." Nov 14, 1999 |
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| Board of Christian Education | ||
| "To provide the intergenerational Christian community of Vine Congregational Church UCC (children, youth, adults): | ||
| ~ Familiarity with the Bible | ||
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Resources for interpreting and understanding the Bible, current events and
personal choices from our faith perspective |
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An understanding of the blessed responsibility of being God's beloved people |
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| ~ Skills for the life of faith | ||
| ~ Respect for all creation and the ability to live harmoniously | ||
| By ~ Creating and overseeing an educational program for all ages | ||
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~ Attending to the educational implications of church policies, programs and decisions" |
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| Board of Evangelism | ||
| "The board supports and counsels the pastor in evangelistic activities, visiting the sick and ministering to the edification and comfort of all members of the church. The members of this board assist the Board of Worship in communion services. This board makes provisions for the preparation of persons for membership, examine the qualifications of prospective members and assist the pastor in conserving faithful membership and developing vital fellowship." | ||
| Board of Missions | ||
| "The board shall recommend an annual budget of benevolence and expense. It also shat encourage the education and social concern of the church members regarding problems in society related to our Christian beliefs, both local and world-wide." | ||
| Board of Trustees | ||
| "The Board of Trustees manage all real and personal property of the church, receive and administer all bequests made to the church, receive and administer all trusts, invest all trust funds and provide for the prompt payment of salaries, current expenses and other debt obligations. This board also prepares and presents a current expense budget at the annual budget meeting for the ensuing years." | ||
| Board of Women's Ministries | ||
| "The Board of Women's Ministries hopes to provide for the women of Vine Church, United Church of Christ.... | ||
| ~ a way to belong, to change and grow, both spiritually and intellectually | ||
| ~ a way to participate in tasks, to express our faith | ||
| ~ communicate among ourselves, diverse though our lives may be | ||
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awareness of our common responsibility for meeting human needs and to suggest ways to become involved" |
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| Board of Worship | ||
| "The Board of Worship and the Board of Evangelism comprise the diaconate and provide the elements for the Lord's Supper and assist in their distribution. The Board of Worship appoints a music committee and has a general supervision of the music of the church. This board selects a head usher and other ushers and audio technicians to provide efficient to the worshipping congregation at all services." | ||