Moorpark Presbyterian Church - Vision of our Future

Visioning Our Vision: Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Moorpark Presbyterian Church is a joyful light, beckoning and integrating people into the fellowship of believers. At MPC, we are a family with a Vision on a Mission! What are your gifts? How is God calling you to be involved? Check out the strategic priorities below and then contact the Elders listed for that area. Click here to read the 2010 Visioning Annual Report. Click here to read the Mission Statement, Core Values, Vision Statement and Strategic Priorities. Pastor Dave's Sermon on the Vision for MPC, "Can You See it" is available in text and audio: And for a full report on the Visioning Process, click here. For more information, contact Linda Dahl or Joan Johnson or email visioning@mppres.org. "Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." - Hebrews 10:24

“Establish a strong emphasis on evangelism” We need: · People of all ages · Anyone interested in spreading God’s word · People who want to be trained in personal evangelism · Someone with public relations skills · People to walk in the Moorpark Country Days Parade Contact one of the Evangelism elders

“Make MPC more a part of the community and the community part of us (local mission)” We need: Anyone interested in getting involved in serving the community In a specific role within a specific group As a representative of MPC Someone who wants to use their gifts to serve (e.g. tutoring, painting, feeding) MPC currently has people involved in: Community Pregnancy Center (DORKS) MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Senior Concerns of the Conejo Valley Red Cross Catholic Charities Food Pantry, and many more local organizations Contact one of the Missions Outreach elders

“Increase our involvement in ‘hands on’ global mission” We need: Someone interested in maintaining lines of communication with missionaries that we support Anyone interested in short-term mission trips People interested in communicating with the congregation about global missions activity “Moment for Missions” Newsletter articles Etc. Contact one of the Missions Outreach elders

“Identify, encourage, value and honor the use of individual spiritual gifts” We need: Everyone to identify their spiritual gifts Someone to help establish a web-based spiritual gifts inventory People who will use their gifts for the glory of God’s kingdom People interested in encouraging others to use their spiritual gifts People to value and honor others’ use of their spiritual gifts (how many ways can we say “thank you?”) Contact one of the Integration & Discipleship elders

“Cultivate a worship environment where people are drawn closer to God” We need: Actors Musicians (Instrumentals and vocals) Dancers Choir members Bell Choir Ringers Visual Artists (including textiles, computer graphics, painting, etc.) Video (design, direction, production) Tech support (sound, lighting, Power Point, etc.) Ushers People to work on different types of worship experiences Contact: Worship Director Kristin Giffin - Kristin@mppres.org

“Welcome and include people into the life, fellowship and mission of our church” We need: “Gardeners” to keep our gardens attractive and welcoming Volunteers for work days to keep our facilities clean and attractive Greeters to welcome our visitors and others People interested in ensuring that new members and others are integrated into the life, fellowship and mission of MPC Contact one of the Integration & Discipleship elders

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