Resurrection Lutheran -– Where are we Going? Planting Seeds for the Future! Gospel of Mark Chapter 4… 18 Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear.

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Resurrection Lutheran -– Where are we Going? Planting Seeds for the Future! Gospel of Mark Chapter 4… 18 Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; 19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. 20 Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop-- thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown." I’m Brother Bill. Daffodil. I’m the symbol of Resurrection’s “Awakening” program. I’m looking for good soil to grow in! Want to learn more? Read the 4 th chapter of Mark!

Resurrection Lutheran -– Where are we Going? We Are Here: Pews 80% full Classrooms full Growing community Growing needs Outer Connector Regional Church Capital Campaign # 1 up to $1,200,000 Land Purchase Reduce Debt Support Current Ministry Capital Campaign # 2 Building Program Probably about $3,000,000 Master Strategic Plan Our Mission - How does it affect: Building – What kind? Parking – How much? School – Yes or no? School – What kind? Community Center - yes/no? Ministry - What Kind? Awakening Program Turn on “The Passion” Test the waters Stewardship Buildup Land Options: Town of Chancellorsville Acres Mullins Farm commercial buffer – 7.5 acres National Lutheran Home in Chancellorsville Other land within 2 mile radius OUR FIRST STEP: “Sharing the Journey and the Joy…” A Personal Spiritual Enhancement Study Planting Seeds for the Future! Gospel of Mark Chapter 4 Goals: 800 members 500 at worship More Parking More Services More Space More Ministries Our Mission - “For all to know the unconditional love of God; grow in relationship with Jesus, others, and self; and share this love through word and deed.” Assessment Survey

Resurrection Lutheran -– Where are we Going? We Are Here: Pews 80% full Classrooms full Growing community Growing needs Outer Connector Regional Church Capital Campaign # 1 up to $1,200,000 Land Purchase Reduce Debt Support Current Ministry Capital Campaign # 2 Building Program Probably about $3,000,000 Master Strategic Plan Our Mission - How does it affect: Building – What kind? Parking – How much? School – Yes or no? School – What kind? Community Center - yes/no? Ministry - What Kind? Awakening Program Turn on “The Passion” Test the waters Stewardship Buildup Land Options: Town of Chancellorsville Acres Mullins Farm commercial buffer – 7.5 acres National Lutheran Home in Chancellorsville Other land within 2 mile radius OUR FIRST STEP: “Sharing the Journey and the Joy…” A Personal Spiritual Enhancement Study Planting Seeds for the Future! Gospel of Mark Chapter 4 Goals: 800 members 500 at worship More Parking More Services More Space More Ministries Our Mission - “For all to know the unconditional love of God; grow in relationship with Jesus, others, and self; and share this love through word and deed.” Assessment Survey