A.T.I.C. All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need. -Acts 4:32-35 Common Ground

A.Review points from last weeks meeting B.Discuss traits and strategies for success in business C.Discuss business model presented to address financial situation and needs in the church 1.List members resources 2.List members contacts

Suggestions to address 4 areas of concern Needs Word Time Receive v Implementation Finances Attendance Homeostasis: Balance is off B Church Can’t Sustain Christ Benefits and apprehensions to first century church model. A 1 st century Church model

If the Church practices these universal principles established by God, we will be “Game Changers” too for the Kingdom Dedication Promoted himself Invested in himself Not afraid to take risks to the ministry Col 3:23 the ministry Mark 16:15 the ministry Acts 4:32-35

What do you notice about the services we provide? Who could be potential customers?

a.Use our resources to meet the needs of our people b.Use our resources to generate funds for our ministry c.Use the business as an introduction to ministry d.Ministry: Address the spiritual needs of the people Seminars, Workshops, Counseling, Bible Study

40x2 $50x2 $40x2 $50x2 $10x2 We Need 40 work assignments 5 days in week 4 weeks in month 2 month in summer Total: 40 days of work We Need 40 work assignments 5 days in week 4 weeks in month 2 month in summer Total: 40 days of work a)Church: 40 members 1 Job each b)Church: 20 members 2 Job Each c)Church: 10 members 4 Job each Delroy Church Members 2 Jobs each Each member gets 2 family/friends Elderly Busy Don’t know how… Single Parents $50 $10 $40 $320/w $80/w Our Prescription for finances: Start Business : How it works Example: $50/Job Church $10 Member $40 People who may need services

Delroy Our Prescription for finances: Start Business Services Lawn/Outdoor Cleaning Home repair Home Cleaning Product Installation Moving Grocery Shopping/pickup/delivery Catering: Breakfasts/Lunch/Dinner Hair Dressing: Children/Adult Car Repair Baby Sitting Inquire about services not on list Dianne

A.T.I.C. All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need. -Acts 4:32-35 Common Ground

Let’s fill in the dates with work Services Lawn/Outdoor Cleaning Home repair Home Cleaning Product Installation Moving Grocery Shopping/pickup/delivery Catering: Breakfasts/Lunch/Dinner Hair Dressing: Children/Adult Car Repair Baby Sitting Inquire about services not on list 1)Services Requires ___________________________ Amount Able to pay____________________________ Date Ready for Work ___________________________ 2)Services Requires ___________________________ Amount Able to pay____________________________ Date Ready for Work___________________________ Family, Friend, Church I will approach for our Business 1.______________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________ Directions: 1. List two service you would like to use the church for, 2. List how much you can pay for that service, 3. List the date you are ready to have the work done, 4. List two persons who may need work.