Presented by Michele Blate

Father in Heaven, bless us as we gather to learn more productive ways to serve You. Guide our minds and hearts so that we will work for the good of our parish and diocese, and help all Your people. Teach us to be generous in our outlook, courageous in face of difficulty and unknown software, and wise in our decisions. Father, we praise You, for You are God for ever and ever. Amen.

Scale from “Spreadsheets? Do they need ironed ” 5 – “ Spreadsheets… I’ve tried them and I want to learn more.” 10 - “ Spreadsheets … love them!”

 To introduce you to the benefits and general workings of Access and Excel.  To provide you with examples and templates for your use  Provide you with resources for continued education in Access & Excel.

 Excel is spreadsheet software. You can create databases  Access is a software that creates and manipulates databases

 Minimize repetitive work  Quick Input of information  Quick access to information  Data files do not take up physical space  Flexibility of reports

 Budget/Expenses  Fundraiser Reconciliation  Database  Attendance  Bookmarks  Holy Cards  Flyers

 Reports  Name Tags  Address Labels  Database

 Community Resources  Classes at the Public Library  Classes at the local school for Continuing Education  How-To Books with tutorials  On-line Free Tutorials GCF LEARN FREE MICROSOFT OFFICE us/training/ Helping you choose the best tutorial entrepreneurship/free-excel-tutorials/

Father in Heaven, Help us understand and welcome technology as a tool, not as a savior sent from on high or a devil destined to destroy us. Let not hyperbole or fear stand in our way as we thoughtfully integrate information technology savvy as a basic skill, necessary for our ministries so that we can continually connect with your family. Teach us all the important lessons of critical reflection and intelligent consumption of the mass of information at our fingertips so that we can use it to build Your kingdom and serve Your people. Amen.