2. LCC VISION STATEMENT BY GOD’S GRACE WE WILL MORE EFFECTIVELY PROCLAIM THE TRIUNE GOD, THAT BELIEVERS MAY GROW IN THEIR FAITH AND UNBELIEVERS BE BROUGHT INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST

3. LCC MISSION STATEMENT THE MISSION OF LUTHERAN CHURCH–CANADA IS TO ORGANIZE, EQUIP AND MOTIVATE ITS MEMBERS TO CONFESS, PROCLAIM AND GIVE WITNESS TO THE SAVING WORK OF JESUS CHRIST, TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

4. Our Values In faith, as Christ’s ambassadors... We value grace as an undeserved gift from God in our relationships in our witness We value worship receiving the means of grace in the community of faith and personally through our vocations We value unity in our confession of faith support and cooperation sharing resources We value people seeking and saving the lost nurturing, catechizing, and encouraging believers recognizing and using the gifts and talents God gives honouring life at all stages We value faithfulness integrity excellence accountability

5. ED MISSION STATEMENT “CALLED TOGETHER FOR SERVICE, THE EAST DISTRICT SHALL, BY GOD’S GRACE, PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO OUR CONGREGATIONS AND CHURCH WORKERS AS THEY CARRY OUT OUR LORD’S COMMAND TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS.”

6. ED VISION STATEMENT Vibrant, growing congregations purposefully and joyfully reaching all with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

7. Work together to cultivate Christ-centered, loving and outreach-oriented congregations by: Emphasizing the vital need both for faithful participation in the Divine Service as well as personal, family and corporate Bible study and prayer; and for focus on the mission of seeking and saving the lost and straying. Providing leadership training and support for church workers and parishioners. Providing support both for existing work in strategic locations and for new and expanded opportunities for extending the Kingdom. Addressing the increasing stress under which church workers labour, and providing them and their families with better care. Utilizing the gifts and strengths of our seasoned adults as mentors for strengthening a new generation in serving our Lord in His church.

8. Work together to develop intercultural congregations and missions by Developing and supporting a variety of intercultural mission partnerships. Identifying and developing intercultural leaders. Providing financial and people resources, advice and support for intercultural work particularly in urban areas. Sensitizing our congregations to the opportunities for intercultural ministry and challenging them to act.

9. At the Circuit level (The Circuit Counsellor) shall inquire regarding the attendance at services,… the participation of the congregation in the work of the church at large and in missions;… LCC Handbook p40 Among the functions which the circuit forum may perform are the following: …to develop and adopt within existing policies of the respective district complementary and sometimes joint plans for mission outreach in the circuit area; LCC handbook p41

10. At the Department for Outreach level The DfO will cooperate with the Synod in the production and distribution of materials for evangelism, missions and social ministry; The DfO will develop objectives, goals and specific strategies for developing and strengthening missions, for evangelism and for social ministry and provide leadership, training workshops and conferences for the same; ED P&P Manual Section E 1.1 The DfO will utilize all available resources in developing new missions and ministries as well as sustaining existing missions and ministries ED P&P Manual Section E 3.3 The DfO will seek opportunities to advocate mission development in the church-at-large, such as: presentations and teaching opportunities in the Seminaries, a periodic Missionary Conference for all workers in subsidized Missions/Congregations and provide training and equipping for those qualified for or already working in mission development. ED P&P Manual Section E 3.6

12. YOU ARE NOT IN THIS ALONE “I am with you always” says Jesus in Matthew 28:20 Other Christians are also ready and willing to work with you in sharing the gospel

13. LCC’S AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS & LISTED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS … have applied for and received either Auxiliary or LSO status from Lutheran Church–Canada and are ready to partner with you in various aspects of local, national, or international outreach.

14. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of Lutheran Church–Canada, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure. Auxiliary Organizations: (LCC handbook 13.01)

15. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of Lutheran Church–Canada, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure. are independent in the establishment and evaluation of their own objectives, activities, and programs, in organization and administration, and in financial matters. Auxiliary Organizations: (LCC handbook 13.01)

16. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of Lutheran Church–Canada, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure. are independent in the establishment and evaluation of their own objectives, activities, and programs, in organization and administration, and in financial matters. are recognized by Lutheran Church–Canada as operating nationally in scope. Auxiliary Organizations: (LCC handbook 13.01)

17. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of Lutheran Church–Canada, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure. are independent in the establishment and evaluation of their own objectives, activities, and programs, in organization and administration, and in financial matters. are recognized by Lutheran Church–Canada as operating nationally in scope. must be classified as a charitable organization. Auxiliary Organizations: (LCC handbook 13.01)

18. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of Lutheran Church–Canada, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure. are independent in the establishment and evaluation of their own objectives, activities, and programs, in organization and administration, and in financial matters. are recognized by Lutheran Church–Canada as operating nationally in scope. must be classified as a charitable organization. Auxiliary Organizations: (LCC handbook 13.01)

19. currently LCC’s Auxiliary Organizations are: Concordia Lutheran Mission Society – Winnipeg, MB Int’l Lutheran Laymen’s League – St. Louis, MO Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada – Kitchener, ON Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada – Winnipeg, MB

20. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of the church, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure Listed Service Organizations (LSOs): (LCC handbook 13.03)

21. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of the church, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure are independent in the establishment and evaluation of their own objectives, activities, and programs, in organization and administration, and in financial matters Listed Service Organizations (LSOs): (LCC handbook 13.03)

22. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of the church, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure are independent in the establishment and evaluation of their own objectives, activities, and programs, in organization and administration, and in financial matters are recognized by Lutheran Church–Canada as operating regionally in scope. Consequently, they are required to seek permission of the District in which they operate before soliciting funds. They are not authorized to solicit funds on a national scale unless given express permission by LCC's Board of Directors. Listed Service Organizations (LSOs): (LCC handbook 13.03)

23. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of the church, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure are independent in the establishment and evaluation of their own objectives, activities, and programs, in organization and administration, and in financial matters are recognized by Lutheran Church–Canada as operating regionally in scope. Consequently, they are required to seek permission of the District in which they operate before soliciting funds. They are not authorized to solicit funds on a national scale unless given express permission by LCC's Board of Directors. must be classified by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency as a charitable organization. Listed Service Organizations (LSOs): (LCC handbook 13.03)

24. are committed to extending the ministry and mission of the church, but are separately incorporated and not part of the synod's constitutional structure are independent in the establishment and evaluation of their own objectives, activities, and programs, in organization and administration, and in financial matters are recognized by Lutheran Church–Canada as operating regionally in scope. Consequently, they are required to seek permission of the District in which they operate before soliciting funds. They are not authorized to solicit funds on a national scale unless given express permission by LCC's Board of Directors. must be classified by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency as a charitable organization. Listed Service Organizations (LSOs): (LCC handbook 13.03)

25. LCC’s current LSOs (two types): MISSION ORGANIZATIONS: BC Mission Boat Society CREW Ministries Haiti Lutheran Mission Society Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP – Canada) Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada Malabar Mission Society Philoxenia/Hospitality Ministry

26. LCC’s current LSOs (two types): SOCIAL MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS: Bethany Pioneer Village Inc EnCharis Management and Support Services Lutheran Community Care Centre Lutherans for Life – Canada Lutherwood The Rock Lutheran Inner City Mission Wagner Hills Farm Society

27. What can they offer or do for my congregation? Broaden our view of the mission field (see beyond our congregation) allowing for participation and support Synodical review and recognition Resources Project Ideas Mission service for volunteers Speakers / Presenters Conferences and other learning opportunities

28. How can I find out more? Check the current listings on LCC’s web-page go to (www.lutheranchurch-canada.ca)www.lutheranchurch-canada.ca then click on “Affiliated Organizations” Many of these organizations have their own websites (linked) Phone, e-mail or write to them Contact information on list (handout)

29. What comments or questions do you have?