1. Faith & Celebration Lutheran Churches September 28, 29, 30

2. 1. Stay on topic. 2. Speak in a way that reflects Christ. 3. Ask one question at a time.

3. Faith: Empowered by Christ’s love, we reach, teach, and care for people Celebration is a ministry to those who know the Lord and a mission to those who do not.

5. Their task… Could a combined congregation provide an even more impressive and diverse array of educational opportunities than either congregation could alone?

6. Faith Sunday School Midweek School Confirmation Youth Group Small Groups sCORE (Su,Th,Sa) VBS Childcare Celebration Sunday School Confirmation Youth Group Small Groups VBS Day School Pre-school Childcare

7. Faith Childcare Celebration Children’s Center Celebration Lutheran School CLS Preschool Faith Midweek School

8. Founded more than a decade ago Fostered long-term relationships with Appleton families More than 100 children 6 weeks – 5 years Summer program for children up to 12 years Separately incorporated from Faith Church

9. Founded in 1997 Cares for over 90 children 6 months through school age Offers before and after school care and summer camp Intentionally teaches about Jesus Serves an array of families with differing religious and economic backgrounds

10. Mission Laying foundations of faith and academics that prepare students to live out their faith beyond the classroom.

11. Of CLS’s 93 students enrolled this year: 11 students are from Faith 24 are from Celebration 50 have other church affiliations 8 have no church affiliation

12. Preschool Dynamic early childhood program (3 year old kindergarten through all day kindergarten) Emphasizes early literacy through a special curriculum Students can enroll for as few as 2 and as many as 5 half days per week

13. Elementary and Junior high Excellent test scores Extracurricular sports, music, and foreign language High level of parental participation Opportunities for sharing faith through chapels, devotions, and drama

14. Wed. after school program Grades K – 8 Staff are certified teachers 2 hours of worship & faith learning 75% of SS children enrolled in MW

15. Faith Childcare Celebration Children’s Center Celebration Lutheran School CLS Preschool Faith Midweek School

16. " Pick what's right for you!" " Pick what's right for you!"

17. Merged Ministry Sunday School Mid week School Confir mation Youth Group Small Groups sCOREVBS Child care (Faith) Day School Pre- school Child care (Cel.)

18. Merged Ministry Faith Childcare Celebration Childcare Lutheran Day School

19. The Church owns the facilities Childcare and School use Church facilities Childcare and School pay Church for facility usage Facility usage charge determined by Church Administrative Board.

20. Faith No significant changes in daily operations. Celebration Separately incorporated Facilities usage fee (set by church Administrative Board). Oversight by a governing board including church members Would need its own accountant

21. Separately incorporated Responsible for their own financials Would require additional staff or reassignment of current staff to school (accounting, office) Restructured school board would include members of the church Facilities usage fee paid to church (as determined by church ad. board)

22. Potential increase in students Potential increase in qualified teacher pool Second site with different structures (gym & field) could expand how and what midweek school offers.

23. Their task… Could a combined congregation provide an even more impressive and diverse array of educational opportunities than either congregation could alone? Yes!

25. 1. Stay on topic. 2. Speak in a way that reflects Christ. 3. Ask one question at a time.

26. Financial Stewardship: Property and Staffing and Budgets, Oh My!