To make and grow followers of Christ and as His people, to be an expression of

1. “It is the subject of my earnest prayer to Almighty God, . . . . . especially do I beg of you to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our parish, that this new effort made in the Saviour’s name may be the means of bringing many souls to Him, and of building up believers in our holy faith.” Rev George Goodman, 1890.

2. To make and grow followers of Christ and as His people, to be an expression of God’s love to the World

3. (1 Pet 2:4-12 NIV) {5} you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

4. {9} But you are • a chosen people, • a royal priesthood, • a holy nation, • a people belonging to God, • . . . . that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

5. {12} Live such good lives among the pagans that, . . . (though they accuse you of doing wrong), . . . they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."

6. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.”

7. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” • By 2010, 500 Missionally engaged people • Following Jesus • M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations • Within St Matthew’s community

8. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” Work School Family Sport club 1000 by 2014; 2000 by 2018; 5000 by 20?? 4 years Neighbours By 2010, 500 people

9. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” By 2010, 500 people • Praying for and expecting opportunities at work/home/school/sport/next door • Prayer walking • Researching your target community • Being aware of not-yet Christians who are open to you • Connecting with the poor and marginalized

10. Missionally engaged “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” • Standing up for social justice or environmental issues in your community and the world • Going in pairs to bless strangers and form new relationships • Looking for and taking openings in your relationships in the “real” world • Introducing people to Jesus

11. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” Following Jesus • Praying • Reading the bible • Healing • Reconciling • Giving • Serving

12. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations • We live in an individualistic society • The nuclear family may well be a thing of the past, yet our greatest heart’s desire is to belong • The key element of growth in the church is small groups – the place of belonging

13. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” • Fellowship • Encouragement and exhortation • Teaching and Bible application together • Strong, open relationships • Mutual support, nurture • Accountability • Giving and receiving M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations

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15. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” Within St Matthew’s community • Recognising that networks of relationships go beyond geographical boundaries • Resourced by all the ministries we currently do, like: • Prayer Ministry; Worship; Pastoral Care; Administration • Op-Shop; Breakfast Club; Playgroup; Monday bread; RE • Alpha; Lifeshapes; Lost For Words

16. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” • Relationship Goals “up” to God • .All members tithing • 2. Church tithe to 10% (2006/7) • . Lifeshapes (at least twice yearly)

17. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” • Relationship Goals “in” to each other • . Numbers of & in M-Pods to double • . Develop Clusters • . Seniors Pastor (2008)

18. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” • Relationship Goals “out” to the world • . Alpha (at least twice yearly) • . Youth evangelist (2007) • . Grow to 500 (2010)

19. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” • The numbers behind the Vision • To run St Matthews, (this current financial year 2005/6) it cost about $254,000. • To meet the financial call of our Vision, (for 2006/7) it will cost about $302,000. • For that extra money we will get: • Continued, paid, Parish Administration @ 20hrs (Richard) • Young Adults Ministry extended from 2 to 3 paid days (Matt) • A Youth Evangelist (half time) towards the end of 2007. • If we continue to achieve a 21% increase, the following year, 2008, we will get: • 4.A Seniors Pastor (half time)

20. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.” ~ $50,000 extra is required, from now on, each year, (21% ^), in order for us to keep growing. • 100 people can increase their offering by $10 per week, • or • We can all Tithe. • Either way we will achieve the Vision

21. “By 2010, 500 missionally engaged people, following Jesus and belonging in M-Pods, Clusters & Celebrations within St Matthew’s community.”