© Isle LMG
2008
Ashill, Barrington, Broadway,Chillington, Cudworth, Curry Rivel, Donyatt, Dowlish Wake, Fivehead, Horton, Ilminster, Ilton, Isle Abbotts, Isle Brewers, Kingstone, Puckington, Shepton Beauchamp, Stocklinch, Swell, Whitelackington
Renewal
An LMG will need within it enough congregations to provide centres of active mission and partnership in ministry
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Worship, teaching, preaching, evangelism and pastoral care are provided in adequate measure, so that new disciples are attracted and nurtured
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LMGs will lead to a release of energy, (and) growing congregations
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A growth in vocations to ordained and authorised lay ministry
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Transformation
Develop and maintain a vibrant, worshipping Christian fellowship at the heart of every local community, however small or large
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Local Ministry Teams would go beyond liturgy and worship into support for the vulnerable, young people and social justice
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3.5 Reviewing your answers so far, what are your three most important priorities?
3.6 For what would the Group like to be celebrating and giving thanks to God in 2012?
Imagine it is 2012 a significant difference to ministry and mission across the Group is being made. Looking back from 2012 what steps are you glad the Group has already taken. Please record these on the next page.
Looking back from 2012 we are glad the Group has already taken the following steps:
Returning now to the present what does the Group need to learn in order to take these steps?
3.7 How could the School of Formation help the Group?
This booklet is for use by the LMG. There is no requirement to send it to the School of Formation. We would of course we delighted to receive a copy if you so wish. We certainly look forward to a conversation with the LMG about how we might be useful and helpful.
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