GRACE KIRCHER STAFF APPRENTICE CITY OF LIGHT ANGLICAN CHURCH
The Lord used scripture and prayer to call me out of teaching and into full-time ministry.
These verses from Luke were really instrumental in that calling Luke 5:10-11 Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.”
Through continued prayer and discernment I felt the Lord specifically calling me to Aurora and to City of Light Anglican Church.
AURORA SHINES WITH BEAUTY AND POTENTIAL YET BLEEDS WITH BROKENNESS AND NEED.
AURORA IS DIVERSE ● 48% Hispanic ● 38% White ● 8% Black ● 24% International Statistics from the 2010 United States Census and from www.city-data.com.
SYSTEMICALLY BROKEN ● Poverty ● Addiction ● Broken Educational System
At City of Light we are committed to:
FINDING A NEW DAY IN JESUS, A NEW HOME IN HIS CHURCH, AND A NEW HEART FOR OUR NEIGHBORS.
In the year and a half that we have been meeting weekly, we have seen people finding a new day in Jesus through: ● DISCIPLE MAKING ○ We have followed Jesus’ call to make disciples and as a result have seen people from all walks of life finding a new day in Jesus. ● We have had 11 baptisms in that time as well!
We have seen people finding a new home in His church through: â—? SMALL GROUPS â—‹ Jason and I led a disciple making small group and through that we saw people who told us they never expected to be back in church, find a home at City of Light.
We have seen people finding a new heart for our neighbors through: â—? COMMUNITY OUTREACH â—‹ We meet in an elementary school & have the opportunity to reach out to the staff, the students and their families through after school events, block parties and much more.
Jason and I have relished our opportunities to serve at City of Light over the past year and thankful for the fruit the Lord has brought! We are: ● Leading a small group ● Serving in children’s ministry ● Leading the Welcome Team ● A part of the church leadership team
CREATE A CULTURE WHERE GENERATIONS ARE WELCOMED INTO THE
FAMILY OF GOD.
This mission statement is what God is calling me to do in Aurora through City of Light. I will do that by: ●
Leading more small groups
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Making our church a beautiful and safe place for people to worship
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Discipling the next generation of disciple makers
WHAT IS A STAFF APPRENTICE? A Staff Apprentice is a missionary ministry position which enables young churches to equip young leaders for more ministry!
WHY FUNDRAISE? As a church plant that is not yet self sustaining, City of Light has the need for more full time workers, but not the resources to fully fund them. By raising a part of my salary as a missionary I am enabling the church to meet the needs of Aurora!
MINISTRY PARTNERS I can’t do this alone!
GOAL Build a team to give $2,400 a month
Number of Partners
Monthly Annual Commitment Commitment
Monthly Total
1
$400
$4,800
$400
3
$200
$2,400
$600
13
$100
$1,200
$1,300
4
$25
$300
$100
Monthly commitment goal: $2,400 This chart explains the various commitment levels of my ministry partners. Every gift amount is hugely important and helps me do the work God is calling me to in Aurora!
COMMITMENT TO MY MINISTRY PARTNERS As partners in this ministry I want to commit to regularly let you know how God is blessing my ministry through monthly letters and also to pray for you and whatever your needs are.
WILL YOU JOIN MY TEAM?
GRACE KIRCHER STAFF APPRENTICE CITY OF LIGHT ANGLICAN CHURCH