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The Oikonomia Ministry Oikonomia Tou Theou (Economy of God) Fifth Organizing Meeting Thursday March 22, 2012 7:30pm -9:00pm Congregational Church of South Hempstead

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  • 1. Oikonomia Tou Theou(Economy of God)Fifth Organizing Meeting Thursday March 22, 2012 7:30pm -9:00pmCongregational Church of South Hempstead

2. The Congregational Church of South HempsteadUnited Church of Christ416 Woodland Drive, South Hempstead, NY 11550 516-489-3610www.theccsh.orgRev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor2 3. The Oikonomia MinistryPlease introduce yourself3 4. The Oikonomia MinistryOpening Prayer4 5. The Oikonomia MinistryHow did we do with our homework?Survey1) Report on your Study, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan2) Submit weekly updates to email list Build1) Invite at least one new person to our next meeting onThursday March 22nd, 7:30pm.5 6. The Oikonomia MinistrySocial Enterprise ExamplesInspiration Kitchens http://www.inspirationkitchens.org/Salvation Army Thrift Storeshttp://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use.nsfSamasource http://samasource.org/Growing Home www.growinghomeinc.orgOpen Books www.openbooks.orgBeeline Skin Care Products http://www.sweetbeginningsllc.com/Sweet Miss Givings www.sweetmissgivings.com6 7. The OikonomiaMinistryTodays AgendaWelcome & Introductions 7:35pmOpening PrayerAgenda Review 7:45 pmTen-Minute Bible Study & Prayer 7:47 pmToward Building OM7:57 pmClosing Prayer8:57 pmAdjourn 9:00pm 7 8. Ten-Minute Bible StudyRev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor Exodus 35:30 -36:7 Everything We Need for Success 35:30 Then Moses told the people of Israel, "The LORD has specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.31 The LORD has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.32 He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.33 He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft.8 9. Ten-Minute Bible StudyRev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor Exodus 35:30 -36:7 Everything We Need for Success 35:34 And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach their skills to others.35 The LORD has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers. 9 10. Ten-Minute Bible StudyRev. Patrick G. Duggan, PastorExodus 35:30 -36:7Everything We Need for Success1 "The LORD has gifted Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other skilledcraftsmen with wisdom and ability to perform any task involved inbuilding the sanctuary. Let them construct and furnish theTabernacle, just as the LORD has commanded." 2 So Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and all the otherswho were specially gifted by the LORD and were eager to get towork.3 Moses gave them the materials donated by the people ofIsrael as sacred offerings for the completion of the sanctuary. Butthe people continued to bring additional gifts each morning.10 11. Ten-Minute Bible StudyRev. Patrick G. Duggan, PastorExodus 35:30 -36:7Everything We Need for Success4 Finally the craftsmen who were working on the sanctuary lefttheir work.5 They went to Moses and reported, "The people havegiven more than enough materials to complete the job theLORD has commanded us to do!" 6 So Moses gave the command, and this message was sentthroughout the camp: "Men and women, dont prepare any moregifts for the sanctuary. We have enough!" So the people stoppedbringing their sacred offerings.7 Their contributions were morethan enough to complete the whole project.11 12. The Oikonomia Ministry OIKONOMIAOY KO NO MEE - AH OIKONOMIA TOU THEOU ECONOMY OF GOD 12 13. The Oikonomia MinistryThe mission of Oikonomia is to launchsustainable social enterprises that advancethe Good News of Jesus Christ.13 14. The Oikonomia MinistryOikonomia social enterprises will advance theGood News of Jesus Christ by:Creating access to food, water, clothing, health,Assisting the poor, and those in the criminal justicesystemCreating access to abundanceMaking disciples 14 15. The Oikonomia MinistryOikonomia social enterprises will be sustainable& have measurable results. They will:promote investment & create jobsbenefit the environmentlift people out of povertygenerate sufficient revenue to sustain operationsproduce a financial surplus over the long-term (insome cases) 15 16. The Oikonomia MinistrySustainable, or sustainability means:Economic DevelopmentEnvironmental HealthSocial EquityALSOthe ability to endureNew ministries that can remain vibrant evenduring an economic crisis. -Shannon Hopkins 16 17. The Oikonomia MinistryThere will be two categories of Oikonomia socialenterprises, guided by covenants: 1) Church Initiatives 100% revenue to CCSHabide by Oikonomia principles compensation to team members 2) Independently Owned100% revenue to ownersabide by Oikonomia principles pay a tithe of surplus to CCSH (10% or more) 17 18. The Oikonomia MinistryOikonomia social enterprises will:Consist of a minimum 0f 3 enterprise team members Have no less than 1/3 of enterprise team members as CCSHmembers in good standing. 18 19. The Oikonomia MinistryAll OM enterprise team members must have: Daily access to a computer with internet accessAn email addressA mobile phone19 20. The Oikonomia MinistryWE MAPPED OUR ASSETS1. We have resources, ideas, abilities, talents2. When we bring our assets together, we create tremendous value 20 21. The Oikonomia MinistryWE TALKED ABOUT SETTING GOALS What Will YouStudy, Recruit, Survey, Build, Planfor March , April, May The Next 90 Days? 21 22. The Oikonomia MinistryWe Reviewed Our Activities for Each MonthThe Way Forward2012MarchStudy, Recruit, Survey, Build, PlanAprilStudy, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan,MayStudy, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan,June - DecemberStudy, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan, Invest, Launch, Celebrate!! 22 23. The Oikonomia MinistryTODAY, Lets Shorten Our 90-Day ListWord OUT! * Audio Recording SalesLong Island HomeGrown ** Fresh Food ProductsEqual Exchange* Organic Coffee & other food productsWedding/Event Planning/Hosting*On Purpose: Church in a Sustainable Economy ** May 23rdConferenceTime Bank Inventory & Exchange of Talent/LaborOthers? *CCSH-owned **ACT enterprise 23 24. The Oikonomia MinistryLets agree to get these three enterprises up and runningby May 30th.Word OUT! * Audio Recording Sales (???)Long Island HomeGrown ** Fresh Food Products (???)On Purpose: Church in a Sustainable Economy ** May 23rdConference (PGD)Whos going to replace the ???? *CCSH-owned **ACT & CCSH enterprise24 25. The Oikonomia MinistryTo get us started, lets look at the draftStrategic Plan for :Word OUT! * Audio Recording Sales(The process is the same for any enterprise)CCSH-owned**ACT & CCSH enterprise25 26. The Oikonomia MinistryQuestions/Dialogue26 27. The Oikonomia MinistryFor our next meeting Survey1) Each enterprise team must show up.2) We must each take a big step forward.3) Report on progressBuildThursday April 19th, 7:30pm. 27 28. The Oikonomia MinistryNext Meeting:Thursday April 19th, 7:30pm. 28 29. The Oikonomia MinistryClosing Prayer29 30. Oikonomia Tou Theou(Economy of God)Fifth Organizing Meeting Thursday March 22nd, 2012 7:30pm -9:00pmCongregational Church of South Hempstead