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"Embracing the Future NOW"

(Part 3)

A couple of months ago I began a newsletter series on

some ministry principles I received at a recent retreat. Let me

recap them:

1. To reach people no one else is reaching we have to do things nobody

else is doing.

2. Never let the resources dictate the vision.

3. When launching ministries, evaluate all assumptions.

4. Question the Values: What do we value? What do our actions say we

value? What should we value?

5. We are determined to be fundamentally preoccupied with those we are

trying to reach rather than with those we are trying to keep.

6. What do I believe is impossible to do in my field, but if it could be

done would profoundly affect my field?

7. If your memories exceed your dreams, your end is near. (from Rev.

Paul Rasmussen)

This month I want to focus in on principle #3 — "When launching new

ministries, evaluate all assumptions."

We all know that assumptions can be very wrong. The Bible gives us

several examples. Job's friends, for instance, wrongly assumed Job was toblame for his adversity. In John 9 Jesus and the disciples encounter a blind

man. The disciples ask, "This man or his parents that he was born blind?"



TSUMC Capital Improvements In the Last Year

♦ Window replacement on Sanctuary Tower’s second thru fifth floors*

♦ Ceramic tile installed in Tenth Street entrances to Yeats Hall*

♦ New trees planted on north side of Sanctuary Tower

♦ New tables, seating and décor for Youth Room

♦ Demolition of storage shed in east parking lot

♦ New furnishings in Sanctuary CryRoom

♦ Painting of Anderson Hall corridor

Coming Improvements

♦ Installation of Early Childhood Play-ground*

♦ Sanctuary hearing-assistance system

♦ Renovation of Mr. & Mrs. Classroom

♦ Three new doors for Anderson Hall

♦ Security system enhancements

♦ Renovation of 1st floor in Children’s Building*

♦ Painting of 3rd floor Youth Room and hallway

♦ New flooring in 1st floor hallways of Sanctuary Tower and Yeats Hall*

♦ Replacement of pew cushions (69% of cost has been raised so far)

♦ Installation of glass display cases for historical memorabilia*

♦ New carpeting in Sanctuary and second -floor hallway/stairs

♦ Refinishing of 4th floor hardwood floors in Sanctuary Tower

♦ Handicapped access ramp and new door from east parking lot into Anderson

Hall corridor

♦ Installation of new landscaping on the north side of the Sanctuary Tower*

*Funded through “The Time Is Right” Capital Campaign

Other projects have been made possible due to the generosity of our members.

Friday, February 17

5 pm in the Children's Bldg.

$5 per child

Do you know someone whoneeds the night off from parent-ing? We'd love to watch theirkiddos! Parents' Night Out at TylerStreet happens every 3rd Fridayof the month from 5-9 pm. It in-cludes dinner and plenty of fun!For more info, email Jamie Nelsonat [email protected]. You

may register online atwww.tsumc.org.

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