APPENDIX A

GRACE HISTORY TIMELINE

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HISTORY TIMELINE

This timeline is a record of events and dates that members could recall during the History Vision

Event and has not been vetted to correct inaccuracies.

2013 – April 10, 2016

2015 – 2016 -Interim Pastors: Rev. Norma Johnson & Rev. Larry Richardson 2015 - Pastor Damos retired 2015 – Council President: Mack Bailey 2015 – New Choir Director: Slade Trammell 2015 – New Organist(s): Sandi Henry & Joy Fournier 2015 – Website Revamp 2015 - Stephen Ministry 2014 – Council President: Mack Bailey 2013 – Council President: Paul Becher

2003 -2012 2012 – Council President: Bob Johnston 2012 - Sabbatical – Pastor Damos (Pastor Larry Moore – Sabbatical Interim) 2012 – Mandarin Chinese language class2012 – Major Roof replacements (started major facility repair fund) 2012 - Newberry College 2012 – Vision for Tomorrow Team 2011 - Council President: Valerie Hansen 2011 – Outreach Workshop: Pastor John Weber 2011 - Flower Guild (our members) 2011 – Free Market (Fair Trade Coffee/Tea Sales) 2010 – Council President: Valerie Hansen 2010 – Fellowship Hall Renovation 2009 – Council President: Chuck Frew 2008 – Council President: Chuck Frew 2008 – Prayer Shawl Ministry 2008 – Three Worship Services on Sunday Mornings 2007 – Council President: Merle Larsen 2007 – First Friendship Sunday 2007 – STARS Ministry (Elders) 2006 – Council President: Merle Larsen 2006 - Wild Women Weekends begin 2006 - Via De Christo 2006 – Music Festival Series 2006 - Family Life Ministry Director 2006 – First Full-time Minister of Music 2006 – Seminary Partners Program 2005 – Council President: Merle Larsen

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HISTORY TIMELINE (continued) 2005 – Memorial Garden 2005 – Strategic Planning 2005 – Bought house on Manhattan, demolished house 2004 – Council President: Sammie Harris 2004 – Handbell Choir 2004 - Noah’s Ark 2004 – AIM Ellen Koester left - becomes Pastor – Greenville 2003 - Council President: Sammie Harris Dates Unknown: (most likely in this time period) Part-time Youth Director: Jennifer Priscilla Lingle’s Stained Glass Organist - Cathy Whitten Prison Ministry Bread of Life Ministry (Home Communions by Lay Members) Prayer Shawl Veteran Friendly ESOL Mental Health Ministry Raaen and Ball Scholarship Funds Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) Grace Writers Group Chrismon Improvements Salsa Group Progressive Dinner Groups

1993 – 2002

2002 - Council President: Betty Ann Domm 2001 - Council President: Betty Ann Domm 2001 - Pet Blessing Event begins 2000 – Council President: Mike Lorenz 2000 - Contemporary Worship 2000 – Wednesday Afternoon Women’s Bible Study 1999 – Mission Trip to Tampa, Florida 1999 – Changed 8:30 AM Worship to Blended Service 1998 – Council President: Beverly Bauman 1998 - Added new Office Wing & added room to original building 1998 - Pavilion – construction w/School 1997 – Council President: Mike Woltman 1997 – Volunteering at Tabitha’s Table (until 2003) 1997 - 50th Year History Book 1996 – Council President: Mike Woltman 1996 - 50th Anniversary Celebration – (gave 4 gifts of $11,000 each)

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HISTORY TIMELINE (continued) 1996 – Called Pastor Damos 1995 – Council President: Harry Meyer 1995 – Long Range Planning Report led to building additions 1995 – Pastor Benoway left 1995 – Upgraded Old Sanctuary Area 1995 – Pastor Howard Palm – Interim Pastor 1995 - Bosnian family – re-settled – Obranovach from Croatia 1994 - Council President: Paul Becher 1994 – Mission Trip – Albany GA (flood damage) 1994 – Grace Prime Time began 1994 – Sarah’s Blessing 1993 - Council President: Paul Becher 1993 – Changed Church Structure to Commissions Dates Unknown: (most likely in this time period) Becky Ball retires - date? Adopted Andy’s unit - Afghanistan Taize Services Hand Bells Celebrated 50 years of Boy Scout Troop Sponsorship Needlepoint Kneelers Project Women’s (original) Restroom Upgrade Narthex decoration

1983 – 1992 1992 – Council President: Mark Fornwall 1992 - Bohemians Fellowship Group 1992 – Mission Trip: Dulac, LA – hurricane recovery 1991 – Council President: Mark Fornwall 1991 – Captive Free Group 1990 – Council President: Bob Hawsey 1990 – Pastor Benoway called 1989 – Council President: Chuck Thompson 1989 – Pastor Harry Lorenz retires 1989 – Pastor Frank Vavrin – Interim 1989 – Mission Trip: Charleston SC – Hurricane Hugo recovery 1988 – Council President: James Bauman 1988 – Men’s Saturday Morning Fellowship 1987 - Food Pantry 1986 – Parish Worker: Ellen Koester 1986 – Angel Tree Ministry 1985 – Combined Bible School with Scarborough Community Center

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HISTORY TIMELINE (continued) 1985 – Spring Hike and Picnic – Frozen Head 1984 – Holiday Food Baskets 1984 – Ecumenical Storehouse 1983 - Purchased CONTACT house/lot 1983 – Renovation of Education Wing, Fellowship Hall & Kitchen Dates Unknown: (most likely in this time period) Pastor Lorenz Retires Pastor Brenoway (3-4 years) Home Bible Studies Kairos Prison Ministry Grace’s Greatest Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group Walk to Emmaus involvement LAFS Fellowship Group Ulster Project involvement Mission Trip: Houma, LA

1973 – 1982

Pastor Harry Lorenz – Pastor throughout this decade

1982 – Banners hung: Peg Heddleson 1982 – A/C in Fellowship Hall 1982 - Present Sanctuary dedicated 1982 – Pao Moua Family resettled from Laos 1981 – Pastor Lorenz appointed LIRS contact for ETN 1981 – Members designed focal furniture, made predella,

metal of communion rail, sacristy cabinets 1980 – Every Member Visit – assist from Lutheran Laymen’s Movement 1980 - Intern: Virginia Mothershed 1979 - MaYo Moua Family resettled 1978 – Long Range Planning (Easy Access for Elderly/Handicapped) 1978 – Intern: Linda Campbell 1976 – Intern: David Vaughan 1976 – Organist: Becky Ball 1976 – Ed Struxness: SE Synod Lay Social Ministry Advocate 1976 – Sy and Sia Moua Family resettled 1976 – Started Literacy work, brought in trainer 1975 – Neighborhood Groups 1975 – Summer Intern: Kathleen Rusnak 1974 – Summer Intern: Jim Butt 1974 – Becky Gall’s Youth Choir sings at SE Synod Convention

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HISTORY TIMELINE (continued) 1974 – First Tuesday Group (LCW circle) 1974 – Early Communion implemented 1973 – CONTACT Teleministry 1973 – Summer Intern: Mark Scott Dates Unknown: (most likely in this time period) Ed Struxness appointed to 3-yr term, LIRS Council of the US Support of Morgan-Scott Project Support of Williams-Henson Home for Boys Christmas Tree Youth Choir Ecumenical Storehouse New Sanctuary Scarborough Day Care

1963 – 1972

1972 – Blanket Workshop 1972 – Evangelism Seminar: Dr. John Cooper,

Winebrenner Theological Seminary 1972 – Discontinued 8:30 AM Worship 1971 – Summer Intern: James E. Short 1971 – Added 7:30 PM Family Christmas Eve Worship 1969 – LCW “Current Needs” Emergency Food & Clothing Cupboard 1968 – Religious Arts Festivals 1967 – Pastor Harry Lorenz called 1967 – Missionary support starts for Pastor Fukda in New York City 1966 – Pastor James Crumley leaves Grace 1966 – Daniel Pfifer – Interim; Pastor Robert Freyermuth vice-pastor 1966 – A/C in Sanctuary 1965 - Summer Seminarian: Carl Warren and Trudie 1965 - Junior High Luther League 1965 - Pipe Organ (first in Oak Ridge) 1964 – Membership high of 545 members 1964 – Summer Vicar: Paul Frank Dates Unknown: (most likely in this time period) Church Softball League Youth Softball League Civil Rights participation Banners (Peggy’s)

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HISTORY TIMELINE (continued)

Blanket Workshop Contact Care Line Pastor Lorenz Literacy Tutors Morgan Scott project Tuesday Groups Religious Arts festival

1953 – 1962

1962 – Church Vocation Scholarship established 1960 - Summer Vicar: Yasuyuke (Yasi) Fukuda and wife, Sue 1959 – Summer Vicar: Yasuyuke (Yasi) Fukuda and wife, Sue 1958 - Fellowship Hall 1957 – Children’s Choir begins 1956 – Intermediate Choir (Junior High/High School) 1956 – Parsonage purchased 1955 – Church Library established 1954 – Second Worship Service added 1954 – Education addition 1953 – Pastor James Crumley called Dates Unknown: (most likely in this time period) Home Prayer Meetings Christmas Caroling

1943– 1952

1952 – Boy Scout Troop 1951 – First Building dedicated 1951 - Part-time Sexton: Leroy White hired 1949 – Men’s Brotherhood 1949 – Junior Choir: Ardyce Lee 1948 – College Choir Concert Sponsor (Capital University) 1947 – Women of the Church 1947 – Luther League 1947 – Pastor Robert Sala called 1946 – Lutheran Light 1946 – Parish Worker: Esther Onstadt

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HISTORY TIMELINE (continued)

1946 – Charter signed (December 1, 1946) (101 Confirmed, 160 Baptized, 20 Associate Members) 1946 – Mission Developer: Pastor Nels Bergstrom 1945 – Mission Developer: Pastor A Kennard 1945 – First Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 1945 – Vacation Bible School 1944 – Parish Worker: Katherine Grandy 1944 – Mission Developer: Pastor Bernard Wise 1944 – Choir 1944 – Sunday School 1943 – First Worship Service in McComick’s home 1943 – Bible Study in homes Dates Unknown: (most likely in this time period) Children’s Choir

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APPENDIX B

2016 CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH INVENTORY RESULTS

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PREFACE:

THIS APPENDIX HAS THREE PARTS:

A GRAPH COMPARING THE 2013 AND 2016 RESULTS OF THE

CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH INVENTORY (CHI)

THE COVER LETTER AND ACTUAL QUESTIONS IN THE CHI

A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF RESULTS FOR EACH QUESTION IN THE CHI,

IN TERMS OF MEAN SCORE, NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND

STANDARD DEVIATION OF THE SCORES.

2013 vs. 2016 CHI RESULTS

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2016 CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH INVENTORY RESULTS Segment A Proclaiming the Good News

Is this a “Good News” place?

1. Message: A strong message of grace, faith, hope, and love is proclaimed in the congregation week after week. ADULTS YOUTH

MEAN SCORE 5.41 4.80 STD DEV 0.7581 0.9798 # OF PARTICIPANTS 54 5 PARTICIPANT % 98 100

2. Music: The Good News is put into fine musical form on a regular basis. MEAN SCORE 5.41 5.60 STD DEV 0.7270 0.4899 # OF PARTICIPANTS 54 5 PARTICIPANT % 98 100 3. Worship: Worship opportunities continually uplift and move people to awe, surrender, acceptance of grace, and praise MEAN SCORE 4.93 5.20 STD DEV 1.0064 0.7483 # OF PARTICIPANTS 55 5 PARTICIPANT % 100 100 4. Witness: Members share the Good News and a message of grace with one another. MEAN SCORE 4.82 4.80 STD DEV 0.9552 1.4697 # OF PARTICIPANTS 55 5 PARTICIPANTS % 100 100 5. Ministry: Members share the Good News and a message of grace with one another. MEAN SCORE 4.94 5.20 STD DEV 1.0077 0.9798 # OF PARTICIPANTS 54 5 PARTICIPANT % 98 100

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Segment B Building Congregational Relationships

Is this an inviting and supportive place?

6. Acceptance: I feel accepted and warmly supported in this congregation. MEAN SCORE 5.42 5.80 STD DEV 0.8881 4.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 55 5 PARTICIPANT % 100 100 7. Unity: There is a strong feeling of togetherness in this congregation. MEAN SCORE 4.56 6.00 STD DEV 1.1718 0.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 55 5 PARTICIPANT % 100 100 8. Conflict: Rather than gossip about someone they dislike or with whom they have a disagreement, members consistently will share their disagreements directly with the person. MEAN SCORE 3.41 4.00 STD DEV 1.3041 1.8708 # OF PARTICIPANTS 43 4 PARTICIPANT % 78 80 9. Community Building: This congregation regularly provides social events where members can meet and get to know one another. MEAN SCORE 4.94 5.80 STD DEV 1.0536 0.4000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 53 5 PARTICIPANT % 96 100 10. Diversity: This congregation extends a warm welcome to a wide range of people (for example, people of different races, economic status, or sexual orientations; the physically challenged; the emotionally unstable; people of different ages, marital status, weight, and political orientations). MEAN SCORE 5.06 6.00 STD DEV 1.0455 0.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 54 5

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PARTICIPANT % 98 100

Segment C Service and Outreach

Does this place have energy for those outside the fellowship? 11. I delight in the way this congregation reaches out to those outside our membership who are in need, pain, or difficulty. MEAN SCORE 5.46 5.60 STD DEV 0.6994 0.4899 # OF PARTICIPANTS 53 5 PARTICIPANTS % 96 100 12. This congregation gives me many opportunities to join with fellow congregants in service to a broken world. MEAN SCORE 5.23 5.40 STD DEV 0.9463 0.8000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 54 5 PARTICIPANT % 98 100 13. I am pleased with the benevolence giving of this congregation. MEAN SCORE 5.20 5.60 STD DEV 0.8894 0.8000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 52 5 PARTICIPANT % 94 100 14. In this congregation, we are consistently reminded that faith and action go hand in hand. MEAN SCORE 5.15 4.80 STD DEV 1.0785 0.7483 # OF PARTICIPANTS 54 5 PARTICIPANT % 98 100 15. The neighborhood surrounding our church facility is aware that we are concerned about their welfare. MEAN SCORE 4.03 4.50 STD DEV 0.9798 1.5000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 45 5 PARTICIPANT % 82 100

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Segment D Faith Development

Does this place have high quality ways of passing on its teachings? 16. I am pleased with the quality of our Sunday school. MEAN SCORE 4.19 5.80 STD DEV 1.2732 0.4000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 40 5 PARTICIPANT % 73 100 17. Our congregation offers at least one adult class of Bible study for every 100 members on our rolls (we have 373 members). #1. (no number) MEAN SCORE 4.94 5.25 STD DEV 1.3025 0.4330 # OF PARTICIPANTS 50 4 PARTICIPANT % 92 80 18. When an adult wants to become a baptized Christian in our congregation, we have a quality basic Christian instruction program of six to nine months that orients them well to Christian practice and belief. MEAN SCORE 3.83 5.75 STD DEV 1.1483 0.4330 # OF PARTICIPANTS 40 4 PARTICIPANT % 73 80 19. Our congregation consistently supports and encourages our members to engage in meaningful Christian rituals in their private or family lives (for example, offering private prayer, saying grace at meals, reading devotional material, engaging a spiritual direction, and the like). MEAN SCORE 4.31 5.40 STD DEV 1.1483 0.8000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 54 5 PARTICIPANT % 98 100 20. We make a point that we expect all our members to devote two hours to their congregation each Sabbath, one for worship and the other as part of an adult study group. MEAN SCORE 2.47 3.00 STD DEV 1.5663 1.5811 # OF PARTICIPANTS 49 4

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PARTICIPANT % 89 80

Segment E New Members

Searching 21. Our members regularly invite their non-churched friends and family members to attend our church with them. MEAN SCORE 3.35 4.70 STD DEV 1.2330 1.2490 # OF PARTICIPANTS 47 5 PARTICIPANT % 85 100

Testing 25. Our congregation easily recognizes visitors and has people who go out of their way to make visitors feel wanted and welcomed. MEAN SCORE 5.00 5.60 STD DEV 1.0859 0.8000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 53 5 PARTICIPANT % 96 100 26. It is rare that a visitor leaves our congregation without someone getting a name and address for follow-up purposes. MEAN SCORE 4.88 5.50 STD DEV 1.2311 0.5000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 48 4 PARTICIPANT % 87 80

Joining 28. Our congregation requires all potential new members to attend new member classes consisting of six sessions or more. MEAN SCORE 2.79 4.60 STD DEV 1.8383 1.9596 # OF PARTICIPANTS 33 5 PARTICIPANT % 60 100 29. Our congregation has a disciplining program of six months or more for people new to Christianity. MEAN SCORE 1.55 3.50

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STD DEV 1.0728 1.8028 # OF PARTICIPANTS 31 4 PARTICIPANT % 56 80 30. Our congregation invites members to observe personal spiritual disciplines on their own to support their spiritual growth. MEAN SCORE 4.06 5.25 STD DEV 1.4962 0.8292 # OF PARTICIPANTS 33 4 PARTICIPANT % 60 80 31. Our church receives new members at a worship service and celebrates their joining with a social event in their honor (for example, a congregational dinner or lunch with the pastor). MEAN SCORE 3.67 3.60 STD DEV 1.7628 1.6248 # OF PARTICIPANTS 48 5 PARTICIPANT % 87 100

Going Deeper 32. Our congregation consistently supports the idea that lay ministry is what Christians do in the world and community, and congregational activities are there to support this ministry. MEAN SCORE 4.76 5.40 STD DEV 1.3238 0.8000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 50 5 PARTICIPANT % 92 100 33. Our congregation has a written job description for every volunteer role in the congregation with clear time demands for each role. MEAN SCORE 2.31 5.60 STD DEV 1.6658 0.800 # OF PARTICIPANTS 37 5 PARTICIPANT % 67 100 34. New members are interviewed regarding their motivation, skills, and growing edges to determine where they might like to contribute their time and talents. MEAN SCORE 3.32 4.00

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STD DEV 1.8149 1.8708 # OF PARTICIPANTS 36 4 PARTICIPANT % 65 80

35. All congregational meetings end with a brief period of evaluation of both process and quality of decisions made, so that meetings can be improved. MEAN SCORE 2.44 4.60 STD DEV 1.6248 1.8547 # OF PARTICIPANTS 40 5 PARTICIPANT % 73 100

Being Sent

36. Our congregation consistently invites newcomers to work on New Member Ministries, especially to serve on lay visitation teams.

MEAN SCORE 2.32 5.40 STD DEV 1.5286 0.4899 # OF PARTICIPANTS 34 5 PARTICIPANT % 62 100

Segment F Pastor/Parish Dynamics 37. Our pastor enjoys broad support among the majority of people in this congregation. MEAN SCORE 5.32 5.75 STD DEV 0.7209 0.4330 # OF PARTICIPANTS 53 4 PARTICIPANT % 96 80 38. At least once a year our pastor and chief decision-making body engage in a mutual evaluation process. MEAN SCORE 3.62 5.00 STD DEV 2.0841 0.7071 # OF PARTICIPANTS 37 4 PARTICIPANT % 67 80 39. At least once every four years the entire congregation engages in a ministry evaluation (an evaluation of the entire ministry of the parish, not just the pastor).

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MEAN SCORE 3.35 5.00 STD DEV 2.0029 0.8165 # OF PARTICIPANTS 37 3 PARTICIPANT % 67 60 40. In addition to vacation, our pastor is encouraged to take two weeks of continuing education a year and is supported in this with a budget of at least $1,500. MEAN SCORE 4.44 3.00 STD DEV 1.6763 0.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 39 1 PARTICIPANT % 71 20 41. Once every four years our pastor is encouraged to take a three-month sabbatical, in addition to vacation, for the sake of personal and professional renewal and growth. MEAN SCORE 2.74 4.00 STD DEV 1.8593 2.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 38 2 PARTICIPANT % 69 40 42. When conflict arises between our pastor and individuals or a specific group of people, we are open to calling in an outside consultant to mediate differences. MEAN SCORE 3.32 5.00 STD DEV 1.8527 0.8165 # OF PARTICIPANTS 28 3 PARTICIPANT % 51 60 43. At least once a year, the role of our clergy is reviewed, with role negotiations taking place between clergy and our chief decision-making body. MEAN SCORE 2.74 5.00 STD DEV 1.8593 1.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 38 2 PARTICIPANT % 69 40

Segment G

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Congregational Vision/Generous Giving 44. At least every four years our congregation engages in a strategic planning process that involves the entire congregation at certain points. MEAN SCORE 4.64 6.00 STD DEV 1.3525 0.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 45 2 PARTICIPANT % 82 40 45. A mission statement reflecting these goals plus the key strengths of the congregation is developed and used by the congregation on a regular basis(for example, as a responsive reading during worship, as a reading before congregational meetings, and the like). MEAN SCORE 4.29 3.67 STD DEV 1.6655 2.0548 # OF PARTICIPANTS 47 3 PARTICIPANT % 85 60 46. An annual stewardship program that involves contacting every member challenges members to support the congregation’s vision as well as ongoing ministry opportunities. MEAN SCORE 4.53 4.00 STD DEV 1.6672 2.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 49 2 PARTICIPANT % 89 40

Segment H Leadership 47. Our congregation responds well to the leadership style of our clergy. MEAN SCORE 4.85 5.40 STD DEV 1.4058 0.4899 # OF PARTICIPANTS 49 5 PARTICIPANT % 89 100 48. Our congregation enjoys the commitment and energy of lay people, in addition to clergy, with strong leadership skills. MEAN SCORE 5.34 6.00 STD DEV 0.8589 0.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 52 5 PARTICIPANT % 95 100

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49. Most people in the congregation are supportive of our clergy and key lay leaders. MEAN SCORE 5.34 6.00 STD DEV 0.8129 0.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 52 4 PARTICIPANT % 95 80 50. Our congregation continues to identify people with leadership potential and gives them both training and leadership opportunities to further develop their skills. MEAN SCORE 4.37 4.75 STD DEV 1.4500 1.6394 # OF PARTICIPANTS 46 4 PARTICIPANT % 84 80 51. Our congregation monitors for burnout among our lay leaders to ensure that their energy and commitment to their roles remain high. MEAN SCORE 2.71 5.75 STD DEV 1.4021 1.2990 # OF PARTICIPANT S 42 4 PARTICIPANT % 76 80

Segment I Additional Items 1a. Nurturing of passionate spirituality and faith in Jesus and openness to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives is fostered actively by a variety of means both for children and youth and also for adults. MEAN SCORE 4.56 5.75 STD DEV 1.4058 0.4330 # OF PARTICIPANTS 50 4 PARTICIPANT % 91 80 Ib. Visiting of members who are homebound, ill, in assisted living, nursing homes, and hospitals is organized and done on regular basis in addition to the Bread of Life communion distribution. MEAN SCORE 4.50 6.00 STD DEV 1.3644 0.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 47 5

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PARTICIPANT % 85 100 1c. Ample parking is available for even the largest attendance services and events. MEAN SCORE 4.86 6.00 STD DEV 1.4154 0.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 52 5 PARTICIPANT % 95 100 1d. Plans and training are available so key personnel are aware of what to do in case of fire or medical emergencies. MEAN SCORE 4.37 5.33 STD DEV 1.4837 0.9428 # OF PARTICIPANTS 52 3 PARTICIPANT % 71 60 1e. We offer training to members who act as ushers or greeters, to give them confidence and improve their awareness of duties and emergency plans. MEAN SCORE 3.81 5.20 STD DEV 1.8357 1.6000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 45 5 PARTICIPANT % 82 100 1f. Volunteers working with youth/children are trained to keep children safe from sexual harassment and abuse, on youth outings and in-church activities; a written policy exists that specifies among other things, for whom background checks are required. MEAN SCORE 5.17 6.00 STD DEV 1.1807 0.0000 # OFPARTICIPANTS 43 5 PARTICIPANT % 78 100 1g. Congregation Council meetings are open to all members and all are invited to present new ideas to the Council. MEAN SCORE 5.36 6.00 STD DEV 0.9058 0.0000 # OF PARTICIPANTS 50 5 PARTICIPANT % 0.9058 100

APPENDIX C

GRACE VALUES

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Overall Voted Values Preferences - Grace Gathering

Value Vote

Worship 21

Service 15

Spiritual Growth 17

Caring 15

Inclusiveness 4

Faith & Spirituality 9

Community 15

Outreach 17

Social Justice 8

Youth 7

Following are the values listed on the flip charts for each of the 10 small groups:

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Group 1

Caring: Stephen Ministry, Blanket Workshop caring for people, community, social justice Advocacy: (Mental Health, Vets) Worship value our relationship with God/& Glorifying Food Pantry care about outreach ESOL service to community Outreach Pet Fest Community Programs care of neighbors Worship To improve our spiritual selves Outreach We value all people Member Support Because we love one another

Group 2

Service – Food Pantry, Ecumenical Storehouse, Pet Fest, ESOL, Blanket Workshop, Home Communion, Stephen Ministry, Etc.: Worship – Music, 3 types of worship, Communion, Faith opportunities (Bible study), Christian Ed Inclusiveness: Fellowship, Involvement, Sharing Responsibilities, Welcoming, Diversity + Respect ______________________________________________________________________________ Values: Service: Resettlement, ESL, Mental Health, Food Pantry, Storehouse Christian Education – Sunday School, etc. Generosity – Broader Christian community, Pets, Home Communion Communion Music – Spirituality Input and Involvement of members Inclusiveness Diversity Worship – support beliefs and conduct Fellowship through service, etc. Service – Food pantry

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Group 3

Food pantry, the community blanket,

Great music, rejoicing God

Outside Missions; helping others (serving outreach)

Multiple worship formats; differences in praise and worship

Adheres to ELCA doctrine; ELCA theology

Fellowship events; importance of Christian community

Welcome visitors: hospitality

Promote Christian art; way to serve + communicate

Group 4

Worship – Savior God/Holy Spirit Christian Education – Spiritual Formation Service ministries – helping our neighbors Small groups (doing things together) – Building Community -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fellowship - Love one another Music - Praising God Member Support - family/loving one another Newsletter - Informing us Social Media - Community Writing Group Group 4 Values: Worship by the Body of Christ Outreach (Serving) Expanding our Faith

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Group 5

Enhancing our relationship with God

Dynamic Worship (inspiring, dynamic, uplifting, connecting, salvation, music

Relationships (each other, people of the world, youth)

Nurturing our Church family – brothers and sisters in Christ

Outreach (community, homebou0nd, People in Need)

Helping people in need

Nurturing our brothers and sisters in Christ

Enhancing our relationship with God through inspiring worship and education

Group 6 We value: Christian Knowledge Enhanced Worship Praising God w/ music Serving through outreach Caring Sharing love Prayer fort healing Mental health Fellowship Relationships

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Group 7

Values: Christian Growth Caring Witnessing

Christian Growth

+ Bible Study + Worship – Music – Liturgy + Youth Programs (future)

Caring + Community Service + Grace family Witnessing + Welcoming + Inviting

Group 8

Church does: Worship Welcome Food Pantry ESOL Outings Pet Fest Ecumenical Storehouse Choir etc. Scouts (youth) + other youth group

1. Love God 2. God’s word and outreach 3. Service to community and evangelism 4. Education – community support 5. Get to know each other 6. Outreach community support 7. Assist in times of disaster 8. Music and Praise 9. Church needs youth 10. Spread the Warmth 11. Christian Education

Group 9

Because our team cares Presence of God Sharing God’s love Service to others

Education Community

Group 10

Christian Ed Spiritual formation Small Groups – doing things together building community Service Ministry – Helping our Neighbor Food pantry, pet blessing, ESOL Worship – Value our Savior/God/Holy Spirit Mental Health Ministry/ESOL Vision program – value clear identity Food Pantry – Value service/helping our neighbor Confirmation – Children knowledge/ Spiritual formation Sunday School for all --- ED/Spiritual formation Small Groups ---- build the community Doing things together -----value friendship

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APPENDIX D

GRACE EXTENDED COMMUNITY MAP

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Figure 1. Grace Lutheran Church Extended Community as of September 2016

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APPENDIX E

POTENTIAL ACTIONS

(MINISTRIES OR PROJECTS)

AND ASSETS

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APPENDIX E

Vision Session 3: Grow with Grace: Our Vision for the Future

Votes Mission Initiative Action Item Signatures

15 Youth & Young Adults develop young adult & youth programs

Karla Cummings, Valerie Hansen

15 Use of Empty Lot Develop empty lot to serve as stage for many outdoor purposes: Community Garden Singing/Other Music Yoga Art Readings Prayer Labyrinth Bird Watching

Betty Dagley

14 Community Fellowship Activities Having regular events to enjoy each other’s company and invite people. Can include outings, clubs, music events, non-church related activities. Examples: hiking, concerts, coffee hour, game nights, etc.

Margaret Cumberland, Betty Anne Domm, Judy Rosenburg, Olaf Storaasli

14 Woodland Community Events Festivals Cookouts Gardening Rummage Sales Halloween/Oktoberfest Parties

Karla Cummings, Chuck Thompson

9 Refugee Resettlement Resettle a refugee or refugees again - part of celebrating 40th anniversary of 1st Moua Family.

Betty Anne Domm, Josh Williamson

9 Garden Utilization (Community Garden & Memorial Garden) Keep grounds beautiful.

Riley Cumberland, Donna Gurecki, Alicia Rudat

9 Strengthen Stephen Ministry Support & Grow Stephen Ministry

Margaret Cumberland, Betty Anne Domm, Donna Gurecki, Merry Ann Hansen

8 Disaster Relief/Mission Trips Gather ad hoc groups to go on mission trips in the U.S, to help with disaster relief & recovery.

Betty Dagley, Mike Lorenz, Randy Nesbit

7 Advocacy/Social Initiatives Mental Health Open Door Food Pantry Single People Listening Skills Medical Learning American Sign Language

Annie Long, Cleva Marrow

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Vision Session 3: Grow with Grace: Our Vision for the Future (Continued)

Votes Mission Initiative Action Item Signatures

5 Resource Room Development (Rm 107) This would be a library teaching forum, small group crafting area, serene spot to inspire creativity & spiritual exploration and use by small groups, eg. Food Pantry.

Margaret Cumberland, Carol Donath, Paula Pope, Jane Williams

5 Share Our Facility This would be a library teaching forum, small group crafting area, serene spot to inspire creativity & spiritual exploration and use by small groups, eg. Food Pantry.

4 Use Upstairs Space/Community Activities Renovate & use for Grace & amenity activities such as: Music Jams Bible Studies Classes In ? Open Library interest Groups Knitting

Margaret Cumberland

2 Individual Skills Share Our Talents/Gifts With Others: Writing Sewing Cooking Music Coaching Gardening Music Peggy’s Banners Blankets Prayer Shawls Singing Gardening Club Math Repairing Skills Music Square Dance Club

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1 Enhance Atrium Enhance atrium area to clearly represent the main entrance to the church, provide a welcoming table & information. Include more landscaping & improve signage.

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ASSETS (Compiled in Session 3)

A new furnace

Acting

Acting (skit)

Active exercisers

Activity with youth

Adult Sunday school classes

All kinds of people

Answered prayers

Art center

Baptismal ministry

Bathrooms with tissue

Beauty of the grounds

Beauty & goodness surrounding us

Bell choir

Bell tables & bells

Benevolence

Bible studies

Bible study leader

Blanket workshop

Book group

Building

Care for plants (gardening)

Caring

Cemetery lots

Change coming

Charismatic

Choir room

Christian Ed.

City council members

Closets!

Coffee

Collectors

Community organization, family & Community

education

Computer graphics

Computers

Contact

Cook

Couple praying in public

Co-workers

Creation plant world

Crocheting

(dig deeper) volunteers helping flood victims

Embroidery guild

Empty lot

Environmental conservation

ESOL

Every day operations

Every day people/nature

Faces of people in need & those who help them

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Facilitator

Facility maintenance

Fellow grocery store shoppers & employees

Fellowship hall

Fellowship kitchen

Financial affluence

Fix cars

Flowers

FOL book group

Food pantry

Forgiveness

Friday night ladies

Friendship

Gardens

Gardening

Global warming

God’s grace – the welcoming smile of a fellow

church member!

Gardening group

Good job

Good weather

Grace congregation (caring)

Grand piano

Growth in attitude of members

Help with hurting families

Helping flood victims

Helping people in disaster

Holiday baskets

House on corner

Interim pastors

Inviting exterior

Kids’ play area

Kitchen

Knit

Large fellowship hall

Large sanctuary

Leadership

Library

Lights (including candles)

Long-distance bicycling

Lutheran heritage

Lutheridge

Maintenance

Marketing

Meeting rooms

Memorial garden

Mike L.

Missions

Missionary – David Brondos

Modern kitchen

$$$ to food pantry, angel tree, stars

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More candle light @ xmas, & for special

occasions

More Taize #

Mortgage

Motivational speaker

Multiple classrooms

Music

Music program

Natural resources conservation

Neat facility

Neighbors

Neighboring house & lot east of church

New a/c

Newsletters being distributed

Nice fellowship hall

Non-native English speakers

Non-native residents

Office space

Office supplies

O.R. schools

Organ

Organizers

ORICL

ORICL learners

Our increased membership lately

Our national church ELCA

Outreach

Overseas missions

Parking

Pavilion

Pay off mortgage

Pay monthly bills for utilities

Payroll

Peace

Peggy’s banners

People bring food to sick

People helping people

Photography

Pickle-ball players

Picnic area

Pipe organ

Plant

Play bells

Play instrument

Plenty of parking

Posters

Pray

Pray (fold hands)

Prayers answered

Prepare communion

Programs

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Quiet time

Reading

Recovery alcoholics

Refugee resettlement

Repairs

Reunion group

Room 101

Salaries

Sanctuary

Schools

School & college classmates

Scientists coming to faith in god

Seating

S.E. Synod

Sense of humor x 2

Sermons that invite response!

Sew

Shake hands

Sharing the gospel (Mike L.)

Sing

Sons of Norway Vikings of the Smokies

Spring

Staff

Stained-glass

Stephen ministry

Stewardship leader

Story telling with children

Strength of faith in face of tragedy

Sunrise each day

Synod

Teacher

Teacher voice English Ed, writing

Teaching

The attic

The Greater Lutheran Evangelical Church

The kindness of others

The world

Time to assist others - $$$???

Type

Upkeep

Upkeep building

Upstairs classrooms

Utilities

Vacant lot

Via de Cristo

Visioning process working

Voice

Warmth

We are equipped to reach out – gospel…

We teach each other

Work

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Work on stuff

Working with youth - singing

Wonderful interim ministers

Wonderful interim pastors

Worship

Write

Writing group

Writers

Youth

Note: The above were

recorded “as is” from the

Vision Session notes with

minor editing.