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February already. By the time you read this month’s Traveler, our Annual Meeting will
have happened, new council positions filled, hopefully synod assembly reps elected

and nominating team vacancies filled and teams will begin meeting to plan their minis-
tries for the year. I am excited to continue serving as Trinity’s SAM as we move for-
ward during this time of transition. Our Visioning Workshop with Pastor Denver Bitner
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will take place February 9 as we gather to determine goals for Trinity. Do come and
share your “visions” for Trinity.

With the new year comes year-end reports to the ELCA and our NI Synod. The ELCA
Year-End Congregational Report asks us to rank our congregation in several areas.
I’m asking a favor…I’d like your input on how you’d rank our congregation. I will have
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forms available beginning Sunday, February 2 to record (anonymously, if you prefer)
your responses. Following is a preview of the report:

Ranking from “hardly at all, to somewhat, to very well,” how do the following
phrases best describe Trinity? A) Worship nurtures people’s faith. B) There is a
clear sense of mission here. C) There is excitement about the future here. D) This
congregation is a positive force in the community. E) This congregation is always

ready to try something new. F) This congregation works for social justice/advocacy.
G) This congregation helps people deepen their relationship with God.

Ranking from” poor, to moderately good, to great,” how is our congregation in
the following? A) Building strong, healthy relationships among members. B) Incorpo-

rating newcomers into the congregation’s life. C) Seeking out and using the gifts of
members of all ages. D) Equipping members to share their faith with others. E) Ad-
dressing social concerns (helping those in need). F) Managing disagreements in a
healthy, respectful manner. G) Interacting with the local community. H) Helping

members live out their faith in their daily lives.

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