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Annual Plan

“And also those to whom these [callings] were given, might have power to lay the foundation of this church, and to bring it forth out of obscurity, and out of darkness, the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the church collectively and not individually.”

-Doctrine & Covenants 1:30

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Government Outreach

Focus/Initiative 1

Identify the local government leaders and/or agencies on which to focus

Focus/Initiative 2

Establish one new relationship each quarter while continuing to support existing relationships

Focus/Initiative 3

Organize and execute two outreach events during the year that connect stake leaders, ward leaders, and members with their respective civic and/or community leaders

Interfaith Outreach

Focus/Initiative 1

Choose 1 or 2 faith organizations on which to focus

Focus/Initiative 2

Establish one new relationship each quarter while continuing to support existing relationships

Focus/Initiative 3

Organize and execute an outreach event during the year that connects stake leaders, ward leaders, and, where appropriate, youth with the respective faith organization

Service & Humanitarian Outreach

Focus/Initiative 1

Increase the number of projects listed on www.justserve.org

Focus/Initiative 2

Identify and “own” the relationship(s) with 2-3 organizations and be the point of contact for any project taking place within the stake

Focus/Initiative 3

Organize and execute one service project and one humanitarian project that align to the needs and/or direction of the Stake Council

Internal focus: to assist the Stake, EQ, and RS Presidencies in helping members 1) make, receive, and keep sacred covenants, 2) love, share, and invite others to come unto Christ, and 3) participate in the work of gathering scattered Israel.

External focus: to engage stake leaders and general members in initiatives and efforts involving community service, interfaith outreach, and government relations; to build bridges and establish personal relationships within the community and the coordinating council that will help position and highlight the Church’s humanitarian, welfare, and service efforts.

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Guiding Principles

  • to align and execute our committee activity/outreach under the guidance and direction of the Stake President

  • to ask for and expect revelation as we counsel together to accomplish the Lord’s work, in His way, in our spheres of responsibility

  • to identify and focus on 2-3 outreach “pillars” (i.e. humanitarian, interfaith, government, disaster relief, etc.) throughout the year

  • to recognize that every activity has the potential to be an outreach activity if we choose to treat it that way