Metro Milwaukee Lutheran Mission Society

Our inner-city schools both public and private lack the resources for providing education and instruction in the areas of art, drama, music, and dance. This initiative will pay for a program structured in one of these areas that includes a curriculum and all of the requirements of providing education to a targeted group of children. The program must be well thought out and documented and must include both a pretest and posttest or other forms of measurement that will show what the students have learned.

Outputs:

Educational curriculum and program developed in the area of art, drama, music or dance for a targeted group of children
Pre-testing and post-testing of all students to determine measurement of new skills and abilities acquired

Outcomes:

Academically challenged students incorporate new learning strategies
Children vested in creative arts have shown an increase in memory, coordination, cooperation and concentration
Children who are exposed to music and creative arts programs are able to experience the world and their environment from a broader perspective

Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following:

Name of the person who will be running the program along with their credentials.
What are the areas of focus (e.g., music, drama, dance)? Please explain in detail.

This initiative is no longer offered as an initiative choice, but will be continued by the MMLMS separately. If you are interested in serving in this role, and would like to add a nursing home or senior center to this list, please contact our executive director directly at: g.lessmannjr@sbcglobal.net. All facilities that will be considered for pastoral funding for 2011 must be received by November 15, 2010 by midnight. There will be no exceptions

Children and youth are the future of the church. Research has shown the impact that early intervention, training, and educational/activity programs have on a child’s decision making capability and the choices that they make as they get older. We are also reminded in the book of Proverbs about the importance of early training and intervention. The target population is split into two groups and the program should be separated in the church or agency due to the different development levels and capabilities. The groups are 13-18 year olds and those 12 and under. You need to specify which group that you will work with in your program. The focus of the program is to offer children and teens a safe place where they can gather on a weekly basis, participate in activities geared around fellowship, education, making the right choices, tutoring and/or servant based activities and experience a Christ-centered program with caring mentors and adults. Package includes funding for ministry coordinator, food for gatherings, monthly fellowship activities, and Bible study materials.

Outputs:

Fellowship, servant based and relationship building opportunities
Creative arts involvement and assessment of potential
Leadership training and opportunities

Outcomes:

Youth realize their God-Given talents and abilities that they have and use them in productive and useful ways
Youth learn, understand and exhibit positive and productive ways to handle emotions
Youth come to know Jesus Christ as their friend and Savior and realize the potential He has blessed them with

Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following:

Explain what age group you will be focusing on.
Explain about what type of activities you will include to bring in those who are not members of your church.
If you are working with 13 year olds and above, please explain what type of activities you will utilize to build leaders.

This initiative is an expansion of our current youth basketball program geared toward high school students that are not playing on their school teams. Package includes league fee, gym rentals, and team jersey. Please confirm that your team has been scheduled under Bob Zeman

Outputs:

Weekly basketball practice and game times for all participants
Exposure to devotions and/or prayer prior to playing time

Outcomes:

Youth involvement within a Christian based basketball league will allow for opportunities for witnessing in both word and action
Ability of young adults and teens to utilize their God-given skills and talents that is productive and healthy in mind, body and spirit

Communication of the church’s or social agency’s mission, vision, and outreach activities through a number of different venues is pertinent in order to get people involved and keep them informed both inside and outside of the organization. Marketing and branding are becoming common terms not only in business but also in the church as they look for a niche to fill regarding what their community and neighborhood need. While printed materials and email are important, utilizing new aspects of technology such as Twitter, Facebook, and streaming sermons will help to capture the area of young adults between the ages of 18-30. Package includes funding for Web site development and weekly or monthly updates, new technology, marketing materials, and equipment.

Outputs:

A marketing/communication plan for church/social agency
A Web site and brochures and pamphlets that provide information pertinent to church/school/agency
An internal coordinator that updates information daily/weekly as needed
Training and instruction for all staff and key personnel

Outcomes:

Community and congregational members are more aware of activities taking place at church and school, increasing participation as well as understanding more about the church's and school's mission, philosophy and values.
Knowledge, information and communication is available about church and school on a worldwide basis, increasing accessibility
Parents and congregational members can communicate ideas, suggestions and information easier and to a larger audience in less time

Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following:

What web design or marketing company will you be working with? If you will be doing this internally, who is the person that will be managing this? (For informational purposes only, past customers have worked with Jack Hoeltz (262) 432-5763 at Icthus Technologies and Steve James (414) 755-2190 at Stream Creative.)
Do you have a web site now? If so, what additions are you considering?

A variety of programs geared toward educating and assisting families within our inner city will open our churches as community-based centers that cares for a number of different needs including the spiritual. We will recommend programs that cover the areas of parenting, fatherhood and motherhood, finances, marriage, and healthy relationships.

Outputs:

Family educational programs geared toward several different areas such as parenting, finances, marriage and healthy relationships
Discussion and involvement among participants of programs
Invitations to other church-related functions and events

Outcomes:

Individuals and families learn new skills and abilities to cope with their situation
Participants come to know the community church as not just a place to come on Sundays, but one that is truly interested in all aspects of their lives

Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following:

What company or companies are you are considering and what program or series?
How long will the program run?
What is your target audience?

Some companies to consider:

Compel Them To Come – Johnnie and Debra Fields (members of Bethlehem) (414) 405-7190 offer a variety of family-focused educational programs
BASICS – Arn Quakkelaar (414) 372-7200 with Brothers and Sisters in Christ Serving
Cornerstone Financial – Jeff Davis (920) 648-7997 offers programs on financial management. (If there are several churches that are considering this program, we might want to bring the trainers together so that the cost is reduced per site.)
LCEF – Tim Ditloff (414) 464-8100 offers stewardship programs through the South Wisconsin District

There are two programs that are offered by Linda Zick of Jeremiah Ministry. You can utilize both of these programs in your initiative choices, but they will count for two of the three initiatives that you are allowed for 2011.

Violence Prevention – This program has been developed as a specific Christian, faith-based violence prevention book for children in grades 4 through 8. The program is called “Our Children as Peacemakers” and is an issue-based discussion and activity program that allows children to confront risks that they face on a daily basis. Package includes funding for trainer, materials, and travel.

Outputs:

12 week course for two groups up to 2 times per week per school
Includes all books and materials
Curriculum available for 3 year period

Outcomes:

Children become pro-active peacemakers in their schools, families and community at large
Children learn to understand and confront issues about violence
Children learn new coping skills that are biblically based

Peace Propaganda Project – Its time to revive music education in our urban communities. With traditional music programs being cut from schools, this organization has taken on the task of bringing back music education with a new spin. Music wields influence over our youth more than ever and in this new era this initiative shows how music can have a positive impact on their life.

This violence prevention program is centered around a music workshop, which runs for 10 two hour sessions. The program meets the academic standards set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for Arts and Music curriculum. The class will teach the fundamentals of music reading and writing as well as the basic concepts of melody, rhythm, chords and music theory. The sessions will be recorded and utilized to create a final project, a DVD of their experience in the class and/or a CD featuring the music the participants have composed throughout the workshops.

Outputs:

10 week 2 hour course for up to 15 children per class
Includes all materials
Final project of classroom experience on either DVD or CD

Outcomes:

Participant will understand the basics of music reading and the basic concepts of melody, rhythm, chords and music theory
Participant will understand the basics of song writing and will be able to write a simple song
Participants will experience self realization of skills or abilities that were latent
Participants will see possibility of music being a positive outlet in their life

Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following:

What grades will this program targeted?

This initiative is continuing from last year with a greater emphasis now on moving men into opportunities that will enhance both discipling and mentoring. The target population is men 19 years and older. The focus of the program is to provide Bible study and prayer time, men’s fellowship activities, and servant and/or service-based projects that will enhance the neighborhood and community that the church is situated in. Package includes funding for ministry coordinator, food for gatherings, Bible study materials and books, and also miscellaneous materials for servant-based projects.

Outputs:

Fellowship, sports activities and outings, and other relationship building opportunities
Bible study, worship and service/servant opportunities
Mentoring and leadership training and practice

Outcomes:

Men will realize the importance and necessity of sharing one's abilities and talents with others
Men will begin to develop or grow closer in a personal relationship with God
Men will have opportunities to receive support, encouragement and experience brotherhood among each other
Men will be given opportunities to utilize mentoring, discipling and leadership skills

Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following:

What resources are you considering or have you utilized in the past? (A variety of ideas for Men’s Ministry can be found at Lutheran Hour Ministries Men’s Network.)
How many men do you anticipate becoming involved?
What is your target audience in terms of age?

We know that some of our churches and social agencies that were involved last year with our program, may want to continue an initiative that is not listed for 2011, as they decide if this will continue to be a ministry that they want to provide on an on-going basis from their church. The miscellaneous initiative can be utilized for one of the initiatives that the church offers during 2011, and will still follow the regular quarterly plan. Those initiatives available under this program include: Handicapped Accessibility, Holy Smokers and Soup Kitchen.

Handicapped Accessibility:

Output:

Physical permanent structures that will enhance capability of those who utilize scoters, wheelchairs or walkers to participate in worship and fellowship gatherings

Outcomes:

Provides for greater accessibility of those who are physically handicapped
Exhibits a caring Christian community that is concerned with those who are physically handicapped or in wheelchairs

Holy Smokers: (Men’s ministry outreach function of Grace Menomonee Falls – contact Pastor Rob Goodwin at (262) 251-0670

Outputs:

Men’s ministry team partnership opportunity working together with host church/ministry men
A free community outreach event that provides fellowship and food

Outcomes:

Offers a new and unique way to have men become involved with outreach ministry in the church
Provides congregation opportunity to provide not only food for the body but also for the soul
Provides initial opportunity for men to develop beginning Christ-Centered relationship with other men who are searching

Soup Kitchen:

Outputs:

A weekly meal and fellowship offered to community residents
Invitations to church events including worship, bible study and other fellowship events
Music and signing at meals coordinated and performed by both church personnel and volunteers

Outcomes:

Recipients and congregational members develop caring relationship that leads to further assistance and support as needed
Recipients begin to feel strengthened in body, mind and spirit by assistance that is being given

Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following:

Soup kitchen – Please include anticipated day of week and time of weekly get together.
Handicapped accessibility – Please include how many members currently utilize walkers, canes, wheelchairs or other motorized devices for getting into church or school building.



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	Urban Outreach Initiatives Initiatives for 2011 \| Initial Questionnaire \| Quarterly Report Review the Urban Outreach Initiatives below and utilize this information as needed when filling out your plan for 2011. This planning document will be sent to you within 24 hours, once you fill out and submit the Initiative Questionnaire. If you are choosing an outreach program that is not listed here, you will still need to follow the planning guidelines. Music and Creative Arts Nursing Home Chaplaincy Youth and Children Youth Basketball League Communication Family Education Jeremiah Ministries Men's Ministry Miscellaneous Our inner-city schools both public and private lack the resources for providing education and instruction in the areas of art, drama, music, and dance. This initiative will pay for a program structured in one of these areas that includes a curriculum and all of the requirements of providing education to a targeted group of children. The program must be well thought out and documented and must include both a pretest and posttest or other forms of measurement that will show what the students have learned. Outputs: Educational curriculum and program developed in the area of art, drama, music or dance for a targeted group of children Pre-testing and post-testing of all students to determine measurement of new skills and abilities acquired Outcomes: Academically challenged students incorporate new learning strategies Children vested in creative arts have shown an increase in memory, coordination, cooperation and concentration Children who are exposed to music and creative arts programs are able to experience the world and their environment from a broader perspective Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following: Name of the person who will be running the program along with their credentials. What are the areas of focus (e.g., music, drama, dance)? Please explain in detail. This initiative is no longer offered as an initiative choice, but will be continued by the MMLMS separately. If you are interested in serving in this role, and would like to add a nursing home or senior center to this list, please contact our executive director directly at: g.lessmannjr@sbcglobal.net. All facilities that will be considered for pastoral funding for 2011 must be received by November 15, 2010 by midnight. There will be no exceptions Children and youth are the future of the church. Research has shown the impact that early intervention, training, and educational/activity programs have on a child’s decision making capability and the choices that they make as they get older. We are also reminded in the book of Proverbs about the importance of early training and intervention. The target population is split into two groups and the program should be separated in the church or agency due to the different development levels and capabilities. The groups are 13-18 year olds and those 12 and under. You need to specify which group that you will work with in your program. The focus of the program is to offer children and teens a safe place where they can gather on a weekly basis, participate in activities geared around fellowship, education, making the right choices, tutoring and/or servant based activities and experience a Christ-centered program with caring mentors and adults. Package includes funding for ministry coordinator, food for gatherings, monthly fellowship activities, and Bible study materials. Outputs: Fellowship, servant based and relationship building opportunities Creative arts involvement and assessment of potential Leadership training and opportunities Outcomes: Youth realize their God-Given talents and abilities that they have and use them in productive and useful ways Youth learn, understand and exhibit positive and productive ways to handle emotions Youth come to know Jesus Christ as their friend and Savior and realize the potential He has blessed them with Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following: Explain what age group you will be focusing on. Explain about what type of activities you will include to bring in those who are not members of your church. If you are working with 13 year olds and above, please explain what type of activities you will utilize to build leaders. This initiative is an expansion of our current youth basketball program geared toward high school students that are not playing on their school teams. Package includes league fee, gym rentals, and team jersey. Please confirm that your team has been scheduled under Bob Zeman Outputs: Weekly basketball practice and game times for all participants Exposure to devotions and/or prayer prior to playing time Outcomes: Youth involvement within a Christian based basketball league will allow for opportunities for witnessing in both word and action Ability of young adults and teens to utilize their God-given skills and talents that is productive and healthy in mind, body and spirit Communication of the church’s or social agency’s mission, vision, and outreach activities through a number of different venues is pertinent in order to get people involved and keep them informed both inside and outside of the organization. Marketing and branding are becoming common terms not only in business but also in the church as they look for a niche to fill regarding what their community and neighborhood need. While printed materials and email are important, utilizing new aspects of technology such as Twitter, Facebook, and streaming sermons will help to capture the area of young adults between the ages of 18-30. Package includes funding for Web site development and weekly or monthly updates, new technology, marketing materials, and equipment. Outputs: A marketing/communication plan for church/social agency A Web site and brochures and pamphlets that provide information pertinent to church/school/agency An internal coordinator that updates information daily/weekly as needed Training and instruction for all staff and key personnel Outcomes: Community and congregational members are more aware of activities taking place at church and school, increasing participation as well as understanding more about the church's and school's mission, philosophy and values. Knowledge, information and communication is available about church and school on a worldwide basis, increasing accessibility Parents and congregational members can communicate ideas, suggestions and information easier and to a larger audience in less time Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following: What web design or marketing company will you be working with? If you will be doing this internally, who is the person that will be managing this? (For informational purposes only, past customers have worked with Jack Hoeltz (262) 432-5763 at Icthus Technologies and Steve James (414) 755-2190 at Stream Creative.) Do you have a web site now? If so, what additions are you considering? A variety of programs geared toward educating and assisting families within our inner city will open our churches as community-based centers that cares for a number of different needs including the spiritual. We will recommend programs that cover the areas of parenting, fatherhood and motherhood, finances, marriage, and healthy relationships. Outputs: Family educational programs geared toward several different areas such as parenting, finances, marriage and healthy relationships Discussion and involvement among participants of programs Invitations to other church-related functions and events Outcomes: Individuals and families learn new skills and abilities to cope with their situation Participants come to know the community church as not just a place to come on Sundays, but one that is truly interested in all aspects of their lives Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following: What company or companies are you are considering and what program or series? How long will the program run? What is your target audience? Some companies to consider: Compel Them To Come – Johnnie and Debra Fields (members of Bethlehem) (414) 405-7190 offer a variety of family-focused educational programs BASICS – Arn Quakkelaar (414) 372-7200 with Brothers and Sisters in Christ Serving Cornerstone Financial – Jeff Davis (920) 648-7997 offers programs on financial management. (If there are several churches that are considering this program, we might want to bring the trainers together so that the cost is reduced per site.) LCEF – Tim Ditloff (414) 464-8100 offers stewardship programs through the South Wisconsin District There are two programs that are offered by Linda Zick of Jeremiah Ministry. You can utilize both of these programs in your initiative choices, but they will count for two of the three initiatives that you are allowed for 2011. Violence Prevention – This program has been developed as a specific Christian, faith-based violence prevention book for children in grades 4 through 8. The program is called “Our Children as Peacemakers” and is an issue-based discussion and activity program that allows children to confront risks that they face on a daily basis. Package includes funding for trainer, materials, and travel. Outputs: 12 week course for two groups up to 2 times per week per school Includes all books and materials Curriculum available for 3 year period Outcomes: Children become pro-active peacemakers in their schools, families and community at large Children learn to understand and confront issues about violence Children learn new coping skills that are biblically based Peace Propaganda Project – Its time to revive music education in our urban communities. With traditional music programs being cut from schools, this organization has taken on the task of bringing back music education with a new spin. Music wields influence over our youth more than ever and in this new era this initiative shows how music can have a positive impact on their life. This violence prevention program is centered around a music workshop, which runs for 10 two hour sessions. The program meets the academic standards set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for Arts and Music curriculum. The class will teach the fundamentals of music reading and writing as well as the basic concepts of melody, rhythm, chords and music theory. The sessions will be recorded and utilized to create a final project, a DVD of their experience in the class and/or a CD featuring the music the participants have composed throughout the workshops. Outputs: 10 week 2 hour course for up to 15 children per class Includes all materials Final project of classroom experience on either DVD or CD Outcomes: Participant will understand the basics of music reading and the basic concepts of melody, rhythm, chords and music theory Participant will understand the basics of song writing and will be able to write a simple song Participants will experience self realization of skills or abilities that were latent Participants will see possibility of music being a positive outlet in their life Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following: What grades will this program targeted? This initiative is continuing from last year with a greater emphasis now on moving men into opportunities that will enhance both discipling and mentoring. The target population is men 19 years and older. The focus of the program is to provide Bible study and prayer time, men’s fellowship activities, and servant and/or service-based projects that will enhance the neighborhood and community that the church is situated in. Package includes funding for ministry coordinator, food for gatherings, Bible study materials and books, and also miscellaneous materials for servant-based projects. Outputs: Fellowship, sports activities and outings, and other relationship building opportunities Bible study, worship and service/servant opportunities Mentoring and leadership training and practice Outcomes: Men will realize the importance and necessity of sharing one's abilities and talents with others Men will begin to develop or grow closer in a personal relationship with God Men will have opportunities to receive support, encouragement and experience brotherhood among each other Men will be given opportunities to utilize mentoring, discipling and leadership skills Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following: What resources are you considering or have you utilized in the past? (A variety of ideas for Men’s Ministry can be found at Lutheran Hour Ministries Men’s Network.) How many men do you anticipate becoming involved? What is your target audience in terms of age? We know that some of our churches and social agencies that were involved last year with our program, may want to continue an initiative that is not listed for 2011, as they decide if this will continue to be a ministry that they want to provide on an on-going basis from their church. The miscellaneous initiative can be utilized for one of the initiatives that the church offers during 2011, and will still follow the regular quarterly plan. Those initiatives available under this program include: Handicapped Accessibility, Holy Smokers and Soup Kitchen. Handicapped Accessibility: Output: Physical permanent structures that will enhance capability of those who utilize scoters, wheelchairs or walkers to participate in worship and fellowship gatherings Outcomes: Provides for greater accessibility of those who are physically handicapped Exhibits a caring Christian community that is concerned with those who are physically handicapped or in wheelchairs Holy Smokers: (Men’s ministry outreach function of Grace Menomonee Falls – contact Pastor Rob Goodwin at (262) 251-0670 Outputs: Men’s ministry team partnership opportunity working together with host church/ministry men A free community outreach event that provides fellowship and food Outcomes: Offers a new and unique way to have men become involved with outreach ministry in the church Provides congregation opportunity to provide not only food for the body but also for the soul Provides initial opportunity for men to develop beginning Christ-Centered relationship with other men who are searching Soup Kitchen: Outputs: A weekly meal and fellowship offered to community residents Invitations to church events including worship, bible study and other fellowship events Music and signing at meals coordinated and performed by both church personnel and volunteers Outcomes: Recipients and congregational members develop caring relationship that leads to further assistance and support as needed Recipients begin to feel strengthened in body, mind and spirit by assistance that is being given Successful initiative Proposals should include information on the following: Soup kitchen – Please include anticipated day of week and time of weekly get together. Handicapped accessibility – Please include how many members currently utilize walkers, canes, wheelchairs or other motorized devices for getting into church or school building.

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