Grace Presbyterian Church

1090 N Davis Ave

Weed, CA  96094

 

Phone:  (530) 938-4571

Fax:      (530) 938-4571

Email:  gracepc@snowcrest.net

 

Pastor:  Jim Howe

 

 

MISSION STUDY

 

 

Grace Presbyterian Church Weed

and

McCloud Community Presbyterian Church McCloud

 

 

June 20, 2006

 

 

PREFACE

 

 

This Mission Study was undertaken with the approval of the Committee on Ministry of the Sacramento Presbytery as a prerequisite to proceeding with the plans to yoke Grace Presbyterian Church Weed and McCloud Community Presbyterian Church McCloud into a parish and to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee to initiate a search for a pastor to serve both congregations.  The two churches already had a Steering Committee in place which had done some preliminary research on the possibility of yoking.  The sessions of each church appointed the Steering Committee to do additional research and to write a Mission Study.  This report is the collective work of the Steering Committee with input from members of the sessions and from both congregations.

 

The members of the Steering Committee are:

 

Weed                                      McCloud

 

Jill Schenk                              Sandy Fantel

Gerry Watson                         Dan Selby

Peggy Williams                      Ray Toulouse

 

The report was complete on June 20, 2006.

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

 

The purpose of this Mission Study is to do the following:

 

· Provide the joint sessions with a comprehensive overview of the state of the two congregations and their resources in terms of membership, finances, staffing, and programs.

· Review the demographics of the respective communities in which the churches are located and assess the ministry needs of these communities.

· Project the churches’ ministry and mission goals in light of their resources, their community, and their understanding of God’s purpose for these congregations.

 

A Mission Study represents a structured process of self-examination for the two churches.  It is an opportunity for the sessions to identify their goals, articulate their approach for reaching those goals, and evaluate their progress toward those goals.

 

This Mission Study report reviews the records of the past and looks at the direction the sessions should plan to take in yoking the congregations.  It describes what the congregations have done well over the years and what goals are yet to be reached.

 

This report should be used as a tool for the sessions to ensure the objectives of both churches are being met.  The report can also provide congregations with a source of information and insight into the current status of the churches.  The end result should be that the congregations identify with and support the goals of the churches.

 

Additionally, this report will be used as a resource for the Pastor Nominating Committee in completing the Church Information Form.  This report can aid in the process of obtaining a good match between a candidate and the congregations so they are able to move forward together in honor and glory to God.

 

 

PREFACE TO THE MISSION STATEMENT

 

 

On the following page is the newly-adopted Mission Statement for Grace Presbyterian Church Weed and McCloud Community Presbyterian Church McCloud.  Both sessions feel that the Mission Statement speaks to the general call of God to His worldwide church and to our own uniqueness as a yoked parish.

 

Every church has its own personality, aspirations, and strengths.  In this Mission Statement, we hope to sum up what is best about who we are and who we desire to be.

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

 

WE ARE A BIBLICALLY-BASED CHURCH, CALLED TO GLORIFY GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, BOTH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY.

 

BIBLICALLY-BASED:

 

We focus on the entire Bible, both Old and New Testaments, as God’s unique word through the Holy Spirit.  Our worship, sermons, and Bible study reflect this belief, that God’s word is inspired by the Holy Spirit.

 

GLORIFY GOD:

 

We glorify God in worship and in fellowship together and through our lives with prayer, praise, and obedience to God through Jesus Christ.

 

 

CENTERED ON JESUS CHRIST:

 

As Christians, we believe that Jesus Christ is the only son of God and is our only path to salvation.  This belief grows through worship, prayer, and the celebration of the sacraments.

 

LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY:

 

We look to the Holy Scriptures:

Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.  And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 19:19 “…and love your neighbor as yourself.”

 

 

 

COVENANT AGREEMENT TO YOKE GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WEED AND MCCLOUD COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

 

The sole purpose of this covenant agreement is to set forth the steps required to become a yoked parish and the binding agreements as to the working relationship between the two churches.

 

The session of each church must adopt a resolution approving the yoking of the two churches.  This resolution includes a name for the yoked parish.

 

The session of each church must recommend to their respective congregations that each congregation approve the yoking of the two congregations.

 

Each congregation must approve the yoking of their respective churches with one another.

 

The session of each church must ask that the Sacramento Presbytery through its Committee on Ministry approve a resolution formally yoking the two congregations.

 

The yoked parish will open a joint banking account for the sole purpose of funding the compensation agreement for the called pastor.  Each congregation will share equally in these expenses.  (If McCloud’s manse is used, adequate credit will be allowed.)

 

The pastor will spend an equal amount of time ministering to each congregation.  The normal schedule will be to spend two days a week in each church office.  Each session agrees that the pastor will have all the flexibility needed to perform his/her ministry as deemed necessary at any given time.  The pastor will preach at 9:00 a.m. at one church and 11:00 a.m. at the other church.  This schedule will be decided upon selection and calling of a pastor.  (Where the pastor decides to reside will determine this schedule.)

 

The congregation of each church will elect an equal number of representatives to a Pastor Nominating Committee.  This committee will prepare a Church Information Form to be approved by both sessions and the Committee on Ministry.  Once approved, the committee will proceed with the process of presenting a candidate to each congregation for its approval to be the called pastor of the yoked parish.

 

The current Steering Committee will remain in place throughout 2007.  At their regularly-scheduled meeting to elect Elders and Deacons for 2010, each congregation will elect three members to the Steering Committee.  One will be elected to a one-year term, one will be elected to a two-year term, and one will be elected to a three-year term.  Every year each congregation will elect a member to the Steering Committee to a term of three years.  Vacancies to the Steering Committee may be filled by the session for the remainder of the term vacated.

 

All decisions with respect to the pastor will be made jointly by the sessions of each congregation.  When applicable, further decisions regarding the pastor will be set forth before each congregation for approval as delineated by each church’s by-laws.

 

Each congregation has a history of over 100 years of ministry and therefore keeps their own individual names and heritage.

 

Each church through the appropriate procedures may terminate this covenant by giving at least one year’s notice in writing.

 

This Covenant Agreement adopted this __________________of________________.

 

 

_________________________________

Clerk of Session

Grace Presbyterian Church, Weed

 

 

_________________________________

Clerk of Session

McCloud Community Presbyterian Church, McCloud

 

 

_________________________________

Chairperson

Committee on Ministry

 

 

 

WHY BECOME A YOKED PARISH

 

 

The pastor at McCloud Community Presbyterian Church (hereafter referred to as “McCloud”) accepted another call in early 2004.  The pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church (hereafter referred to as “Grace”) retired on December 31, 2004.  Both pastors were serving their respective congregations as part-time pastors.

 

In August of 2004, McCloud entered into an agreement with retired pastor Leon Thompson to be its interim pastor on a half-time schedule.  In March 2005, Grace entered into an agreement with Reverend Thompson to be its interim pastor on a half-time schedule.

 

Reverend Thompson asked that each session appoint someone to be his Administrative Assistant.  This three-person team began to explore how best to serve both congregations.  As neither congregation could financially support a full-time pastor, it was the opinion of this team to explore the possibility of becoming a yoked parish.  Reverend Thompson would continue in his role as interim for both churches, performing his duties as if the churches were already yoked.

 

Grace and McCloud began working together in several areas:

· The first Joint Session meeting allowed members to get to know one another.

· A joint training course for Deacons and Elders was held.

· The churches held a yearly Seder meal and communion service.

· The churches worshipped together in parks in Weed and McCloud.  Potluck dinners and fellowship followed.

· There have been several Joint Session meetings and retreats.

· Members from each church regularly attend functions at their sister church.

 

The Steering Committee recommended to each session that they approve moving forward to become a yoked parish.  Each session approved the recommendation, and each called a special congregational meeting for the purpose of voting to proceed toward becoming a yoked parish.

 

Each session petitioned the Sacramento Presbytery through the Committee on Ministry to approve the churches doing a Mission Study for the purpose of being a yoked parish.  The Committee on Ministry gave its approval.

 

At a Joint Session meeting we approved a Mission Statement and appointed the Steering Committee to write the Mission Study Report.

 

 

 

LEADERSHIP GOALS

 

 

The leadership at Grace/McCloud will do the following:

 

Improve communications:

· Continue to publish our monthly newsletters.

· Establish clear and consistent communications with the congregations.

· Keep the congregations informed as to the progress of all activities.

· Make certain the congregations understand the purpose for any changes.

 

Develop leaders:

· Continue annual training for Elders and Deacons.

· Develop committee structure for all areas of ministry.

· Seek out members to be Elders and Deacons; have training session prior to being elected.

 

 

 

PROPERTY

 

 

The McCloud Community Presbyterian Church is an older wooden building.  It has a unique design with several small rooms for meetings and classes.  The church and building have a special place in the history of the community of McCloud, as the church has been there for over 100 years.  The building is in good condition.  McCloud does not have a parking lot; however, parking spaces are available on the street in a two-block radius.

 

McCloud owns a manse which is currently rented.  The manse underwent a major refurbishing during 2005.  This manse would be available for a called pastor.

 

Both McCloud church and the manse are more than adequate to meet the current needs of the congregation.

 

The Grace Presbyterian Church was built in 1983 following a fire which destroyed the existing church building that had been built in 1922.  The current building was painted on the outside during 2005.  In 2006, the heating system was replaced, and air conditioning and ceiling fans were installed.  The carpet was replaced throughout the building, and the offices and educational wings were painted.  Landscaping is currently being completed, and the parking lot is scheduled to be resealed in summer 2006.  The parking is sufficient for our needs; however, there is plenty of additional street and off-street parking available.

 

This facility is more than adequate to meet the current needs of the congregation.

 

Both facilities will be adequate to meet the needs of our projected growth.

 

 

 

FINANCE

 

 

Due to declining membership experienced by many Presbyterian churches, both Grace and McCloud have struggled to maintain a full-time pastor on staff.  Both churches have moved toward utilizing part-time pastoral staff.  Contributions from both churches have been more than adequate to fund part-time pastoral positions.  Both churches have accumulated a small reserve and do not experience any financial difficulties at this time.  We also do not foresee financial shortfalls in the near future.

 

Grace has just borrowed $50,000 from the PCUSA Loan and Investment Group for the purpose of replacing the heating system, replacing the carpet, and sealing the parking lot.  A one-day capital campaign resulted in pledges totaling over $30,000 for the next three years.

 

Both churches are financially sound.

 

 

 

WORSHIP

 

 

At the time Reverend Thompson began to serve as interim pastor for both churches, it became necessary to make some changes in the worship program.  Grace changed the time of worship from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and McCloud changed worship time from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Bible study and Sunday school shifted accordingly.

 

Reverend Thompson does not follow the lectionary for his sermons, selecting instead a topic or book of the Bible from which to develop a six-to-eight week series of sermons.

 

The Worship Committee of both churches is responsible for general and specific oversight of the worship services.  The pastor is responsible for sermon content, scriptures, and hymns.

 

During the past year, the churches have worked to make the order of worship identical.  There are a few changes yet to be made: the timing of the offering, whether to sing or recite the Lord’s Prayer, and whether to recite the Apostle’s Creed or not.  The churches continue to work toward a common bulletin and decide on a common hymnal.

 

Reverend Thompson stands outside and welcomes all that come through the front door of each church.  Additional greeters are in the Narthex handing out bulletins and other information.

 

The laity participates in worship by leading the Call to Worship, Confession of Sin, and the Assurance of Pardon.  A training session is scheduled for those lay persons who lead these portions of the worship.  Time is set aside during each service for prayer requests.

 

The laity occasionally delivers sermons in Reverend Thompson’s absence.  There are currently five lay persons who have preached; these individuals typically preach for both services on the needed Sunday.

 

The Sacrament of Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month at both churches.  Special services are held on Advent, Christmas Eve, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Pentecost, and Thanksgiving.

 

Grace has a music director and a small, vocal choir which adds to the overall enjoyment of worship.  McCloud has a pianist and organist, as well as several members who excel in leading traditional hymns and praise music.  Music is integral to both services, as there are often members who present solos.  Outside groups have provided the churches with beautiful music as well.  Music ministry is an area where both congregations would like to build upon strengths and share more with one another.  Members do make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

 

McCloud has an active tape ministry, allowing homebound members the joy of hearing the service later in the day.  Grace’s tape ministry is still in its infancy, but is an area under active development at this time.

 

Finally, Grace participates in Ecumenical services with other Weed, CA, churches.  These special community-wide services are coordinated by the Weed Ministerial Alliance and are held in various churches throughout Weed.

 

 

 

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND FELLOWSHIP

 

 

Each congregation is very responsive to the needs of its members.  There is a very active and involved prayer chain.  Future plans bring both congregations together on the same prayer chain, to then pray for those with needs from each congregation.  The Deacons administer the prayer chain.

 

The Deacons prepare food and visit those members who are ill or recovering from operations or hospital stays.  Deacons also provide food for funeral receptions at the churches.  All members contribute to this ministry.

 

Reverend Thompson is very active in visiting members in the hospital.  The pastor’s assistants also help in this ministry.  Members of each congregation visit those in the hospital and upon the member’s return home.  Each church’s attention to individual needs and the caring response to those needs comprise one of the strongest ministries present in both congregations.

 

Reverend Thompson visited every member of each church after he accepted each church’s call.  This ministry of connecting individually with the members of a congregation is one which we hope will continue with a future called pastor.

 

Visitors to our church who live in the area are visited in their homes whenever possible.  It is felt to be vital to have immediate contact and follow up with those individuals who visit each church.

 

Fellowship is an important ministry in any size church, but is especially important in small churches such as Grace and McCloud.  Each congregation has a time for refreshments and fellowship following worship services.  Most members stay and visit with one another.  Each church has several potluck meals as well.  Two worship services are held in parks in McCloud and Weed, offering excellent opportunities for fellowship, food, and fun.

 

Grace and McCloud share other opportunities for fellowship.  For example, McCloud’s Presbyterian Women’s Group routinely invites women from Grace to attend meetings.

 

 

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

 

 

Sunday school and adult Bible study are scheduled each Sunday prior to McCloud’s worship and shortly following Grace’s worship.  

 

During 2004 and 2005, both churches established church libraries.  New books arrive monthly, with many members donating cherished books from personal collections.  Members serving as church librarians have contributed to this new element of enrichment and ministry.

 

Discussion is ongoing to possibly start a Stephen Ministries Christ Care Small Group ministry, as well as the Alpha course with Nicky Gumbel.  At a session retreat, members discussed doing a Spiritual Gift survey and having small group discussions regarding each member’s gifts.

 

Both Grace and McCloud’s Christian Education Committee are entrusted with providing spiritual guidance for children and adults alike.  Grace emphasizes helping children memorize the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the 23rd Psalm, and the Ten Commandments.  It is also a goal to empower children to become familiar with the books of the Bible, as well as educate children about the Sacraments.  Music and exciting curriculum make these lessons interesting and challenging.  The Sunday School classes culminate their hard work in Christmas and Easter programs for worship service.

 

Grace’s Christian Education Committee provides oversight, resources, and leadership as needed to the adult Sunday School classes, utilizing small Bible studies as described above.  Grace has a small group that meets in members’ homes every other week, and another group meets on Sunday mornings.  These groups are facilitated by members in attendance.

 

McCloud’s Christian Education Committee has adapted to the changing needs of its congregation, including age-appropriate Sunday School classes and child care during worship.  Various youth group programs for junior and senior high students have been well attended, with McCloud hosting a very successful Vacation Bible School in 2006.

 

Pre-K through 4th graders attend Sunday School concurrent with worship (after the children’s sermon is completed).  Older youth attend a community/ecumenical youth group held in Mt. Shasta on Wednesday nights for junior high and Sunday nights for senior high students.

 

Adult Bible studies are scheduled at various times to accommodate interest and members’ schedules.  In addition, adult Sunday School classes are held before services each Sunday. Both congregations have a men’s group that meets periodically.

 

 

 

MISSION, EVANGELISM, AND OUTREACH

 

 

Both McCloud and Grace are becoming more mission-oriented in their outreach and goals.  In 2005, McCloud church raised its mission giving to 10% of the annual budget.  This increase in giving has supported Bering Sea Witness, Synod, McCloud Clinic’s elder care, a local Baptist Church mission trip to Mexico, World Relief, Hannah House (now “Choices”), Coffee Connection, and the local food pantry.  

 

Additional giving and outreach has come in the form of the One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, and Christmas Joy offerings.

 

In the summer of 2005, McCloud hosted a youth group from San Jose that helped to repair the manse.  In 2006, McCloud co-hosted a youth mission from North Dakota to facilitate a Vacation Bible School for both churches.

 

McCloud’s future goals for mission, evangelism and outreach include supporting those going on short-term mission trips, as well as training and educating members to fulfill the Great Commission in ministering to man’s needs throughout the world.

 

Grace prides itself in a growing presence in the area of outreach on the local and global level.  With a greater involvement in giving to the major special offerings through the PC(USA), Grace Church has already exceeded last year’s goals for giving to One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost Offering, Peacemaking Offering and Christmas Joy Offering.  

 

Grace’s mission goal is to continue the momentum of the past year’s increase in mission giving, projecting the percentage of budget giving to be 10% of the overall budget within the next 2 years.   

 

Grace continues to support KVIP radio, a Christian broadcast organization that can be heard in streaming radio online as well as on the air.  The office for the Siskiyou County chapter of Habitat for Humanity is housed at Grace, and several members of the congregation are very active in Habitat activities.

 

In addition, Grace is supporting one of her members in a medical mission trip to Vietnam in July of 2006.  Support has been in the form of financial giving, donations of needed medications and medical supplies, crafts created by the Sunday school children and church members, as well as emotional and spiritual support.

 

Other outreach opportunities include assisting the pastor in serving communion to homebound members, the pastor’s personal visitation to visitors to the church, regular worship services provided for residents of a local nursing home by the pastor, and a very active presence in visitation at the local hospital for members who require inpatient care there.

 

Prime Time is a program open to all community members, hosted by Grace.  What began as a small weekly gathering of church members for some food and fellowship has evolved into a consistent, growing group of both church and community members.  Programs are far-flung in terms of topics but have included discussions about national and local government with officials, safety issues, beautiful gospel singing from local groups, as well as many other topics of interest.  These discussions and programs are always followed by a hearty and well-received lunch after each program.

 

Grace Presbyterian has hosted one of this year’s community-wide ecumenical services, seeing members of over seven churches fill the pews for joint worship services.

 

The area of outreach is growing to suit the ever-changing local and global needs.  It is the goal of Grace to have a stronger presence in local and global mission.  Future plans include placing of church information and materials into the Welcome Wagon baskets in the growing nearby community of Lake Shastina.  Another goal is to have even more presence in community outreach and increase member giving to higher percentage goals over the next several years.

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

 

The towns of Weed, CA, and McCloud, CA, were both founded over 100 years ago as logging communities, as both communities were owned by the lumber mills.  As the timber industry grew, so did these communities.  Grace and McCloud churches were established at roughly the same time as each community.  Through their respective ministries, both churches have been prominent in these towns’ histories.

 

Membership in the churches increased as their communities grew.  But as the lumber industry began to decline, so did the numbers of new residents moving to the area.  With declining growth and community members moving away for jobs, membership in each church started to decline.  At this time, each church has about 70 members, with over half attending on any given Sunday.

 

Reaching out to individuals and families who relocate to Weed and McCloud is an important area of outreach necessary to maintain or increase the current levels of membership in each church.  There is growth in the Lake Shastina area north of Weed, as well as some planned new housing in McCloud.

 

 

 

PROFILE OF THE COMMUNITY OF MCCLOUD AND THE CITY OF WEED

 

 

Siskiyou County covers 6,287 square miles of forest, high desert, and mountain terrain.  Although clustered for the most part in small cities and towns throughout the area, the 44,300 Siskiyou County residents have plenty of open space.

 

McCloud, CA

 

McCloud, CA is blessed with clean air and abundant, pure water.  Beautiful views of snow-covered Mt. Shasta (14,162 feet) form a backdrop for this tranquil town.  As a former company-owned lumber town, McCloud was designed as a self-contained, full-service community.  The friendly residents enjoy amenities and recreational opportunities which include a community park, dinner excursion train, nine-hole golf course, horseback riding club, downhill and cross-country skiing, trout fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling.  The unincorporated population of McCloud is 1,600 people, including outlying rural areas surrounding the town proper.

 

The Pacific jet stream typically sits over Washington and northern Oregon, producing more precipitation and cooler temperatures in the northern Cascades.  During the winter months, the jet stream broadens and shifts south over Mt. Shasta, sometimes sending the bulk of storms through northern California.  The movement of the jet stream results in long, temperate summers and cold, wet winters, contributing to the abundant growth of flora.

 

The high alpine environment creates rapid weather changes.  There are four distinct seasons, with typically snowy winters.  Most of the precipitation falls between mid-October and mid-May with occasional thunderstorms in the dry summers.  Normal summer temperatures average between 75-95 degrees with cool evenings.  Growing season: USDA Zone 1, yearly precipitation 49 inches, average snowfall 98 inches, average temperature 25 degrees Fahrenheit in January.

 

McCloud is poised to move toward a more diversified economy based on the community’s natural resources, recreation, tourism, and tourism-supported businesses.  The community’s sewer and much of its water infrastructure have recently been completely replaced to support substantial future growth.  As infrastructure improvement projects are implemented, the town looks forward to growth and development that keeps with McCloud’s historical values and natural beauty.

 

Small businesses are opening to serve increasing tourist traffic, and community members are creative in their efforts to beautify and enhance the image of this town.  McCloud is being rediscovered as a charming historic lumber town in a natural setting that is unparalleled.

 

Wireless, cellular, cable and T-1 internet service coupled with direct access to all-weather Highway 89 and I-5 make McCloud an ideal location in which to live.

 

 

Weed, CA

 

Weed is a small city midway between Portland and San Francisco on the I-5 corridor running north-south in California. The town of Weed straddles I-5 just north of the city of Mt. Shasta.  Lovely views of the mountain’s northeast aspect dominate the scenery.  Weed is the home of College of the Siskiyous, a community college.  The town bustles year round with students, residents, and visitors.

 

Like many other Siskiyou County cities and communities, Weed came into being through the bounty of its natural resources.  As early as 1891, productive logging operations had sprung up in the area.  A man named Abner Weed noted the abundance of timber and water, as well as the wind patterns over nearby Black Butte Summit.  He felt the wind could be used to dry green timber more quickly and efficiently.  So, in 1897 the town was born and named after Abner Weed.  The town of Weed became a thriving logging and milling town, and over the years both logging and milling industry have declined.

 

Four distinct seasons delineate the year in Weed.  Summer’s heat is partially alleviated by the prevailing south winds.  Average daytime temperatures range between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and there are thunderstorms in the summer, with nights cooling off into the 50’s.  Autumn weather can begin as early as Labor Day, and the winters are dry but sometimes snowy.  Daytime winter temperatures average in the 30’s to 40’s, dropping to the mid 20’s at night.  Springtime is often short, with the last frost sometimes coming as late as Memorial Day.

 

Weed’s elevation is 3500 feet, and its growing season averages 100 days.

 

Approximately 3,000 people live in Weed, with approximately 7,000 more people living in the surrounding unincorporated area, including Lake Shastina.  Weed is home to people from diverse ethnic heritages living, working, retiring, or going to school in this small town in surroundings of natural beauty and spaciousness.

 

Weed has excellent educational facilities for all ages: preschool, K-12, and college.  Medical facilities include Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Regional Cancer Center, Lake Shastina Health Care Services, Mt. Shasta Ambulance Service, Mercy Air, Siskiyou Medical Group, and many other doctors and dentists.

 

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