Name Change for Active Brighton First Committee

A Mission Project: CROP Walk raises money to provide
food for the hungry of Livingston County and the world.

The Outreach Committee has changed its name to the Missions Committee and this was affirmed by the Brighton First Administrative Board this week. The Missions Committee has actively guided the mission projects and mission teams of Brighton First for many years.

Greg Kushner, the current chairman of the Missions Committee, explained that the name change will eliminate confusion when Brighton First begins intentional community outreach programming in 2016. At that time an Outreach Team will be organizing events.

An Outreach Project: Sharing the Good News of Jesus and
creating relationships with children in our community.

The terms "Missions" and "Outreach" have similar meanings. At Brighton First, we are distinguishing our Missions efforts as predominantly "transactional", helping others in the name of Jesus Christ to find relief through improved housing, medical care, food availability, etc. Along with offering help to those in need, we offer the very presence of Christ.

Outreach at Brighton First is intended to be "relational". Outreach events that we plan in the community will be intentionally structured to build relationships and connect our church to the community in meaningful ways.

Both our mission and outreach efforts make a difference for thousands of people every year. We give thanks to God for the high value that Brighton First congregation members place on service in the name of Jesus Christ.

Name Change for Active Brighton First Committee

A Mission Project: CROP Walk raises money to provide
food for the hungry of Livingston County and the world.

The Outreach Committee has changed its name to the Missions Committee and this was affirmed by the Brighton First Administrative Board this week. The Missions Committee has actively guided the mission projects and mission teams of Brighton First for many years.

Greg Kushner, the current chairman of the Missions Committee, explained that the name change will eliminate confusion when Brighton First begins intentional community outreach programming in 2016. At that time an Outreach Team will be organizing events.

An Outreach Project: Sharing the Good News of Jesus and
creating relationships with children in our community.

The terms "Missions" and "Outreach" have similar meanings. At Brighton First, we are distinguishing our Missions efforts as predominantly "transactional", helping others in the name of Jesus Christ to find relief through improved housing, medical care, food availability, etc. Along with offering help to those in need, we offer the very presence of Christ.

Outreach at Brighton First is intended to be "relational". Outreach events that we plan in the community will be intentionally structured to build relationships and connect our church to the community in meaningful ways.

Both our mission and outreach efforts make a difference for thousands of people every year. We give thanks to God for the high value that Brighton First congregation members place on service in the name of Jesus Christ.

Brighton First Youth Director, Alyssa Tumolo, Takes on Additional Responsibilities

Alyssa Tumolo, the Director of Youth Ministries at Brighton First, has had a successful first year at our church. She is connecting with youth and building a strong program, especially with junior high age youth. She anticipates both junior high and high school youth programs to be strong and active in the 2015-2016 school year.

Because of Alyssa's organizational skills, her creativity and her passion for mission, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee have asked Alyssa to add extra hours to her weekly schedule and become the Director of Missions for Brighton First. She will assist the Mission Committee and Mission Teams with administration and communication. In addition, Alyssa will assist Brighton First with marketing and creating publications for our guests and community members. She will work with other staff members to enhance our social media presence.

Alyssa has a heart for communication and will work to unify all our avenues of communication, both internally and externally.

As we move forward with the Vital Church Initiative, we can expect that Alyssa will play an active role in designing and publishing our "brand".

Brighton First Youth Director, Alyssa Tumolo, Takes on Additional Responsibilities

Alyssa Tumolo, the Director of Youth Ministries at Brighton First, has had a successful first year at our church. She is connecting with youth and building a strong program, especially with junior high age youth. She anticipates both junior high and high school youth programs to be strong and active in the 2015-2016 school year.

Because of Alyssa's organizational skills, her creativity and her passion for mission, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee have asked Alyssa to add extra hours to her weekly schedule and become the Director of Missions for Brighton First. She will assist the Mission Committee and Mission Teams with administration and communication. In addition, Alyssa will assist Brighton First with marketing and creating publications for our guests and community members. She will work with other staff members to enhance our social media presence.

Alyssa has a heart for communication and will work to unify all our avenues of communication, both internally and externally.

As we move forward with the Vital Church Initiative, we can expect that Alyssa will play an active role in designing and publishing our "brand".