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Pastor Art convened a meeting with Bethlehem representatives and the leaders from organizations that had received BLC endowment grants, to thank them for their partnership in ministry and service.This was an opportunity for the thirty people gathered to assist in charting the future for Bethlehem by offering important counsel on how our congregation can further extend its outreach ministries to meet various human needs.
Using a community partner interview with six questions, roundtable group discussion generated considerable information and ideas, insights and inspiration during our time together. Photos below show participant eagerness and willingness to engage in addressing the human needs of our community. The attached questionnaire tabulation below the photos will be key to developing and enhancing BLC outreach ministries. Social service organizations and names of participating representatives are listed after the tabulation.
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RESPONSES TO INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
1. What do you know about Bethlehem Lutheran Church?
2. What do you see as the biggest strengths of the Elgin area for quality of life?
3. What are the three biggest issues facing the Elgin area as a region?
4. What are the three biggest issues facing area families/households?
5. What things do you think a helpful church could be working on to benefit the community?
6. What could a helpful church do to make your work/organization more effective?
Participants at the August 13, 2009 Partners Meeting
