1.All In Potluck DinnerWelcome!December 2, 2012All In to Designour Future Ministry

2. All In GoalsUnderstand members needsPromote programsPay down the land mortgageAll In to Designour Future Ministry 3. Our First Official Congregation1987 Bethlehemworships first as anofficial congregation atHillcrest School in Belton,where Dian Neugebauerteaches Sunday schoolin the hall.All In to Designour Future Ministry 4. Grace AloneGod loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly. All In to Design our Future Ministry 5. The church environment is friendly at Bethlehem. ResponsesStrongly Disagree DisagreeNeutralStrongly AgreeAgree0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70All In to Designour Future Ministry Percentages 6. Promoting our ProgramsMore than 40 volunteers made effort to call 350 families. Average of 3 calls were made to connect and discuss all the programs our church provides. Thats over 1000 phone calls. Thanks for reaching out to one another! All In to Design our Future Ministry 7. I worship at another/othercongregations on a regular basis. Yes No All In to Design our Future Ministry 8. Understand Members NeedsOver 250 surveys were collected during the All In campaign. Average time to complete the survey was 25 minutes. That equates to over 100 hours, or approximately 2.5 weeks worth of work.Thanks for sharing and connecting!All In to Designour Future Ministry 9. All In Thanks for being involved! for all the prayer requests! for the helping hands! connecting and caring!All In to Designour Future Ministry 10. Pay Down the Land MortgageBethlehem has two main mortgages. The building mortgage and the land mortgage. The land mortgage requires payment of $2300 per month. Thats equivalent to $27,000 per year.All In to Designour Future Ministry 11. Did you know?In May 1986, Pastor David Reimnitz, as arecent graduate of Concordia-St Louis,received a call from the Missouri DistrictBoard of Missions to be a Missionary-at-large. His mission -- establish acongregation in the Belton-Raymore area.All In to Designour Future Ministry 12. Bethlehems Mission Statement We seek to save the lost andstrengthen the saved.Based on The Great Commission, Matthew 28:19-20 All In to Design our Future Ministry 13. Ground Breaking1989 Groundbreaking for firstchurch buildingon April 2.All In to Designour Future Ministry 14. Scripture AloneThe Bible is Gods inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.All In to Designour Future Ministry 15. What initially attracted you to Bethlehem? Responses FacilitiesYouth ProgramChristian Education Fellowship Convenience WorshipPastors0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70All In to Designour Future MinistryPercentages 16. Did you know?Administrative expenditures in support of the All In campaign total less than $5,000. Your campaign staff and volunteers saved the church $35,000 in consulting fees and administrative costs (reference IBTS).Thanks for saving our treasure!All In to Designour Future Ministry 17. What does it mean LCMS?The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod (LCMS) is a mission-oriented, Bible-based, confessional Christian denomination headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., founded on the teachings of Martin Luther. All In to Design our Future Ministry 18. Fellowship Hall1997 Ground-breaking forthe fellowshiphall. All In to Design our Future Ministry 19. Did you know?The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone. All In to Design our Future Ministry 20. I am a member of Bethlehem.YesNoAll In to Designour Future Ministry 21. Did you know?More than 40 volunteers worked an average of 20 hours each to connect with our congregation, to hear concerns, engage in discussion, and promote our programs. Thats 1/2 a years worth of work.Thanks for your time and talent! All In to Design our Future Ministry 22. The best way to communicate with youabout church news and activities?Ranked 1. Email (including message blast) 2. Print (weekly Starlett, flyers, etc.) 3. Telephone 4. Text message 5. Website All In to Design our Future Ministry 23. New Sanctuary2007 Dedicationof the newsanctuary onJanuary 7.All In to Designour Future Ministry 24. My family unit: Single Adult 12% Single w/Child(ren) 4% Single w/Grown Children 4% Married, No Children 11 % Married, w/Child(ren) 28% Married w/Grown Children 40%All In to Designour Future Ministry 25. Why the name Bethlehem?The name was chosen during the season of Advent. Bethlehem connotes Gods gift of salvation by sending our Savior, a message of great joy that we carry with us always on our spiritual journey.All In to Designour Future Ministry 26. How many times do you worship at Bethlehem each month? None0-1 times2-3 times4 or more times0 20 40 60 80All In to Designour Future Ministry 27. What types of social/fellowshipactivities for child(ren)?1. Trips2. Sporting activities3. Mission activities All In to Design our Future Ministry 28. I have a sense of belonging atBethlehem.Strongly Disagree DisagreeNeutral Strongly AgreeAgree0 10 20 30 40 50 60All In to Designour Future Ministry 29. What can the church do to strengthen yourchilds Christian education and faith?1. Adopt/support missionary effort2. Youth activities and trips All In to Design our Future Ministry 30. My age group:12-1819-25 65 & Up 26 - 4055 - 64 41 - 54 All In to Design our Future Ministry 31. What other forms of communication are important to you? 31.8% respondedRanked 1. Face to face 2. Verbal interaction 3. Face Book (calendar of events) 4. Mailings (newsletter) All In to Design our Future Ministry 32. I prefer education to be provided by:Outside speakers Lay Members Pastors 0 20 40 60 80 100 All In to Design our Future Ministry 33. 56% responded I dream about the day when...Ranked 1.I meet Jesus 2.All members are Stewards 3.All members involved 4.Our Youth are engaged 5.Pews are filled 6.BLC is debt free 7.Un-churched Reached in Cass County All In to Design our Future Ministry 34. Faith AloneBy His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him.All In to Designour Future Ministry 35. Do you feel you are an effective stewardof the church by giving of your... TreasureTalent No Yes Time 0 20 40 60 80 All In to Design our Future Ministry 36. What personal expectations/needsare not being met here? 46.5% respondedRanked 1. Personal connection and interestbetween our members 2. Youth is not being ministered to(something different needs to happen) 3. More outreach to members 4. Staff nurseryAll In to Designour Future Ministry 37. Temporary Sanctuary1997 Tradingspacesthe newfellowship halleventually serves usvery well as atemporary sanctuary. All In to Design our Future Ministry 38. What mission outreach activities forthe community are most important? 67.3% respondedRanked 1. Focus outreach on one another 2. Focus on local community 3. Adopt/support missionary effort 4. Youth activities and trips 5. Pre- and after-school care All In to Design our Future Ministry 39. What types of Christian education experience do you prefer?Cont. & connected seriesLecture Small group discussion Topical studies0 10 20 30 40 50 60All In to Designour Future Ministry 40. What peer group programs forchurch members? 69.8% respondedRanked 1. Married Couples 2. Caregivers 3. Single Adults 4. Single Parents 5. Mentor Family for New Members 6. Stay at Home Moms 7. Girls Night Out Bible StudyAll In to Designour Future Ministry 41. I have a peer group at Bethlehemthat helps me stay connected.Strongly Disagree Disagree Strongly AgreeNeutralAgree0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40All In to Designour Future Ministry 42. What social/fellowship activitieswould be of interest to you?72.2% respondedRanked 1.Dinner Groups (Dinner for 8) 2.Movie Nights 3.Game Nights 4.Craft Groups 5.Sports Activities and Events All In to Design our Future Ministry 43. What can the church do to help strengthenyour Christian education and faith? 55% respondedRanked 1. Small Groups/Bible Study 2. Christian Action 3. Community Outreach 4. Youth Focus 5. Enhance Current Services 6. Task Force for TopicAll In to Designour Future Ministry 44. Challenge CoinChallenge CoinIn view of Gods mercy offer your bodies as livingsacrifices, holy and pleasing to God this is yourspiritual act of worship. (Romans 12:1)All In to Designour Future Ministry 45. If a week-night worship service whichday(s) and time(s) would you prefer? 74% respondedTop Three 1. Saturday PM2. Wednesday PM3. Thursday PMAll In to Designour Future Ministry 46. What changes would you like tosee in the worship service? 69.7% respondedRanked 1. Communion 2. Music Selection 3. Traditional / Contemporary 4. Sermons (length)All In to Designour Future Ministry 47. Bethlehem Lutheran Church - LCMS310 Johnston ParkwayRaymore, MO 64083-9673816.322.3606bethlehem-raymore.orginfo@bethlehem-raymore.org