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I wish to share my blessings throughout the year for ongoing financial support of the mission and ministries of The Chicago Temple.
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| WORSHIP |
$374,783 (37% OF BUDGET) |
 • 30,000 annual attendees heard the Word of God during 6worship services weekly.
• 71 musicians across 5musical groups conducted over 90 worship music presentations.
• 234 communion services held
• 60 new members joined our congregation with over 12 baptisms
• 52 weekly sky chapel services held
• 38 marriages celebrated involving over 10-hours of pre-marriage counseling for each couple |
| OUTREACH |
$284,938 (28% OF BUDGET) |
• 7,000 hot meals served to the homeless citizens of our community.
• 14 twelve-step support groups held weekly meetings serving hundreds of community
members in need.
• 2,500 US and International visitors guided though our church during daily tours.
• 365-days per year our sanctuary was open to the public.
• Four-continent mission work in US,Chile,Philippines & Ghana resulted in:
• 1,000 impoverished residents provided free medical care and prescriptions.
• 900 children and families supported through construction work on preschool and health clinic.
• 3,000 guests were hosted at annual Humanities Festival.
• 2 front-page Chicago Tribunearticles highlighted our inclusive ministry in the heart of the City.
• Over a dozen press conferences and community discussions on social change were provided safe space in our church. |
| EDUCATION |
$175,139 (17% OF BUDGET) |
• 500 children,youth,and adults received29,000 hours of Sunday school education.
• 2,000+ hours of tutoring provided to more than 30 Chicagostudents in the Tutoring
Center*.
• 1,200 hours of nursery care provided to 20 infants and toddlers.
• 50 adult students graduated from a beginning or advanced Disciple Bible Study.
• 150 people participated in a variety of topical small groups.
* The Outstanding Partnership Award was given to Chicago Temple on Oct 28,2009 for our supporting partnership with Ruben Salazar,a Chicago Public School. This top award is given through the Chicago Public Schools and the Mayor. |
| PASTORAL CARE |
$182,306 (18% OF BUDGET) |
• 190 hospital and home visits
• 4 funerals
• 254 individuals served by grief support group
• 6,150 phone calls
• 2,580 counseling hours |
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November 9, 2009
Dear Members and Friends of the Temple:
As we enter our 2010 Stewardship Pledge Campaign, we’re reminded of our calling as Christians to go into the community to serve those in need and to make our world more loving and just. We believe that the Holy Spirit empowers and guides us in these ministries and that wherever there’s need and suffering, we join Christ, already at work.
But still, we cannot be effective in ministry on our own. So the congregation exists, in part, to surround and support each member in his or her ministry. We do not always succeed in our efforts to be faithful disciples in the world. But with the loving support of the community of faith, we can continue to grow.
This year we’re asking you to “Heed the Call” to continue our ministries of good works in the community and world through your annual financial pledge. The call we heed both personally and collectively, as channeled through our church, has far-reaching and positive life-changing impact. As you consider your “pledge” toward the ministry of the Chicago Temple in 2010, please reflect on a few of the works we have accomplished in 2009:
- Worship - 30,000 annual attendees heard the Word of God during 6 worship services weekly.
- Outreach - 7,000 hot meals served to the homeless citizens of our community.
- Pastoral Care – 2,580 counseling hours, plus hospital calls, home visits, and telephone contacts.
- Education – 2,000 hours of tutoring and adult mentorship provided to 30 Chicago public school students, in addition to our regular schedule of classes for children, youths, and adults.
See the enclosed flyer for a more complete listing of our 2009 accomplishments.
Please take a moment to record your commitment on the enclosed pledge card and return it to the church by mail or in-person by November 22. As an alternative, you can register your pledge electronically at www.chicagotemple.org by clicking the “Pledge Online” button.
The amount you pledge isn’t the most important point. We have those in our congregation who pledge just 50-cents per week while other households commit up to $26,000 per year. What IS important is that we hear from you.
Please reach out to me or the church staff if you have any questions. My email is andrewgreta@yahoo.com and the phone number for the church office is 312-236-4548.
Thank you and God bless.
Sincerely,
Andrew Greta, Chair
Stewardship Committee
"Come
and see…"
(John 1:46)
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