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2009 Annual Report: Bringing Hope in Troubled Times The Bible reaches many who are looking for life’s answers In 2009, the Society reached more than 50,000 individuals through Scripture distribution and impacted the lives of 240 people seeking an understanding of God’s Word through Bible training programs. Our goal is to increase access to and understanding of God’s Word. Strategic Distribution of BiblesToday, Bible distribution is strategic – reaching those who truly do not have access to Scriptures, and it is results oriented – working with those who minister directly with the needy, and receiving regular reports on ministry impact. In 2009, Chicago Bible Society provided 63,468 Bibles, Scripture portions and other resources to thousands of persons in spiritual need by partnering with sixty-five ministries, including hospital chaplains, prison ministries, food pantries, crisis pregnancy centers, and church-based outreach ministries that interact with people in all areas of the Chicago region – from the inner-city neighborhoods to the suburbs and to downstate and even nearby states. Partnering with churches In this past year we worked with dozens of churches by providing low-cost Bibles and study materials. Under Bill Seitz’s leadership, Chicago Bible Society has increased the number of Chicago area churches that are active members of the society. Says Mr. Seitz, “We partner with churches to help them reach their community with God’s Word.” Reaching those in PrisonChicago Bible Society continues its unique role as one of the major suppliers of Bibles to the various prison systems in the State of Illinois. In the 2009 program year the Society provided 4,418 complete Bibles, working through the staff chaplains, for use in Bible study and counseling with prisoners. We are the principal supplier of Bibles to Cook County Jail, the largest single-site county prison in the country, with more than 10,000 inmates on any given day, and processing 100,000 detainees every year. The Society also provides Bibles to the DuPage, Lake and Will County jails. [Read the entire article in Winter 09 News] |
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