- QUESTION CARDS ANSWERS -
Picture 10 years into the future how successful is the project? What does this look like? What will make this happen?
It would give very welcoming and fruitful feature of the community
In 10 years – the project is very successful! (I’m an optimist) because: it was well thought through. There was consistent prayer. Many people were engaged in the process. The right people with the right giftings were allowed to take their roles. It meets a (or several) real needs across the community. There is freedom to share about Jesus.
I think we need to put aside our own local church mentality, so that we can build the body of Christ (church) and the kingdom of God. I do really appreciate that LFEC bought the building and shares this opportunity with us. I look forward to see more young people get involved.
A nice community church with possible a local café and if you keep the garages rent or sell to people living in Old Castle Road where we have no garages, make sure the seagulls who nest every year “are not disturbed”
To help the project happen it needs the support of the community and prayer. The project will be a new building with a great opportunity for outreach.
Hopefully a fully functioning full church that has been designed with serving God first and foremost. Working together as a church and talking about everyone’s views.
A project that is well integrated with community needs whilst maintaining Christian ethics and the vision of LFEC i.e. some projects have gone too far along ‘community’ lines and have activities that are not healthy! They can do this because they are tempted by income/ popularity/ football etc.!
I would hope that these in the community who make use of the site would find God through the stability and work ethics of the project management team.
Imagine you are 90 years old and reflecting on the project which is thriving. What do you think made this project work so well? What has it achieved for the community? What issues might have it have faced along the way?
Constantly trying to improve the building with God at the centre. Hopefully it will be a place for all people to visit and worship. People will always oppose Christianity but a church will always look to god for help
More activities for the community which play a part in sharing the gospel bringing those to faith. The project brings new groups together and the church has increased in size
What would be great is if the community melds with LFEC visions and utilises the site in true harmony
Issues faced may be:
- Opposition from pseudoreligious or even antireligious factions in the community
-Lack of funds/ interest/rising costs etc.
-An imbalance in Christian/ community ethics/ practices
It has created an inclusive area for people who wouldn’t usually hear about God’s word to hear about it and grow the church
It has created an inclusive area
Good leadership, community involvement, sympathetic way to enhance the building, rental of garages to neighbours, part of a thriving area that needs a focal point to meet.
- LLANELLI STAR COMMENTS -
It would be a good place for the homeless during the cold weather
Why didn’t they turn it into rooms for the homeless
Nice to see the building being used
We have some lovely architectural period churches that could be bought and restored
Great to see the church having the vision to expand
Could be used as extra homing for the town
I thought they couldn’t use that building anymore because it’s full of asbestos
Look after the homeless and needy
They could pretty it up with cladding maybe, a lick of paint, a mural
Good news for Llanelli
Bring back the police
Thought it was full of asbestos
Plenty of old disused churches / chapels around
Bottom floor should take priority for mental health
Easily accessible if they start anything for the community
Such a horrid depressing building
Not enough parking
Was someone saying the old police station was going to be used as the new drug rehab centre?
We have some lovely architectural period churches that could be bought and restored
Put OUR homeless people in rooms
I would demolish and redevelop
Lush news.
Great to see it being used for something good
They could pretty it up with cladding maybe, a lick of paint, a mural
Can’t it be used to help the homeless
At least the church is thankfully using
Wouldn’t it have been better for them to buy 1 of many churches for sale in Llanelli and use this for something else
I really like the idea
A place for homeless to stay or a place where you can easily get mental health help
Help the homeless
Turn it into an outreach building for people to go if they need it
May be cheaper to pull it down and build a modern purpose built building
All that’s happened is vandalism on the front wall
The building isn’t going to waste at all
- VISION BOARDS -
The Body of Christ and the people who come together to exalt Him
Connected with local people to show the love of Jesus
A welcoming place Community of believers
Connectedness with people from community
A fellowship
Bringing families and communities closer to the Lord Jesus Christ
Where people come together to Worship
Brothers and sisters in Church
A place to talk about Jesus and God
The Body of Christ
A place where people come together to learn about the bible and say prayers
What is community?
Community to me is a support system who will be there for each other
Belonging, welcoming, inclusive Various types of communityin person/ social media/ internet etc.
People of one mind sharing the same vision
A group of people to help you and support you
Help & support each other, all ages and ethic race and equality
A group of people who come together to support others
Togetherness A group united by a common purpose/ belief
What do you value the most about
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toddler group
The embrace of its members and the message of
Respond to the needs of the community in the way Jesus does
Welcoming place that accepts everyone unconditionally and is a voice for the marginalised in society
Providing Debt Counselling, Drop in centre for refugees and asylum seekers
Warm space and just friendship
All-inclusive
Church does not judge and understands the hardship some face
Modern in their approach
Vital support
Centre and hub
Company and role models for parents
Empowering youth
Social justice
Place to gather
Go above and beyond
Support the community in whatever way it can
Bringing hope and ambition
Helping to bring back life to the town centre
Helps people stay connected
Brings people together and provides a safe place for those in need
Safe place for people to come
Support for mums, and families
A place where people can seek help and support
Bring the community together
A place of solace & support
Inclusive and friendly
Makes connections
Place of safety
Church leaders are there to help whom ever they are
Body of people that live and breathe Jesus’ values
Thank you to all communities for their contribution to this event and the joy and happiness that they brought
