Parish Feedback
Since I began speaking in parishes, I have asked for feedback from the pews. Here are only a sampling of the comments I receive, but they represent the general response in parishes.
What was the overall message conveyed in the presentation?
Patricia Linder: “Jesus welcomes everyone back. Although someone makes a choice to have an abortion; there are ramifications that occur they may not be prepared for or expect. There is support available to everyone.”
Joseph Kalil Sr. : “God has more forgiveness and mercy than we have the ability to use.”
How do you feel the congregation received the information?
Charlotte Gilliam: “I heard lots of positive comments and everyone seemed very attentive during the presentation.”
Carol Kramer: “I felt they were very receptive to the message.”
What could be improved?
Christine: “I can’t think of anything here. It must be challenging to convey a story like yours and the purpose of your mission in just 5 - 10 minutes. I feel you did that.”
Illegible signature: “Not much, it was organized and prepared very nicely. Eye contact was made with the congregation.”
What gave it strength?
Illegible signature: “It was a true story and given with sincerity.”
Karen Gibbouer: “The personal testimony of Debbie. Nothing is more impressive upon me than testimony of someone who has had the actual experience.”
Personal observation of interest…
Leon Kraus: “That a person will carry this wound the rest of their life unless they receive healing from the Lord.”
anonymous: “I needed to hear Debbie say confession (sincerely) does take away the sin but it doesn’t take away the pain.”
Pat Koors: “Very moved. We have never had anyone ever before get up in St. Mary’s to tell this story. It was time.”