Emily Robertson - Building and Grounds

Emily and Evan were a part of the original church plant team at Bethany Baptist and have raised their boys at BCC. Emily grew up in Germantown Hills and is a graduate of Peoria Christian School. She graduated from ISU with a degree in Social Work and married Evan in 2003. She worked in various roles as a social worker until Isaiah was born at the end of 2004. Evan and Emily adopted Josiah in 2009 from Vietnam, and then Simeon in 2012 from China. Emily has stayed home with their 3 boys and was a homeschool mom for many years. Evan and Emily have participated in many of the ministries at BCC over the years. Emily is currently a youth leader and nursery worker. She is enjoying the job of helping to clean and care for our church facilities.

Ministry close to your heart?
Open Hearts Open Homes has been a huge blessing to our family. We love how our church cares for the fatherless and vulnerable children in our area and beyond. 

Finish this sentence: If I have a free afternoon, I can probably be found
Having coffee with a friend, baking, board games with family, or listening to an audiobook while doing a jigsaw puzzle.

What is a Scripture verse that is meaningful to you?
Psalm 16:11 "You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." 

Favorites
Book: I'll go with authors; it's too hard to pick one book. Fiction: Tamera Alexander (historical fiction) and non-fiction: J.C.Ryle
Sport: I'm not a big fan of sports; playing or watching. I enjoy taking walks and hiking in beautiful places.
Restaurant: Childer's Eatery
Ice Cream – Macadamia Nut Milk ice cream--coffee flavor