Christ calls every member of the church into ministry. The church is “a kingdom of priests” (I Peter 2:9).
Reaching out to Our Neighbors
You were shaped to serve God. God formed every creature on this planet with a special area of expertise. Each has a particular role to play, based on the way they were shaped by God. Each of us was uniquely designed, or shaped,” to do certain things.
You were shaped to serve God. God formed every creature on this planet with a special area of expertise. Each has a particular role to play, based on the way they were shaped by God. Each of us was uniquely designed, or shaped,” to do certain things.
How will you serve God and others?
God asks the church to be a fellowship sharing a common purpose and continually growing in faith. Paul describes the church as Christ’s “body” (Ephesians 1:22).
God asks the church to be a fellowship sharing a common purpose and continually growing in faith. Paul describes the church as Christ’s “body” (Ephesians 1:22).
People experience the presence of Jesus Christ in the world through the ministry of the church. When the church serves the needs of people, members and non-members, it is an expression of the love of Christ. The church is a servant body, created for service.
SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE
MATS FOR THE HOMELESS
Crochet plastic grocery bags into mats for the homeless! This group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Old White Church. Or simply bring your clean plastic grocery bags to the collection box in the church gathering space to help make a difference in this ministry.
Contact Betty at 847.526.2040.
P.A.D.S. LAKE COUNTY
The PADS program provides supportive services in the form of shelter for the night, food and hygiene supplies and hospitality for the homeless citizens of Lake County during the cold weather months of October through April. Each guest is provided with a nutritious dinner, breakfast and sack lunch.
Can you help out in this area? Contact Karen Abernathy at kabernat44@gmail.com
SOCIETY OF
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Established in 1948, our purpose is to provide spiritual support to our members while we serve the poor and less fortunate living within our community. Do you wonder if you might be cut out for ‘showing mercy’ but don’t know how?
Contact the Parish Office at 847.526.2400 ext. 222 if you are inspired to join us.