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Outreach/Faith In Action
What does the Bible say about serving and putting our Faith into Action?
Through serving, we glorify God, build up the Church body and reach out to others. Here at Peace Community Church, we believe that service is absolutely necessary - the church body needs everybody's help! As Christians, we are directed to serve (1 Peter 4:10) and this is one of the ways we worship God (1 Peter 4:11, Romans 12:1). When each one of us does our part and uses our God-given gifts, we help to build up the local church and the larger Christian community (Eph. 4:12, Eph. 4:16). We want to help you to be fruitful and fulfilled in a meaningful place of service. Our desire is that every Christian at PCC engage in the work of Christ according to the gifts and passions given them by the Holy Spirit.
Peter 4:10
"...to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up..."
Ephesians 4:12
Church World Services Annual CROP Hunger Walk(s)
These are neighbors walking together to take a stand against hunger in our world. Together we raise awareness and funds for international relief and development, as well as local hunger-fighting.
Opportunities to Serve Outside of Peace Community Church (GO)
Feed My Starving Children
The volunteer program offers groups of all kinds the opportunity to work together in a positive, team-focused environment. Some of the groups who make FMSC an integral part of their service programs include: schools, churches, and corporations.
555 Exchange Court
Aurora, Illinois
Roseland Christian Ministries
Roseland Christian Ministries is a comprehensive ministry for the sake of the Lord and for the sake of the people of Roseland on Chicago's South side. They are "centered" in "God's word of Hope and are a not-for-profit organization that offers a range of concrete and supportive services to the community.
Contact: office@roselandchristianministries.org
10858 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628
Phone: 773.264.5665
SOS Village
An orphanage of sorts, children in DCFS custody are placed in a community of town homes where a caregiver also lives. Needs: mentors, tutors, group outings, host an event, ground work (paint, rake, repairs...)
Volunteer Coordinator: Bill Matthis
17545 Village Lane
Lockport 815-740-7280
Daybreak Shelter (Catholic Charities)- Families can be matched with those in need. DAYBREAK Shelter operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and provides emergency housing, and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless. Some participants in the program are in need of short-term housing, as a result of a situational crisis. Others need support services as they work to reestablish permanent housing.
Contact: Jennifer Belshaw
Joliet 815-774-4663
Morningstar Missions Serve meals (3 per day/7 days per week). 7 volunteers are needed per meal, not necessarily from the same group.
Contact: Jim
350 E. Washington
Joliet 815-722-5780
Habitat For Humanity - Nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that works to eliminate poverty and homelessness by providing shelter to those in need. Habitat depends on volunteer labor and funds to build and rehabilitate simple houses with the help of the homeowner families. Habitat serves in all 50 states and throughout the world in 92 countries. You can find your local office by clicking the "Get Involved" tab at www.habitat.org.
815-730-1830
Pacific Garden Mission- Homeless shelter. Needs: medical, dental, general service areas.
Volunteer Coordinator: Regina Ommen, RN
Chicago 312-281-4801
Frankfort Terrace- Institution for elderly care, rehab, overflow from mental institutions. Needs: "adopt a friend", visits, clothing, host an event (ice cream social, bingo, sing along...)
Frankfort 815-469-3156
Activity director: Marion
CROP Hunger Walk at Peace 2009
These are from the 2009 Lincolnway CROP Hunger Walk hosted at Peace Church.
