Nurture : How to Get Involved
 


BLOOD DRIVE

Sponsored two times per year in conjunction with the American Red Cross
Sunday morning in fall and spring
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org
 
FLOWER DELIVERY
Repot flowers from worship and deliver to church members unable to leave their homes or living in local nursing homes
Sundays after worship
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org
 
FOOD FOR FRIENDS
Provide a hot meal for congregation members who need it due to grief, illness, etc
As needed basis
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org
 
GREETER MINISTRY
Greet worshipers at each of the church’s entrances
Sunday morning
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org
 
HOME COMMUNION
Elders and Deacons serve communion to home-bound church members each month.
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.orge
 
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
Members of the congregation staff the hospitality desk, offering the congregation and visitors a warm and gracious welcome and assisting with general office responsibilities as needed
Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Create hand knitted or crocheted shawls to give to those who are experiencing a catastrophic event in their life. The yarn is prayed over before the knitting begins and prayed over while the shawl is being created. The group blesses each shawl with prayer before presenting it, with a card expressing the hopes and thoughts of the creators and all Presbyterian Women.
Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:00
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org
 
STEPHEN MINISTRY
A one to one confidential Christian caregiving ministry for adults experiencing grief, loss or crisis of any kind in their life
A Stephen Minister meets with a care receiver for one hour weekly until the relationship closes
Contact: cchakoian@firstchurchlf.org
 
WHEELS FOR OTHERS
Provide a ride to church for congregation members who can not drive
As needed basis
Contact: moderator@firstchurchlf.org

700 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 phone: (847) 234-6250 fax: (847) 234-6283