Ministry Mission

♦ Help individuals with disabilities and their families feel welcome and     comfortable so they can attend church and feel accepted by the body of Christ  ♦ Establish this ministry to serve as a witness to the community for meeting the     spiritual needs of those with disabilities

Ministry Vision

♦ Share Christ with people who have disabilities and    introduce them to a personal relationship with God ♦ Provide a safe, secure, loving environment adapted    to the special needs of each individual

This program will offer . . . ♦ A safe and loving environment for individuals with disabilities while the care-givers     can enjoy a church service or a night out with a spouse. ♦ Support for parents. ♦ Regular programming for individuals with disabilities. ♦ Experienced professionals who can teach your child about Jesus. ♦ A church community to which you can invite your friends that have family members    with disabilities.

Respite Nights

Respite Saturday nights – Nights where you can attend the church service @ 6 p.m. or have a night out with your spouse. Respite nights will run from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. beginning in the church atrium. The Respite Nights scheduled for the 2010-2011 season are Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, and May 21.        Click here to download a Respite Night registration form You may drop the form off at the church, mail it, or fax it to 630-257-8994.

Interested in Volunteering?

We are looking for volunteers who . . . ♦ Have a passion and desire to work with individuals with disabilities. ♦ Have experience with the special needs population. ♦ Are trained professionally in the areas of occupational therapy, physical therapy,    speech / language pathology, nursing and psychology.        Click here to download a form to express your interest in helping You may drop the form off at the church, mail it, or fax it to 630-257-8994.

For more info contact Pastor Adam Lewis at 708-349-0454 Ext. 41 or email

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