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There are a variety of ways you can become involved in the life of Christ Church Lake Forest:
Every person who has trusted Christ as their Savior has been uniquely gifted to serve God and others.
It is our desire that you have an opportunity to use that gift to undergo God's work in the world and to grow more like Christ. It's both a joy and a mandate to serve!
Whether you know what your gifts are or not we'd like to help you find a place to serve.
Alpha Course: This ten-week class provides a practical introduction to the Bible and answers questions about the foundations of the Christian faith. For more information, see the Alpha page or contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- Facilitators for the groups (training is available)
- Cooks to make meals for the groups
- Hosts to hold the study in their homes
Audio/Video Ministries: Records, edits and duplicates tapes of worship services for our congregation and cable TV. For more information, contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- Copy audiotapes; assist in the video taping of services (training provided).
Bread Ministry: Delivers fresh bread to first-time guests to Christ Church Lake Forest. For more information, contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- Bread bakers from surrounding communities
 Children's Ministry: Opportunities to join a team passionate about having children know, love and serve God. Time commitment and job descriptions vary. For more information, see our Family Ministries pages or contact David Weil, Pastor of Family Ministries, at 847-234-1001 ext. 121 or
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Needs:
- Small group leaders
- Bible teachers
- Worship leaders
- Greeters
- Helpers
- Arts and crafts team
- Material preparation
- Others
Coffee Hour: Make coffee and tea for Sunday morning, before and after each service. For more information, contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- Set up coffee on Sunday mornings, before, between services or clean up after third service.
Food Pantry: Provides non-perishable foods to individuals in need.
Needs:
- Donate specific food items as need arises
Greeters: Welcome all who enter the church on Sunday morning. For more information, contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001
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Needs:
- Individuals who enjoy welcoming each person as they enter our building to worship.
 Global Ministries: Mobilizing Christ Church for God's work in the world--locally and globally through partnerships, supporting missionaries and short-term trips. For more information contact Jo Lyons, Director of Global Ministries, at 847-234-1001 ext. 147 or
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Hospitality Center: Make our church guests feel welcome and provide direction and information as needed. For more information, contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- Friendly faces to stand at the Hospitality Center, hand out "Guest" packets and relay questions to the church office.
Liturgical Arts: Creates visual arts to enrich our worship through sewing of banners and providing flowers for services. For information contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- Anyone with a talent for sewing who enjoys meeting and working with women having the same gift.
- During Christmas and Easter seasons: someone to take orders for poinsettias and lilies.
- Someone to order, pick-up, deliver or arrange potted plants at the beginning of the Christmas and Easter seasons.
Love, INC (In the Name of Christ): A network of Lake County churches meeting special needs in their communities. For more information contact Steve McCarthy at 847-722-4059.
Needs:
- Anyone wanting to donate their skills or time to help those in need.
Men's Ministry: Builds deeper relationships between men and with God through small groups, retreats, events and sports. For more information see our Men's Ministry page or contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- Men to participate in the planning for events throughout the year.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): MOPS is focused on meeting the needs of moms with infants through preschoolers. Join us for speakers, discussion, crafts and more. For information contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- Loving Nursery volunteers.
 Music and Worship Arts: Music provided for our services through singing groups of all ages and the worship band. For more information see our Worship and Arts Ministries page or contact Wayne Stewart at 847-234-1001 ext. 122 or
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Nursery: Provide a loving and safe environment for infants to two years old. For more information, contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- Loving individuals who would enjoy being and helping with our little ones.
- High school age helpers are welcome.
Office Volunteers: Serving as part of the office volunteer team is just one more way to serve the congregation at Christ Church, while interacting with the church staff and volunteers. The office at Christ Church has many opportunities including: running the bulletin, assembling projects for Children's Ministry, organizing and working on special events. For more information, contact Katie Riley at (x140)
PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter): Provides meals to the homeless in Lake County. For more information see the PADS website or contact Karen Landrian at 847-231-5044.
Needs:
- Adults interested in working at the PADS site
- Individuals who can provide occasional designated groceries to be used at a PADS site
Prayer Teams: For needs within our church Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.
Needs:
- For prayers for college students, contact Sandy Sieber at 847-234-1001 ext 131 or
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- For any prayer request, email or call the church office.
- For prayers for the music ministry, contact Wayne Stewart at 847-234-1001 ext. 162 or
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St. James Society: Provides confidential/practical assistance to those in the congregation and community with special family or financial needs. For more information contact Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- People to prepare meals for those going through crisis
- Assist in driving needs
- Help with child care during an emergency
Ushers: Assist those arriving for the worship service. For more information contact: Christ Church Lake Forest at 847-234-1001 or
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Needs:
- People to distribute the worship folder to each person entering the sanctuary
- People to help find seating when the sanctuary is full.
Women's Mentoring: Relationship building, accountability and praying for one another. For more information contact Joellen Maurer, Director of Women's Ministries, at 847-234-1001 x158 or
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Needs:
- Women who are willing to share their life experiences with other women through a study, prayer time or simply conversation.
 Women's Ministry: Our events and programs are planned with you in mind - to come alongside you and encourage you as you grow in your relationship with Christ. For more information contact Joellen Maurer, Director of Women's Ministries, at 847-234-1001 x158 or
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Needs:
- Individuals who are interested in serving on committees to plan and put on special events
- Individuals to participate in short term missions
- Individuals to be a part of our support teams-publicity, prayer support, hospitality, music and worship, administration, technical and service.
Women's Morning Bible Break: Bible study, small groups, prayer and special events; Thursday mornings, September through May. For more information see our Morning Bible Break pages or contact Joellen Maurer, Director of Women's Ministries, at 847-234-1001 x158 or
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Needs:
- Help with weekly registration and hospitality
- Nursery volunteers
"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Ephesians 2:10.
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