“Another Level” Singles Ministry

Each Sunday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. for all single adults.
Contact Cedric and Emmanuelle Siler: 847.256.1050

AWANA
Each Wednesday night, starting Sept. 17, 2008 until April 29, 2009, from 6:45–8:15 p.m. for children from 3 yrs. to 5th grade (age 3 by Sept. 1 and potty trained) meet for a time of fun activities, centered on learning about Jesus.
Contact Wenda Hunt: 847.256.1050

Bible Study on Wednesday Nights
Join our study in 1 John Wednesdays October 15-November 19 from 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Contact Pastor Dave Ekstrom: 847.256.1050 ext. 208

CareNet
The "helping hand" ministry exists to provide care for those who make SVBC the home biblical community.
Contact Joan Richardson: 847.256.1050

Caris Pregnancy Clinics
Caris Pregnancy Clinics care for women facing a pregnancy-related crisis by meeting their emotion, physical, and spiritual needs, while enabling them to choose life for their babies and themselves.
Contact: 847.256.1050

Choir
We have a seasonal choir here at SVBC and are always looking for people who love to sing.
Contact Beth Burger: 847.256.1050, ext. 202

Children's Sunday School
Classes for all ages are taught each week from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Contact Pastor Tim Stern: 847.256.1050, ext. 203

Children's Church
Classes for children ages 2–5 are taught each week from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Contact Pastor Tim Stern: 847.256.1050, ext. 203

Community Outreach and Service Project Ministry
Our Community Outreach and Service Project team demonstrate and professes a heart for lost people through ongoing events here at the church.
Contact Phil Tom: 847.256.1050 or e-mail staff@skokievalley.org

Drama Ministry
We have an exciting drama ministry here at church and are always looking for more people to join our drama team.
Contact Wendy Preuss: 847.256.1050

Feeding the Homeless at Hilda's Place
Our outreach ministry to help feed the homeless is through Hilda's Place. 
Hilda's Place is the only shelter north of Chicago to the state line and east of the Tri-State Tollway that focuses on transition to independence . . . that provides comprehensive, integrated support services as well as year-round, emergency and short-term housing. The shelter accommodates 34 adults and is open 365 nights a year.  The program accepts volunteers from out church on the first Thursday of every month. 
Contact Rich LeVeque: 847.256.1050

Kids' Church Grades 1–5
Classes for children from 1st to 5th grade are taught usually the first 2 Sundays of the month from
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Contact Pastor Tim Stern: 847.256.1050, ext. 203

Life Discovery and Adult Sunday School
We have an exciting assortment of classes each Sunday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. for all adults.
Contact Stan Barnett: 847.256.1050

Membership Classes
Various classes are taught throughout the year for all adults.
Contact Pastor David Ekstrom: 847.256.1050, ext. 208

Men's Ministry
We desire to offer regularly scheduled events for spiritual renewal, service, relationship-building, and support of the church.
Contact Pastor Dave Ekstrom: 847.256.1050, ext. 208

Missions
Our Purpose . . .

Reaching Out Through Evangelism
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” — (Matthew 28:19)

Reaching up through discipleship

“It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built . . .” — (Ephesians 4:1–12)

Reaching beyond through missions

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” — (Acts 1:8)
Contact Helen Johnstone: 847.256.1050

Mom's Connection
Please join the Mom's Connection Ministry for a Bible study on the first and third Thursdays of the month during the school year.
Contact Pastor David Ekstrom: 847.256.1050, ext. 208

Nursery Ministry
Our volunteers provide childcare for ages 0–2 during our 11:00 a.m. service.
Our self-serve nursery is available for adults watching their own children 3 years old and under from 8:30–10:45 a.m.; all children are always welcome in our services.

Contact Debbie Kennedy or Nahrin Shamoon: 847.256.1050

Nursing Home Ministry
Our team visits the Manor Care Nursing Home in Wilmette the first Thursday of every month.
Contact Muriel Pearson: 847.256.1050

Pastor Ed's Tuesday Night Bible Study
Various classes are taught throughout the year for all adults.  Call the church office for date and time.
Contact Pastor Ed: 847.256.1050 ext. 201

Small Groups
A variety of caring groups meet in homes and other locations to know God and each other at a deeper level. Groups meet for a limited number of weeks.
Contact Pastor David Ekstrom: 847.256.1050, ext. 208

Wee Care Children's Center
Serving the day care needs of our community with a Christ-centered approach.
Contact: Eva Hartwig 847.256.7836
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Women's Ministry
Encouraging fellowship and spirituality among the women and friends of SVBC and the Women's Tuesday Morning Bible Study from 9:30–11:30 a.m. here at the church.
Contact Tara LeVeque: 847.256.1050

Worship Team and Choir
The Worship Team assists in leading worship on Sunday mornings in both services.  The Choir sings periodically during Sunday morning services and at other times of celebration, such as holidays.
Contact Beth Burger: 847.256.1050, ext. 202

Young at Hearts
Retired from the working world, but not from life and ministry, this group tours the Chicagoland area, holds special dinners, and does outreach activities together.
Contact Maribeth Leibforth: 847.256.1050

Youth
Our student ministries are committed to helping 6th-12th grade students move forward in their relationships with Christ.  This is done through a balance of winning, building, and equipping students to serve God and others.
Contact Pastor Tim Stern 847.256.1050 ext. 203
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1050 Skokie Boulevard    Wilmette, IL  60091
Church Office: 847-256-1050     Fax: 847-256-1701

E-Mail:
staff@skokievalley.org