Adopt-a-Grandparent
Connects
persons with someone in a nursing home near where they live so they may
visit them.
Contact Pastor David Ekstrom: 847.256.1050, ext. 208
“Another Level” Singles Ministry
Most Sunday mornings during our regular worship schedule from 9:45-10:45
a.m. for all single adults.
Contact Cedric and Emmanuelle Siler: 847.256.1050
AWANA
Each Wednesday night, starting mid-September until the end of April, 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 the church office for schedule.
Contact Pastor Tim Stern: 847.256.1050, ext. 203
Bible Study on Wednesday Nights
Join our study resuming on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 6:45-8:00
p.m.
Contact Pastor Dave Ekstrom: 847.256.1050 ext. 208
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Serves a variety of needs in Garfield Park. Members from
our church prepare and provide meals as well as tutoring.
Contact Pastor David 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 Pastor David Ekstrom: 847.256.1050, ext. 208
Drama Ministry
We have an exciting drama ministry here at church and are always looking for
more people to join our drama team.
Contact the Church Office: 847.256.1050
Hilda's Place-Feeding
the Homeless
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 Pastor David Ekstrom: 847.256.1050, ext. 208
Interfaith House
Serves homeless people
recovering from hospitalization. A team from our church prepares and serves
meals there.
Contact Pastor David Ekstrom: 847.256.1050, ext. 208
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 Dave Ekstrom: 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
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
Tim Stern: 847.256.1050
Nursing Home Ministry
Our team visits the Manor Care Nursing Home in Wilmette the first Thursday
of every month.
Contact Dave Ekstrom: 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
Service Projects
Such as free car washes,
bottled water, and special acts of service are done from time-to-time.
Contact Pastor David Ekstrom: 847.256.1050, ext. 208
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
Special Collections
For start of school, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other
occasions are done throughout the year.
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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