Committees
Our various ministries each focus on one aspect of our mission (Care, Share, Grow, and Serve).

Christian Education Committee
This committee is responsible for overseeing all Christian Education activities and programs. It develops and plans new activities that disciple people by providing a biblically based, spiritual foundation that will lead all to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

Health and Wellness Committee
The Grace Health and Wellness Committee and The Mental Health Ministry were merged to form the Health and Wellness Committee in 2008. With the integration of these two
programs, the ministry will endeavor to better support the whole person’s needs incorporating the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual being. It is in recognizing the interface of these needs that all Health and Wellness programming will be based. The Parish Nurse interacts and advises the committee and attends all of the meetings.

Programs and opportunities provided by the Health and Wellness Committee in 2008 included:

• Blood Pressure Screenings
• Blood Drives: February/August
• Health Screening Assessment Program: An Advocate
  Health Care Program jointly held with The First Congregational Church of Western Springs
• Healthy Living Series co-sponsored with the Adult Education Committee
• Mental Health Awareness Week: A resource table provided literature, pamphlets, brochures and community resources on mental health.
• Adult Education Forum: “Depression Across the Life Span” and "Managing Stress and Anxiety"
• Sponsored a 4-week Parenting Series called "1, 2, 3, 4 Parents”
• Faith in Film co-sponsor for “Ryan’s Song”
• 2 Influenza Immunization clinic
• Ministry Fair Health and Wellness display of resources
• Facilitated with Pastor Gerow a grief support group: “Remembrance and Healing”
  

Please contact the Parish Nurse, Ann Gornik abgorn@ameritech.net if interested in joining the
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Evangelism /Fellowship Committee
Reaching out to people with God's Good News and helping them respond is the joyous responsibility of this committee and of all Christians in our congregation. Evangelism is part of every aspect of our congregation's life and work. It is never merely a program to be emphasized one season and forgotten the next. top of page

Finance Committee
This committee provides sound financial management practices and insures future resources. People with financial backgrounds are needed to help manage the church's assets, budgeting, and spending practices along with our data management systems.

Older Adults Committee
The Older Adults Committee works with our older adult population in the areas of spiritual life, worship, recreation, health needs and transportation. top of page

Property Committee
The property ministry oversees all repairs and maintenance and enhancements of the building (interior and exterior), the yard, the parking lot and the parsonage. top of page

Stewardship Committee
This committee is responsible for educating the congregation in the various areas of stewardship: spiritual gifts (time and talent), financial gifts, and other areas that help us grow in our commitment to Christ. It is responsible for presenting the program to the congregation and soliciting from members their faith and promise cards to help in continuing ministries at Grace.

Social Ministry - Missions of Grace
This committee reaches to the community and world around us. They plan and coordinate projects and events and oversee ongoing programs here at Grace, such as Crop Walk, Bethel Christmas sharing, BEDS, Rebuilding Together and the Heifer Project. top of page

Worship and Music Committee
This committee oversees the worship services which the congregation offers to its members and others on Sundays and other special days. The committee works closely with pastoral staff in planning worship appropriate to the season. Committee members serve as coordinators of the various service responsibilities. These include acolytes, crucifers, altar care, assisting ministers, lectors, communion assistants, greeters, and ushers. top of page

Youth & Family Ministry Committee
The Youth Ministry Committee oversees the Grace Church Youth Ministry program. The committee works closely with Youth Director, Kerrie Folisi, to plan and implement the various youth programs and activities. The Young Families of Grace (YFG) also sponsors a variety of family activities designed to foster a strong sense of identity and belonging in the church community. Activities focus on fun, spiritual growth, and community service

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