Opportunities for Involvement
Summer Sunday Missions
Sundays at 10:30 AM
July and August
Chapel, Arlington Heights Campus
We have the opportunity to hear from individuals who have been on recent short-term mission trips in various parts of the world. We will also hear from some of our missionaries who will be here during the summer months.
World Impact Project - South East Asia
Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world. We have the unique opportunity to help reach an unreached people group of 230 million people as well as provide training for reaching surrounding nations. Our 2011-2011 World Impact Project will consist of raising funds and praying for this targeted ministry that is already reaping results. Our focus will be on two major strategic initiatives:
- Literacy centers to reach into potentially hundreds of villages.
- A training center to train church planters from nine other surrounding nations in a proven strategy to reach unreached people groups.
The project will begin on October 31 and end Missions Weekend, March 12-13.
Missions Prayer Team
This group faithfully prays for our missionaries and receives urgent prayer requests via email as they hear about them. If interested in joining, contact Joy Goreham, 847.577.4374.
Missionary Care Team
Throughout the year, there are teams of people who, as individuals and as a group, come alongside specific missionaries by praying for them and helping to meet their special needs. If interested in joining a Care Team, contact Judy Gruber, 847.459.3735.
Christian Advocacy Group
“Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” (Hebrews 13:3)
Last Sunday of the month, 6-8 pm Parlor (Arlington Heights Campus)
Many of our Christian brothers and sisters in other parts of the world are suffering because they want to follow Christ. Join us to pray for those who are oppressed around the world, especially those who are persecuted for their faith. We write letters to people imprisoned for their faith and to political leaders, interceding on behalf of particular individuals and encouraging governmental leaders to address and uphold human rights within their countries' borders. No special knowledge is needed as the information is provided, as are template letters which can be adapted or copied verbatim. For more information, contact Juliet Skuldt, 847-749-2587, or Stephanie Bucataru, 847-398-8404.
Special Events
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Monday, September 13, 7 pm - Film Forum (Douglas Room)
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Sunday, December 5, 6-9 pm - 6th Annual Christmas Card Party for the Persecuted Church and Fair Trade Holiday Shoppe (Fellowship Hall)
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Monday, January 10, 7 pm - Film Forum (Douglas Room)
White Cross
2nd Wednesday of the month, September - June
10 am - 2 pm, Arlington Room (Arlington Heights Campus)
The TouchGlobal White Cross program provides the Evangelical Free Church of America the opportunity to be involved in ministries of compassion through various projects. For more information, contact Irma Northstrum, 847.259.8423.
Child's Sponsorhip
The Orchard has two sponsorship programs for needy children in our world:
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Hope for Kidz is a child sponsorship program of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church at our sister church in Astruc, Haiti. The Astruc Church has a school in which there are 215 students, many of whom cannot afford to attend and thus need sponsors. For $250 annually, you can sponsor a child. Sponsorships are one year at a time, voluntarily renewed each year. If you would like more information, contact Amy Wilson, 847.401.7225.
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GlobalFingerprints is an orphan sponsorship program of the Evangelical Free Church of America for Congolese children. Almost 15% of children in Congo are orphans due to tragedies such as AIDS, poverty, war, and lack of medical care. Through GlobalFingerprints, these orphans can attend school, receive medical care, and live with their extended family or with another loving family in their area. Visit the GlobalFingerprints website to sponsor a child.