Serve
We believe that every Partner and friend of Faith Lutheran Church should be growing as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Joyfully serving in the church and the community, with the goal of making Christ known to others, is one tangible expression of our growth as disciples.
In the same way, let your light shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.Matthew 5:16
We invite you to serve and grow!
There is an urgent need for Jesus in the world and there are many who are wandering without the Savior. We believe the church is God’s strategy to reach those far from Jesus. We seek and create opportunities to interact with others, invest in them, and point them to Jesus. We want to share the gospel with all people (churched and unchurched), because we know the difference Jesus can make! These are some of our mission Ministry Partners with whom we serve:
Brightpoint Crisis Nursery provides supportive care services to families with young children, who are in crisis. The nursery offers facilitated breaks, crisis counseling, family stability and parenting education to help families cope and problem-solve. Faith collects and delivers much needed items to the nursery during the Advent season.
The Carriages Senior Living provides a nurturing, home-like assisted living and memory care environment. The staff is dedicated to the well-being of residents. Faith builds relationships with residents and staff through monthly vespers services and a variety of special events.
Hope for Diber in Albania establishes Christian outreach centers in rural villages to teach English, lead Bible study and worship, and build relationships that open people to the Gospel. The organization was founded in 2021 by missionaries Dan and Dawn Hall (family of Faith Partners Sam and Jeanette Douglass). The goal is “to plant healthy, growing churches in every city and village of Diber and beyond…”
Kingdom City Boxing coaches invest in boxers physically, spiritually, financially, and emotionally. They instill a sense of grounded intensity through disciplined strength, mobility, and mental training. Boxers are encouraged to put King Jesus first in all things and train with determination and grit. Testifying to the glory and power of God, Kingdom City Boxing is having a profound impact on countless lives in our community.
Midwest Food Bank shares the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief. Faith Partners and friends participate in numerous sorting/packing events throughout the year. We are active in the Hope Pack program. We sort, pack, and deliver weekend meal packs to two schools each week of the academic year.
SPARK International Missions is empowering individuals, families, and communities by nurturing spiritual, physical, and economic health through Jesus Christ. Faith partners with SPARK in prayer, provision of medical supplies and gently used Christian material, and participation in global work to carry out the Great Commission.
Special Opportunities Available in Recreation (SOAR) exists to maintain and enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through comprehensive, specialized recreation programs, activities and special events. SOAR is jointly sponsored by the City of Bloomington and Town of Normal. Faith Partners and friends serve and build relationships through a variety of activities.
For additional information or to indicate an area of interest email: [email protected]
Worship is central to our community life. We strive to share the Gospel of Jesus in authentic and meaningful ways as we help worshipers honor, glorify and express their love to God!
These are some of the ways you can share your time and talent and Sundays and throughout the week as we serve one another:
Altar Flowers bring fresh flowers arrangement to be displayed during worship
Communion Assistant prepare and serve Holy Communion
Connection Center Attendant assist and greet worshipers warmly, share information, answer questions, assist with displayed material
Faith Group Facilitator facilitate discussion and prayer, help build community for a group of Partners and friends
Faith Kids strengthen our young ones and encourage their personal relationships with Jesus
Greeter (Indoor / Outdoor / Parking Lot) greet worshipers warmly as they park, approach, and enter facility
Hospitality provide refreshments and a welcoming presence to encourage fellowship; assist with various events
Instrumentalist/Vocalist rehearse with the Worship Team Band, lead congregation musically
Livestream Operator/ Slide Operator operate livestream equipment / manage worship slides
Prayer Team receive requests each week to pray over for Partners, friends, community
Prayers of the People Leader prepare and pray aloud during worship
Usher greet worshipers warmly, assist with logistics during worship
Young Adult Connection intentionally pray for, connect with, and encourage young adults
To learn about these opportunities or any of our Ministry Teams, use THIS FORM or email: [email protected]