Caroline Ackerman
Christ Community Church has been a long time supporter of Caroline Ackerman, a medical missionary to Dar es Salam, Tanzania in Africa. She will be visiting the weekend of October 29th-31st.
 

Jon and Karen Lambert
We have also supported Jon and Karen Lambert in Quito, Ecuador in South America for about 8 years. The Lamberts are pastoral missionaries that work with the Church of God leaders in Ecuador.

Local Missions
Projects vary from year to year. In past years we have supported the Potter’s House, the Lord’s Place, Habitat for Humanity, The Women’s Shelter, New Life Counseling, ABC Crisis Pregnancy Center, Red Cross, Abrahams Tent, and the men and women in the armed services. Support may be given in various ways including financial, tangible gifts, physical labor, or donations of food and toiletries.

Oak Park Food Pantry
Oak Park Food Pantry provides food to needy families in the Oak Park area. We, along with six other Oak Park area churches, work together to help feed those in need. Food is provided on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and there is an annual Thanksgiving Basket program as well. Many of our church members volunteer at OPFP.

Bread of Life
Over the past few years the number of families needing food from Oak Park Food Pantry has increased substantially. Due to the large need for food, the missions team will be starting a program called “Bread of Life”. Outside of our kitchen door is a display with canvas bags. Please pick up a bag, take it home and hang on your door. Fill it up during the week with the food supplies listed or any other non-perishable foods and return to church the next week. Each can or box of food will have a scripture attached to it so that the recipient will receive the food they need and the Bread of Life, God’s word.

Benevolence
The Benevolence committee works to meet the needs of families from Christ Community Church that are in crisis. When there is a death, major illness, or other need, this committee provides meals, flowers, or seeks to meet the needs of the family in crisis. The Benevolence Committee also helps with food preparation and service at many church wide functions. At various times in the year there may be physical, emotional or financial needs for people or families within the church, and at times, outside of the church. Benevolence funds may be used to help in these situations.

Family Life Classes
Family Life is a program created to support families to live with Godly values. Each semester one of our Wednesday night classes will have one Family Life class. Family Life classes are geared toward marital issues, parenting and family issues, and other topics that are vital to helping create Godly families. Our hope is to plan future marriage and family retreats as well.


Pre-Marital Counseling
Pre-marital counseling is required of all couples that wish to be married at Christ Community Church. This counseling is used to help the couple identify their strengths, help them identify areas where growth may be needed, and to provide them with a Biblical foundation for marriage. Premarital counseling is an investment for the future made by the couple and by Christ Community Church. God values marriage and it is our mission to provide couples with the skills to live a Godly marriage. If you plan to be married please contact Pastor Rick McClain.