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Steve Yeschek

Pastor of Caring Ministries

815-459-1095 x28

yeschek@aol.com

Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for adults based on the beatitudes of Jesus Christ.

Celebrate Kids

A support program for children of adults in Celebrate Recovery.

Aftershock

A recovery program for young adults (ages 14-18) that addresses struggles with hurts, habits, hang-ups in a confidential setting. For more information, please contact Christina Wiederwax at 224.578.1095.

Click Here for more information on Celebrate Recovery.

lifeCARE

· Freedom in Christ Sessions: Designed to resolve emotional and spiritual conflicts. This is accomplished through trained lay counselors who incorporate short term intercessory prayer with discipleship counseling.

· Counseling: Up to 12 sessions of longer term counseling for depression, anxiety, abuse recovery, addictions recovery, anger problem resolution, relationship difficulties, divorce, grief and loss.

· Professional Assessments and Referrals: For psychological testing, psychiatric treatment, etc.

Crown Ministry (Stewardship Ministry)

A 10 week study that teaches Biblical principals for managing finances for those who are in great financial shape as well as those who may be struggling. Contact Doug Pearson at 847.516.8040 to register.

GriefShare

A 13 week nationally recognized support group for those grieving. Contact Nena Thornton at 815.477.4391 or Bob Bishop at 815.459.7394 to register. Resource for Widows that we would recommend: http://www.widowconnection.com

Hope Visitation

Brings comfort and encouragement during times of ill health or loneliness. Pastors and Lay Counselors visit those in need. If you have a need or simply desire to have an occasional visit, please feel free to contact us. If you desire to have a part in this ministry, please call Lisa Bhatta at 815.459.6080.

To volunteer [click here].

To request help [click here].

Legacy Marriage Restoration

Legacy Marriage is designed to build intimacy, passion and commitment in marriage. It is a small group with an interactive format for those wishing to improve their marriage. Contact Lowell Kivley at 815.363.6169 to register. Next session begins April 17, 2008!

Impacting our Culture

This committee seeks to keep the church informed of community and political issues so that we can fulfill our duty as Christian citizens by taking appropriate actions. Click Here for upcoming events and information.

Meals Ministry

The Caring Ministries of EFCCL seeks to provide meals for those who are ill or recovering from surgery. Contact Wendy Mingone at 815.459.1095 ext. 37.

New Pathways

An employment ministry to offer information and support for those seeking a career change or for those who are unemployed. To schedule an appointment please contact Dave Cook at 815.455.7865.