Local Outreach Opportunities
“God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them” (Hebrews 6:10).
Food Pantry
Serving at the local Food Pantry is an easy way to help others locally!
Our church is scheduled to serve at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry each month. We help sort incoming donations and assist our neighbors while shopping.
You can serve:
We have a need for 12-14 people from 8 am - 11:30 am and 10-12 people from 11:20 am - 2:30 pm. You may help all day, or stay for just a portion of time.
Local Schools
EFCCL is partnered with Hannah Beardsley Middle School (HBMS) and Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake. We have been given an open door to love and serve the administration, teachers, students, and their families. Being intentional about building relationships with our neighbors gives us many opportunities to see lives changed through the gospel.
We’d love to have you get involved in local schools.
Disaster Relief
We strive to demonstrate the love of Christ in tangible and meaningful ways. Our goal is to respond compassionately to the needs of our community and neighboring areas, allowing our obedience to Christ to be evident through our actions. One of the key expressions of this commitment is the Disaster Relief Ministry.
This ministry mobilizes teams to respond to disasters occurring within a one-day driving distance, bringing both the gospel and practical assistance to those affected. Because disaster situations are unpredictable, team composition varies depending on availability.
EFCCL maintains an ongoing partnership with Samaritan’s Purse, an organization whose outstanding preparedness and logistical support enable us to serve effectively in disaster-affected areas. Through their leadership and coordination, our teams are able to provide meaningful aid while sharing the hope of Christ. By distributing Bibles, praying with homeowners, and connecting individuals with local churches, Samaritan’s Purse shares EFCCL’s mission to proclaim the gospel through both word and deed.
Disaster Relief Teams have served in locations such as New Orleans, St. Louis, and Milwaukee. Our work has included yard cleanup following tornadoes, drywall removal after flooding, sorting household goods, and other recovery efforts as directed. Additionally, there is an important need for volunteers who can provide spiritual and emotional support by engaging with homeowners while other team members work on site.
Interested in helping?
SALUTE Ministry
SALUTE focuses on providing support for the military and their families. We want to honor and serve those who defended our country by by providing services that encourage them to go forward.
S Support our military.
A Attend to their needs.
L Love them as Christ would.
U Utilize resources.
T Take action.
E Empower families and individuals.
Services Available:
• We fulfill the needs of the military and their families through prayer and discussion.
• Send care packages.
• Lunch with family members.
• Honor the wishes of deployed military.
• One-on-One Mentoring (per request).
• Veterans Day recognition.
Questions? Contact Alma Wilhelm, Salute Coordinator: 815-245-3177 | Email Alma
Give Help
Be a blessing to others right here in your own church and community. You may want to offer to run errands, pick up groceries, become a phone buddy, give some lawn care, write a note, or meet a unique need through your particular talents and gifts.
Interested in helping?