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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS
Our church is specifically designed to help people get plugged in and
most importantly find the community we all need. Below is information
about many opportunities to connect people just like you. We have many
areas ready and waiting for your involvement! Just click on one of the
following areas for more info.
Worship Services
Bible Fellowship Groups
Ladies Ministry
Men's Ministry
Sports Ministry
Senior Adult Ministry
 BUILDING USE POLICY
Worship Services
Every Sunday we have two dynamic worship services that speak relevance
to contemporary issues.
Refreshments & Fellowship - 10:30am
Morning Celebration Service - 10:45am
Evening Celebration Service - 6:00am
Sunday School
Bible Fellowship groups are available for every interest and age group.
You are welcome to attend any class of your choosing.
Currently the following classes are offered:
Truth Seekers
Wisdom Seekers
New Beginnings
Heavenbound
Mens Ministry
Activities designed to meet the needs of men are available on several
levels at First Church.
Current activities include:
- Promise Keepers Annual Conference
Each year a group of men attend this exciting two-day event somewhere
in the Midwest. This conference is a time for men to refocus upon their
commitment to Jesus Christ, family, church an community. A variety of
speakers, praise and worship music and concerts highlight the event.
Overnight lodging, meals and a conference fee are required.
- Saturday Morning Prayer & Breakfast
Saturday mornings at 7:30am men of the church gather around the church
altar for a time of prayer before the Lord in unity. Men of all ages
are welcome. Following prayer a time of extended fellowship is enjoyed
around the breakfast table.
- Sporting Events
Annual Golf Tournament, Thursday Night Basketball, Summer Softball League
Ladies Ministry
We believe all women are important in God's eyes and are vital in His
kingdom. We believe in unity within diversity and cooperation and caring
through the inspiration and power of the Holy Spirit.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of Ladies' Ministries is to glorify God by challenging women
o To know God personally
o To grow in Christlikeness
o To discover and use spiritual gifts
o To love and serve others
o And in all we do to reflect the beauty of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Mission Statement
The mission of Ladies' Ministries is GROWTH.
- Gathering Women
- Resourcing Opportunities
- Offering Acceptance
- Winning Women to Christ
- Teaching Biblical Truths
- Honoring the Spirit-filled life
Colossians 2:6-7 supports these statements
Goals
In every ministry, program, event, or one-on-one encounter, Ladies' Ministries
will provide opportunities:
- To know Christ personally
- To mature as a whole person, with focus on spiritual growth
- To become equipped for service
- To develop interpersonal relationships
- To give and receive love
- To do good deeds
- To reach out to the community and beyond, all through the direction
of the Holy Spirit
Objectives
Ladies' Ministries is dedicated:
- To teach women how to share the gospel of Christ
- To develop materials and classes that include the message of salvation
- To coordinate the study of the Word of God
- To design events that provide friendships
- To plan ways to specifically invite women from outside the church
into the fellowship
Yearly Events
February - Love Feast Dinner
April - Ladies Day at Olivet Nazarene University
May - Spring Banquet
June - Long Grove German Village Shopping Trip
August - Laugh and Snack
October - Concert
December - Christmas Party and Secret Sister Revealing
Sports Ministry
"For in Him we live, and move and are."
We sponsor activities all year for novice to advanced athletes, as well
as many leisure and family recreational pursuits. Most events are open
to both males and females ages 16 and up.
We have a spacious gymnasium suitable for all types of events. The gym
is used by child, teens and adults on a weekly basis.
Winter Basketball
If you enjoy basketball this is for you! Our recreational season of play
begins in October and continues through March ending with a church league
tournament in the Midwest.
Annual Golf Outing
Each year a group of men take 3 - 4 days and travel to a golf/resort complex.
Past trips have been to South Carolina, Arkansas and Southern Illinois.
A good time of extended play and fellowship is had by all. Local events
are attended from time to time as well.
Volleyball
Co-ed volleyball is played on Monday nights in the gym. This is for those
aged 16 and up who enjoy volleyball. All levels of abilities are welcomed
and encourage to attend with two courts being utilized.
Area Sporting Events
Being in the Chicago area gives opportunity to attend some of the best
sporting events in the nation. From time to time we attend pro baseball,
basketball and hockey events. Also local minor league baseball events
such as the Joliet Jackhammers have been attended. All ages welcomed and
encouraged to attend.
Summer Co-ed Softball
A team is formed in the summer to participate in church league softball
either through the Joliet Park District or the YMCA.
Exercise Class
This is a new activity for our ladies designed to help tone the body but
also bless the soul. This group meets at a time mutually agreed upon by
the group. For more information contact the church office.
Senior Adult Ministry
The Senior Citizens participate in a wide variety of activities. The highlight
of the year is an event called Prime Time hosted by Olivet Nazarene University
in Bourbonnais, IL in the fall of the year. This is a day when nearly
one thousand Senior Citizens from across the nation gather to enjoy food
and fellowship plus outstanding music and inspiration from local, national,
and international artists.
An annual district wide Senior Citizen Thanksgiving banquet at the Manteno,
IL Church of the Nazarene, is attended and enjoyed by many.
On the local level, a Bible Study is a regular Wednesday morning activity.
This is a time of prayer for special needs in addition to a time of Bible
study and fellowship. Following the study session, the group may, on occasion,
enjoy lunch together
The Seniors also provide monthly financial support helping a third world
child to receive a Christian education.
A future goal is to provide regular visits to members and friends who
are unable for various reasons to attend the services of the church.
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