Caring for Each Other

If you are in need, First Pres offers various resources that may be of help to you.

If you would like to be of help, we have opportunities for you to serve as well.

Deacons Ministry

“It is the duty of Deacons, first and foremost, to minister to those in need, to the sick, to the friendless and to any who may be in distress. Deacons do this by providing internal ministry to the needs of our congregation, inspiring and expanding congregational awareness and providing external ministry to those in need within Lake County.”

  • Read our monthly column Deacon’s Corner to learn more about us.

  • See below for a list of ministries we serve.

    Cancer with Grace

    If you or a loved one has ever been touched by cancer, come lay your burdens down with others on that path. The group meets twice a month on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., offering spiritual and emotional support in a confidential setting. This group is open to the community. 
Email moderator@firstchurchlf.org for more info.

  • Flower Delivery

    We repot flowers from worship and deliver them to church members unable to leave their homes or are living in local nursing homes
on Sundays, after worship. 
To learn more, email moderator@firstchurchlf.org.

  • Food for Friends

    Hot meals are given to congregation members who need them due to grief, illness, etc.
 To give or receive meals, contact moderator@firstchurchlf.org.

    Home Communion

    Elders and Deacons serve communion to home-bound church members each month.
 To receive communion, email moderator@firstchurchlf.org.

    Informing the Church

    When you or a loved one are ill, hospitalized or facing surgery, please let the church know so you can be held in prayer and our pastors can be in touch.
 Contact Donna Birney at dbirney@firstchurchlf.org.

    Prayer Chain

    Prayer requests are confidential and shared with the prayer chain “links” by email.
 Share your joy or concern.

    Prayer Shawl Ministry

    Create hand knitted or crocheted shawls to give to those who are experiencing a catastrophic event in their life. The yarn is prayed over before the knitting begins and prayed over while the shawl is being created. The group blesses each shawl with prayer before presenting it, with a card expressing the hopes and thoughts of the creators and all Presbyterian Women.
 The group meets on Tuesdays from 1 – 2 p.m.
 Contact moderator@firstchurchlf.org
 for info.

    Request a Ride

    Do you need a ride to church? Contact moderator@firstchurchlf.org to schedule a lift.

  • Stephen Ministry

    A one-to-one confidential Christian caregiving ministry for adults experiencing grief, loss or crisis of any kind in their life. A Stephen Minister meets with a care receiver for one hour weekly until the relationship closes.
 To reach a Stephen Minister, contact Pastor Dave Bianchin at dbianchin@firstchurchlf.org.

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