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.
Pastoral Care
First Pres offers pastoral care to support one another in daily living, especially at times of need or crisis. Our pastors work to provide confidential care to those facing life's spiritual, emotional, and physical challenges.
If you have a need, please email pastoralcare@firstchurchlf.org or call the church office at 847.234.6250.
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.”
See below for a list of ministries we serve.
Flower Delivery
We re-pot 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.
Home Communion
Elders and Deacons serve communion to home-bound church members each month. To receive communion, email kfinley@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 Pastor Kristie Finley at kfinley@firstchurchlf.org.
Prayer Chain
Email prayerchain@firstchurchlf.org. Prayer requests are confidential and shared with the prayer chain “links” by email.
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.
Other Programs
AA
Do you think you have a problem with alcohol? Two AA meetings are available weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. and Friday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Come to either meeting at any time.
A Safe Place Women's Support Group
Mission partner A Safe Place offers a Women’s Support Group for those who feel isolated, bullied, her feelings disregarded and not in control. Listen to, share with and support other women each week in a safe environment.The group meets Wednesdays from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Gorton Community Center, facilitated by Nancy Dunsey (847-731-7165 x111).If you are in immediate need of help, please call A Safe Place’s 24-hour Help Line at (847) 249-4450.
SamaraCare Counseling
If you are in need of a counselor or therapist, please contact one of our pastors or the SamaraCare Counseling at 630.357.2456, ext. 136.