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BOOMERS MINISTRY
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
The Baby Boomers Ministry is designed to serve people
of ages 45-64. This ministry will connect individuals
and couples who are middle-aged adults to each other and
the community through social, educational, spiritual,
and service oriented ministry opportunities.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
The purpose of this ministry is to provide middle-aged
adults with opportunities to participate in social events,
educational seminars and classes, spiritual formation,
and service to others. Each area will emphasize individual
growth and provide opportunities for outreach to those
who are unchurched.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Volunteers over social events
Volunteers over educational opportunities
Volunteers over spiritual matters
Volunteers over service opportunities
Administrative volunteers to keep up boomer database
CONTACT
PERSON: Tim and Karen Aures
PHONE: (815) 968-7625
EMAIL: t.aures@insightbb.com
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LIFE
GROUP MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Life Groups are small groups of people who are striving
to glorify God by meeting together regularly to share,
study, support, and serve each other. Our Life Groups
are encouraged to live out true Christian fellowship with
one another. Opportunities for service in the Life Group
Ministry area are as follows:
Leader
- Leaders shepherd their group members by sharing in their
spiritual journey, helping members nurture one another,
and facilitating group meetings.
Host - Hosts are the hospitality arm of the ministry.
They open their home to group members for the weekly meeting
and make sure that everyone feels welcome.
Coach - Coaches shepherd Life Group leaders by sharing
in their spiritual journey, encouraging them in their
leadership role, and helping them maintain the ministry
vision.
PURPOSE OF MINISTRY
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching
and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to
prayer….all the believers were together and had everything
in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave
to anyone as he had need….they broke bread in their
homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising
God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the
Lord added to their number daily those who were being
saved.” (Acts 2:42-47)
Because
we want to be a community in which people are becoming
more like Christ by “doing life together”, the
Life Group Ministry strives to help people connect relationally
with one another.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Life Group Leader
Life Group Host
Life Group Coach
CONTACT
PERSON: Chris Harp
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: chris@northeastcc.com
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MEN'S
MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Men's Ministry provides opportunities for men to connect
with other men in non-threatening ways for the purpose
of building relationships that encourage one another in
our Christian walk. We believe that spiritually encouraging
relationships are key to growing a relationship with Jesus.
Why? Because relationships help foster trust, accountability,
vulnerability, and discipleship in your faith walk.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To give men who desire to grow in their faith in the Lord
the opportunity to do so by building relationships of
accountability with likeminded men.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Men to volunteer to organize and lead retreats and weekly
gatherings
Men to volunteer to help with Men's Fraternity
CONTACT
PERSON: Rob Rigsbee
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: rob@northeastcc.com
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SENIORS-ON-THE-GO go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
This ministry is designed for those 65 and over. Its purpose
is to communicate and share God’s love to those in
the church family, and to those outside the church through
serving, not being served, and through giving, not receiving.
In pursuit of this purpose, Seniors-on-the-Go will continue
to create an awareness about the value of, the need for,
and the role of senior adults in the church. Seniors adults
should be seen as assets, not liabilities, as givers,
not consumers, and as people in need of evangelistic outreach.
Some of the programs of the ministry include the TNT Sunday
Morning Bible Study, the Thursday Bible Study and Luncheon,
and the Motor Coach Trips.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To provide programs and serving opportunities to those
age 65 and over so they may grow deeper in their relationship
with Christ and with others, and to focus on reaching
out to others in the community to bring them into a relationship
with Christ.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Administrative volunteers
Food preparation volunteers
Kitchen crew volunteers
Sign-up and registration volunteers
Music volunteers
Teaching volunteers
Food Service volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Sylvia Staley
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: sylvia@northeastcc.com
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SOFTBALL
TEAM go back
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DESCRIPTION
Northeast has a team in the United Park / Rockford Area
Churches Men's Softball League. We always play on Monday
night at SportScore 1 off of North Main Street. The league
currently has 32 teams. We play games that start at 6:00,
6:40, 7:40 & 8:40. We play in the slow-pitch league
with an upper and lower division split to keep the competition
even. There is a tournament at the end of the season.
PURPOSE
To encourage each other and build relationships in a fun
and inviting environment.
CONTACT
PERSON: Ron Schneider
PHONE: (815) 633-7258
EMAIL: rds@ingersoll-imc.com
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WOMEN’S
MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
The women’s ministry provides different opportunities
a chance for women to grow deeper in their walk with the
Lord, and to connect with other women who are growing
in their faith. Some of the opportunities include the
annual women’s retreat which normally takes place
in October. The weekend features worship, teaching, breakout
sessions, small group experiences, recreation, and the
enjoyment of spending a weekend away with like-minded
women in a great retreat setting. Service opportunities
include help with retreat promotion, coordination, and
registration as well as helping in various ways at the
retreat facilities. Another opportunity is the women’s
Bible studies which take place during the school calendar
on Tuesday mornings and Tuesday nights. These involve
group teaching and breakout sessions discussing the group
teaching. Service opportunities include help with promotion,
coordination as well as helping in various ways during
the gatherings. There are also special events that take
place at various times of the year. Some events include
Mother-Daughter Banquet, Christmas Banquet, Spring Banquet,
etc. Service opportunities include help with promotion,
coordination as well as helping in various ways during
the events.
PURPOSE OF MINISTRY
To give women who are growing in their faith in the Lord
the opportunity to be with other likeminded women.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Ministry team volunteers
Retreat volunteers
Activities coordinator volunteers
Teaching volunteers
Promotion volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Jenni Palmer
PHONE: (815) 332-1461
EMAIL: remlap777@hotmail.com
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CHAIR
MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Space is at a premium here at Northeast. Due to the fact
that we have several different uses of our auditorium
during the week, it is necessary for the chairs in the
auditorium to be set-up and torn down on a weekly basis.
There is a chart to follow that shows the layout of the
chairs in the auditorium.
Being
involved in the chair ministry would mean simply doing
the physical labor of stacking chairs and rolling them
to the sides of the auditorium. Or un-stacking the chairs
and setting them up according to a visual diagram provided.
Tear
down is done after third service on Sunday. Depending
of the number of people involved, the time for the task
varies from 15 minutes to an hour.
Set
up is usually done on the Saturday before Sunday services.
Depending of the number of people involved, the time for
the task varies from 15 minutes to an hour.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
The chair ministry provides for the set-up and tear down
of chairs for worship and other special events.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Volunteers to tear down and stack chairs
Volunteers to set up chairs
CONTACT
PERSON: Rob Rigsbee
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: rob@northeastcc.com
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EXTERIOR
MAINTENANCE go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
The exterior maintenance ministry upkeeps and performs
maintenance on the grounds and parking facilities of our
campus.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
The exterior maintenance ministry exists to attract and
not deter visitors to Northeast. Our outside grounds is
the first foot forward that both outsiders and visitors
to Northeast take notice of. The attention and care we
give to our facility speaks volumes to people about how
much we care about Christ, his mission and them.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Gardening volunteers
Landscaping volunteers
Snow removal volunteers
Special projects volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Jack Mulvey
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: jack@northeastcc.com
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INTERIOR
MAINTENANCE go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
The interior maintenance ministry upkeeps and performs
maintenance on the interior buildings of our campus.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
The interior maintenance ministry exists to serve our
ministries with an attractive and functional facility.
Our buildings play an important role to our ministries.
The attention and care we give to the upkeep and maintenance
of our facility communicates to our ministries and body
that care about Christ, his mission and them.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Painting volunteers
Volunteers to change lighting
Volunteers to fix broken hardware
Volunteers for light renovation and remodeling projects
Volunteers for HVAC units - filter changing, thermostat
setting
CONTACT
PERSON: Jack Mulvey
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: jack@northeastcc.com
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SEASONAL
DECORATING go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
The decorating ministry is in charge of year-round decorating
due to holiday’s and special events.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To beautify and visually enhance our surroundings so that
we can be led to appreciate the creation given to us.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Christmas decorating volunteers
Easter decorating volunteers
Banquet decorating volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Kris Schonberg
PHONE: (815) 399-5393
EMAIL: Schrisnkris@insightbb.com
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BENEVOLENCE
MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
There are certain times when people need both financial
help and encouragement during a difficult time and the
benevolence ministry exists to evaluate and assist in
such situations.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To come beside, encourage and assist people who are struggling
through a difficult situation in their life.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Administrative volunteers
Love Inc. coordination volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Linda Westphal
PHONE: (815) 633-5592
EMAIL: lindathegrammy@yahoo.com
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FINANCIAL
COUNSELING go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
The Financial Counseling ministry involves working with
individuals or couples who want to improve their financial
situation or habits. We can help people in numerous areas,
such as putting together budgets, designing strategies
to pay off debts, deciding how much they can spend on
a home, or planning for college or retirement.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Our financial counseling ministry functions on an as need
basis and is designed to assist individuals by:
• teaching biblically based practical skills for
financial stewardship
• putting God’s financial plan for their lives
into action
• helping them become financially free to serve our
Lord
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Financial counseling volunteers
Administration volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Kirby and Linda Johnson
PHONE: (815) 623-7819
EMAIL: krbyjh@aol.com
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HOLIDAY
SHARING go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
We identify needy families and match them with small groups,
ministries, families and individuals who
wish to provide for their physical and spiritual needs
in the holiday season.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To provide an enjoyable Thanksgiving and Christmas for
families in our congregation and in
our community who otherwise would not have food or gifts.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Administrative volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Linda Westphal
PHONE: (815) 633-5592
EMAIL: lindathegrammy@yahoo.com
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MEALS
MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
To provide meals for Northeast families in times of illness,
crises (financial or relational), or death of a family
member. Meals are prepared and delivered to those in need.
Our Life Groups Ministry is the first response to people
who are in a Life Group and who are in need of the meals
ministry.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
This ministry is designated to serve those families whose
basic needs of nourishment are not being met.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Volunteers to lovingly prepare meals
Volunteers to deliver a home cooked meal
Administrative volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Northeast Office
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: info@northeastcc.com
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PRAYER
MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
At Northeast we desire to enlist, educate, equip and encourage
our body here to devote themselves to prayer, knowing
it is powerful and effective. Our mission is to make dependence
on God through prayer foundational to our church and to
provide multiple opportunities for dependence on prayer
to be fostered.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
In Matthew 21 Jesus said, “My house will be called
a house of prayer for all nations.” This ministry
exists to encourage and support prayer within the body
here at Northeast. Our desire is that through prayer people
will develop an intimate relationship with God and each
other.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
1.Join us by praying through trading cards. Our trading
cards are a tool that we offer you to join with the congregation
and pray for a particular need.
2.Lift
up our church body by praying through our Congregational
Prayer List located at the Community Center in the Upper
Hallway.
3.Once
every quarter we would like you to join us at “The
Connection” from 6-7pm in the Ministry Center. “The
Connection” is an opportunity for our church to pray
together as the body of Christ for our church, our community
and the world.
4.Every
First Sunday of the month, from 8-9am in Room 110. Join
others that have a heart for prayer and lift up Northeast.
5.Come
15 minutes early before Services to prepare your heart
to meet with the Lord.
CONTACT
PERSON: Janet Droy
PHONE: (815) 623-1946
EMAIL: pray@northeastcc.com
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AWANAS go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Awanas is Northeast’s Wednesday night children's
program that is changing kids’ lives! Awanas is a
ministry that exists to help local churches reach children
for Christ.
Awanas is a fun approach to learning God’s Word by
blending fun with a clear, consistent presentation of
the gospel, bible memorization, leadership training that
is second to none that trains our leaders of tomorrow
to serve today, and an evangelistic focus designed to
reach unchurched youth and their families. Our Awanas
ministry impacts kids, families and entire community!
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Awanas exists to teach kids that Jesus Christ belongs
at the very center of their lives.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Memory verse facilitators
Circle game volunteers
Administration volunteers
Preschool group volunteers
Awanas coordinator volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Ron Nemetz
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: ron@northeastcc.com
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BABY
DEDICATION go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Every quarter we designate a time in our Sunday Morning
Services to pray for the new children of our congregation.
In this dedication time we ask parents and the church
body at large to promise to lead these new children in
the ways of the Lord Jesus Christ.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are
walking in the truth. ~ 3 John 4
The
baby dedication Ministry exists to encourage the parents
and the congregation at large to commit to being an active
part in raising the new children to walk in the ways of
the Lord.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Volunteers to take photos of the families
Volunteers to put together PowerPoints of the photos taken
Volunteers to be in contact with the families
Volunteers to purchase gifts
CONTACT
PERSON: Juliana Schmitt
PHONE: (815) 988-9223
EMAIL: jmschmitt@charter.net
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CHILDREN’S
CHURCH go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Northeast’s children’s church is designed for
children from kindergarten to grade 6. It’s a place
where children can discover Jesus’ love as they learn
about the truths of the Bible. Our goal is to create an
environment where our kids can both worship and learn.
To accomplish this goal we have a large gathering at the
beginning and end of our time together to worship and
we break up into age and gender appropriate groups in
the middle to learn and discuss the Bible truths presented
that day.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Our Children’s Church exists to share Christ with
the children of our body. We team them with more mature
Christians to advance them in their spiritual journey,
helping them to discover their spiritual gifts and to
surrender their lives to God.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Teaching volunteers
Small group leader volunteers
Drama volunteers
Worship leading volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Ron Nemetz
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: ron@northeastcc.com
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FRIDAY
NIGHT OUT go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Friday Nite Out offers children a high energy, low risk,
inexpensive and exciting way to experience God that is
hassle free in a safe environment where children can come.
Friday
Nite Out usually occurs during Northern Illinois' winter
months when kids need an outlet for energy! The volunteer
time for each event is approximately a 3 to 5-hour commitment.
A “crew member” will assist in games, food and
ministry time. Additional information will be provided
upon request to provide greater detail.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children
come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the
kingdom of heaven.”
Friday
Nite Out is an evangelistic outreach specializing in reaching
children from the ages of five (5) through twelve (12)
by providing a safe environment to meet new friends, have
fun and to learn about Jesus Christ.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Crew member volunteers (assist with food, games, worship)
Administrative volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Gary & Brenda Lewis
PHONE: (815) 397-5795
EMAIL: gary.lewis@hs.utc.com
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NEW
BIRTHS MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is both a joy
and a challenge. The new births ministry wants to help
moms and dads out by bringing meals over to the house
a few times to help relieve some of the daily strain of
preparing something to eat that exists those first few
weeks. This is an opportunity for the church to show how
much we care about people. What a blessing you could be
to a family with a new born! This is how it works:
Volunteer—call
the contact person listed below to put yourself on the
list of volunteers for this ministry
Get a Family—you will receive a phone call with a
family’s name, phone number, address, and how many
you would need to prepare for.
Set a Date—you contact the family to find out what
day is best for them to receive a meal from you. You can
ask for meal suggestions if you want to.
Make the Meal—Prepare it yourself or get carry out.
Make it a complete meal. An example would be: spaghetti,
salad, bread and dessert.. Try to bring meals in something
that does not need to be returned to you. It can also
be a frozen meal to be used at their convenience.
Deliver it—you take the meal to the family at the
agreed upon time. This may be the only chance that this
family gets to interact with people in those first few
weeks of adjustment.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples,
if you love one another.” John 13:35
The new births ministry exists to help moms and dads adjusting
to a new addition by providing several for them in those
first few weeks.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Volunteers to make and deliver one meal for the family
CONTACT
PERSON: Northeast Office
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: info@northeastcc.com
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NURSERY
AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Northeast's nursery and pre-kindergarten ministry is designed
to shower love and care on our children. It's a place
where children can discover Jesus' love as they learn
about the truths of the Bible in creative and experiential
ways. It's also a place for our children to learn how
to build strong relationships. Learning how to build relationships
is key because if a child can build a strong relationship
then they can build one with Jesus! To create this kind
of an environment we have a team of volunteers who let
Christ shine through them through biblical storytelling,
arts and crafts, and dramas.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Our Nursery and Pre-K ministry exists to share Christ
with the children of our body, helping them to discover
the love of Christ in their lives.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Teaching volunteers
Classroom helpers
Cleaning volunteers
Craft volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Tonya Ledesma
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: tonya@northeastcc.com
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VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Vacation Bible School takes place during one week of the
summer when we concentrate our time and energy into teaching
our children about Jesus. The summer-camp like atmosphere
of excitement and enthusiasm make a great learning environment.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To be an outreach to children who are new here at Northeast
and to help build up and strengthen those children who
call Northeast home.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Teaching volunteers
Group leader volunteers
Group helper volunteers
Craft Leader volunteers
Drama volunteers
Worship leading volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Ron Nemetz
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: ron@northeastcc.com
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BAPTISM
MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
We facilitate in the water baptisms of those who have
made the decision to obey Christ’s command to be
baptized. We meet with those who have made the decision.
We walk them through the entire process of being baptized
here at Northeast so that they are comfortable with their
baptism experience. Skills for this ministry include listening,
gathering Information, handling details, flexibility,
a heart for new coverts, and a heart to serve.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To celebrate and encourage the congregation who are making
a public show of obedience to Christ through baptism and
to help them witness to their family and friends through
this celebration.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Volunteers to help people through the process of being
baptized
Administrative volunteers
Baptistery maintenance volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Northeast Office
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: info@northeastcc.com
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FIRST
IMPRESSIONS go back
to ministries
DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
First impressions matter to the guests of Northeast. Before
the worship experience ever begins many factors are at
play that have the potential to touch a life with care.
We want to intentionally make people feel cared about
and welcome as soon as they step foot onto our campus.
We have several teams in place to try and make our guests'
first experience a positive one, lasting, and memorable.
Our
Welcome Center team has people who are stationed at our
two welcome center locations just inside our two main
entrances. They are there to welcome, help, and encourage
our guests who may not know the run-of-the-house so to
speak.
Our
Greeting team is also on the lookout for those with a
deer-in-the-headlights expression that says, “I’m
sort of new here and it sure would be nice to have someone
connect with me!” Our greeters are outgoing, like
to shake hands and talk to people. Greeters help people
to feel comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
“Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you,
for the glory of God!” Romans 15:7 (CEV) Our purpose
is to touch lives with a welcoming spirit and helpful
direction before they ever reach the auditoriums.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Welcome Center volunteer
Greeter volunteer
First impressions team volunteer
CONTACT
PERSON: Rob Rigsbee
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: rob@northeastcc.com
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MISSIONS
PARTNERSHIPS go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Over the past year and a half we have formed a strong
international partnership with the congregation pastored
by Rafelito Rodriguez in the Dominican Republic. We have
been so overwhelming encouraged by the response of trip
goers and financial support through special offerings
that we are shifting our entire Missions Ministry to Partnerships.
By the end of 2006 we hope to have in place:
2
international partnerships
1 partnership here in the United States
2 local Rockford partnerships
These
partnerships will be identified by the trips we will be
offering for each that will give the opportunity of encouragement,
service, and kingdom building with each partner.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To help financially support, encourage, and serve alongside
5 partners in ministry internationally, nationally, and
locally.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Volunteers to plan and organize trips to our international
partners
Volunteers to plan and organize trips to our national
partners
Volunteers to plan and organize trips to our local partners
CONTACT
PERSON: Rob Rigsbee
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: rob@northeastcc.com
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WHOLLY
GROUND CAFE go back
to ministries
DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Volunteers serving in the Wholly Ground Café Ministry
are responsible for all areas of operations related to
the Café, including, but not limited to: preparation
before services, waiting on customers and clean up following
the services. People serving in this ministry are friendly,
customer service oriented, smiling and are front-line
contacts for information concerning Northeast.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To provide a welcoming environment where those attending
Northeast can enjoy coffee or purchase premium coffee
drinks while enjoying great fellowship before and after
attending weekend services.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Café volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Rob Rigsbee
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: rob@northeastcc.com
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HIGH
SCHOOL LIFE GROUPS go back
to ministries
DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Our High School life groups provide connection for students
in a small group setting. We believe that nurture and
accountability happen best in personal relationships and
are critical for students in their pursuit of a lifelong
commitment to Jesus Christ. It is our life groups that
connect our students to these types of relationships.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Our student ministry exists to reach non-believing students,
to help students mature in faith, discover their ministry,
and honor God with their lives.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
High School Life Group Leaders
High School Life Group Hosts
CONTACT
PERSON: Wayne Hume
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: wayne@northeastcc.com
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STUDENT
MENTORING go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Here are the basics:
Mentors and Mentees will fill out applications and will
be partnered based on student grades and compatibility.
Mentors will be assigned 1-3 mentees. The Mentor can decide
to meet individually with their Mentees or as a group,
but must meet regularly. Mentors commit to continue with
their Mentees until high school graduation.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Our mentorship program is designed to come alongside parents.
It is intended to support them and provide an additional
voice of spiritual wisdom and influence in their child’s
life.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Mentor Volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Wayne Hume
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: wayne@northeastcc.com
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REFUGE go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Refuge is our mid-week program for Junior High students.
Refuge is based on Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge
and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." At
Refuge students will find
Relevant topics,
Examples to follow,
Fellowship,
Unity,
Growth, and
Encouragement.
Refuge meets Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm until 8:00
pm. Come check it out! .
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Our student ministry exists to reach non-believing students,
to help students mature in faith, discover their ministry,
and honor God with their lives.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Small Group Leaders
CONTACT
PERSON: Tracy Theissen
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: tracy@northeastcc.com
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4:24 go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
The name "4:24" is from John 4:24 and is the
theme of our student ministry - "God is spirit, and
his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth".
4:24 is a Sunday morning worship experience for junior
high students, high school students, and young adults
and their families. 4:24 offers a worship opportunity
that is both relevant and intense. Each week we
strive to worship with all honesty and with everything
we are.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Our student ministry exists to reach non-believing students,
to help students mature in faith, discover their ministry,
and honor God with their lives.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Worship team volunteers
Communion server volunteers
Greeter volunteers
CONTACT
PERSON: Wayne Hume
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: wayne@northeastcc.com
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A/V
TECHNICAL MINISTRY go back
to ministries
DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
A normal service requires a video projectionist, a lighting
technician, and an audio technician. With 5 services a
weekend that’s at least 15 people whose job is vital
to the overall outcome of our services each weekend! We
have regular crews scheduled in a rotation.
In addition to our weekend services, technical support
is called upon to enhance almost every big event at Northeast.
Every event that takes place at Northeast requires a tech
crew. Therefore there is a great need for people to serve
both during the week and on weekends.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To incorporate technical enhancements that help our worship
teams and church leaders better communicate during church
services and events so that we might glorify God through
the use of our natural talents, and to develop skills
in the fields of video, graphics and audio.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Audio, video, and lighting volunteers for these venues:
First service crews from 7:00am-9:00am
Interact crews from 8:45am-10:30am
Auditorium crews from 8:00am-12:15am
Please know that anyone with a willing spirit to serve
can be trained and that former experience is not necessary.
CONTACT
PERSON: Michael Leitz
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
E-MAIL: michael@northeastcc.com
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CHOIR go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
This group leads in worship and also presents special
programs during holiday seasons. The choir rehearses on
a weekly basis on Monday evenings September through May.
Northeast’s
choir is open to anyone who has a desire to worship the
Lord and would like to be part of a fun and uplifting
ministry team. No audition required—talent optional—come
join us!
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
The goal of the Choir is two-fold:
First, to touch the hearts of unbelieving attenders and
second, to encourage and edify believing attenders.
The
choir’s song selections include a wide variety of
fast-paced, spiritually uplifting and emotionally stirring
musical selections that believers and unbelievers alike
can appreciate.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Bass singers
Alto singers
Tenor singers
Soprano singers
CONTACT
PERSON: Michael Leitz
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: michael@northeastcc.com
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COMMUNION
AND OFFERING SERVERS go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Northeast celebrates the Lord’s Supper every week
as we remember what God did to remove our sins through
Christ Jesus’ physical death on the cross and resurrection
from the grave. We also collect an offering each week
to be used for our ministry and mission to the world.
The communion and offering serving teams prepare and serve
Christ’s body and blood and they also collect up
the offering.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Christ called us to remember Him through sharing the Lord’s
supper. Christ calls us to give towards His mission and
ministry in the world. This team helps us to fulfill those
callings.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Volunteers to prepare the bread and cup
Volunteers to serve the bread and cup
Volunteers to collect the offering
CONTACT
PERSON: Warren Adam
PHONE: (815) 398-6727
EMAIL: whamma123@msn.com
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DRAMA
MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Our drama team presents relevant dramas enhancing the
theme of our weekend worship services.
Any
ministry or group in the church can request a performance
from the Drama Team to help supplement their own event
as well.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
Our ministry is comprised of actors who seek to use their
God-given talents to promote the word of God in a unique,
creative and inspiring manner.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Actors
Script writers
Lighting designer
Set and prop creation
CONTACT
PERSON: Juston Stratemeyer
PHONE: (815) 484-9382
EMAIL: juston@illinoisalumni.org
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INSTRUMENTALISTS go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
This ministry is for instrumentalists who are wanting
to use their talents to serve God. Team members are actively
and creatively involved in communicating the Word of God
through music and leading others in
worship through participation in weekly services and community
events.
We
have acoustic teams, rock teams, and mixed teams.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To provide opportunities for musicians to serve God through
the talents and musical gifts He has given them.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Drummers
Percussionists
Bass Guitarists
Rhythm and Lead Acoustic Guitarists
Rhythm and Lead Electric Guitarists
Keyboard players
Brass, woodwind, and string players
Instrumentalists
are welcome to set up an interview
CONTACT
PERSON: Michael Leitz
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: michael@northeastcc.com
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MEDIA
MINISTRY go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
Every week our teaching team delivers messages that are
from God’s Word. Those messages are recorded and
made available for purchase on CD and are available for
download on our website by
clicking here.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To encourage the body of Christ here at Northeast and
in our community by making available biblical teaching
to those who are
unable to attend our services.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Volunteers to duplicate CD’s
Volunteers to edit audio content with computer software
CONTACT
PERSON: Michael Leitz
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: michael@northeastcc.com
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SPECIAL
MUSIC go back
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DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
We are a dedicated group of singers who assist in leading
people’s hearts toward God during the weekend services.
Our singers are people who are committed to growing deeper
in their relationship with Christ and with each other.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To minister to the audience through words and music by
helping each heart focus on the particular subject or
theme we are driving home during any given worship service.
We strive to provide an impacting worship experience that
will hopefully touch the hearts of non-believers and build
up the hearts of those who believe.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to set up an
interview
CONTACT
PERSON: Michael Leitz
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: michael@northeastcc.com
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VOCAL
TEAMS go back
to ministries
DESCRIPTION
OF MINISTRY
We are a dedicated group of singers who assist in leading
worship for the weekend services and for special events.
Our teams are made up of people who are committed to growing
deeper in their relationship with Christ and with each
other.
PURPOSE
OF MINISTRY
To help people connect to God through the use of music
and words as communication.
We
strive to provide an impacting worship service to touch
the hearts of non-believers and build up the hearts of
those who believe.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES (email or call contact
below if you are interested in volunteering)
Vocalists are welcome to set up an interview
CONTACT
PERSON: Michael Leitz
PHONE: (815) 633-3536
EMAIL: michael@northeastcc.com
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