CARE CALLING MINISTRY
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF DOWNERS GROVE

OUR MISSION
To provide reinforcement to those who, because of physical limitations, are deprived of the opportunity to participate in regular activities of the church family.

OUR PURPOSE

The Care Calling Ministry of First Congregational Church exists for the purpose of providing spiritual encouragement and support for those unable to attend regular services or participate in the fellowship of the church.
The Care Calling Ministry serves the following areas:

• Hospital Visitation
• Care Caller Ministry  (see below)
• Homebound Visitation
• Calls and flowers to members recently released from the hospital 
•  Homebound Communion

VOLUNTEER TO BE A CARE CALLER!!

We strive to "serve" through visitation, those who are out of the mainstream of church activities because of injury, poor health or agedness.  Through these visits we provide:

•  A ministry of CHRISTIAN COMPASSION providing physical, emotional and spiritual support.
•  A ministry of CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT reinforcing the value of each individual to God and the church family.
•  A ministry of CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP maintaining the cohesiveness of the church.
• A ministry of CHRISTIAN SERVICE to those who need to feel they are still a part of the church.

COMPASSION for the less fortunate -
"When Jesus …saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick." - Matthew 14:14 (NIV)
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." - Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
"Finally, all of you, Live in Harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be Compassionate and humble." - 1 Peter 3:8 (NIV)