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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES & FAMILY LIFE:

Committed to providing a safe and fun atmosphere for children, and in some - their Parents, to grow in their knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Erik Gauss
Pastor of Discipleship
630/553-7335 ext. 107
egauss@hiscross.org


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES: [F] First Serve | [S] Seasonal Serve | [C] Consistent Serve

Opportunity

Opportunity

Description

When

Where

Contact

Ministry

Baptism Prep Class – “Welcome to God’s Family” Host/Hostess

 

[C]

Leading session to provide information on Baptism.  Training provided.

2nd Sunday of each month; 9:30-10:30 AM. 

Cross Lutheran – South Campus

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

 

Children’s Ministry & Family Life

Club 56 Bulletin Board Creators

 

 

 

[F]  [C]

Bulletin Boards need to be updated with Creativity

Weekly

This could be done from home.  Just would need to stop by south campus to post events created.

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

 

 

Children’s Ministry

Club 56 Call Team

 

 

[F]  [S]  [C]

We need people to do weekly check in calls on kids missing in action.

Weekly

This could be done from ones own home phone.

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

 

Children’s Ministry

Club 56 Drivers

 

 

 

[S]

Need adults to help transport Club 56 to service projects on weekends once every month.

One time a month on a weekend

In the community

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

Children’s Ministry

Club 56 Facilitators

 

 

[S]  [C]

We serve 5th & 6th graders with a mix of lg. & sm. Group activities and discussion. Need to communicate pre printed studies & bond builders. 

Wednesdays, from August to late May from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm.

This takes place at our South Campus in the school Library and big gym.

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

Children’s Ministry

Faith Weavers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[F]  [C] [S] 

 

Need helpers with a passion for helping children learn creatively about God through drama, games, songs & small group learning. Need small group leaders, craft person, snack person, and music leader positions to help make this a meaningful learning environment and experience for the kids.

 

Wednesday Evenings

(6:15 pm -8:15 pm)

 

Fall Session – Sept. till Thanksgiving

 

Winter Session – Jan 1- Easter Week

 

Cross Lutheran - South Campus

Kim Spaniol

KSdesignKS@aol.com

 

Or

 

Lynn Torok

Torok444@sbcglobal.net

 

 

Children’s

Ministry

Jr. High 7th & 8th grade (H2H – Head to Heart)  Bulletin Board Creators

 

[ F]  [C]

 

Bulletin Boards need to be updated with Creativity

Weekly

This could be done from home.  Just would need to stop by south campus to post events created.

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

 

Children’s Ministry

Jr. High (H2H) Call Team

 

 

[F]  [S]  [C]

 

Make telephone calls to follow up on teens missing in action

This should be done in the evenings.

This could be done from ones own home phone

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

Children’s Ministry

Jr. High (H2H) Leadership Team

 

[C]

 

Lead Junior High Leadership/ planning teams

In conjunction with the Youth Minister, lead monthly meetings to brainstorm and plan events

Take place on the South Campus in the Youth Center.

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

Children’s Ministry

MOPS Misc. Helpers (Mothers of Preschoolers)

 

[F]  [C]  [S]

 

Help hold babies,  assist with games and learning times with 2-5-year olds, crafts

 

2nd and 4th Thursday Mornings of School Year Months

(8:30 am to 11:15 am)

 

Cross Lutheran – South Campus

Deborah Houtz

630/553-0589 (Home)

630/768-3344 (Cell)

pdhoutz@sbcglobal.net

 

Children’s Ministry & Family Life

MOPS Hospitality Team

 

 

[F]  [S]

 

Help with set up and take down of MOPS for the sessions. Greet Moms as they enter.

2nd and 4th Thursday Mornings of School Year Months

(8:30 am to 11:15 am)

 

Cross Lutheran – South Campus

Deborah Houtz

630/553-0589 (Home)

630/768-3344 (Cell)

pdhoutz@sbcglobal.net

 

Children’s Ministry & Family Life

Little Lambs Coordinator

 

 

[C]  [S]

Steering Team Member or Coordinator for Little Lambs and Nursery, Recruit & schedule helpers, train and encourage workers, help establish polices, find subs

2nd and 4th Thursday Mornings of School Year Months

(8:30 am to 11:15 am)

 

Cross Lutheran – South Campus

Deborah Houtz

630/553-0589 (Home)

630/768-3344 (Cell)

pdhoutz@sbcglobal.net

 

Children’s Ministry & Family Life

Nursery

 

 

 

[F]  [C]

Child Care helpers needed as well as those to help keep the area clean

 

Saturday Evenings and Sunday mornings during worship times and for other designated ministry events

Cross Lutheran – South Campus

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

Children’s

Ministry

Passing it On

Helpers

 

 

[F]  [S]

A milestone event for parents with children who will be entering 3rd grade in the fall that focuses on “passing on” the truths of God’s Word to the next generation.

A Saturday – late Aug.

(1:00 – 6:00 pm)

Cross Lutheran – South Campus

Pastor Erik Gauss

Pastor of Discipleship

630 – 553-7335 ext. 107

egauss@hiscross.org

 

Children’s

Ministry & Family Life

 

Promiseland

 

 

 

 

 

 

[F] [C]  [S]

 

Need helpers with a passion for helping children learn creatively about God through drama, games, songs & small group learning. Needs help to prepare material kits, greet and register children, watch doors for security of children and for stage design and set up.

Sunday Mornings

(9:15am - 10:40am)

Cross Lutheran – South Campus

Debbie Heibel

630/553- 7335 ext. 106

dheibel@hiscross.org

 

Children’s

Ministry

 

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

 

 

[F]  [S]

 

Need helpers with a passion for helping children learn creatively about God through drama, games, songs & small group learning. Needs help to prepare material kits, greet and register children, watch doors , etc.

During Summer (July) – for one week. Planning team will start two months ahead to get all in place for event.

Cross Lutheran – South Campus

Debbie Heibel

630/553- 7335 ext. 106

dheibel@hiscross.org

 

 

Children’s

Ministry

 

 


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