Living Word

110 E State Rt 54
P.O. Box 158
Roberts, IL 60962

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217.395.2231

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217.395.2476
 

Departments & Ministries

VOLUNTEERS - The Building Stones of Our Church

Living Word Church has been built on a rich heritage of volunteerism. God has blessed the faithfulness and commitment of our volunteers. Out of this foundational heritage of a volunteer culture, leaders of various departments are developed. If you want to lead, begin by serving. This ministry is dependent on the continued faithfulness and commitment. It is the desire of this church that all members and regular attendees volunteer to serve regularly in at least two areas of ministry. Following is a non-exhaustive list of departments and ministries provided by Living Word Church. To request further information, or to volunteer, please contact Valerie Cox, Church Secretary, at the Church Office (217) 395-2231 during regular business hours Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Select a Department or Ministry:

Accounting

Please use an offering envelope for all tithes, offerings and donations. Include your account number on the envelope. This number is available from Jennifer Otto, through the Church Office.
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Altar Ministry

People offering prayer support and intercession during altar ministry. For more information contact and Lucinda.
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Appointments

To schedule an appointment with Pastoral staff, please arrange through Valerie Cox at the Church Office at (217) 395-2231 during regular business hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Thursday and 9:00am to Noon on Friday
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Baby Dedications

If you desire to have your child dedicated, as unto the Lord, please contact . Baby Dedications are done periodically throughout the year as the need arises.
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Baptism

Baptism is administered by total immersion. For more information please contact .
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CARE Coordinators

This ministry provides assistance with meals and/or other needs after hospitalization, during illness or after an immediate family member's death. Please notify in the event of any of the above.
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Children's Ministry

Our children, ages 1st grade through 6th grade attend Sunday SUPER Church and Wednesday Night SUPER Church concurrent with adult worship services. After joining the adults for initial praise, they are dismissed to their age-appropriate service. Ages 4 & 5 Kindergarten also have their own worship program during this time. and Michele Honegger are Sunday SUPER Church. Dee Kroner is our Children's Sunday School Director.

Background checks are required on anyone who regularly works as a volunteer in our nursery, children's or youth departments.
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Children's Special Programs

Beyond our weekly programs, we provide exciting special events for the children of our church and our community. Annual Vacation Bible School takes place every June, and our Children's Christmas Pageant is presented during the Christmas season. We also have special programming the week before Easter during Children's SUPER Church. Please contact who is the volunteer coordinator for Children's Special Events.
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Church Board of Advisors

, Ed Kendrick, Bud Otto and Alan Hopkins.
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Communion

Our communion is open to anyone who has received Jesus Christ into their hearts as Lord and Savior. Communion is observed during Sunday Worship Service, and is usually announced two weeks prior to the observance. Communion is prepared by Lucinda Lee.
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Decorating for Special Events

Please contact to volunteer to help with decorating the building for Christmas and for special events such as Vacation Bible School. Dee Kroner leads this area.
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Discipleship

If you desire to have someone meet with you for spiritual guidance, contact . If you are willing to serve as a mentor to help others in their spiritual walk, please notify Pastor Doug.
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Duplication

Service CD's are available for sale in the foyer. Connie Wlos is there to serve in this ministry.
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Church Potluck

We have regular Church Potluck following some Sunday Church Services. coordinates this special event.
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Family Nights

Periodic family activities are planned throughout the year. Timely announcements are made during Sunday Services, as well as being posted in the Bulletin and on the web site. The Church Office coordinates these events.
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Flowers

For help with, or to provide plants and flower arrangements, please contact the Church Office. Carol Benoit leads in this area.
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Food Pantry

The Food Pantry located in our Church serves the surrounding communities. We receive regular donations from other Churches and organizations. Angie Wieneke heads up this department. To make donations or to receive food, please contact .
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Greeters

If you have invited friends or family and wish to have them seated with you during the service, please let the greeters know. We are a friendly Church! We ask that you be alert to new faces and make a special point to greet visitors and make them feel welcomed.
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History

The charter of Living Word Church was formed October 3rd, 1982. The charter membership counted 17 persons who met in the basement of a farmhouse that was the residence of Pastor Doug Lee. The Church grew through several phases and buildings to eventually be housed in the present facility. Pastor Robert Hoover and his wife Darlene served as Senior Pastor from June 1st, 1984 until February 11th, 2002. Pastor Doug and his wife Lucinda Lee returned in 2002 to serve again as Senior Pastor.
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Home Fellowship

A time of fellowship and ministry is offered in various locations and times throughout our area. Please see the web site.
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Hospitality & Newcomers

We are a friendly Church! We make a special point to recognize and welcome newcomers and visitors and to provide any assistance needed. Bud and Cindy Otto lead in this area.
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Maintenance - Buildings & Grounds

To request any special use of the facilities please contact . Randy Berger leads in this area of ministry.
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Membership

Membership is offered periodically and is coordinated by Pastor Doug. If you want more information, please contact .
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Missions

Living Word Church regularly supports specified missionaries around the world. Short-term mission trips will be scheduled periodically. coordinates this ministry.
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Music Department

Our Prasise & Worship Team, under the guidance of Jennifer Dunham, lead us each Service into the Presence of God. Wednesday evening service Praise & Worship is led by Becky Williams. Our Choir is being organized and is under the direction of Carol Benz. If you would like to be a part our Praise & Worship team, would like to sing a special or be a part of our Choir, please contact the Church Office. To be a regular part of our Praise & Worship Team, each applicant will need to complete the necessary application and complete either a vocal or instrumental interview with our Director.
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Nexus Outreach

We provide worship and teaching services on a monthly basis to the Nexus program in Onarga. Nexus is a live-in program helping troubled adolescent boys. coordinates this outreach ministry.
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Nursery

We provide an Infant Nursery for ages birth up to age 3 and a Pre-school Nursery for ages 4 & 5 (Pre-K & K) every Sunday and Wednesday. Upon a child's first visit, parents are given a general information form that must be completed prior to enrolling a child. We ask that parents be courteous by not leaving any child in the nursery who has had a fever or has been ill in the last 48 hours. Children need to be picked up by their own parents immediately following the Service. To volunteer, please see .

Background checks are required on anyone who regularly works as a volunteer in our nursery, children's or youth departments.
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Nursing Home

Our Nursing Home Ministry is held the 1st Sunday of each month at Greenbrier Healthcare Center in Piper City. for more information please contact the Church Office.
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Peace Meals

Living Word Church rotates in the serving of our shut-ins with other Roberts Churches. To volunteer to deliver Peace Meals please contact the Church Office at 395-2231.

Prayer Chain

For prayer requests call the Church Office (217)-395-2231 during business hours. After hours you can relay your prayer requests via this website. These requests will then be communicated to our in-Church Prayer Blog.
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Prison Ministry

We offer regular outreach and spiritual counseling and encouragement to prisoners in Iroquois County. coordinates this ministry.
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Publications

Provision of weekly advertising, notifications and special event articles is coordinated by Tammy Kendrick.
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Radio

Pastor Doug's Sunday message is aired each Sunday over WGCY 106.3 FM and on WPXN 104.9 FM. These radio broadcasts reach a potential audience of thousands. To support or to volunteer to help in this area of ministry, please contact
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Sound & Projection

directs the sound department.
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Special Events

For special events such as large meetings and funerals, please contact .
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Summer Outreach Ministry

Special Summer outreaches, such as park outreaches are coordinated by
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Sunday School

Sunday school for all ages each Sunday from 9-9:45am. Sunday School classes are: 4 yrs. - Kindergarten, 1st through 3rd Grade, 4th through 6th Grade, Youth (7th-12th Grades) and Adults. Each Sunday School Class is taught by faithful volunteers. The curriculum for ages 4 yrs. through 6th Grade is Animated Stories from the Bible from Nest Publications. The Youth (7th-12th Grades) curriculm is Thinking Like A Christian by Summit Ministries. The Adult classes are called Body Builders, a place for you to go to become disciples.
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Teens

Our youth group is called IGNITION (ages 7th-12th grades) and meets every Wednesday night from 7-8pm at our Youth Center across the street. and Tiffani Phillips coordinate this ministry.

Background checks are required on anyone who regularly works as a volunteer in our nursery, children's or youth departments.
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Ushers

Our ushers assist at all regularly scheduled services, as well as special events and funerals as needed. Please contact the Church for more information. leads in this area.
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Wedding & Funeral Coordinator

For these life events, the use of the facility is arranged through .
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Weekly Intercessory Prayer

Staff & Leadership Prayer is held each Thursday from 4-5pm. The Church Office closes at 4pm on Thursdays. Everyone is welcome. Valerie Cox leads in this area.
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