America is faced with many people who are homeless and who need the assistance from churches, because sometimes the government has ignored them or they have gotten lost in the shuffle.
We are blessed that our congregation can help numb the pain of homelessness for some of these beneficiaries. Before lunch is served a sermon is given by one of the Ministers on staff and they are given the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour for their sins.
If you are interested in helping in this ministry, please contact Juanita Walton at First Baptist Congregational Church at (312) 243-8047. We have also provided some links to pictures taken in December,2002 and links to other Homeless and Needy websites.
There Are At Least:
150,000 individuals homeless in Illinois each year
37,500 under 18 years old
47,000+ homeless persons living the suburbs
Hidden Homeless Survey - 1997:
At least 105 families found in 36 motels surveyed
55% of motels surveyed reported families with children stayed at their establishments for extended periods of time
Source: Illinois Coalition to End Homelessne
Rev. George W. Daniels, Senior Pastor
FIRST
BAPTIST CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
OF CHICAGO
Homeless Ministry
The dedicated volunteers of the Ministry to the Needy and Homeless Ministry donate their talents to serving people who are hungry and need clothing. On the 1st and 3rd Saturday's of each month, they provide hot lunches that are prepared the day of service. Although the majority of the beneficiaries are Men, Women and Children benefit also.
