The goals of Christ Care, by the power of the Holy Spirit, are to help
people grow closer to the Lord through Bible study and prayer, to provide
opportunities to get to know and care for others, and to reach out to
others within the church and community. Most importantly, the groups exist
to serve and praise God.
Christ Care groups use Biblical equipping (Bible study), prayer, and
missional activities to serve God and others. The groups also learn to
listen to other group members, communicate assertively, care for others-leaving
the results to God, and respond to God's love with love towards others.
The groups are usually kept small-no more than
12 members. When the number of members reaches more that that, the group
will split into smaller groups.
The missional activity of one of the groups include leading worship and
singing at the Lutheran Care Center chapel during our Sunday School hour
(10:00-10:45 a.m.) one Sunday each month. Family members of Christ Care
participants are also invited to join in these worship and singing events.
During the week another group distributes audio tapes of our 8:30 a.m.
service to shut ins. Members of this group also video tape this service
for broadcast on the Altamont cable channel at 7:00 p.m. on Sundays.
The Christ Care ministry is alive at Immanuel and is in the process of
expanding and reaching out. Please see the
Weekday Adult Bible Study page for the most current times, locations, and
leaders of Christ Care classes.
Currently there are four classes, being held each Sunday, from 10:00 to
10:45 a.m. in houses nearby the church.
For further information, contact the church office at 618-483-6395.
