| Having received the gifts of life, we seek to minister to the world as Christ's living body through the sharing of our gifts and talents. Whether its working locally or supporting our church's wider mission, we reach out to others and share the message of God's love. |
Caring for one another is an important part of our life together as Bethel Church. When we make the decision to be disciples of Jesus and members of the Body of Christ, we are also each one of us making promises to minister in Christ's name. It is important that each of us take initiative in caring for one another. If you know someone in need, or someone who is ill or hurting in some other way, take some time to check in with them. Also, please let Pastor Carol know if you or someone else is to be admitted to the hospital or nursing home.
A great
opportunity for mission work is 
Habitat for
Humanity Blitz Builds in East St. Louis. In June 2004, Bethel
church helped to build a house in memory of Rev. Buck Jones,
providing $4000 toward the cost of this home and volunteer labor.
For more information on the international ministry, click on the
Habitat symbol above. Pastor Carol has visited the Habitat
International headquarters in Americus, Georgia, and can tell you
much more about it.
Hoyleton Youth and Family Services and Hoyleton Children's Home, 350 N. Main, Hoyleton, IL 62803, East St. Louis, Washington Park, and the Cahokia Center which is housed in the same building as Bethel Church. For more information about coming events, call the Hoyleton Foundation office at 493-7575, or ask Pastor Carol, who is on the Hoyleton board.
UniPres Kindercottage, 564 Veronica Avenue, East St.
Louis, IL. (618) 874-6505.
The Kindercottage pre-school was established in 1965
by the UCC Illinois South Conference and the Giddings-Lovejoy
Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church, USA.
UCC Homes for the Aged at Hitz and New Athens, Illinois.
Emmaus Homes at Marthasville and St. Charles, Missouri provide a licensed residential care facility and an array of habilitative services to people with developmental disabilities, thereby allowing them to reach their maximum potential in all areas of life.
Chicago, United, and Eden Theological Seminaries of the United Church of Christ, located in Chicago, St. Paul, Minnesota, and St. Louis, respectively.
United Church Neighborhood Houses, in St. Louis. The Neighborhood Houses are Caroline Mission, Fellowship Center, St. James Center, Family of Man Day Care Center, and Dignity House. Administrative Offices are at 1455 E. College, St. Louis, MO 63107. (314) 383-1733.
Bethel Church is a faithful giver to Our Church's Wider Mission. These are voluntary gifts that support the work of the United Church of Christ beyond Cahokia.
The Child Sponsorship Program through
the United Church Board for World Ministries is a program that
does make a difference. It provides assistance to nearly 2,000
destitute children and elderly in sixteen centers in Africa,,
Middle East, the Caribbean, and Asia. A monthly donation of $25
to $40 is used for food, clothing, shleter, health care, and
schooling. Only $1 to $5 is deducted for administrative expenses.
Bethel Church and the United Church of Christ provide a ministry to the world through the work of the UCC Board for World Ministries and through the ecumenical Church World Service.
Bethel Church receives the One Great Hour of Sharing offering for Church World Service ministries of long-term development, emergency response, and assistance to refugees.
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