Minding The Gap


The purpose of Minding the Gap is to offer care and compassion to our church family through life’s more difficult and challenging moments–to serve as a light in the darkness, whether that darkness comes from the loss of a loved one, the pain of divorce, loss of employment, a serious or terminal illness or long-term disability. By obeying the command found in Galations 6:2 to “carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ”, we intentionally come alongside to share the burdens of those hurting in our church family, ensuring that no one fall through the gap.

Some of our more tangible ministry efforts include:

  • Those who’ve lost a spouse or child over the past two years are remembered purposefully with cards, calls, coffee dates, small gifts of encouragement, meals and baked treats.
  • Booklets on the stages of grief are sent to those who’ve experienced a deep loss over the course of a year.
  • Meals are prepared and delivered once a week to some of our shut-ins, and meals are made to cover a week or two for those who are recovering from a serious illness or injury.
  • For all those who’ve lost a loved one, no matter what season of life, the Coffee Clutch Group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:30 am (September through May at El Lago Restaurant, call for location during the summer months). The hope is that those who are facing a recent loss might find comfort, compassion and safety among those who’ve experienced the same type of loss but are further along the road to healing.
  • Various outings or planned gatherings are held throughout the year for those who are under the care ministry of MTG.

 

Are you facing the loss of a loved one, a long-term illness or the pain of divorce? Allow us to minister to you! Are you looking for a way to reach out to those who are hurting? Make a difference in their lives today by joining MTG! For more information, contact Jan Tjader in the church office at 847-746-1411.

Download the current Minding the Gap newsletter here.

 

 

Calendar of Events

 

5-6-11 Dinner Out Night 4:00 pm Location TBA
5-19-11 Coffee and Conversation 8:30 am El Lago
6-5-11 Picnic at the Park 4:00 pm Location TBA
6-16-11 Coffee and Conversation 8:30 am It’s All Good
7-21-11 Coffee and Conversation 8:30 am It’s All Good
8-18-11 Coffee and Conversation 8:30 am It’s All Good
9-23-11 Soup and Salad Supper 6:00 pm CCC
10-14-11 Lunch in Lake Geneva 1:00 pm Meet at CCC 11:00 am
10-20-11 Coffee and Conversation 8:30 am El Lago
11-17-11 Coffee and Conversation 8:30 am El Lago
11-24-11 Thanksgiving Dinner Time TBA Place TBA
12-2-11 An Evening of Christmas 6:00 pm CCC Parlor
12-15-11 Coffee and Conversation 8:30 am El Lagos