COME SERVE WITH US
Each month brings new chances to create positive change in our community. Choose how you'll make a difference:
PADS of Elgin
PADS of Elgin is a shelter open 24/7 and provides the basic needs for the homeless. Guests also work with a case manager to develop a plan to put them back on track.
We serve meals on the 1st Sunday of each month @ 5:00pm.
Soup Kettles
We serve dinner at local Soup Kettles on the following days:
1st Friday of the month, Holy Trinity Lutheran @ 4:00pm
2nd Thursday of the month, Holy Trinity Lutheran @ 4:45pm
3rd Tuesday of the month, Zion Lutheran @ 4:45pm
Community Crisis Center
Community Crisis Center provides help for those impacted by crisis and violence in the Fox Valley Region. Their services include a 24 hour crisis hotline, counseling services, temporary shelter and more.
We provide a meal for the Crisis Center on the 4th Sunday of each month.
Scholarship Opportunities
Journey of Hope scholarships demonstrate our commitment to people, both in our church and in our community, in their endeavors toward attaining higher education. Three scholarship opportunities are available:
George Blankenship Endowed Scholarship
Open to members / attenders of Journey of Hope attending a 4 year accredited institution.
Merrill Scholarship Fund
Open to members of Journey of Hope attending a 2 or 4 year program.
Love Your Neighbor Scholarship
Open to any community resident attending a 2 or 4 year program.
All applications must be submitted by March 31, 2025 to be
considered for this year’s scholarships.
Need a paper application? Contact a campus church office.
