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Profile: Voice of Care

Those who are developmentally challenged are often lost or forgotten in our communities. But they are precious individuals in Jesus' eyes. Ministry that serves these people and their families is done in northern Illinois by individual congregations, and also by Voice of Care, an organization that provides services to nurture persons developmentally challenged, and their families, in their walk with Christ. This page contains information, and links to stories, about both.

Read their Newsletter:
 
Fall 2008 (PDF)
 
What's happening?

These congregations offer classes for individuals with developmental disabilities:
 
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 142 E 3rd. Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126; 630-832-1649

St. Peters Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004; 847-259-4114

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4200 W. 62nd Street, Chicago, IL 60629; 773-581-0096. Janet Hasler – Teacher

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 855 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016; 847-824-3652

Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush Street, Roselle, IL 60172; 630-894-3263

Voice of Care offers:
  • Handy Camp sessions in partnership with Walcamp Outdoor Ministries in Kingston, Illinois
  • Weekly spiritual care in 16 institutions serving people with severe disabilities
  • An annual seminar in partnership with Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services and Lutheran Special Education Ministries to help others teach, counsel and serve children and adults with developmental disabilities
  • Support for those who care for persons with disabilities through scheduled meetings, picnics and social events
  • Help to congregations in providing Bible classes and spiritual care to children and adults with developmental disabilities
Find out more:
 
Visit the Voice of Care website

Contact
Chaplain Donald Kretzschmar
Deaconess Jana Knight
Administrative Assistant Dian Cracraft
Director of Development Mark Bussert
630-231-3862
P.O. Box 117, Wheaton, IL 60189-0117
Join in!

Pray: that more people would reach out to persons who are developmentally disabled

Volunteer:  Find out about volunteer opportunities by contacting the churches above or the Voice of Care office at 630-231-3862.

Donate: Support this ministry through a financial gift. Gifts made through this site are passed along in their entirety to the ministry. See ways to make a donation.