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.

Apply Online

Merrill Scholarship Fund

Open to members of Journey of Hope attending a 2 or 4 year program.

Apply Online

Love Your Neighbor Scholarship

Open to any community resident attending a 2 or 4 year program.

Apply Online

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.