Ministries

Field Ministries

 

We Care- Members of this ministry visit young people each week at the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center and participate in a monthly worship service on site to introduce the word of God.  HCP members give support and encouragement to the kids in this facility for offenders aged 10-18. 

 

Free Bible Distribution- HCP provides free bibles to persons who come to visit and do not own a bible.  Bibles are also available to anyone who requests one through the church office.

 

Community Services- HCP members support several local organizations including Under His Wings, Starfish, Interfaith Food Pantry and The Plainfield Ministerial Association.  This group helps to maintain the relationship between HCP and these groups by coordinating donations and maintaining communication.

 

Links Ministry- This is the team responsible for maintaining relations with the local business community.  This group helps HCP link with other community organizations, including the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, for special events and to keep them informed of ongoing HCP events.

 

Evangelism


Neighborhood Prayer-
There are various sites for neighborhood prayer held in the homes of HCP members in Plainfield, Joliet, Naperville and Bolingbrook on Wednesday evenings.  Prayer is open for members of HCP as well as their neighbors.

 

Bar Ministry- This group of HCP members go out to the bars once a month to minister to those in need.  While there is no intentionally spoken message, the presence of the members in the facility have allowed them to engage in conversations with persons who they would not otherwise have met.

 

Training and Education

 

Corporate Prayer and Bible Study- Each Tuesday evening members meet for corporate prayer at the ministry services center to pray for the church, the community and the ministries of HCP.

 

Club 180- This bible study and youth group designed for teenagers ages 13-18, helps them see how they can apply God’s word to their lives. They are also involved in many community outreach programs and develop and maintain the Hiphop180.com website.

 

Children’s Ministry- Creative and innovative programs are provided for Children up to age 12 to educate and prepare them for attending the adult worship service.  Curriculum is designed for three separate age groups to help them learn more about life in Christ and to equip them to become effective Christians. 

 

Fellowship Groups

Men’s Ministry- Men’s ministry meets regularly for sporting activities and fellowship.  This group also sponsors the Men of Destiny Conference each spring to include men from other churches and the local community in a time of learning and discussion. 

 

Women’s Ministry- The women meet quarterly for a time of fellowship and discussion.  The gatherings are usually held at local restaurants and provide for a casual and relaxed environment for women to discuss common life issues.

 

Marriage Club- The marriage club meets quarterly to learn more about how to have a good marriage.  This group provides an opportunity for couples to fellowship and learn from each other. 

 

The Singles Ministry meets quarterly for fellowship and discussion about the unique issues in their lives.  This group provides HCP members an opportunity to fellowship with each other as well as members of other churches.

 

Service Ministries

Hospitality Ministry- This group is responsible for providing food service for various events as well as the upkeep of the pulpit  supplies.

 

The Harvest Shoppe- This ministry provides the audio tapes, CDs, bibles, music and books that are available each Sunday following service. There are also a supply of powerful messages available from past guest speakers and special events. 

 

Greeters- This group is responsible for welcoming guests and members into the auditorium for services and special events.  They ensure that all visitors receive a gift bag and fill out a visitor’s card and provide free bibles to visitors who do not own one.

 

Operations

Special Events- This ministry helps to coordinate all major HCP special events.  They develop an annual calendar of events to ensure that there are no conflicts with other events and ensure the proper assignment of responsibilities to manage all events.

 

Facilities management- This ministry acts as a liaison between HCP and the facilities it utilizes.  They ensure that equipment is requested in a timely manner and that all need spaces are reserved. 

 

Communications

Tape Ministry- This ministry is responsible for the production of audio and videotapes of all services and special events.  They ensure that the resource ministry has sufficient quantities available and also respond to any requests for tapes via telephone or internet. 

 

Audio/video production- This ministry is responsible for the production of all tapes & CDs for Sunday morning services as well as special events. 

 

Information Services- This ministry provides a service to visitors and members by handling all sign up for special events and responding to requests for information on a weekly basis. 

 

Media- This ministry is responsible for interacting with and responding to all media requests for interviews or additional information.  They also write, produce and distribute press releases for special events.

 

Internet Ministry- This group is responsible for updating and maintaining information on the HCP website.  This group also assists other ministries in establishing, upgrading and maintaining their websites. 

 

Ministry Team

The Pastoral Staff is comprised of the pastors who lead the weekly worship services, provide counseling, teach Lifestyles classes and weekly bible studies, assist in the development and execution of ministries within HCP.

 

Deacons aid in the pastoral care of the membership and the proper maintenance of the facilities.

 

The Music Ministry at HCP includes the Harvest Praise worship team that leads the congregation in worship.

     


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