CALLING ALL CHURCHES...
Wayside Cross Ministries: Bible-based, Christ-Centered, Church-driven for over 95 years.
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We would like to take a moment to recognize and acknowledge all the Churches and religious organizations without whom; our six ministry divisions would be possible. In more ways then we can count, you are instrumental in our leadership, funding, and direction.
You fill vital roles on our board and leadership committees. Line our halls with ready and able volunteers in every facet of our ministry.
More over, you inspire your congregations throughout the year to connect, sending busloads of adults and youth group volunteers to clean, paint, garden, cook, and clean at our 3 area shelters. Or read books and tutor at-risk youth after school and teach them how to play baseball in our summer league.
You fill tables with people interested in learning about each of the six ministry’s at the Friendship Dinners or host donation drives for our thrift stores.
Thanks to you, each of our residents in recovery has a mentor while they are here to answer any question a recovering individual could ever have. You challenge them. You speak an encouraging word when they need it most, and let them know when they are ready, there is church waiting to welcome them in.
You fill our ministry with hope by letting each resident know when they graduate, they can be planted with you, nurtured and supported as they continue their spiritual walk. Together, we pray each one continues to bear much fruit for the kingdom. All it takes is a little energy and compassion. Below is a quick video example of how some churches and mission teams are changing lives for the homeless, addicted and abused in the greater Chicago area.
Thank you for helping to make all this possible!
Wayside Cross Ministries
Serving the broken, addicted and abused for over 95 years.
YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Meet the Church, University, and Christian Youth Organizations Who Drive Our Ministries.
If you’re looking for youth ministry service ideas, Wayside Cross has become a serving destination from churches as far away as Texas and Oklahoma. We are blessed to draw tremendous support from our local churches throughout Illinois. But recently, we gained wider attention as a youth pastors resource from across the country. By working closely with Mission Team Leaders and Christian service groups like YM360 and AreaOne, we have created a template for 3-to-5 day events for large serving teams and incorporate a wide variety of serving experiences that still leave time to explore the Chicago area. Having great relationships with universities and colleges like Wheaton College also create a perfect staging area for youth sleeping accommodations and evening activities. Local churches in the area also provide a vast network for outside pastors working within their affiliations to make the serving experience an even more affordable decision. Contact our Development Coordinator for assistance.
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215 E. New York Street • Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630-892-4239
Fax: 630-892-3799
Email: info@waysidecross.org
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These days, Lark has gained some really good friendships at Lifespring. She appreciates that there are people in the program that she can share her struggles with, like a resident named Rica, who is very knowledgeable about the Bible. “She’ll quote me things and talk to me.” She has helped Lark through some tough times. Women in the Lifespring program all come from different walks of life. Lark shared, “But we are all here for the same reason. We’re broken, and we need help. We need God! We are here wanting to know how to be put back together…but for the most part we are a family.”
We embrace all people with the compassion of Christ
Wayside Cross Ministries is a 501(c) (3) | EIN 36~2167950
81% of all gifts fund life-transforming programs & meals.