Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child - November 18 - 24

From Nov. 18-24, shoe boxes packed with gifts can be dropped off South Park Church! From there, the shoe boxes are processed and transported to children in more than 100 countries using whatever transportation means necessary - trains, airplanes, boats, elephants, bikes and even dog sleds - to get the shoe boxes into the hands of needy children. Join us by dropping off your shoe box during one of the following times during the week of November 18: Monday - 9:30 - 11:30 am; Tuesday - 9:30 - 11:30 am, Wednesday - 9:30 - 11:30 am & 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Thursday - 9:30 - 11:30 am & 6:00 - 8:00 pm; Friday - 9:30 - 11:30 am, Saturday - 9:00 am - Noon; Sunday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Joy of Giving

Joy of Giving - Bring your wrapped gifts on Sunday Dec 17 

Beginning Nov 15th join a long tradition of SPC by registering at the Welcome Center Desk to buy a Christmas gift for Moms & Babies, or new coats for the children served by World Relief Chicago.
Show the love of Jesus through a tangible gift and experience the Joy of Giving. See us after every service.  . 

Family and Children's Ministry

Gingerbread Nativity - December 7 at 1pm, 3pm, or 5pm 

The staff at South Park Church would like to invite you, and your family and friends to an evening of fun at our Gingerbread Nativity Family Event!
Create memories by designing and decorating your very own Gingerbread Stable and Nativity Scene, followed by a creative presentation of the Christmas Story. Fun for all ages. Light refreshments will be served. Pick from one of three sessions - 1pm, 3 pm or 5 pm.
$15/Kit (includes supplies to make one Gingerbread Stable and Manger and some light refreshments)
Click here to register. **Deadline to register is November 17.
**We would love to accommodate everyone but limited spots are available so we recommend registering before suggested deadline.

World Relief Family Project - Accepting donations until December 15

As a family, be creative & get involved with this mission's project. Find a creative way for your kids to donate funds towards purchasing these items. Go shopping together, assemble the bag, pray over it and read more about refugee children online.

Please fill a reusable grocery bag (no plastic or paper bags please) with one or more of the following items. Please restrict items to the list provided.
For All: Hangers, Stencils, Stickers, Small Containers of Bubbles, Silly Glasses.
For Girls: Silly Dress-up Stuff (necklaces, bracelets, rings), Hair Clips, Dolls.
For Boys: Any vehicle (Matchbox Cars, Small Airplanes, Trucks, etc.), Capsules open and grow in the water.
Tag your bag with the gender of the child and drop off your bag no later than December 15, 2013 in Wonderland or ECHO. For more info please contact Family & Children's Ministry Staff. 

By Email:  Click on the name of the staff member below to send an email.  

By Phone:  Each staff member has their own extension which allows you to reach a specific staff member or ministry quickly.  If you are not sure where to direct your call, press 0 to reach the office or leave a message on the general mailbox.  Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate area of ministry.

South Park Church:  847.825.5507