missions overview

Commit: “Jesus sends us out to serve others and share the Gospel.”


We are a church that responds to Jesus’ call to carry out his mission in the world. The purpose of the Alleluia! mission program is: "To enable all to commit to Jesus through the engagement of time, talent and treasure in Alleluia!’s mission efforts." Our vision is of an Alleluia! community that is actively engaged and making a visible impact by lifting people out of all forms of poverty (economic, emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual poverty) through personal and congregational involvement.


lutheran world relief

Earthquake in turkey & syria

One of the deadliest earthquakes in modern history hit Turkey and Syria in early February, causing unimaginable damage.  Over 50,000 people have been killed, thousands are missing, and millions are homeless.  Lutheran World Relief is working with partners on the ground to provide immediate assistance with food, shelter, and hygiene.  Click HERE to donate to relief work and learn more about Lutheran World Relief.

Loaves & fishes community services

Loaves & Fishes provides food and hope to residents of Naperville and DuPage County whose financial circumstances make it difficult to provide food for themselves and their families. They distribute over 60,000 pounds of groceries each week, and depend on a network of over 1000 volunteers to collect, sort, stock shelves, and assist clients. Loaves & Fishes also partners with local organizations to offer a holistic approach to meet the needs of those they serve offering services in areas such as nutrition, mental health, employment assistance and skills, financial and computer literacy, and language skills. 


CLICK HERE to contact us about how you can support this important local mission or to receive invitations to join Alleluia!’s regular volunteer events at Loaves and Fishes. 


CLICK HERE to participate in Alleluia!’s virtual food drive for Loaves and Fishes.  Please list your connection to Alleluia! when completing the virtual fundraiser so that we can track our congregation’s efforts.  Thank you!


CLICK HERE to learn more about Loaves and Fishes. 

 

MOVING UP PROGRAM at Loaves and Fishes

Moving Up is a 16 week course during which Loaves and Fishes clients called investigators learn skills, gain support, and make goals for their lives. They move from “getting by” to “Moving UP.”  Alleluia! is a primary sponsor of the Moving Up Program.  Mentors are needed to meet with participants on a weekly basis to encourage and support them.

KidsHOPEUSA

Walking Together: Mentoring Makes a Difference! 
Mentor ONE child for One hour per week at a local school.  Church-School partnerships give hope to children through caring and consistent relationships.  And hope is powerful!  Contact the church office at 630-904-3311 for more information.

Those wishing to help with Alleluia!'s costs associated with this program may do so by making a gift to Alleluia! and noting KidsHopeUSA with your donation.  Thank you!

run with a mission

Run/walk, have FUN, and help raise funds for good causes at the annual Run with a Mission hosted by Alleluia!  Run proceeds benefit our mission partners.  Together we are bringing God's love to our local and global community!

operation christmas child

Each November, through Operation Christmas Child, we fill shoeboxes with various items (school supplies, toys, hygiene items) and send them to children living in poverty around the world.  They not only receive these items but the Good News of God’s Son being born into the world for our sake. 


Shoeboxes are due at Alleluia! by 11:30AM on Sunday, November 20th.


CLICK HERE to build a shoebox online via Alleluia!'s OCC online goal page.


CLICK HERE for information on how to pack a shoebox.  Use your own shoebox or pick up a pre-printed shoebox at the Alleluia! Welcome Booth.

Hope International

The mission of HOPE INTERNATIONAL is to invest in the dreams of families in the world’s underserved communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel.  One of the primary ways they do this is through a model of Savings Groups operating out of local congregations in impoverished areas.  Alleluia! supports the HOPE Savings Group program in Comas, Peru.


CLICK HERE to learn more about HOPE International.


DONATE HERE to support Alleluia!'s partnership with HOPE International in Peru.

feed my starving children

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God's children who are hungry in both body and spirit.  FMSC utilizes volunteers of all ages to hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children.  Meals are sent to nearly 70 countries around the world.


If you would like to receive emails about FMSC volunteer opportunities through  Alleluia!, please contact Alan at fmsc@alleluia.church to express interest.  You can also sign up directly with FMSC at anytime through their website at www.fmsc.org.


FEED THE NEED is a community-wide MobilePack event through FMSC held in February of each year at the Res/Rec Center on the campus of North Central College. 
This year Alleluia! pledged to raise $5000 to fund this event.  As of yet, we have not met our financial commitment.  You can still help!  Click this link to reach Alleluia!'s FMSC fundraising page.  You may donate either through the fundraising page or directly through a check at Alleluia! worship.  Thank you!

compassion international

Compassion’s mission is to “release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.” Through Compassion, you can sponsor a child who can benefit from Compassion’s programs, which enable the physical, social, economic and spiritual development needed to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. As a sponsor you will have the opportunity to support your child through prayers, letters, birthday cards and Christmas gifts. Alleluia! has partnered with Compassion to sponsor children in Peru.


CLICK HERE to learn more about Compassion International.

CLICK HERE to see children at our partner sites in Peru awaiting sponsors


CLICK HERE to see pictures and stories from the November 2019 Peru Trip

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HOPE International

HOPE International began in Ukraine and continues to serve there through microfinance opportunities to entrepreneurs. 
Click HERE to find out what HOPE is doing to provide for the communities they serve.


Lutheran World Relief

LWR's Humanitarian Action team is identifying and working with partners in and around Ukraine to rapidly develop programming plans based on short- and long-term needs.  To learn more and/or support these efforts click HERE.


Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan's Purse is responding to growing needs in Eastern Europe as fighting continues in Ukraine. More than 1 million refugees have fled the conflict. They have Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) members on the ground, and a
30-bed Emergency Field Hospital has been deployed with medical and non-medical personnel.  Click HERE to learn more.

harvest sunday food drive

Each year on the weekend before Thanksgiving we respond to the blessings we have received by sharing the blessing of food with our neighbors in need through a collection of non-perishables that is distributed through Loaves and Fishes.

advent giving tree

Each Advent the Alleluia! community has the opportunity to provide gifts for area foster care children through LSSI.  During Advent 2020, we raised over $1500 to buy winter clothes, toys, holiday meals, and other items for the children in LSSI's foster care program. Thank you for your support!