Lifelink Begins Second Century of Ministry
The Rev. Timothy Rhodes may be the new CEO of CHHSM member Lifelink in Bensenville, Illinois, but he’s not at all new to Lifelink’s century-old ministry. During the past three years, Rhodes was president of Lifelink’s board, during which he presided over the strategic restructuring designed to determine what the ministry will be in its second century. The result? Lifelink is energetically pursuing its focus on a lifetime continuum of care, including international adoption, foster care, transitional youth, healthy families and senior care and housing. Here are just a few stories of Lifelink’s active ministry among God’s people of all ages: Just ...
Today I Have An Identity
“I didn’t know what to do,” says Gary Champ. “I didn’t know what to do, so I sat still and prayed.” Champ, relief resident manager at United Ministries/Earl’s Place in Baltimore, has been clean for five years. But it’s the story of his 25 years of addiction that prompts his reflections about God, his vocation and living a spiritual life. When asked, “What brought you to Earl’s Place?” his answer is rapid-fire: “My behavior.” Champ, who was a client of the CHHSM-member ministry before he joined the staff, goes on to explain that he lost his left leg in a ...
About CHHSM Storybank
Welcome to the CHHSM StorybankAcross the UCC, members of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministry (CHHSM) are advancing the ministry of Jesus Christ. In each community where they serve, CHHSM members are using God’s abundant gifts to heal the sick, care for seniors and young people, and minister to God’s children in need. Explore the CHHSM storybank to learn... [Read more of this review]
Stories of Healing and Caring
Lifelink Begins Second Century of MinistryThe Rev. Timothy Rhodes may be the new CEO of CHHSM member Lifelink in Bensenville,...
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