MINISTRIES
Men’s Ministry
All men are members of the men’s ministry. The men of Light House work to develop a positive impact on the church members, their families and the community. They endeavor to present positive role models to our youth and to be active followers of Jesus Christ. Activities during the year include; an annual bowling event, basketball games between older men (old school) and the youth (new school) in the church, cookouts and completing projects around the church etc. The year culminates with the Men’s Day program on the fourth Sunday in July each year.
Music Ministry
Music has been an integral part of Light House Baptist Church from the church’s founding in 1962 when Bishop Goodloe established the Gospel Choir consisting of five members. From those humble beings the choir grew. Bishop Goodloe was also able to develop a Young Adult Inspirational choir in 1968 and later an Angelic Choir.
Our Evangelical Concert Choir achieved phenomenal success recording the album “I Can Go to God in Prayer” with the Queen of Gospel Albertina Walker. This album rose to the number three slot on the national charts. The Choir’s second album “Tell it to Jesus’ was also a major success. Bishop Goodloe and the Concert Choir traveled thought out the United States delighting audiences and uplifting their lives and spirits through the power of song and God’s word. Our music ministry today continues to uplift the human spirit through the power of music.
Food Pantry Ministry
The Food Pantry Ministry is responsible for providing food and clothing to individuals in the community. Working with the Chicago Food Depository, Worldwide Ministries, and individual donors, this ministry distributes food and clothes to over 300 individuals every Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. On days the pantry is opened, social services such as; screenings for high blood pressure, HIV, and substance abuse are provided by various city, state and community social service agencies.
Free electronic communication devices such as, cell phones and internet services are also provided to those needing such services. In addition, health insurance enrollment services such as Obama Care may be provided. All are welcome to partake of this ministry’s services.
Women’s Ministry
Women play a vital role in the church. The women’s Ministry offers women in the church opportunities to engage in fellowship and service. This ministry seeks to unite, equip, and develop women in their Christian life. Activities during the year include; Christian education, women’s conference, women’s retreat, and prayer breakfast. The women are in charge of conducting church services on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays in September each year. Their actives conclude with the women’s day program on the fourth Sunday in September.
Youth Ministry
Our Youth Ministry was started as a means of bringing the youth of the church together in order in to develop their spiritual growth and to involve them in church activities and community outreach. The youth sponsored basketball games, pizza and movies outings, bowling and comedy shows at the church. The basketball outreach expanded and many other churches joined this fellowship. The youth also developed an annual 3-5 day youth revival which is conducted by a youth minister.
Christian Education Ministry
The goal of the Christian Program is to facilitate growth in the entire body of Christ. Each member can also develop his individual spiritual gifts and abilities and strengthen his walk with Christ. The components of the Christian Education Ministry include, but are not limited to the following;
Sunday School
Bible Classes
New Member Classes
Saturday Morning Glory
Church Retreat
Conferences
Women’s Conference
Vacation Bible School
New Members Ministry
New members at Light House Baptist Church participate in an eight weeks new member’s class conducted by the pastor and or one of our ministers. These classes or designed to give new members and old members, if they choose to attend, an in-depth orientation to our church and acquaint them with what they may expect as a new member in the body of Christ. These classes include:
Basic Information on the pastor, staff, church leadership Worship style etc.
Church History
Church Mission, Vision, Values
Declaration of Faith (What we believe in)
What is expected of members
What members can expect from the church
Opportunity to volunteer for ministries
