COMMITTEES

The COMMITTEES of the Sheldon Heights Church of Christ (SHCC) have a primary purpose of working to make sure the day-to-day, weekly, monthly, or annual events or activities of the church take place in an orderly and efficient manner.   Following is a little information about the COMMITTEES we currently have in place at SHCC.  If you want to become actively involved as a working "team member" on one of more of these committees OR if you just want more information, please call 773-568-2929.

ANNIVERSARY & APPRECIATION   This committee works to plan the annual program to celebrate the church anniversary weekend and to show appreciation to our Ministers and their families. 

BAPTISM    Washing, drying, and preparing baptismal clothes is just part of what this committee does.  They are also responsible for assisting baptism candidates for their new birth in Christ. 

BUILDING & GROUNDS    This committee makes sure that the building and its surrounding areas are clean and well-maintained. 

BULLETIN     This committee works to produce the weekly publication of the SHCC bulletin, entitled, THE MESSENGER. 

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL (CEC)     The Sheldon Heights Community Empowerment Council (CEC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing educational, business, and professional services to the members of Sheldon Heights and the community.   Our goal is to provide our members and the community with resources and services that will empower them to be all that they can be.   CEC is the umbrella organization for KJM, the Family Life Center, and the Educational Facility.  All development funds are channeled through the CEC. 

COMMUNION   Making sure the Lord's supper is prepared for worship service is the primary goal of this committee. 

DINING ROOM     This committee is primarily responsible for making sure that the dining room is set up and decorated during various events. They also provide hostesses for many events.  

KITCHEN      This committee works to purchase and/or prepare food for various events, including funerals, etc.

LIBRARY      This committee, which needs to be restructured in 2009, operates the overall and day-to-day operations of the SHCC church library. 

NURSERY     This committee, which is under restructuring, helps make it possible for parents to listen to the worship service undisturbed by their infant or toddler.  Children are taken care of in a loving environment during the Sunday morning worship services.  There are currently two areas, one for infants and Bible Hour for Toddlers. 

NURSES    This committee is composed of RN's, LPN's, CPA,s and other qualified staff.  It is available for emergency medical assistance during services.  This committee also provides public awareness of health concerns. 

P.A.L.S. (People Able to Lend Support)     This hard-working committee uses their time and talents to assist SHCC committees and ministries to complete various projects; their services include, typing, copying, preparing folders, sending mail, and doing many other important duties. 

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT    This committee is responsible for projects related to P&D projects at SHCC (i.e.  finding and securing land, etc.) . It's current project is the development of the Kennedy-Jordan Manor (KJM), which will be a home for seniors. 

SECURITY     This committee helps make sure the facility, as well as the surrounding area is safe both during and after services and bible classes. 

USHERS      This committee makes sure that we have men available to assist as ushers at all SHCC events. 

WEDDING    This committee works with couples who are getting married at the SHCC building to make sure rules and regulations are followed and that the wedding plans run smoothly from start to finish.