Located in Lakewood, Illinois, Crosspoint seeks to help connect people to God in a whole new way.

How do we partner? Crosspoint was started as a church plant of Prince of Peace in 2011. Crosspoint chartered as its own independent congregation on August 28, 2022. We continue to financially support them as a mission partner.

Learn more at cplakewood.info or contact Pastor Tyler Coyne.

Exodus transforms lives of refugees and volunteers. The organization educates local churches about refugee ministry, connects volunteers in relationship with refugee families through practical service projects, and equips leaders to speak up on behalf of refugees.

How do we partner? We collect donations for "Welcome to America" packs, match Prince of Peace families to mentor new refugee families, and provide educational opportunities.

Learn more at ExodusWorldService.org or contact Mission Champions Anne Lewis and Annette Nikolich.

FMSC feeds God's starving children who are hungry in body and spirit. FMSC strives to eliminate starvation in children by sending Manna pack meals to more than 70 countries around the world.

How do we partner? We serve as a community periodically by packing meals at the Schaumburg location. Learn more at fmsc.org or contact Mission Champions Dave Froehling and Jan Kehe.

GCA, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, primarily serves the Hispanic community in its neighborhood.

How do we partner? Our Christmas Tree of Giving benefits the students, Grace's choir comes to sing once a year, and we annually collect supplies to help support the school.

Learn more at gcachicago.org or contact Mission Champions Ron and Becky Reeve.

Journeys is a non-profit agency that provides both shelter and social services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in 37 towns in north/northwest suburban Cook County.

The agency consists of the PADS Shelter Program, the HOPE Center Supportive Services Program, and the Pathways Housing Readiness Program focusing on intervention and assistance for those in need.

How do we partner? We provide meals for a PADS homeless shelter on the first Wednesday of each month from October-April.

Contact Mission Champions Kim Green and Tanya Bergman for more information.

KHUSA is a national mentoring organization that matches one church with one school, and one mentor with one student for one hour per week.

How do we partner? We partner with Lincoln Elementary, the public school in our backyard that has more than 600 students. Mentors play, read, listen, and share the unconditional love of Jesus with these students.

Learn more at khusa.org or contact Mission Champions Dan Fay and Annie Zemba.

LCC is a recognized service organization of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and helps support Christian human care ministries of the Church. LCC works throughout the U.S. and internationally to bring the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ to serve the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of those who are hurting.

How do we partner? We support LCC ministries, have a joint Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) with Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine and are in process of receiving a K-9 Comfort Dog.

Learn more at lutheranchurchcharities.org or contact Mission Champions Jim Beckley, Kathy O’Day, and Kris Shafer.

Prince of Peace is a member of the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Our donations to the district are used in the following ways: 30% for mission outreach and church planting in Northern Illinois (our mission partner, Crosspoint, was a church plant grant recipient), 30% for national and international LCMS work, and 40% for operational synod activities such as assisting congregations in the call process, pastoral guidance, Lutheran school support, continuing education for church workers, and doctrinal supervision.

Partners for Our Communities (POC) is a local organization that seeks to connect underserved residents in the Palatine area to services and resources to build a community of empowered people, healthy families, and vibrant neighborhoods.

How do we partner? We maintain a joint community garden on our campus, financially assist their Edgebrook satellite location, provide school supplies for their Better Together back-to-school-event, and help supply clothing donations and volunteers for the Community Clothing Closet located at the main Community Resource Center campus.

Learn more at poc.news or contact Mission Champion: Susan Klemstein, Director of Outreach.

PATH is an organization dedicated to empowering people in need. Their mission is carried out by providing food, clothing, and other basic needs for families in crisis.

How do we partner? We support their mission with financial donations and collect items for clients in need.

Contact Mission Champions Rich & Ramona Tyack for more information.

TIM is a program of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod in which congregations can adopt and monetarily support missionaries all over the world.

How do we partner? We support LCMS missionaries, David and Rachel Baker, who serve as international missionaries. David preaches, leads Bible studies, disciples new Christians, and trains group leaders to become pastors.

Learn more at lcms.org/togetherinmission or contact Mission Champion Jane Columbus.

Walcamp, located on the Kishwaukee River in Kingston, Illinois, is a year-round outdoor ministry offering facilities and a variety of programs for youth and families, churches and other groups. At Walcamp Outdoor Ministries, Jesus Christ shares Himself through relationships and creation to declare His love to every person.

How do we partner? We collect camp supplies annually and encourage utilization of their programs and facilities.

Learn more at walcamp.org or contact Mission Champion Sean Hoyer.

Chris and Sue Ladish worked for 26 years in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Now based in Kansas City, Missouri, they serve as Member Care Coordinators for Wycliffe Bible Translators, caring for the needs of personnel working in sensitive areas of the Mediterranean region.

How do we partner? We host Chris and Sue annually and help sponsor their ministry.

Contact Mission Champions Antje Perrin and Pastor Matt Koenig for more information.

Palatine Township provides vital community services to the area.

How do we partner? We participate in the following programs to help local families: Spring Basket Program, Apple Tree Campaign for back-to-school supplies, Thanksgiving Baskets, and Christmas Tree of Giving.

Learn more at www.palatinetownship-il.gov or contact Mission Champions Gail Davis, Elizabeth Schuett, or Kari Vossel.