Local Missions Many of our church events are sponsored by congregational mission groups  and proceeds are distributed to local food pantries, charities and social aid groups. The following local organization have received mission support for 2010: Tyler’s Justice Center for Children Freeport Area Church Co-operative Apple River Food Pantry Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Elizabeth Food Bank Galena Food Pantry Hospice of Northwest Illinois Our church vegetable garden produces both food and revenue used to support local food banks. The gardening group is always looking for a few more volunteers that relish getting their hands dirty in the service of others.