Our Ministries
Community Ministries
Individuals and community agencies will receive support in their God pleasing work.
Local
Deep Well
Deep Well Project assists the island community with a variety of life needs, including food, home repair, rent assistance, gas cards, and school uniform/supplies.
Contact: Joyce Godshall CLICK HERE
Low Country Bash
LOW COUNTRY BASH OYSTER ROAST
This annual free event provides opportunities for connections between the community and ILC members over fantastic oysters and delicious sides.
Contact: Dave Grandt CLICK HERE
Neighborhood Outreach Connection
NOC harnesses the energy of families, schools, libraries, health providers, and other non-profits to break the pattern of generational poverty.
Contact: Dave Grandt CLICK HERE
NOC Healthy Snack Team
Providing the children of Neighborhood Outreach Connection with a healthy snack for their after school program at ILC is the mission of this team.
Contact: Dave Grandt CLICK HERE
Pregnancy Center and Clinic of the Lowcountry
This ministry provides support for women and families struggling with pregnancy related issues.
Contact: Dave Grandt CLICK HERE
Volunteers in Medicine
The mission of this team is to understand and serve the health and wellness needs of the medically underserved and their households who live or work on Hilton Head and Daufuskie Islands.
Contact: Dave Schaus CLICK HERE
National
Comfort Dog
In partnership with Lutheran Church Charities, this K-9 ministry is a national human-care ministry, embracing the unique calming nature and skills of purebred Golden Retrievers. our Comfort Dog, Zoara, is a bridge to compassionate ministry, opening doors for conversations about faith and creating opportunities to share the mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ.
Contact: Top Dog, Cathy Beste
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Members of this group make disciples through our strategy of engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.
Contact: Dave Grandt CLICK HERE
Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
Team members build specially designed crosses and hearts to be used for support of victims of tragedy. This ministry, alongside the Comfort Dog Ministry, is an expression of our partnership with Lutheran Church Charities.
Contact: Greg Beste
Island Oasis
Church workers from around the country are invited to come for rest, respite, and renewal through Island Oasis. This ministry team organizes these opportunities, as well as provides avenues for ILC members to bless the church workers during their stay.
Contact: Betty Anton
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Contact: Dave Grandt CLICK HERE
Southeastern District of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
This regional district of the LCMS works with congregations and schools in creative partnerships that will result in Church transformation and Kingdom growth.
Contact: Dave Grandt CLICK HERE
International
Capstone Ministries
Lead by Pastor Dan and Patty Schmelzer, this ministry is a liaison to the street children of Western Kenya, with the objective of restoring street children with their family.
Contact:Dave Grandt CLICK HERE
Operation Christmas Child
Annual drive to provide gifts for children around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
Contact:Dave Grandt CLICK HERE
The Ebers, LCMS Missionaries in Africa
David and Joyce Eber work in Ghana, where David serves as a theological educator providing continuing education for pastors in the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Contact:Dave Grandt CLICK HERE