Our Congregational Care Ministry's goal is to help our members be involved in relationships that will assist and support them in reaching their calling of glorifying God.  Those congregation members who find they are in need of financial, emotional or relational assistance will be asked to participate in an assessment process that will evaluate their life situation and not solely their financial need. This in turn will allow the church the opportunity to provide spiritual, emotional and financial support and resources to our members. Please be advised, that we do not provide emergency financial help and our Benevolence Assistance Process may take up to two weeks. 

The Benevolence Assistance Process for Congregation Members

First, we ask that you contact your Marion or Hamilton County Township trustee regarding your need. If you need help with contacting your Trustee, call the Connect2Help Line at 211.  Please be advised, E91 does not provide emergency financial help and our Benevolence Assistance Process may take up to two weeks. 

If you find yourself in financial need and would like to enter into our Benevolence Assistance Process, please contact Susie Howard at 849-1261 x2417 or .  Initially, you will be scheduled for a phone intake interview with a member of our Benevolence Assessment Team followed by an appointment at E91. You may also be asked to download the following form to bring to the appointment:

Download Benevolence Application Form

Financial assistance toward the following requests will be considered: Gas, electric, water, rent and mortgage payment, all requests must be short-term in nature.  You must be able to provide copies of these bills.

We are unable to assist with the following: Long-term assistance, phone expenses of any kind, childcare, cable, internet, credit card debt, car repair, legal fees, taxes, tuitions or disconnect fees.

Please read the following information carefully before completing the application:

• Only E91 members and regular attendees may apply for financial assistance through our Benevolence Assistance Process. 

• When your Benevolence Application Form has been completed and you have met with a member of our Benevolence Assessment Team, it will be reviewed and the information verified.  The applicant’s information will be assessed by a Congregational Care Ministry and Crucible Counseling Center Benevolence Committee.
  
  
• When you attend your appointment with the Benevolence Assessment Team member please bring copies of bills, invoices, eviction notices, paychecks, and other documentation that may assist the assessor and Benevolence Committee in accurately understanding your financial situation.  If financial assistance is requested, bills must be in the individuals name requesting the assistance.  If funds are approved and available, check(s) will be made payable only to the service provider(s) to whom bill(s) are owed. 

• All information provided on the Benevolence Application Form will be kept as private as possible, so please be open and honest in responding to questions.  It is likely that during the application process, your information may be reviewed by members of our church staff, Pastors, Elders, and Crucible Counseling Staff.  We are not here to judge anyone, but rather to provide compassionate assistance according to our guidelines and available resources in time of difficulty.
  
  
• In order for applicants to discuss these issues candidly and without distraction, it is requested that applicants arrange for childcare during their appointment.

• The Benevolence Assistance Process may take up to two weeks.  Failure to bring required documents could delay the process.  Filling out this application and/or meeting with a member of our Benevolence Assessment Team does not guarantee that monetary assistance will be provided.

Solomon’s Wardrobe Clothing Ministry
Need clothing? Solomon’s Wardrobe fills orders for used clothing, once a week. Leave your request on the voicemail at 849-1261 x2404 and one of our volunteer leaders will call you.

12 Baskets Food Pantry
Need food?
E91 congregation members in need of food should contact Kim Utz to begin a care assessment.
Those from the general community who are in need of food should contact Lena Morris at 849-1261 x2345.

Employment Ministry
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Starting Point
Saturdays, by appointment only
We offer a weekly ministry to help you find and prepare for that next job opportunity. Opportunities focus on job searching, resume development, and interviewing techniques.  Please contact Joe Fox at 849-1261 x2460 for more information.

Community Job Postings
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