Caring Ministries

If you would like a visit from a pastor or are hospitalized, please contact the church office to let us know! Rev. Crawford and Rev. Wheatley are available to visit with you in your home, in care facilities, or over a cup of coffee. Just give us a call or send an email to set up an appointment or to inform us of your need.
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Stephen Ministry

The mission of Stephen Ministry is to live as Jesus would in thought, word, and action and to spiritually strengthen others—that is to nurture, educate, and equip them to cope with their current circumstances. Stephen Ministers are called by God to use His gifts to effectively meet the needs of others. Are you struggling through a difficult time in life? Experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or some other life crisis? Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by Stephen Leaders to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. A Stephen Minister comes alongside a hurting person and meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support. If you are in need or interesting in this kind of support, please contact Nancy Schuerman. 

Help Wanted! You are part of a caring congregation! One of the best ways to recognize that our congregation cares is by our commitment to Stephen Ministry. This is a powerful opportunity to express God’s love to those around us. Is God calling you to use your God-given gifts in Christian caregiving? Then Stephen Ministry may be exactly what you seek. To learn more about becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact Nancy Schuerman.

 

Lay Visiting Ministry

Lay visiting volunteers extend the love of Christ to our home-bound church members through calls and visits. Working together with our pastors, our goal is to help people stay connected to their church and know that we care for them in Christ’s name. Anyone with love for God and a gift for caring for others are welcome to join us!

 

Prayer Shawls

Prayer Shawls are given to people who are in need of a warm embracing hug and need to feel the love of God wrapped around them.  Faith and love is in each stitch made from beginning to end.  These shawls are made from “Home Spun” yarn and are made from members and friends of the church. Leader: Norma Maxim If you are interested in making/donating a prayer shawl, you can contact Norma or just place your finished shawl on a hanger in our prayer shawl corner opposite Rev. Crawford’s office in the main corridor between Fellowship Hall and the elevator to the second floor.

 

Join the Email Prayer Chain Team

Our Church’s email prayer chain is an opportunity for us to support others in our congregation and community by sharing love, hope and faith in God through prayer. Prayer chain emails are shared typically once a week. Contact Faith McClory to be added or contact the church office.