Care Ministries

Angels in Aprons – provides comfort food to the bereaved, convalescing or homebound. Food is prepared by volunteers in advance and frozen. Coordinator: Ruby Jones

Caregiver Support: Support Group is inactive at this time. Plans are to start a group in 2011 to be led by Judy Conner. We have individuals who are trained by the Alzheimer’s Association ready to provide support to families on an as needed basis. For more information contact Pastor Janelle or Ray Tomasko

Care Cards – get well cards and notes of encouragement for those recently hospitalized or on our prayer list, sent on behalf of the church. Coordinator: Helen Stratton.

CARD Ministry – cards sent regularly to individuals going through difficult times in life. Coordinator: Pat Dexter

Flower Power – flowers from the sanctuary are arranged into smaller arrangements and then delivered weekly to those who might be encouraged by them. Coordinator: Dorothy Willman

 

Grief Support Ministry

Care Notes – During the first year, following the death of a loved one, our pastors send a letter and one book from a set of four grief booklets every four months to our bereaved.

Child Loss Support Group – Through the process of grief we can help one another along the journey of life after the death of a child. Our mission – Through caring and sharing there will come healing and hope. The group meets on Thursday evenings. There are times when the group is not meeting. Call for Schedule: Rhonda and Scott Mayfield, Dan and Teresa Mayfield, Sheldon and Linda Layman.

Life Groups – Christ centered personal growth groups offered on Wesley Wednesdays in the spring and fall and at other times, as interest and leadership allows. Studies include: Search for Significance, Boundaries, Strength for the Journey, etc. Coordinator: Janelle Brammer

Ministry to Senior Adults – Monthly luncheons and activities. Annual trips for fun and missions. Coordinator: Ahnawake Dawson

Faithful Friends - visit those in Nursing Homes/Homebound. Holiday and Special Occasion cards mailed to our. Coordinator: Ahnawake Dawson

Senior Newsletter – mailed to our older members and friends on a monthly basis as way to keep in touch. Editor: Pat Dexter

Prayer Ministry – intercessors meet weekly in the prayer chapel to pray for the Church as the Body of Christ, church members, friends of our church, and the community. Intercessors are also available to gather with those requesting prayer for healing. In addition, prayer requests are publicized through email and by telephone, if requested. The prayer chapel is always available when the church is open for individuals who want to spend time in prayer. Coordinators: Mona McCune, Martha Gardner and Susan Olivarez.

Stand in the Gap – A team of volunteers serve as a “spiritual family” to a “neighbor” in need of support during a difficult time. Coordinator: Marilyn Howland

Stephen Ministry – a team of persons trained to provide one on one Christian care and support to individuals experiencing a difficult time in life. A class of Stephen Ministers are being trained at the present time. Training begins in January or the fall, depending on the availability of potential Stephen Ministers. Coordinators: LeAnn Reedy, Dorothy Willman, Norman Graham and Gary Wilson

SOAR – (Supporters of Addiction Recovery) Support and care for individuals and families touched by alcoholism and/or drug abuse with a focus on “prevention and education.” Contact: Tom Varner or Dianna McQuire

Christian Twelve Steps – a study of the Twelve Steps using Celebrate Recovery material. For anyone who desires to grow personally and spiritually. Contacts: Tom and Carolyn Varner

Tape Ministry – weekly CD of morning worship service delivered to homebound and shut-ins. Copies are available by contacting, Coordinator: Larry Craigie

True Heart Ministry – Memory Bears, Prayer Shawl and Quilts are given as a visible reminder of our care, love and prayers. Those who knit and crochet are meeting in conjunction with Wesley Wednesday in the Spring and Fall. Coordinators: Pat Dexter (shawls) and Dan Dexter (bears)

Hospital Visitation – Visits to the hospitalized, convalescing and the bereaved. The church’s three ministers and a team of lay persons provide caring visits to those having surgery, hospitalized, convalescing at home or those who have experienced the death of a loved one. To request a visit, call coordinator: Pastor Janelle Brammer.

Gambling Addiction Recovery/ Support – individual counseling and therapy groups are offered by referral to a licensed and certified counselor free of charge. Contact Janelle Brammer for referral information.