CARING MINISTRY

We desire to be a congregation who cares for one another in time of joy and sorrow.  We seek to promote wholeness of the mind, body, and spirit so we can be Christ's hands and heart in this world.  The Caring Ministry of this church includes:

The Prayer Chain – Using a systematic phone plan, this group of people prays at request and confidentially for any need or concern. Contact Dottie King 868-8745 or Helen Burk 254/793-3585 to put a request on the chain or to join this prayer group.

Wholeness Service – This service is held the second Sunday evening of each month. It features Taize music and a time for anointing with oil and prayer with a focus on healing. Contact George Biggs 863-2837

The Service Committee of the Diaconate – Provides bereavement meals and administers the telephone tree.  Also, has responsibility of the Care Team and its training.  Contact Carol Kussmaul 388-7803.

Care Team – This group provides purposeful Christian visits at least once a month to members who are homebound, nursing homebound, or are experiencing an on-going difficulty that may make them feel "isolated" from their church family.  Training is provided twice each year.  Contact Carol Kussmaul 388-7803.

Stephen Ministry – We are a Stephen Series church.  Stephen Ministry equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances. Stephen Ministers

  • Are committed Christian people who express God's care through their lives to others
  • Are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training
  • Visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care
  • Are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship
  • Receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service
    • You can support our Stephen Ministry by praying for our Stephen Leaders and Ministers as they provide Christian care to others, telling Stephen Leaders about those who might benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, and receiving Stephen Ministry when you are in need of supportive Christian care. Currently we have 19 commissioned Stephen Ministers.  General Info:  Penny Leone. If you would like a Stephen Minister to talk with or you know of someone who could benefit from having a Christian friend come along side to provide careful listening, call Jenny Carswell 864-3559 or the church office. For more information about Stephen's Ministry, visit their website at http://www.stephenministries.org/.

    Pastoral Staff – The Pastoral Staff includes Dr. Michael Roberts (Pastor), Penny Leone R.N. (Parish Nurse), Eric Dittman (Pastoral Intern), and David Lee Hulsey (Pastoral Intern).

    Parish Nurse – Parish Nurse Penny Leone, RN is available on Monday and Tuesday mornings and other times by appointment for individual health counseling and other non-invasive nursing care.  Her duties also include teaching or arranging classes that focus on mind, body, or spirit health, referrals, and empowering volunteers to provide care.

    WHEN YOU OR YOUR FAMILY MEMBER GOES INTO THE HOSPITAL, PLEASE LET THE CHURCH OFFICE KNOW. (863-3381)