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![]() NEW CLASS STARTING SEPTEMBER 7, 2008! Click here to signup! Please contact Ken Ansley at 673-3945 for more information or to sign up. To receive info about Stephen Ministry or need a Stephen Minister, click here. When you or someone you know is in need of care. What Is Stephen Ministry? Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one relationship with those who are hurting ... Is life more than you can handle right now? ... Is your health, attitude, or a relationship suffering? ... Are you adjusting to a new job or job loss, change in martial status, serious illness, death of a loved one, or a recent move? ... Do you need someone in your life who really cares? Everyone goes through difficult time. Having someone to care, listen, and share God's love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress or loneliness. Stephen Ministers Care! How Does The Referral Process Work? ... A person - either you, a relative, or a friend is hurting and in need of Christian care. ... The person in need should contact the church for a possible referral. ... The Referral Coordinator talks with the person about the Stephen Ministry. ... With the persons permission a Stephen Minister will be assigned to meet faithfully each week. ... The Stephen Minister provides the person distinctively Christian care with strict confidentiality. What Is A Stephen Minister? A Stephen Minister is... ... A child of God who walks beside a hurting person. ... A person who listens, prays and encourages ... A lay person who has received extensive training in Christian caring. MEETING THE NEED OF INDIVIDUALS * Hospitalization * Terminal illness * Loss of a love one * Job Crisis * Divorce or separation * Incarceration * Aging * Birth, adoption, miscarriage * Personal crisis * Disabled * Lonely/Discouraged * Spiritual crisis * And many more ... Here's a helpful web site for helping others: http://www.helpinghope.org To recieve info about Stephen Ministry or need a Stephen Minister, click here. |
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