On-Going Caring Ministries

Bereavement Ministry Team Determines ways to support members who have lost a loved one through grief counseling, pastoral support, mailings, and visitation		Blood Drive Ministry Team This team encourages participation in the quarterly blood drive and assists with setup (daytime).
Greeting Card Ministry Team Members handcraft greeting cards to be sent to members of the congregation in times of illness and grief, birthdays, new babies, and anniversaries.		Hospital Ministry Team Visits hospitalized persons in conjunction with pastoral staff.
Hospitality Ministry Team Provides lunch and refreshments after funerals.		Newborn Ministry Team Makes home visit to deliver gift and offer support.
Prayer Ministry Team This team widens the prayer emphasis through study, prayer chains, prayer vigils, and response to people's needs, so that prayer undergirds the church's ministry.		Prayer Shawl Ministry Team This team makes and delivers prayer shawls to those in need of God's comfort and warmth.
Service Ministry Team (Friends in Deed) This team assists homebound persons with various chores as the need arises.		Stephen Ministry Provides personal support and presence to those undergoing crisis. (Extensive training and support provided.)
Tape Ministry Team Delivers tapes of worship services to homebound persons.		Visitation Ministry Team (Lay Shepherds) Offers caring contact to homebound persons through regular personal visitation.