Lonely? Sad? Discouraged? Going through a tough time emotionally or spiritually?
Struggling with a crisis in life or simply feeling down? Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. A Stephen Minister is trained to listen, care, encourage and pray.
A Stephen Minister will walk alongside you in difficult times. It's confidential and free.
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Stephen Ministry is a Christian lay ministry providing confidential one-to-one care and support to people who are experiencing life difficulties and challenges.
As a witness to Christ’s love, each disciple is equipped for meaningful service through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in their life.
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A Christian lay ministry providing confidential one-to-one care to those in need.
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People grieving or suffering from depression
Families facing divorce or separations
Before, during, and after hospitalization
Individuals who are homebound
A family member facing serious illness
Single moms or dads needing help
Parents who are dealing with children leaving home
Dealing with crises that can occur with childbirth
People facing death
Those facing losses related to aging
Children dealing with parents convalescing
Those left behind after suicide
Those facing major life transitions
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If you are interested in receiving care from a Stephen Minister, complete the card at the Stephen Ministry Kiosk, fold and place in the offering basket or the Confidential Care Box on the side of the kiosk. You could also let any Stephen Minister know that you are interested and they could help you with the process. After you fill out the card or talk to a Stephen Minister, a Stephen Leader will contact you. You may also call the Church Office at 258-1228.
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A Stephen Minister is a person with a gift of mercy, who shows compassion and gives encouragement to those he or she cares for. Many Stephen Ministers say that they receive much more from the caring relationship with their care receiver than they give.
A Stephen Minister completes 50 hours of training before ever meeting with a care receiver. He or she learns about listening, assertiveness, confidentiality, and many other aspects of caregiving. After the initial training, there is continuing education. Stephen ministers find that their relationships become richer and deeper at home, church, at work and with friends.
A Stephen Minister serves wholeheartedly. This isn't a casual ministry. It involves prayer, thought, consideration, study, and commitment. In return, the Stephen Minister receives grateful thanks from his or her care giver, our Stephen ministry team, the congregation and our Lord.
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, training class information is available by calling the church office 258-1228.
Stephen Ministry Team
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2022 Stephen Minister Team
(Back. l-r) Ray Eckroth, Mike Fluharty, Karl Lemmerman, John Seedorf, Lori Lemmerman; (Middle, l-r) Edwina Njos, Monica Eckroth, Cheri Allard, Macel Monthye, Jennifer Farley; (Front, l-r) Jill Anderson, Amber Torgerson, Marian Fluharty and Sandy Seedorf. Not pictured: Jo Lindquist.
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Stephen Ministry Leadership Team
(l-r): Jill Anderson, Jennifer Farley, Edwina Njos, John Seedorf, Sandy Seedorf and Marian Fluharty.