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Christ Church has a deep commitment to feeding the bodies and souls of all of our members, especially those members in a time of need or celebrating a special time. If you are aware of a member in need of special attention, or if you would like to serve in this ministry, please call the church office. If you have a need which is particularly sensitive, you are always encouraged to contact either of the church’s clergy.
Pastoral
Care Team
As
our Christ Church family has grown, so have our pastoral care needs and
concerns. Pastoral Care Teams are each made up of about twenty people. Simple
meals are prepared and delivered to families where there is an illness,
hospitalization or death in the family. Occasionally, one of our parishioners
might need a ride to and from a medical appointment; or someone could be
homebound and need errands run or shopping done.
If
you are not already an active member of a Pastoral Care Team, we are asking for
your help. You need not be a gourmet cook and you can help even if you work
outside the home. This is a wonderful ministry that allows us to serve Him by
serving His people.
For
a number of years, we have had four teams that serve for one month every four
months. With four teams, the rotation happens so that one team always has
December, April and August - three months when many people are traveling and
having house guests. Increasing to five teams would allow all of the groups to
share in those extra busy months. Currently, the Pastoral Care Teams are also
responsible for funeral receptions or luncheons and we need more people to help
in those areas. Maryln Cordle has agreed to be our Bereavement Coordinator.
She will handle the details of organizing funeral receptions, etc.
Contacts: Patti Flint, 881-6727, Natasha Bagley 884-1959, or the church office, 884-9090
Lay
Visitation Ministry
A
team of volunteer Lay Visitors has been trained to visit members who are in the
nursing homes, sick, or shut-in. Specific visitors are assigned to those
who require visitation on a regular basis. Anyone interested in becoming a Lay
Visitor please call the church office (884-9090).
Lay
Eucharist Ministry
Lay Eucharist Ministers are trained to assist clergy in leading worship, administering the Sacrament from the Altar, and delivering the sacraments to those unable to attend services for a period of time. If you have a need or would like to learn how to participate in this ministry, please call the church office (884-9090) or Charlie Barnhill.
Stephen
Ministry
Stephen
Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian
one-to-one care to those who are experiencing a crisis or life challenge, both
in our parish and our community.
Stephen Ministers are committed Christian people who...
Express God’s care through their lives to others
Receive
training in important caring ministry skills and concepts
Are
commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their individual training
Visit
another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care
Participate
in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen
Leaders
Are
committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship
Serve
for at least two years; Receive continuing education and skill building
throughout their service.
Everyone
goes through periods of difficulty or crisis at times. Having someone who cares
enough to listen can ease these experiences of confusion, stress, or loneliness.
Contacts: Michael Teal, Linda Shaughnessy, Jim & Shirley Folk
Prayer
Christ
Church believes in the power of prayer. There are two active prayer chains, one
through the Daughters of the King and the other made up of members of the
parish. Members of both prayer chains are available to pray for (and with) you
at any time. Please contact the office with prayer requests ; they will be happy
to receive your prayer needs and deliver them to the appropriate individuals.
If you have a need outside of regular office hours or would like more
information on how you can join this ministry, please contact one or both of the
leaders below.
Contacts: Church office, Beth Marsh, Rita Weston (DOK)
Members
or guests are always encouraged to call the church office with any special need
or special news! You are part of our family in Christ, and we want to stay
in touch with you.
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