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STEPHEN MINISTRY Parish Hotline:
(517) 423-2447 Ext. 8
Stephen Leaders:
Linda Herman
Susan Ellis
Eric Bauer
Rita Edwards
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Documents
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Whatsoever you do for the least of these…
In Matthew 25, Jesus says, “When I was hungry you gave me something to eat, when I was thirsty you gave me something to drink...” We have many opportunities to respond to Jesus’ great love by showing that love to others. Stephen Ministry is one way our congregation shows Jesus’ love by offering that love to people who are experiencing a difficult time. Stephen Ministers are equipped to provide one-to-one, confidential Christian care to individuals experiencing difficulties in their lives, such as loneliness, grief, relationship issues, illness, etc. Stephen Ministers spend an hour to an hour an a half with their Care Receivers weekly, listening, praying, supporting and encouraging, as long as needed. -
The Stephen Ministry logo, with the broken person behind the cross and the whole person in front of the cross, symbolizes that we are all broken people and that it is only through the cross of Jesus that we are made whole. Stephen Ministers will help guide a person on the journey from brokenness to wholeness.
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Stephen Ministers
Andrea Ahearn ‧ Chris Ameel ‧ Cindy Ameel ‧ Cindy Burnett ‧ Steve Burnett ‧ Sharon Connors ‧ John Ellis ‧ Susan Ellis ‧ Rose Hatchett ‧ Fred Herman ‧ Linda Herman ‧ Jean Kaisler ‧ Jim Nicholson ‧ Pat Nicholson ‧ Cheryl Patrick ‧ Jim Patrick ‧ Mary Pike ‧ Consuelo Quigley ‧ Randy Salisbury ‧ Terrie Salisbury ‧ Denise Shelle ‧ Elaine Sines ‧ Mary Vestich ‧ Linda Wildern
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Why Stephen Ministry? Because the Bible tells us to:
“Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfil the law of Christ.”
(Galatians 6:2)
“Encourage one another and build one another up.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
“Rejoice with those who rejoice: weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12.15)
“Through love, be servants of one another.” (Galatians 5:13)
“Be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward one another, compassionate, humble.”
(1 Peter 3:8)
“Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven
you in Christ.” (Ephesians 4:32)
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Stephen Ministers can provide confidential, one-to-one care to people who are:
- Grieving the death of a loved one
- Hospitalized or recovering from hospitalization
- Lonely or discouraged
- Coping with a terminal illness or caring for a family member with a terminal illness
- Unemployed or in a job crisis
- Disabled or caring for an ill or disabled family member
- Moving or relocating
- New to the parish or the community
- Anticipating the birth or adoption of a child
- Homebound or institutionalized
- Transitioning into retirement
- Dealing with the crisis of ageing
- Facing a life transition
- Experiencing a spiritual crisis
- Victim of a disaster or accident
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