Prayer, Care and Support Ministries

The Prayer, Care and Support ministries serve as an outward sign of God's love, grace and mercy to those within the church and the surrounding community who are sick or hurting.

 

Ministry

 

Description

     

Service Time

 
  Altar Prayer
Partner
  Equip persons to be vessels of God’s grace to people who request a prayer partner at the altar rail during Communion      


*
               
 

Alzheimer's &
Dementia
Caregiver
Support Group

 

Support caregivers and others affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases.

      


**
               
  Alzheimer's
Care Facility
Visitation
  Share God’s love with patients at a local Alzheimer’s nursing home through visitations at Optimum Living Care, Oasis, Silverado or Barton House      

*
               
  Care
Team		   Meet every Monday morning to extend God’s love to members and friends listed in the Heartbeat, through phone calls, greeting cards and visits      

***
               
 

DivorceCare
Team

 

Offer hope and healing to adults and children affected by divorce or separation as a sign of God’s love. Through weekly videos and small group discussions, individuals learn to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives

      

 

**
               
  Grace in Grief Funeral
Ministry 		 

Provide support on the day of the funeral or memorial service by assisting the pastors, hosting the family and preparing a small reception when requested

     

*
             
  Grace in Grief
Funeral Ministry 		  Provide support on the day of the funeral or memorial service by assisting the pastors, hosting the family and preparing a small reception when requested      

*
             
  Hearts of
Grace Prayer
Group 		  Meet Wednesday mornings to lift up congregational prayer requests, the church’s ministries and other concerns      

*
             
  Prayer Pagers   Provide a network to pray for and page people who have serious needs for God’s grace and on-going prayers      
*
             
 

Stephen
Ministry

 

Provide a one-on-one, long-term listening ministry as an aid and a means of God’s healing love for those working through difficult times in their lives

      


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* = time commitment varies
 ** = limited time commitment of 1 – 2 hours per week
*** = moderate time commitment of 2 – 4 hours per week
**** = significant time commitment of 4 or more hours per week

 

 

For more
information visit
the Prayer and Care
section of the
church website at
www.cumcsl.org