HEALING OPPORTUNITIES
Our Care and Concern Ministry supports our ministerial staff by offering care for church members who are ill, homebound , hospitalized or are in the need of some support while dealing with a life crisis. Communication is a key part to our Care and Concern Ministries, so if you know of someone who could benefit from these ministries or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer in these areas, please contact the following lay leaders.
Congregational Care & Concern
Stephen Ministry: A distinctly Christian one-to-one caring ministry. Lay Stephen Ministers are trained to care for people who would like support as they experience a life crisis or time of transition. If you are interested in becoming a care receiver or a care giver contact Nancy Andres Nancy@uchurch.tv 696-1033
Care Notes: Be blessed by taking part in our Care Notes Ministry. You would send a card to a person listed on our Care and Concern Sheet. Cards and postage are provided by the ministry. Contact Mary McBride godswheels2go@yahoo.com
Prayer Quilt Ministry: Prayer Quilts are visible evidence of faith, faith in God, faith in love and faith in prayer. The quilts are held together with ties. The ties are tied with prayers said by our community of faith in worship. If you are interested in this ministry or if you know someone who would like to request a prayer quilt for a loved one, please contact us. Contact Cindy Stitt @ (830) 981-5316 countrystittches@yahoo.com
Forget Me Not: An opportunity to serve God by sending cards, calling or visiting those who are no longer able to drive to church. Cards and postage are provided by the ministry. Contact Ellie Herbold @ (830) 755-2480
Hospital Visitation: Visit members of our congregation once or twice a month who are in the hospital or rehabilitation. You choose the day and time and area of town. Contact Shelly Kennerdell @696-1033 shellyk@uchurch.tv
Homebound Visitation: Our Homebound Visitation volunteers visit those that are no longer able to attend church or visitation is for those who are in a nursing home or a rehabilitation facility. Trained volunteers will visit twice a month which include once a month delivery of communion. Contact Nancy Andres nancy@uchurch.tv or call 696-1033
Bereavement Care: Care is offered to families who have suffered the loss of an immediate family member. Be part of a team who hosts a reception in the church after the funeral. Team members either provide cookies or host the reception. Contact Becki Holmes @ beckiholmes@me.com
E-mail Prayer Chain: Be a prayer warrior to those who are asking daily for prayer. You will receive an e-mail at home or work (your choice) and you are asked to pray for each individual, keeping their request confidential. Contact Nancy Andres @ 696-1033