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Ministries - Christian Care

 
 

Parish Health Ministry

 

 

 

 

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Trinity Lutheran Church Parish Health Ministry, is to assist Trinity members and the local community in their efforts to live full and abundant healthy lives. In doing so the Parish Health Ministry seeks to respect the dignity and worth of each person and to enhance the individuals capacity to assume primary responsibility of hi/her own health.

"..and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick."
-- Luke 9:2

".I have come that they may have life and have it to the full."
-- John 10:10

Health/Education

Topics pertaining to all aspects of health and wellness: (i.e. aging, heart health, safety, health care, caregiving, women's health, are presented at various times throughout the year, and also printed in our monthly newsletter, the Witness.

Health/Services

"Service of Prayer and Anointing" - For those in our church and community who may be suffering from physical and/or emotional pain. The services include hymns of praise, reflection, assurance, and comfort.

Personal Visitations - The Pastoral Team makes regular visits to persons who are ill, recovering, bereaved, lonely, or with "special needs."

Stephen Ministry - One-to-one care to those who are experiencing any kind of a life crisis.

CareNet Visitors - Lay members who visit our shut-ins on a regular basis.

Angels on Call - Volunteers that provide assistance (i.e. respite, transportation) to our members and neighbors, especially someone in need and primarily homebound.

Loan Closet - We have a small supply of medical equipment ready to loan on a short-term basis.

Meal Ministry - Volunteers ready to prepared a meal for anyone who is experiencing a crisis.

Angel Tree - Members purchase gifts for kids, families, and agencies at Christmas.

Bereavement Ministry - messages of empowerment, encouragement and support, to those who have suffered a loss.

Blood Drives - Trinity hosts 2 blood drives a year (February & June).

Blood Pressure Ministry -Monthly screening by licensed health-care professionals.

Diana's Angels Project - Volunteers gather monthly to sew burial clothing for pre-mature infants.

Trinity Family Counseling Center

Christian Counseling

The Trinity Family Counseling Center is a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church & School. The center began in response to a need to provide quality therapy and support programming within a Christian context. The services provided are offered not only for the members of the congregation but also the local residents, Lutheran and non-Lutheran. The Center’s goal is to help individuals and families move toward wholeness, health and continued growth.

Services

The Trinity Family Counseling Center offers a comprehensive range of services for:

  • Persons experiencing depression, fear, anger of discouragement.

  • Those who find adjusting to life’s changes difficult.

  • Parents seeking answers to the problems of parenthood.

  • Young adults who feel lonely, insecure or puzzled about their vocation.

  • Persons who have unresolved difficulties at work or in personal relationships.

  • Persons adjusting to divorce or separation.

  • Older persons who feel lonely and separated from loved ones.

  • Adolescents having difficulties with school or social life.

  • Individuals or couples who are experiencing marital problems and poor communication.

  • Persons seeking opportunities for personal growth.

  • Persons who feel their lives are unsuccessful or unfulfilled.

  • Support Groups: Divorce Recovery; Grief.

Fees

A standard fee has been established which is commensurate to existing fees within the counseling community. Clients will have our assistance in obtaining reimbursement from their insurance providers if applicable. The philosophy of the Center, however, is that no one is turned away because of inability to pay. During the initial interview, a fee is set according to a sliding scale based on income.

Intern Program

The Counseling Center is part of Oakland University’s Counseling Internship Program. The Intern is supervised by our director and may be seen for a minimal fee.

Location

The Trinity Family Counseling Center is located just east of Trinity Lutheran Church’s campus. The Counseling offices are at 45052 Deshon, which is 1 block east of Van Dyke, just North of Hall Road.You may call the church for directions, (586) 731-4490.

"Stewardship of God's creation call Christians to promote a lifestyle that cherishes human life and sustains Christian hope."
(Matt. 12:11-13, 6:25-34)

 

STEPHEN MINISTRY

"Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ."
(Galatians 6:2)

Stephen Ministry is...
a program of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community. Stephen Ministers work together with our pastoral staff to reach more people with Christian Care than the staff can reach by themselves.

Stephen Ministers are committed Christian people who...

  • express God's care through their lives to others;

  • receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts;

  • serve for at least two years;

  • are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial 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;

  • receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service.

Stephen Ministry Care Receivers
There are times when each of us needs the care of another person, a Christian friend, a Stephen Minister Caregiver! These needs include but are not limited to...

  • the hospitalized

  • the terminally ill

  • those grieving a death

  • the homebound

  • those with a job crisis

  • the elderly

  • those in spiritual crisis

  • the separated or divorced

  • those with disabilities