Ministries - Christian Care
Parish Health Ministry 
Mission StatementThe 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 his/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/ServicesPersonal 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 (See below). 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. 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... |
