Fishers United Methodist Church -
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Worship. Serve. Grow.
 
 
 

Christ Caring For People Through People.... Stephen Ministry is our congregation's one-to-one caregiving ministry. God works through Stephen Ministers to plant a seed of hope and healing for those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances.  To find out more about this caring ministry, please contact our Stephen Ministry Coordinator, Cindy Rusk at 727-0301 or crusk@fishersumc.org. All inquires and conversations will remain confidential.


2009 CLASS OF STEPHEN MINISTERS

 
Left to right: Mark Fielder, Jill Buckler, Suzy Wilson, Kelly Wisdom, Tom Reece
 
On July 12th, these beloved children of God were commissioned to begin service as Stephen Ministers.  They have been trained to provide emotional and spiritual care to those individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.  They are now ready to be matched with care receivers to bring God's love and care into their lives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Commissioning Celebration is such a joyous occasion and a time for us to come together as a family, sharing God's love for each other.  Commissioning day is the highlight of our year.

 WHO MAY NEED A STEPHEN MINISTER?

-An ill family member         -A Move                     -Loss of a loved one           -Separation or divorce
-Being homebound            -A newborn               -Terminal illness                -Fertility issues
-Loss of a job                      -An empty nest          -Financial setbacks           -A spiritual crisis
-Aging                                   -Changes in their lives

WHAT DOES A STEPHEN MINISTER DO?
 
 -Offers Christian friendship & love          -Listens          -Encourages
-Keeps confidence                                     -Prays             -Supports
-Walks beside a hurting person