What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry is a nationally organized program for training lay people for caring ministry in their local churches. Stephen Ministers offer one-on-one confidential care to people who are going through tough times in their lives. Stephen Ministers offer caring Christian friendship and concerned listening to people when they need it most.
Perhaps you or someone you know could benefit from having a Stephen Minister...
...someone in crisis who doesn't know where to turn
...someone who is upset, worried, worn-out, needing someone to talk to, someone who will care
You'd like to help, but how?
First, listen and care for your friend in your own relationship
Second, ask him or her for permission to report their need
Third, report their need as soon as possible. You can do this by contacting Pastor Steve or our Stephen Ministry Leaders Sharon Wiley, Kathy Norris or Edna Ellis.
We congratulate our newest Stephen Ministers who were commissioned on Sunday, April 23, 2006. (Left to right): Donna Brumagin, Jim Howard, Kathy Hallowell, Betty Everson, Dottie Phillips, Betty Richardson and Mary Anne Moore.
Pictured are our current Stephen ministers and leaders (front row, left to right): Kathy Norris, Betty Everson, Kathy Hallowell, Dottoe Phillips, Thelma Rush, Donna Brumagin, mary Ann Moore, Carolyn Garbacz. (rear, left to right): Earl Hicks, Sue Marshall, Harold Moore, Jim Howard, Sharon Wiley, Edna Ellis (partially hidden), Richard Klein, Betty Richardson, Rev. Steve Marshall, Karen Boss, John Russell, Bill Rush. (Not pictured: Joe Gleason, Jerry Goode, Joanne Goode)
We Welcome Our Newest Stephen Minister!
Kay Hemingway was commissioned as a Stephen Minister here at New Song on Sunday, April 15, 2007. We welcome Kay and thank her for her ministry with those in need.
Is God calling you to a ministry of care? We need you to become a trained Stephen Minister. For more information, contact our Stephen Ministry Leaders, Sharon Wiley, Kathy Norris or Edna Ellis.
STEPHEN MINISTRY PEER MEETINGS
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
at the church.
All Stephen Ministers are expected to attend. If you are unable to attend, please call Sharon Wiley before the date of the meeting.