~ Stephen Ministry ~
Christ caring for people through the people of Holy Family Parish

Stephen Ministry is ... Stephen Ministers are committed Christian people who .... Stephen Ministry meets the needs of people .....

Stephen Ministry multiplies our Christian caregiving and outreach ... Who are the Stephen Ministers of Holy Family parish? ...... How can you support Holy Family's Stephen Ministry? ...

 

 

 

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 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;
• 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;
• serve for at least two years;
• receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service.

• receive quality Christian care,
• deepen their relationship with their Lord,
• grow in their desire to participate in Christian community,
• come to value ministry from another lay person while continuing contact with the pastor.

Stephen Ministry enhances our outreach by...

• creating a "caring ministry explosion" where many, instead of a few, are offering God's love and care in intentional, systematic ways.
• enabling our entire congregation to grow as a warm, loving, nurturing community where people are cherished and cared for in Jesus Christ.
• identifying our congregation to our community as a place where people's needs are taken seriously.

"Encourage one another and build one another up." I Thessalonians 5:11

 

Who are the Stephen Ministers of Holy Family Parish? ......

Ministers: 1st Row (L-R): Judy Freyberger, Robin O'Conner, Doris Allen, John Keusch, Ann Herzog(inactive), Barb Kocher 2nd Row (L-R): Stan Betz, Mary Ann Witte, Robbie Mehringer, Linda Betz, Tim Kempf, Barbara Schipp, Rich Kocher 3rd Row (L-R):Deacon Mike Helfter, Barb Dilger, Joan Schroering, Father John Boeglin, Nancy Kluesner(inactive), Deacon David McDaniel Not pictured: Rita Blessinger & Tom Gehlhausen

For more information contact any of the above Stephen Ministers or the referral coordinators,
Father John Boeglin (482-3076 email), Robbie Mehringer (482-5923), or Joan Schroering (482-3426).

 

How can you support Holy Family's Stephen Ministry? ...

• Pray for our Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers as they provide Christian care for others.
• Pray for all who are receiving confidential care through the Stephen Ministry of our congregation.
• Tell Stephen Leaders about those who might benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister - be sure to get that person's permission first!
• Tell others in our parish community about the availability of our congregation's Stephen Ministry and the care it can provide.
• Consider serving as a Stephen Minister.
• Support Stephen Ministry with your financial gifts.

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