The Congregational Care Ministry Team is an umbrella organization encompassing many diverse programs, all with the goal of addressing the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of older adults, the sick and physically challenged, and persons experiencing stress or loss in their lives. You are probably familiar with many of these programs, such as hospital calling, visiting communion, Stephen Ministry, the Prayer Ministry, the Funeral Ministry, and the Columbarium Committee.
Marilyn Dreas and Greg Lear have volunteered to lead the Congregational Care Ministry Team this year. In additional to strengthening existing programs, they plan to develop several new ministries: a calling ministry to keep in touch with members; a transportation ministry to explore ways to help members be physically present at worship and other church activities; and a committee to develop programs focusing on intergenerational relationships with special emphasis on social engagement of the sick and isolated. They also plan to pursue, in coordination with other ministry teams, live streaming of our church service to nursing homes. If you have any suggestions on these or other activities to improve our Congregational Care ministries, please let Marilyn or Greg know.
