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We are your Stephen Ministers
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

What is a Stephen Minister?

A child of God who walks beside a hurting person.
A caring Christian who really listens.
A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care.
A person who is ready to focus on your needs.
A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say--even your identity--confidential.
Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists.

A Stephen Minister is NOT

A counselor or therapist
A problem-solver
Someone who runs errands or helps with chores.
A casual visitor

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with the confidential, one-to-one Christian care you need to make it through a crisis or help you at a difficult time.

Stephen Ministers provide care to people who are

Grieving the death of a loved one
Hospitalized or recovering from hospitalization
Lonely or discouraged
Coping with a terminal illness or caring for a family member with a terminal illness
Unemployed or in a job crisis
Disabled or caring for an ill or disabled family member
Moving or relocating
New to the congregation or the community
Anticipating the birth or adoption of a child
Homebound or institutionalized
Transitioning into retirement
Dealing with the crisis of aging
Facing a life transition
Experiencing a spiritual crisis
Victims of a disaster or accident

And for people facing countless other crises or life challenges or who are going through a difficult time and could benefit from the care of a supporting Christian friend.

Contact:
Diane Davis 843-384-9150
Ruth Fleming 843-757-4296
Sara Jenkins 843-705-2172

Link:

http://www.stephenministries.org

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