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Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative going through a difficult time?

A Stephen Minister may be able to offer the support he or she needs.  Stephen Ministers are members of our church trained to provide emotional and spiritual care to people who are hurting.

To learn how you can help a friend receive care, talk with Pastor Borop or a Stephen Leader.

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As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

-John 13:34b

Stephen Ministry is...

confidential, one-on-one ministry

a response to Christ's instruction to "love one another"

a one-to-one lay ministry by trained,

caring Christians reaching out

a helping relationship focusing on the

unique needs of each person

a commitment to caring and supporting one another

to build a Christ-centered, sharing community

Stephen Ministry is for...

hospitalized people

people grieving the loss of a loved one

people who are lonely or depressed

people experiencing major life transitions

people who are separated or in the process of divorce

people who are institutionalized

shut-ins

people experiencing the birth of  a child

people who are dying

families coping with terminal illness

people experiencing job loss or financial setbacks

people and families experiencing legal trouble

people who are new to our community

people struggling with their faith in God

Background photography by Randy Dop

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