Stephen Ministers Ready to Serve
We all need a concerned, caring friend at difficult
times in our lives. A Stephen Minster can listen and care
for you or for someone you know who is going through a tough
time.
What Happens When You
Ask for Help from a Stephen Minister?
When you ask for help from a Stephen Minister, a Stephen Leader
(specially trained for the job) will contact you to talk more
about Stephen Ministry and what it can mean to you. If your
need can best be served by a Stephen Minister, you will be
matched with someone who will support you through the time.
Confidentiality is a top priority for Stephen
Ministers. You do not need to be concerned that other people
will discover what you talk about with your Stephen Minister.
We All Know Someone
Someone in crisis who doesn't know where to turn.
Someone who is tense, upset, worn out - needing someone to
talk with, someone to care.
You'd like to help. But how? There are three easy steps:
-
Listen and care for your friend in you own
relationship together
- Ask your friend for permission to share his or her need
with someone who can help. Be sure to tell your friend that
all information will be kept confidential.
- Once permission is given, report his or her need as promptly
as possible to Stephen Ministry
Contact the Stephen Ministry:
You can do this by contacting our Referrals Coordinator: Pam
Hochreither. Or contact one of our other Stephen Leaders (Pastor
Schauer, Pat Rusthoven, Lois Dircks, Sharon or Brian Davis)
or Pastor Strand. Any of the Stephen Ministers listed below
also can handle your referral for Stephen care.
Stephen Ministers currently serving:
Karen Bowden, Linda Brow, Lee Burnett, Lori Claus, Deb Gorniak,
Karen Grefe, Jean Holcomb, Steve Hooper, Barb Koval, Lisa Krueger,
Bruce Peck, Nancy Peck, Muriel Ramsey, Annette Schuman, Mary
Smith, Lin Vinicky
Keep them in your prayers as they leave their comfort zone
and reach out to others in need in the name of our Lord. |
