Stephen Ministry expands the care St. Mark can offer by equipping and organizing lay members to provide Christian care. This gives us a larger pool of people with the gifts, skills and calling to bring Christ’s love and care to those who most need it.
Stephen Ministry provides one-to-one confidential care to anyone who wishes to receive it and offers training and on-going support to those who desire to serve as Christian caregiver. While the majority of this Christian caregiving is from church member to church member, they are available to provide support to anyone in the community.
Some of those whom Stephen Ministries walk beside are: those who are hospitalized, terminally ill, bereaved, in a job crisis, home-bound, lonely, going through divorce, new church members, new mothers, persons who are looking for a caring, Christian friend.
Stephen Ministry also has 2 on-going programs open to the public:
Cancer Support Group
Stephen Ministry has started a cancer support group. All who have been touched by cancer are welcome to attend. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM in the church library. This support group will be facilitated by Pastor Susan Hayes. For more information contact the Church Office (636) 394-2233.
GriefShare Support Group
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM January 10 thru April 4 Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts and we want to help. For more information contact Debbie Hames, Bob Linemann, or the Church Office (636) 394-2233
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