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Prayer Ministry
Stephen Ministry
Saint Ministry
Support Groups

Compassion for All God's People

...here to be God’s hands, bringing hope and love in the midst of life’s challenges.

We want to care for and support our families, friends, and neighbors, and show compassion and love for all of God’s people. One of the ways we do that is by providing ministries that specialize in certain areas of support for those going through specific issues and needing specific assistance. Feel free to connect with our prayer team so they can help you find a place that fits your needs.

Prayer Ministry

We believe prayer changes lives. 

To many, prayer seems complicated but it’s simply talking. Spending time in prayer is the best way to develop and grow our relationship with God. Count your minutes spent daily in one or more prayer disciplines. See where you are now, set a goal, and see how God blesses your increased time with Him.

Open Prayer Gathering
Intercessory Prayer Group
Open Prayer Gathering

1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 11:00 AM-12:00PM, CHAPEL

Gather for brief discussion and prayer for healing of individual needs and concerns. This group is open to all to come and pray⁠—bring a friend!

Intercessory Prayer Group

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Stephen Ministry

What is Stephen Ministry?
How can I talk to a Stephen Minister?
How can I become a Stephen Minister?
What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is an outreach ministry that seeks to share Christ’s love and healing power with hurting people in our community through one-on-one connection. A Stephen Minister meets weekly with a hurting person to listen, care, pray, and embody God’s presence as they struggle with a difficult time in life. They may be experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, retirement, pregnancy, or other life crises.

How can I talk to a Stephen Minister?
How can I become a Stephen Minister?

Saint Ministry

S.A.I.N.T. (Senior Adults In Need Team) is a one-on-one contact and outreach ministry dedicated to our frail, elderly, home-bound residents of assisted living and nursing homes.  This is a concrete expression of the “hands and feet” of Jesus, offering care that allows volunteers to use their interest, gifts, and available time.  Our goal is for all of our S.A.I.N.T.s to be connected to a team of two or three adults who offer consistent (weekly or monthly) encouragement through engaging relationships.

 

Opportunities for building engaging relationships include:

  • -Visitation
    -Sending notes/card
    -Prayer

Visitation volunteers are required to have training and a background check before being “sent out."

 

Contact Chuck Cassidy

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous

Emotions Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous

Emotions Anonymous

Emotions Anonymous

Emotions Anonymous (EA) meets at Potter’s House on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. EA is a 12-step support group for anyone suffering from emotional difficulties, from a short-term trauma to a long-term chronic issue.

 

Our confidential meetings are conducted by EA members. Participation at EA meetings is voluntary. No formal membership is required and the meetings are free. You do not have to share personal information or even say anything at all. Give it a try.

 

Contact: Dave Moore, Sr.

Visit the Emotions Anonymous website for further information.

 

 

Contact EA

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