Stephen Ministry
The Impact of Stephen Ministry
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Stephen Ministry is recruiting persons interested in becoming a Stephen Minister. The qualifications are simple — a compassion
ate heart and a willing spirit. God provides the rest. The following are two reflections written by current Stephen Ministers about the impact the ministry has had on their lives.
• People tend to share their life stories with me. I feel blessed that perhaps God has helped me through Stephen Ministry to see this as one of my ministries.
• Stephen Ministry has opened my eyes to how limited I am to help others and how limitless God is in His ability to heal.
It is a privilege to see His hand work so intimately in another person’s life. Their relationship with their
Creator is deepened and my view of Him is expanded. What a great and powerful God we serve!
Are you interested in becoming a Stephen Minister or just want to know more? Contact Fran Schrunk, Char Mullin, Janelle Johnson, Sally Clark or the church office.
Stephen Ministries Website
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Sometimes It's Hard to Ask for Help
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We're brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, independent people.
We tend to think that if we ask for help, it is a sign of weakness.
So we try to keep our struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside. However, that's not God's plan.
Galatians 6:2 says "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
God wants us to care for others — and allow others to care for us in our time of need.
If you're sad or struggling inside, don't suffer alone. Ask for help.
We've got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. (It's confidential too!)
Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with one of our Stephen Leaders:
Sally Clark, Janelle Johnson, Char Mullin, or Fran Schrunk.
Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
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Men's
Grief Support Group
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Gather to talk about the experience of losing your significant other with other Christian brothers.
Contact Pastor Steve Langhofer about the next meeting.
(913) 432-5573
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Faith Community Nurse
Fran Schrunk, R.N.
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"The Faith Community Nurse is responsible for the general education of the church members
regarding health and health issues in addition to the coordination and scheduling of other
related activities for the church and sometimes the community.
Care for all the people of God is part of the church's mission. A Faith Community Nurse
cares for the whole person - mind, body and spirit. The New Testament tells us that Jesus
sent out his disciples telling them to preach the kingdom of God and also to heal the sick.
(Luke 9:2)
This is a fun and exciting job. The people I serve have so much to offer and it adds to my
spiritual growth. I hopefully communicate to the congregation the importance of health of
mind, body and spirit and help them achieve that health."
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Alzheimer’s Support Group
Meets first and fourth Wednesdays
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Do you or someone you know have Alzheimer’s? Why not join the Bible study
group and support group that meets on the first and fourth Wednesday of
each month. Bible study meets in the parlor and the care givers meet in room
208 at 3:00 p.m.
Contact Fran Schrunk in the church office: (913) 432-5573.
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