Care Ministries
Stephen Ministry
Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are dealing with one of life’s struggles such as divorce or separation, illness, grief, loneliness, job loss and many more. A Stephen Minister meets with their care receiver once a week for about an hour to listen, care, encourage and pray with them. It can be a life-changing ministry for both the care receiver and the Stephen Minister.
How Do I Become a Stephen Minister?
Training is offered every February and meets once a week for about four months. Stephen Minister training will equip you to do an excellent job as a Stephen Minister as well as to improve the quality of all your relationships. Topics include listening, feelings, confidentiality, maintaining boundaries, ministering to people experiencing grief, divorce, hospitalization, illness and more. To find out more about Stephen Ministry training, contact Lynn Archibald, Director of Stephen Ministry, at 918-258-1505, ext. 207.
I Need to Talk to Someone -
How Do I get a Stephen Minister?
If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time and could benefit from the support of a caring, Christian friend, our congregation has Stephen Ministers ready to provide you with the emotional and spiritual care you need. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private. To find out more about getting a Stephen Minister for you or someone you know, please call Lynn Archibald, Director of Stephen Ministry, at 918-258-1505, ext. 207.
DivorceCare
DivorceCare for Adults is a support group/seminar for those who are divorced or separated and is facilitated by people who understand what you are experiencing. DivorceCare for Kids is a special group to help children (age 5-12) heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents.
There are no new groups forming at this time - we will update the website when the next class begins!
If you would like further information please contact Lynn Archibald (ext. 207) or Christi Chalker (ext. 216) in the church office at 918-258-1505.
T.L.C. (Tender Loving Care) Ministry
The T.L.C. Ministry is responsible for the care needs of the elderly members of our congregation. Visitation, cards and prayer is the heart of this ministry. If you know of someone who would benefit from the T.L.C. Ministry or if you have a desire or calling to work with homebound, nursing home or elderly members, please contact Christi Chalker @ 918-258-1505 ext.216 or christi.chalker@fumcba.org.
Caregivers Support Group
Caregivers Support Group offers Christian hope, encouragement and education to help lighten the load for caregivers of all ages. This groups is for friends and family of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Join us at 5:30pm for a potluck dinner with the meeting following. Childcare is available upon request.
Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Meeting time is 5:30-7:00pm in Activity Building Room 137
For more information you may contact Lynn Archibald @ 918-258-1505 ext. 207 or lynn.archibald@fumcba.org.
Prayer Card Ministry
This group of loving servants makes personalized, hand-created greeting cards and sends them, along with personal notes, to members, families and friends of the church community who are sick, grieving or otherwise in need of support. Each person receiving a card is personally prayed for. Prayer Card Ministry meets each Tuesday @ 9:00am in Sanctuary Building Room 204.
If you know of someone who would benefit from this ministry or if you would like to participate, please contact Tracey Ivy @ 918-894-8522, Sandy Horn @ 451-6599 or fumcba@fumcba.org.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
At times we need something tangible to remind us of God's love! With this ministry, members knit or crochet prayer shawls. These shawls are blessed and prayed over before given to someone with a prayer need. A knitted shawl is on display in the Resource Center (SB100) along with instructions for crocheting or knitting a shawl. If you would like more details about how to participate, please call Faye Martin at 918-251-7264.
