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Care Ministries |
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It is the natural extension of Christ’s love within us
to offer that love through service to those around us
whether within the church, the community, or beyond.
These ministries give us the opportunity to do just
that.
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Blood Donor |
You have the chance to give the gift of life by donating
blood once or twice a year. Contact: Joan Stout 684-3062
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Correspondence Ministries |
Remember individuals with cards, letters, devotional
materials on birthdays, holidays, or just to let them
know you’re thinking about them. Greeting cards are
provided. Includes any of the following:
Shut-Ins - Contact: Member Resources 894-2611
New Members - Contact: Arline Bauer 686-0746
Military Service Personnel - Contact: Erma Thomas
684-0524
College Students - Contact: Gail Klemm 686-2469
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Thank You Notes from the Church Office |
Acknowledge gifts and memorials from non-members.
Contact: Loraine Ahler 686-0364
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Hope for Healing |
Meets weekly to offer care, support, and fellowship for
those who have experienced losses in their lives.
Contact: Sue Ackerman 922-2822
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Food Pantry |
Assist in preparing food bags for those in need, or help
with the paperwork. Contact: Diane Kocher 893-4979
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Postal Food Drive |
Sort, carry, and transport food boxes for this annual
drive. Contact: Diane Kocher 893-4979
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Prayer Chain |
Pray for those who request our support. Prayer requests
are passed by phone. Contact: Sue Ackerman 922-2822
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Prayer Partner |
Pray for, correspond and share your faith with a
specific young person who is in their last year of
confirmation class. Contact: Deb Jankens 667-2189
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Quilt Making |
You don’t have to be an expert seamstress to cut,
machine sew, or hand tie a quilt for Lutheran World
Relief. Contact: Harriet Leinberger 686-0175
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Funeral Dinners/Desserts |
At a time when someone really needs their church family,
our teams prepare and serve a meal for family and
friends after the funeral. Extra helping hands, as well
as donated desserts, are always appreciated. Contact:
Ilene Dietlein 684-4095
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Grounds Maintenance at the Church and/or School |
Weeding, trimming, planting, watering, mowing - there’s
always room for one more on the teams that help to keep
our church and school grounds “well-manicured.” Contact:
Member Resources 894-2611
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Christian Salvage Deliverer |
Looking for a day’s outing? Once a year or so, someone
is needed to drive a trunkful of devotional books to
Fowlerville. Contact: Florence Pfundt 894-2611
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School Volunteers |
A chance for parents, grandparents, or any congregation
member who would like to help our children in a variety
of ways: library, yearbook, school sign, computer room,
office help, soup labels, fundraisers, small maintenance
projects, classroom helpers, foreign language
instructor. Contact: School Office 893-5793 Jan
Weisenbach or Sheryl Symborski
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Small Group/ChristCare Ministry |
This is a trained group of individuals who develop small
groups around a common purpose or focus to promote care
and support. Contact: Pastor Bill 894-2611
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Stephen Ministry |
A trained Stephen Minister offers one-to-one care,
understanding, and a listening ear to an individual in
need of Christian care. Contact: Pastor Bill 894-2611
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Economy Center Worker |
Work with fellow Lutherans from area churches at our
local Economy Center Re-sale Store sorting, pricing, and
selling donated items. Contact: Harriet Leinberger
686-0175
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TeleCARE |
A newly developing ministry, phoning new members once a
month, sharing information, prayers, concern and
encouragement. Contact: Rita Morrill 894-2611
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Parish Nurse Group |
Members involved in health care fields join together to
promote wholeness within the congregation by conducting
health screenings and planning informational forums.
Contact: Harriet Roller 686-9729
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Deliver Tapes to Shut-Ins |
Take a taped worship service to someone who is unable to
attend church. Contact: Florence Pfundt 894-2611
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ChildCare |
Supervise children for a short period of time while
parents participate in church services, activities, or
meetings. Contact: Bette Berkman 686-0592
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Thanksgiving Baskets |
Help pack food for families in need. Contact: Diane
Kocher 893-4979
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Christmas Caring Tree |
Make someone’s Christmas a little brighter by sorting
donated gifts. Contact: Millie Nuffer 893-3619
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