Caring Ministry
The Health and Wellness Ministry promotes health, wellness and healing within the community of Grace Lutheran Church and School.
Related caring ministries enlist Grace members in providing personal care for one another in hard times. Grace Care volunteers bring meals to members in need. Other programs provide support and a listening ear.
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Stephen Ministry
Grace Church has an active Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers are individuals who have been trained to provide one-to-one care to people experiencing a difficult time in life. Care receivers may be experiencing difficulties such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, relocation, and loneliness. A Stephen Minister comes alongside the hurting person and meets with them on a regular basis to listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support.
For more information about receiving Stephen Minister care, contact a pastor. Or use the confidential email below.
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GriefShare
GriefShare is for anyone grieving the death of a loved one, whether recent or not so recent. It is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling, in a positive, caring environment. Each GriefShare session is led by a trained facilitator and includes a video presentation, followed by small group discussion. All are welcome — you don’t have to be a member of Grace to participate.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
The prayer shawl ministry at Grace creates handmade garments that provide consolation and support to people in times of illness, grief or uncertainty. Knitters and crochets also make prayer squares — pocket-sized reminders of the presence and mercy of God — as well as participate in other charitable knitting projects.
Prayer shawls and prayer squares are available for the asking. Contact the church office if you would like to receive one.