CARING MINISTRY: Overview Goals Offerings How It Works Contact
When invited, Caring Ministry group co-leaders coordinate church and/or
community resources to help members and their loved ones through a difficult
time.
Here are some examples of services or assistance that Caring Ministry could and does provide:
- Transportation to medical appointments, therapy sessions, or procedures; also, rides to a hospital or convalescent center for visits.
- Food on a short-term basis when families or individuals are in need or in stressful situations
- Cards and notes of cheer, encouragement, and sympathy
- Calls and visits when there are concerns about persons home bound or alone
- Scripture and other meditation resources; prayer during illness, surgery, or loss
- Crisis financial support, including credit counseling
- Support groups for persons who have experienced similar events, such as miscarriage or the death of a partner
- One-time "stabilizing" work parties, indoors or out
- Assistance researching and evaluating
housing or care options