Stephen Ministry
“IN MY DISTRESS,
WHERE IS JESUS?”
Heal me, Oh Lord, and I will be
healed; Save me and I will be saved,
For you are the one I praise.
Jeremiah 17:14
In the midst of a crisis or in great distress, don’t you wish
that Jesus would come to you speaking encouraging words?
Don’t you wish that Jesus would walk by your side and love you
no matter what? Do you wonder how you can make it though
without help?
Often we are unaware that Jesus is walking with us always
through the action and love of those individuals who accept the
call to do his work in this world. Perhaps all we need is to open
our hearts to hear the words of acceptance and love that come
from others who are prepared to listen to your story and walk
with you, those who become the eyes, ears, hands, and feet of
Jesus in this place.
We at HTLC have a group of twenty four men and women
of all ages who are Stephen Ministers. These people are
caregivers who have been trained and commissioned to walk
with others in times of need to offer their support and
encouragement. Stephen Ministry is a distinctively Christian
program that provides confidential, one-to-one, same gender
Christian care for people who are experiencing a crisis or a life
challenging time. A Stephen Minister becomes a supportive
friend who really listens, focuses on your needs, and faithfully
meets with you on a weekly basis for as long as your needs
persist. This Stephen Minister is a caregiver who realizes that
God is the “cure giver” and the one who will make things right
for you.
A Stephen Minister reaches out to a person whose life feels
broken and by relying on God, he or she will
help guide this person in their journey from
brokenness to wholeness. In their relationship
and mutual journey, the individual and the
Stephen Minister both realize that prayers for
help and healing really do work. They see
that God is present with them. Heal me, Oh
Lord, and I will be healed, save me and I
will be saved, for you are the one I praise.
There is great joy and celebration when the caring
relationship can be terminated once the care receiver has found
peace and wholeness once again. Everyone goes through times
of pain and sorrow. When there is someone who cares, listens,
and shares the love of Christ with you, it is possible that the
confusion, isolation, and stress will be relieved.
Stephen Ministers are not counselors, therapists, or problem
solvers. They are not a casual visitor or someone who runs
errands or helps do chores. They are there to bring Christ’s care
to you in your time of need. They focus on your needs.
If you or anyone you know may need the care of a Stephen
Minister, please call Pastor Flater or Cheryl Rose through our
office at 563-582-3228.
WHERE IS JESUS?”
Heal me, Oh Lord, and I will be
healed; Save me and I will be saved,
For you are the one I praise.
Jeremiah 17:14
In the midst of a crisis or in great distress, don’t you wish
that Jesus would come to you speaking encouraging words?
Don’t you wish that Jesus would walk by your side and love you
no matter what? Do you wonder how you can make it though
without help?
Often we are unaware that Jesus is walking with us always
through the action and love of those individuals who accept the
call to do his work in this world. Perhaps all we need is to open
our hearts to hear the words of acceptance and love that come
from others who are prepared to listen to your story and walk
with you, those who become the eyes, ears, hands, and feet of
Jesus in this place.
We at HTLC have a group of twenty four men and women
of all ages who are Stephen Ministers. These people are
caregivers who have been trained and commissioned to walk
with others in times of need to offer their support and
encouragement. Stephen Ministry is a distinctively Christian
program that provides confidential, one-to-one, same gender
Christian care for people who are experiencing a crisis or a life
challenging time. A Stephen Minister becomes a supportive
friend who really listens, focuses on your needs, and faithfully
meets with you on a weekly basis for as long as your needs
persist. This Stephen Minister is a caregiver who realizes that
God is the “cure giver” and the one who will make things right
for you.
A Stephen Minister reaches out to a person whose life feels
broken and by relying on God, he or she will
help guide this person in their journey from
brokenness to wholeness. In their relationship
and mutual journey, the individual and the
Stephen Minister both realize that prayers for
help and healing really do work. They see
that God is present with them. Heal me, Oh
Lord, and I will be healed, save me and I
will be saved, for you are the one I praise.
There is great joy and celebration when the caring
relationship can be terminated once the care receiver has found
peace and wholeness once again. Everyone goes through times
of pain and sorrow. When there is someone who cares, listens,
and shares the love of Christ with you, it is possible that the
confusion, isolation, and stress will be relieved.
Stephen Ministers are not counselors, therapists, or problem
solvers. They are not a casual visitor or someone who runs
errands or helps do chores. They are there to bring Christ’s care
to you in your time of need. They focus on your needs.
If you or anyone you know may need the care of a Stephen
Minister, please call Pastor Flater or Cheryl Rose through our
office at 563-582-3228.
Spring 2008
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Stephen Ministers
Spring 2009
Stephen Ministers
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