STEPHEN MINISTRY

What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus’ command to love one another.  Through one-to-one caring relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to support them.

*      Is life more than you can handle alone right now?

*      Are your health, your attitude, or your relationships suffering?

*      Are you adjusting to a new job, change in marital status, a serious illness, the death of a loved one, a recent move?

*      Would you like to have someone in your life who really cares?

Everyone goes through difficult times.  Having someone to care, to listen, to share God’s love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing. 

A Stephen Minister is ready and willing to listen to you or a friend during times like these.

 To find out more about Stephen Ministry, or to receive a Stephen Minister’s care, call Anita Huntley, Parish Nurse, at 360/568-8318
 or Pastor Jeff Gaustad at 360/568-5704 or by e-mail at prjlg@msn.com.   
 (Please don't report a friend’s need without first asking his or her permission to do so.)

Stephen Ministers Care

What is a Stephen Minister?

A Stephen Minister is . . .

• A child of God who walks beside a hurting person;
• A caring Christian friend who really listens;
• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care.

A Stephen Minister is NOT. . .

• A counselor or therapist;
• A problem-solver;
• A casual visitor.