Purpose: Nurture deep relationships, especially in times of need
Defining Scriptures: John 13:34, Romans 12:10, Ephesians 4:1-3, 1 Peter 1:22,
1 Thess. 5:11, Acts 2:44-47
Staff Facilitators: Macon Armistead, Minister of Congregational Care
Congregational Care Ministries
Covenant Prayer Team
- Collect and pray over prayer concerns and requests in our church and community
Spirit Lifting Ministry/Visitation Ministries
- Checking in on people in need, visiting with people both at home and in local assisted living facilities
- Encouraging and uplifting presence and connection to persons who may be isolated or lonely
Eucharistic Ministers
- Bring communion to persons who cannot attend church or who need communion at home
Sewing Group
- Completes different projects such as dresses for little girls in Haiti
Shawl Ministry
- Knit/crochet prayer shawls for shut-ins and those who are ill or grieving
Card Making Ministry
- Make cards for family and friends of CCUMC, Oceanview Nursing Home, Lexington Place, Advent Health, and others. No experience necessary.
Support Groups
- Grief group meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 3:30pm in room 109
- Caring for the Caregivers meets the first Tuesday of each month in room 109
Faith Community Nurse
- Provide resources to our church and community to promote health and wellness
Hospitality
Sunday Greeters
- Welcome persons to worship and help them sign in
Sunday Refreshments
- Oversee inventory of needed supplies and work with Carrie to place orders
- Set-up (plate food, decorate serving tables, paper products) for Sunday Fellowship Hour
- Clean up after and do laundry
Meal Ministry
- Provide and deliver a meal to households in times of celebration, change, or need
- Preparing meals for hospitality needs or special events
Funeral Services and Receptions
- Assist funeral homes and/or families with flower placement, altar decorations, guest book placement, etc.
- Oversee inventory of needed supplies and work with Carrie to place orders
- Set-up (plate food, decorate serving tables, paper products) for reception
- Clean up after and do laundry
Special Church Events
- Oversee inventory of needed supplies and work with Carrie to place orders
- Set-up (plate food, decorate serving tables, paper products) for Sunday Fellowship Hour
- Clean up after and do laundry
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
- volunteer to cook, serve, set up, clean
Bus Ministry
- Drive the CCUMC bus on Sundays to transport people to services; also drive on other occasions
Fellowship Groups
- Men’s group at Canal St. Brewery first Wednesday evening of the month, 8pm-10pm