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