Compassionate Care

Again Jesus said, "Simon, son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep." (John 21:16)

The staff and volunteers of Care Ministry have made a commitment to be a compassionate friends who care; standing with one another in the midst of pain, sharing in the experiences of suffering and brokenness. We want to stand together in finding the healing, growth, hope and joy that God, through Christ, intends for all. If you could benefit from one of the ministries listed, or if you have an interest in becoming involved as a caregiver with one of these ministries, please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by email or by phone at 610-317-6162, ext. 209. We would like to hear from you.

Deacon Board Mission
"Encourage our church community to care for each other as Christ cares for us."

Deacon Board

CARE MINISTRIES

Access & Inclusion Ministry welcomes people with disabilities by removing barriers of attitude, communication or architecture to enable them to participate fully in the life of our church.

Bereavement Ministry provides support and assistance during memorial services, as well as emotional and spiritual support for those who have lost a loved one.

Bereavement Workshops and support groups are held in partnership with Hospice of the Visiting Nurses Association of St. Luke's Hospital.

- Loss, Grief & Life Transitions: a six-week, adult workshop held three times a year to help people who are grieving for the loss of a loved one. Registration is required. Call St. Lukes Hospice Services at 610-997-7121 for more information or to register.
- Ryan's Tree: a workshop for grieving children ages 5 through 18. Contact Rev. Anne Huey at 610-954-1100, ext. 2835 for more information.
- Monthly bereavement support group: meets the first Wednesday of every month.

Blood Pressure Ministry offers free blood pressure screenings on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.

Community Readiness Ministry prepares for and responds to those affected by disaster by providing support for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs.

Health and Wholeness Ministry promotes whole body stewardship through regular exercise, encouraging healthy life choices and health education.

Parish Nursing cares for the whole person by integrating faith and health through education, counseling, referral, support groups and advocacy.

Home Ministry serves the elderly and home-bound to enable them to live independently through visitation, transportation, shopping and respite care. Home Ministry includes ShareCare and home communion teams.

Hospital Ministry assists the pastoral staff by visiting hospitals and offering members and their families spiritual support before, during and after a hospital stay.

Meals Ministry serves any family or individual experiencing a serious illness, hospitalization, or family crisis. Meal requests can be received directly from the person in need, a friend of the needy, hospital ministrants or a pastor.
Any special dietary needs, allergies, dislikes, as well as family size will be discussed during the consultation. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to make a request.

Would you like to provide meals to a family in need? We try to stay within the same zip code so you are never asked to travel too far. Remember, these meals can be home-cooked or you can purchase items from various carryout services!
Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to become a meal provider.

Phone Ministry makes connections with and cares for our senior adult members and those who have recently joined our church family.

Prayer Ministry includes a prayer team, prayer chain, prayer quilters and a monthly prayer service for healing & wholeness. A prayer concerns list is printed weekly and is found in the literature racks outside the main office and the Kirk Center.

Stephen Ministry trains lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances.

Support Ministry helps people who are in situations that require focused assistance such as addiction recovery and other life stressors. Current support groups are:

- Christian 12-step Support Group: Are you ready to allow God to free you from dependencies and compulsions? Do you strongly believe that Jesus is your higher power? Do you want to find peace of mind? This support group provides a safe, Christian environment to talk and be in fellowship with other Christians in recovery. We meet every Wednesday from 7–8 p.m. in room 206.
- Job Seekers Arise!  This group gathers every Monday from 7–8 p.m. in room 408 to encourage men and women who are unemployed or underemployed through Bible study, prayer and small group interaction. During a time when many Christian people are unemployed, those individuals face spiritual issues in addition to the more evident threats to their lives. Besides the financial deprivation and practical aspects of looking for meaningful work, people living with joblessness also face other challenges. They deal with many negative feelings and thoughts, including anger, hopelessness, and despair. It is the primary purpose of this group to discover God’s thoughts, purposes and support during this difficult time. With the foundation in God established, the psychological and spiritual issues can be addressed. That is the focus of this group. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .- Single Adults Learning Together: Second and fourth Sundays of the month at 11:45 a.m. in the Parlor
Jeremiah 29:11 gives us a wonderful promise to claim and explore:

Pastoral Care Ministry Team visits people in their homes, in hospitals, personal care & rehabilitation facilities and retirement communities, and offers support to members with specific care needs.

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