The holiday season is a difficult time for those who are remembering loved ones who are no longer with us. Grief Share is dedicated to helping family members and friends survive the holidays by providing support and practical coping strategies in a caring and safe environment.
Contact:
Pia Diggs
Pdiggs@messiahumc.org
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild provides beautiful flowers each Sunday, keeps the oil filled in the candles, changes the paraments according to the church calendar, and decorates for Advent and Holy Week.
Contact: Kay Greene
choirldy1@aol.com
Funeral Ministry
The Funeral Ministry is guided by a belief that God is good and that when someone dies, God calls us to be there by providing food, hospitality, and most importantly comfort and prayer.
Contacts: Sherry Bouley
sherrybouley@gmail.com
Pat Wasson
pcwwasson@verizon.net
Caring Hearts Caregiver Ministry
Caring Hearts Family Caregivers is a community where people can safely share their concerns about the challenges, concerns, and joys of caregiving and get resources about how to make life easier for the caregiver.
Contacts:
Kathy Willson
willsonkmom@msn.com
Lois Blum
blum9162@verizon.net
Kathy Luetkemeier
kluetk@verizon.net
Parish Nurses
The Parish Nurses are available to discuss health concerns, administer CPR/AED First Aid, provide instruction in emergency and health preparedness, serve as patient advocates, and to attend those who are ill.
Contact: Kathy Willson
willsonkmom@msn.com
Stephen Ministry
One-to-one confidential Christian care focused on confidentiality, acceptance, listening, and empathy. Stephen Ministers are available upon request. They are also available for prayer and consultation every other Sunday from 9:40-10:15 a.m. between worship services.
Contacts: Louise Shands
lwshands8190@gmail.com
Kathy Benton
kathybenton51@gmail.com
