Fairmount Presbyterian Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Friday, July 30, 2010

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is a system through which members of Fairmount are trained and organized to help provide Christian caregiving to members of our congregation and community.

Lonely? Sad? Discouraged? Going through a tough time emotionally or spiritually? Struggling with a crisis in life or simply feeling down? Consider letting a Stephen Minister help.

A Stephen Minister is a member of our congregation who is trained to listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside you during difficult times. It’s confidential, free, and very helpful. To learn more, talk with:
Rev. Missy Shiverick at 216.321.5800 or Stephen Leaders
Patsy Lease (216.464.2807),
Bea Richie (440.442.2063), and
Jean Sylak (216.291.8611).

WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?
Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus' command to love one another. Through one-to-one caring and confidential relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to support them.

WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY FOR?

Loneliness
Loss of a spouse
Retirement changes
Unemployment
Despair
Childbirth
Hospitalization
Separation and divorce
Grief
Terminal illness
Being shut-in
Most of life's struggles

WHAT DOES STEPHEN MINISTRY PROVIDE?

Someone who cares
Someone who listens
Someone who supports
Someone who shares

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM STEPHEN MINISTRY?
Anyone going through difficult times who needs someone to care, listen, and share God's love with them on a one-to-one confidential basis. If you or someone you know could benefit from talking to a Stephen Minister, call Missy Shiverick at 216-321-5800.