Definition of pastoral care: when a person is being present in a listening, non-controlling manner for the purpose of representing God to them and seeking to respond to their spiritual needs
pastoral care
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prayer circle
- People committed to prayer daily
- Prayer requests emailed to people on the prayer circle
- Prayer requests included on the ‘prayer card’ for anyone to pray for
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prayer shawls
- Blessings prayed into stitches as they are knitted or crocheted
- Blankets in various sizes for children and youth
- Baptismal blankets
- All items blessed at the altar
- Over 885 prayer shawls have been given
- Sent all over the US
- All are given with our blessing at no cost to the recipient
- Prayer shawl team meets the first Tuesday of the month at the church
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pastoral care
- Members commissioned by Community of Hope provide: visits to hospitals homes and nursing homes; phone visits; meals; flowers; respite care, abider’s ministry for those at the end of life, prayer shawls, and ministry to new mother.
- Request cards are found in the pews, filled out and put in the plate or on the desk in the parish office