FELC Care Ministry training will continue on March 17th after hospitality in the church parlor. We will finish discussing End-of-Life Doula material which Pastor J shared with us in December, and we will distribute copies of the book “The Gift of Empathy” by Joel Bretscher and Kenneth Haugk in preparation for subsequent meetings.
The FELC Care Ministry team are trained to provide confidential Christian support, based on the Stephen Ministry philosophy, to individuals on a one-to-one basis. Individuals who are experiencing a challenging time due to health issues, grief, relationship challenges, job loss, etc. can reach out to Charlotte Gilman at cefgilman@outlook.com or Mari Ward at marirward@gmail.com to be matched with a trained caregiver who will support them during their journey.
The Care Ministry team members listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. We are not pastors, therapists, counselors, or coaches. Everything that is discussed with a caregiver is kept completely confidential, including the relationship itself.
The Care Ministry team can also support FELC members who need care during this time of pastoral transition. If you are seeking an impartial, caring and supportive listener to help you process your experience during this period, please reach out to one of the team, or to Charlotte/Mari to be matched with a team member.