CARE
as we love and care for one another
Care Commission Ministry Opportunities
Each autumn, during the Stewardship Campaign, members submit their Time & Talents volunteer form. Be sure to submit your Time & Talent form each year, as volunteer lists change annually. Sign up and a chairperson will contact you in the new year.
Here are ways you might volunteer to help care for our church family:
WELCOMING: promoting a welcoming culture to help everyone feel welcome, known, and connected, following new members, and exploring ways to encourage a welcoming culture at church functions and on the campus.
CARING & SHARING: preparing food, setting up or serving for funeral receptions, and house sitting for bereaved member families during services.
FOOD 4 U: making frozen, home-cooked meals available in the Session House Food 4 U freezer for yourself, another member, neighbor or friend who might benefit from a meal provided. These foods are also provided to locals in need, either known to us or requesting assistance.
HELPING HANDS: providing practical assistance to members with short-term needs whenever possible, supplementing existing informal networks within the church community (i.e. Presbyterian Women’s Circles or House Churches). Assistance is in the form of transportation to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, caregiver relief, odd jobs, or transportation to church.
INFANT WELCOME: preparing meals for families with newborns. (This ministry also delivers hand-crafted baby blankets from our Knit for Others ministry and cradle crosses from the church.)
KNIT FOR OTHERS: creating hand-made chemo caps, prayers shawls, infant blankets, booties and caps, scarves, and mittens to donate to those in need of warmth and comfort in our congregation and the New Bern community. Knit at home or gather with other knitters Monday afternoons at the church.
PARACLETE TEAM: calling to provide welfare checks and resource suggestions, this dedicated team is activated during times of community emergency. A worksheet/form is provided with information and resources to share with members.
PRAYER CARE: offering prayer for those requesting such or for those who have been recently hospitalized. Prayer Request cards are available in the pew racks (with envelopes if privacy is desired).
SPECIAL PASTORAL CARE: serving those who have difficulty participating in church life or those in need of spiritual friendship through Lay Visitation or Pen Pal cards and notes. Our Lay Visitors receive training.
TELEPHONE TEAM: calling to connect our faith community through the joys and sorrows of life. Annual calls to every member household ensure up-to-date contact information along with the opportunity to share the news.
Here are ways you might volunteer to help care for our church family:
WELCOMING: promoting a welcoming culture to help everyone feel welcome, known, and connected, following new members, and exploring ways to encourage a welcoming culture at church functions and on the campus.
CARING & SHARING: preparing food, setting up or serving for funeral receptions, and house sitting for bereaved member families during services.
FOOD 4 U: making frozen, home-cooked meals available in the Session House Food 4 U freezer for yourself, another member, neighbor or friend who might benefit from a meal provided. These foods are also provided to locals in need, either known to us or requesting assistance.
HELPING HANDS: providing practical assistance to members with short-term needs whenever possible, supplementing existing informal networks within the church community (i.e. Presbyterian Women’s Circles or House Churches). Assistance is in the form of transportation to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, caregiver relief, odd jobs, or transportation to church.
INFANT WELCOME: preparing meals for families with newborns. (This ministry also delivers hand-crafted baby blankets from our Knit for Others ministry and cradle crosses from the church.)
KNIT FOR OTHERS: creating hand-made chemo caps, prayers shawls, infant blankets, booties and caps, scarves, and mittens to donate to those in need of warmth and comfort in our congregation and the New Bern community. Knit at home or gather with other knitters Monday afternoons at the church.
PARACLETE TEAM: calling to provide welfare checks and resource suggestions, this dedicated team is activated during times of community emergency. A worksheet/form is provided with information and resources to share with members.
PRAYER CARE: offering prayer for those requesting such or for those who have been recently hospitalized. Prayer Request cards are available in the pew racks (with envelopes if privacy is desired).
SPECIAL PASTORAL CARE: serving those who have difficulty participating in church life or those in need of spiritual friendship through Lay Visitation or Pen Pal cards and notes. Our Lay Visitors receive training.
TELEPHONE TEAM: calling to connect our faith community through the joys and sorrows of life. Annual calls to every member household ensure up-to-date contact information along with the opportunity to share the news.
Contacts if you have questions throughout the year Patti Fleming, Margaret Cooper, and Margaret Pritchett