St. Timothy Lutheran Church

 

Did you know? St. Timothy is one of more the 10,000 Stephen Ministry congregrations--from more than 100 denominations--worldwide. Since 1975 more than half a million Stephen Ministers have been trained, providing care to more than two million people in need. For more about the Stephen Minitries organization and the many resources it offers, log on to www.stephenministries.org. 

 
 

Click here for application to become a Stephen Minister.

 

Application can not be updated online.

 

Print, complete and submit to Pastor Dave or Deacon Charlotte Downing.
"Stephen Ministry featured on PBS"
The PBS "Religion and Ethics" news show aired an eight-minute feature that vividly describes how Stephen Ministry is changing lives in thousands of congregations.  You can watch the video online on the PBS Website.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY

 

During the month of February, the Stephen Ministers will be studying:

 

How to Make a First Caring Visit - As commissioning draws near this class summarizes everything our Stephen Ministers have learned so far and applies it to getting their first caring relationships off to a strong, healthy start.

   Our Stephen Ministers are here to care for you! If you are in need of confidential, one-to-one Christian care - or if you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who might benefit from this kind of care - talk to Pastor Bradford, Deacon Charlotte, or one of our Stephen Ministers.

 

Follow Me - This session is a time for review and inspiration as our Stephen Minister trainees prepare to "follow Jesus" in their caregiving journey. They review what it means to be caregivers who are Compassionate, full of Faith, Skilled, Trustworthy, and Christ-Centered.

   With the completion of their training, they are ready to provide quality, one-to-one caring ministry on behalf of our congregation.

 

Pray for our Stephen Ministers and the Stephen Leaders as they continue to enhance their caregiving skills.

 

The Commissioning of the Stephen Ministers will be the weekend of February 25th & 26th. We encourage you to come and offer congratulations and support of these men and women!

 

CHRISTIAN CARE GIVING - A WAY OF LIFE

CLASS OF 2011

(FIRST GRADUATING CLASS)

 

During 25 hours of training sessions over a 2 month period,  participants explored the essentials of using their Christian faith in caring for one another, drawing on the resources of prayer, witnessing,  the Bible, forgiveness, blessings and more.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE

Wednesdays 5 pm - 7 pm in Fellowship Hall

 

                        September    7, 14, 21, 28

                        October        5, 12, 19, 26

                        November     2, 9, 16 (not 23)

                        December     None

                        January         4, 11, 18, 25

                        February        1, 8, (15 tbd)  

 
Bring Christ's Care to Hurting People-

Become a Stephen Minister!

Do you have gifts of compassion?
Are you a good listener?To find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, call one of our Stephen Leaders and/or complete application by clicking on link to the left. We're recruiting our next class soon!

 

Pastor David Bradford

(352) 795-5325

 

Charlotte Downing

(352) 382-5659 or cell (352) 422-7044