Congregational Care

Congregational Care at First Church is always a concern. We want to be able to lend our support and encouragement to all our members, in whatever ways we can. This means we are always listening for the needs expressed by our members and friends, and asking them to share needs with us when they are aware of them.

We have several programs which are currently seeking to meet a variety of needs.

• Our Hospital Ministry is a team of persons who visit those hospitalized for extended periods. We visit all the local hospitals, and solicit input on who might be hospitalized. For those in more distant hospitals, we try to arrange visits from pastors.
• We are developing a team of Visitors to Shut-Ins who will visit or contact those who are not able to be regularly involved in the life of the church or who live in nursing or assisted living facilities.
• We have an active Stephen Ministry which seeks to provide a listening and caring presence for those who have been dealing with stressful times in their lives.
• Our MOM: the Ministry of Motherhood group is a place for all mothers looking for a place to connect. We are a network of Christian friends striving to support one another by offering strength, encouragement and prayers to be the wife and mother God intended.
• We also have a group whose mission is a Meals Ministry for families attending funerals at the church, or who have just come home from the hospital or have other needs for a few meals.
• Our newest miniatry is a support/education group for those caring for elderly parents and relatives. Caring for Parents meets on the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in Room 127 of Building 5.

For details about participating in these ministries, or communicating needs of our members and friends, please contact the church office at 512-255-3336, or email Rev. John Clifford at john@fumc-rr.org.