Get Involved

This is a ministry in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia and was created to support caregivers or anyone who has been touched by this difficult disease.

Time: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Library
Childcare: On an as needed basis. Let us know when you register.
Contact: To serve in this ministry, contact the Congregational Care office.

Care & Freezer Meals Ministry

We like to take care of each other in times of need. This team volunteers to cook and or deliver a hot, home-cooked meal to other members of the congregation who have been hospitalized, had a death in the family or other life difficulties. Would you enjoy providing a meal or delivering one?

Time: Called on an as needed basis.
Contact: To serve in this ministry, contact the Congregational Care office.
Cost: Only the cost of meal preparation and ingredients.

Stephen Ministries

Sometimes things get rough. And when they do, Stephen Ministries can help by providing one-to-one confidential care to those who are experiencing tough times.

Contact: To receive care, contact our Congregational Care Minister, Kerry Lauria.
To receive information about how to become a Stephen Minister, contact the Congregational Care office.
Cost: None

Moms to be - Stork Watch

Are you expecting? This is the way to keep your church family informed when your little blessing arrives or if you need prayer or support along the way.

Contact: To be added to our Stork Watch or serve in this ministry, contact the Congregational Care office.

Visitation Team

If you'd enjoy checking in on those in need at hospitals, nursing homes, hospices or funeral homes, you may attend a training session and become a member of our Visitation Team.

Contact: To serve in this ministry and attend training, contact the Congregational Care office.

PRAYER MINISTRIES

We’re convinced that prayer is powerful and effects changes in people’s lives. Not just the people being prayed for but also the person doing the praying. Because we know prayer works, a number of teams have been formed.
Take a look!

Prayer Starters

Back to School Prayers

In the midst of the dog days of summer, it’s hard to believe that it’s back to school time for our children. Here are a few prayer starters to guide you in your daily devotional time throughout the school year.

Peace

Father God, I ask for a special peace to be present within my family during this school year. Help us to focus on what is important. Help us to let go of those things that are not worthy of our time and energy. Help our family adjust to our new schedule. Take away any stress, pressure, or anxiety that any of us are prone to feel. Help us to live at peace with one another and to love You with all of our mind, heart, strength, and spirit. Amen.

Deuteronomy 10:12
Romans 12:18
Mark 12:30

Safety
Father, please keep my child’s school safe this year. Place a hedge of protection around each student there, around the teachers and administrators, and around all the schools in our community. I must admit that it is hard to let go of a little ones hand. In fact, it is doubly hard to turn the car keys over to a teenaged child who is quite able to drive to school; yet we must send them on their way. Help me to let go and allow my son/daughter to be all that you have created him/her to be. Make Your presence known to my child each and every day of the school year. In Jesus name, Amen.

Psalm 62:8
Psalm 9:10

Acceptance

Dear Lord, We are created to be in relationship with you and one another. Please allow my child the opportunity to forge healthy relationships that will promote personal growth with teachers and other students. Surround my child with Godly, Christian friends and those who will be a good influence on his/her life. Likewise, let your light shine through my child so that it is evident and obvious to anyone who comes in contact with him/her that he/she is a Christian. Keep his/her faith strong and help him/her to make wise decisions and choices in his/her daily life. In Your Holy Name I pray, Amen.

2 Chronicles 15:7
Romans 14:19
Proverbs 7:17A

Attitude

God, we recognize that children are our future. I pray for a right attitude and spirit to be about my child this school year. Help him/her to be a receptive and eager learner. Strengthen the minds and hearts of all students and make this time be a positive time of inspiration, exploration, and impactful learning. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

1 Thessalonians 1:3
Psalm 51:10

Encouragement

Father, we are created in your image and the Bible reminds us that You care for each one of us. We are specially and wonderfully made. Surround those students who struggle with the education process with individuals who will offer encouragement and positive support. Help those who have been given authority of the circumstance to rise to a level of understanding for those who need special attention, special teaching, and special care. Together, help us to create a community of care, affirmation, and understanding for our children. Amen.

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Psalm 139:14
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Character

Dear Lord, I pray that my child will take a mature approach to the learning process this school year. Bless him/her with a yearning for wisdom and knowledge. Help him/her to grow in character, and strive to accomplish the very best that they are capable of. In a child’s frame of mind and understanding, a school year seems like forever. Make each day be a day of fresh learning, new possibilities and hope filled wonderment! In Christ’s Name I pray, Amen.

Proverbs 23:23
2 Corinthians 9:13
Psalm 119:9-11

Teacher

Father, the job of a teacher is overwhelming – one filled with expectation and hope, but often frustration, as well. In our struggling economy, schools sometimes lack resources and man power. Help our teachers manage the workloads they are given. Help him/her to be prepared for each new day. Help all parents of school-aged children realize that the job of teaching is not only up to the professionals, but is also a responsibility that must be taken seriously at home. Help us form a team to prepare our kids for their future. Amen.

Deuteronomy 4:9
Colossians 3:20

Written by Kerry Lauria –Minister of Congregational Care – Sugarloaf United Methodist Church
August 2008

Open The Eyes Of Their Hearts

Receive email a list of people needing salvation & pray for those individuals privately, individually and at your convenience.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

A ministry at SUMC looking for people who craft, knitters, crocheters, quilters to produce shawls, prayer blankets and possibly baby blankets. All skill levels accepted. Also looking for team members willing to create tags to attach to the blankets/shawl, do deliveries and locate resources.

Monday Night Prayer Team

Ever wonder who will pray over the non-confidential prayer requests on the KIT cards collected in the offering plate on Sunday mornings? It’s this team of dedicated prayer warriors. They’re rock-solid believers in the power of prayer and they’ll go to bat for you!

Time: Mondays, 6-8 PM
Where: The Prayer Room
Contact: To serve in this ministry, contact the Congregational Care office or contact Jill Kleve at 770-995-4918
If you need prayer, visit our Prayer Request page to submit a need.
Childcare for meetings: Available upon request.

Email Prayer Team

This team receives prayer requests by way of, you guessed it, email. No meetings required. If you get on board the team, you’ll simply access your email for requests and pray at your convenience.
If you need prayer, visit our Prayer Request page to submit a need. Non-confidential prayer requests are sent immediately to our team via email. Confidential requests are given to the Ministers only.

Time: All the time!
Where: Anywhere!
Contact: To serve in this ministry, contact the Congregational Care office.

Staff and Ministry Prayer Team

This group of dedicated pray-ers meet to pray specifically for our church staff and for the ministries at SUMC. For those unable to meet at this time but still want to be part of the team, staff assignments are made so that you can pray on your own.

Time: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Where: In The Prayer Room
Contact: To serve in this ministry, contact the Congregational Care office or Steve Beckmann at 678-417-7414 or JUST SHOW UP!
Childcare: None