SUPPORT

Alzheimer's Support
 

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 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.

 

Look Good…Feel Better®

Are you a cancer patient or do you know someone who is who'd just like to Look Good and Feel Better? This program teaches hair/wig and beauty techniques to patients receiving radiation or chemotherapy. Each attendee must register directly with the American Cancer Society to participate.

Ages: All ages welcome
Time: Classes will be held on selected Saturdays through the year beginning at 12:00 noon. See church calendar for exact dates.
Where: The Studio
Contact: 1-800-395-LOOK
Cost: None

 

Stephen Ministries

Sometimes things get rough. And when they do, Stephen Ministries can help by providing one-to-one 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 Congregation Care office.
Cost: None

 

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.

 

Wheel Warriors

We provide transportation for individuals who cannot drive to church on Sunday.

Plans are in place to expand this ministry to include transportation to doctor's appointments and errands like a trip to the grocery. Maybe you could use your gifts and talents to grow this important service.

Time: Before Sunday morning services with more to come
Contact: To serve in this ministry or receive assistance, 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!




Open the eyes of their hearts

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

Time: Any time and all the time
Where: Anywhere you choose
Contact: To serve in this ministry, contact the Congregational Care office or contact Marti Meuse.

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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. 
 

When:  4th Saturday each month
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: The Cottage
Contact: To serve in this ministry, contact the Congregational Care office or contact Christel Trulson.

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Prayer Pager Ministry

Prays for church members who have a significant illness or need.  Members pray daily for pager recipient & simply send a page to let them know they've been prayed for.  It's like receiving a prayer HUG! 

Time: Any time and all the time
Where: Anywhere you choose
Contact: To serve in this ministry, contact Barbara Reilly at 678-576-6982.

Prayer Team

Ever wonders who will pray over the non-confidential prayer requests 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 Minister of Congregational Care 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 PM
Where: In The Prayer Room
Contact: To serve in this ministry, contact the Congregational Care office or Linda Toliver at 770-476-3946 or JUST SHOW UP!
Childcare: None