Congregational Care
Contact person:
Rev. Connie Ragghianti... 476-5818 ext. 106
connie@cokesburyumc.org
Celebrate Recovery
What: Ministry for all those who have hurts, habits, or hang-ups.
When: Fridays at 6:15 pm.
Where: 9th Avenue campus, Asbury Place
Contact Info: Send us an email if you'd like more information. Click here to read the CR blog.
Stephen Ministry
Trained
team members provide love and care for hurting individuals desiring
someone to "walk with them" through a difficult time in life.
"Care Corps" Visitation Team
This team makes regular visits to those in our Cokesbury family who are
hospitalized, homebound, or in an assisted living facility.
Faith Community Nursing
This ministry is Cokesbury's link to health information and support.
This ministry lends durable medical equipment (such as crutches,
walkers, etc...). For more information, contact Julie Terrell, RN, at
478-9489.
Follow-up/Telecaring Ministry
Visits and/or telephone calls made to those needing care following
hospitalization, bereavement, during/after a crisis, those who are
homebound, etc.
"Comfort Meals" Ministry
Individuals who serve on these teams help provide meals and support for
families with newborn babies, special needs, and for those who have
recently lost a loved one.
Card Ministry
Team members send cards to individuals whose lives have been impacted
by life-changing events. Various holiday cards are sent to those who
are homebound or in an assisted living facility.
Contact persons:
Sarah Wartman -478-0421
Cancer Support
Asupport
group for anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer. The group
meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 3:00 pm in room #412
on the 9th Avenue campus.
Contact person: Donna Sanchez (476-3841)
"Bread of Life" Teams
Following monthly Sunday Communion services, team members are
commissioned to deliver and serve Communion to our hospitalized and
homebound Cokesbury family members.
Contact person: Karen Amentler (478-1431)
Grief Support
For those experiencing any kind of loss. Tuesdays at 4
PM in the church library at the 9th Ave.campus. For more information
contact Connie in the church office (476-5818), or Ross Rembert at
475-0073.
Divorce Recovery
Groups that offers "straight-to-the-heart" responses to the needs of
separation and divorce. This ministry is offered twice a year. Contact Connie Ragghianti (476-5818 ext. 21) for more information.
Helping Hands
Team members assist individuals (widows, seniors, etc.) by providing minor home repairs.
HALOS (Healing After the Loss Of a Spouse)
A group of commpassionate and caring Christian people who support and
encourage one another in the life transistions that occur after the
death of a spouse. HALOS meet every other Friday at various restaurants
for lunch or dinner to socialize.
Contact person: Shirley (433-1439)
Sitting Saints
Team members "sit" with individuals who can not stay alone, providing
time for spouses/caregivers to run errands, have a short respite, etc.
Witty and Wise
A group for those age 55 and older.
They gather for a monthly luncheon and meeting/program on the first Thursday of each month at noon.
Trips and other activities are scheduled periodically as well.
This is a very active, fun-loving group, and they invite you to join them any time.
Join the Congregational Care team today!
If you feel God leading you to be part of the care ministry at Cokesbury please contact Connie Ragghianti at 476-5818 ext. 21.
There is a place for you, and you will make a difference!
