Pastoral Care Commission

The New Testament speaks of the family of faith.  The Pastoral Care Commission, a group of people discerned by the congregation to have gifts of wisdom and caring, helps the church function like a healthy family should.  They assist the pastors and the congregation to walk alongside those who are experiencing personal and familial crises, to encourage more active involvement in the life of the congregation, and to give guidance in matters of church membership.

Supportive Care Commission

The Supportive Care Commission pays special attention to the members of our congregation who have ongoing needs for pastoral care.

THE ROLE OF THE SUPPORTIVE CARE COMMISSION IS TO:

• Initiate and implement supportive care models for persons with chronic, long-term conditions or developmental disabilities.
• Serve as a resource for education and awareness on behalf of persons and families dealing with long-term conditions.

The commission fulfills its goals through various actions, including:

• Providing weekly transportation to church events for members who are unable to drive due to disability.
• Serving communion to those who are unable to attend a Sunday morning communion service.
• Educating and resourcing members with long-term needs in matters of self-care and life management, according to commission members' areas of expertise.
• Overseeing the Friendship Class, a Sunday morning meeting for adults with developmental disabilities.

Friendship Class

The Friendship Class, one of the ministries supported by the Supportive Care Commission, provides a place to belong for adults with developmental disabilities. With the guidance of their coordinator, Teresa, this group meets every Sunday during the Christian Education hour to sing, laugh, share, pray and read the Bible together. Friendship Class members also participate in our worship services and other fellowship activities.