Stephen Ministries
Equip congregation members to provide one-to-one Christian care to people who are hurting.
First Presbyterian Church has been part of the Stephen Ministry for over 30 years. Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian Care to individuals in our congregation and community or are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times. We all experience challenges in life; times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as–
Loss of a lived one
Hospitalization
Divorce or separation
Loneliness or discouragement
Spiritual Crisis
Unemployment or job crisis
A terminal illness
Incarceration
Aging
Birth, Adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
A chronic illness
Relocation
Recovery after an accident or disaster
And many more
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The Identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remain private.
For more information please contact
John Fields jonkatfie@att.net
Sharon Pyburn Jspyburn@aol.com
or call the church at 816-524-3933
FPCLS Cares
Caring Ministries of First Presbyterian Church
We Care offers support to members who are home bound, or in a care facility. We visit twice a month and meet monthly as a team.
Hospitality on Wheels is a group of volunteers who help provide a meal for members in need; due to a death in the family, surgery, a new baby and other needs.
Sharon Pyburn Jspyburn@aol.com 289-4484
