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Julie
Berchtold,
Director of Caring Ministries
(239) 939-4711, ext. 227
Caring for you in 2012... |
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Yes, you! God's loving care is working to connect you closer to His own heart. At Saint Michael, we offer diverse opportunities designed just for you, your family and your friends. We believe His light does show the way and we have provided a place and means for you to seek His truth and promises. So whether you seek comfort or knowledge, you will find much of both here. And whether your interest is in leading, supporting, or attending Bible Study, self-enrichment or another special interest group, you will find the following list of daily schedules helpful in making that decision. These sessions are directed by focused and spiritually-led Christian individuals. You are invited and encouraged as a visitor or a congregation member to contact either the leader as indicated below for details or call the Director of Caring Ministries, Julie Berchtold, at 939-4711 x 227. "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness" John 12:46.
Looking for
some answers today?
What might God do if you said a simple prayer every day for your spouse? Pray this Marriage Prayer daily for your spouse and watch the positive change occur in your relationship. See the first web link below for more information.
http://www.themarriageprayer.org/ http://www.successfulstepfamilies.com/home.php
Stephen Ministers are ready to care. Could you benefit from the confidential, one-to-one care and support of a Stephen Minister? Do you know someone else—perhaps a friend, neighbor, co-worker or relative—who could benefit from Stephen Ministry? Please contact the church office or talk with Pastor Jon, Julie Berchtold or any Stephen Leader. If your spiritual gifts include one or more of the following—faith, mercy, teaching the faith, encouragement, or knowing—consider Stephen Ministry, our congregation’s one-to-one caregiving ministry. If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry Training, please contact Julie Berchtold.
Our Parish Nurse program can help too. Ann Sluiter, R.N., is a committed individual who blends both a professional and gentle loving nature to promote the physical and mental well being of our parishioners. Based on individual requests, she offers professional support while ensuring the love of Christ and reinforces any clinical recommendations of their attending physician.
On a confidential basis, she communicates regularly with our Pastor and Caring Ministry leaders to better understand the physical health requirements of individuals, sometimes identifies areas of concern that could lead to potential problems, and works to ensure the individual is getting the proper medical care required. Her responsibilities include the following areas of concern:
To support these tasks, our Parish Nurse promotes area blood drives and works with other agencies to serve the St. Michael site with flu shots, immunization clinics and developmental screening. Other activities include coordinating volunteers to assist with various programs, making home and nursing home visits to monitor health status and provide emotional support and encourage compliance with medical treatment. She acts as spokesperson when an individual cannot act on his/her own behalf, meets with families to plan care of individual or counsel members, offers bereavement visits by self or with the clergy staff and submits regular newsletter articles on planned health activities. (As the needs are great, our Parish Nurse program offers blood pressure checks only on an individual case basis.) She participates monthly in the community Parish Nurse Sharing Group to ensure she is current in the demands of the position to fit the needs of this congregation.
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Enrichment (see notes below)
Healing begins here...see how others face change |
Special Interests
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Please check out the descriptions and
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Want to feel the passion & excitement of a newlywed again? Give us 8 weeks and we’ll give you ‘that’ Dynamic Marriage!The class that’s about transformation, not just information! Dynamic Marriage is our powerful, marriage enrichment course that creates real and lasting change. Unlike many other marriage classes, its distinctive format encourages couples to break through barriers to intimacy, not just talk about them. Over eight weeks, couples meet to discuss new concepts, develop new skills and delve into the unique ‘dynamics’ of their own marriage.
http://www.familydynamics.net/dynamicmarriage.php St. Michael offers two 8-week sessions per year. Contact Lee or Julie Berchtold for more information.
Join St. Michael’s Marriage Enrichment Classes for a look at relationships blessed with God's insight and wisdom. Join us anytime! We have two different sessions, two different classes, held at the same time on Sunday mornings from 9:15 am - 10:30 am in the ECALC building, Rooms 22 & 32.
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Previous Marriage Enrichment studies include:
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Some groups meet in ECALC ( EXPERIENCING CHRIST TOGETHER SUNDAY 9:15 a.m. - Bible Study with Pastor Jon - Group meets in the Cafeteria for Bible Study, fellowship, coffee and doughnuts. 9:15 a.m. - Marriage Enrichment – Sessions present Scriptural teaching on marriage; to help couples evaluate their marriages; and to encourage the understanding and application of truth in married life. Make a good marriage even better! Class meets in ECALC, Rm. #22. Join any session! Call Lee or Julie Berchtold. 9:15 a.m. - Family Enrichment - Whether single, single again, or wanting more from your marriage, learn how you can begin the journey toward lasting, loving relationships! Classes include special Parenting sessions where you will discover how to ground your kids in faith and Christian values. Facilitated by Bill & Megan Minor, class meets in the Boardroom, ECALC. Join any session! 9:15 a.m. - Parents of Teenagers - Facilitated by Janice Sickels, Class Rm. #5 MONDAY 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. –
Prayer
Shawl & Quilted Blanket Ministry –(3rd
Monday of month; excluding Dec.) ECALC, Boardroom. Call Marlene Jones or
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Stephen Ministry - Continuing Education & Supervision group meets on 3rd Mondays, Rm. #22, ECALC. Training sessions are offered periodically. Call Julie or Lee Berchtold, Maggie Fiorini or Janet Marderness. TUESDAY 7:30 a.m. – Men’s Bible
Fellowship – Enjoy Bible Study and fellowship. 12670 New Brittany –
9:30 a.m. – Women in His Word – Enjoy Bible Study and fellowship, ECALC, Boardroom. Please contact Carol Heiwig. 10:00 a.m. – Experiencing the Heart of Jesus – Do you have a basic understanding of Christ but long for a deeper experience of Him? Take this opportunity to explore and experience the indescribable riches of Christ’s love! Pastor Jon's Conference Room. Call Dorothy Smith after 5:30 p.m. or Julie Berchtold. Walk Through the Bible (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) – Men and women enjoy Bible Study and fellowship. Boardroom (#32), ECALC building. Call Richard Johnston. WEDNESDAY
Click Here for WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ILLUMINATE Opportunities 6:15 -7:30 pm! THURSDAY 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. –
DivorceCare (for separated or divorced) – DVD seminar sessions feature nationally recognized experts on separation,
divorce and recovery topics. You will learn how to deal with the pain of the
past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Call Julie 939-4711 X 227 – ECALC,
FRIDAY 6:45 a.m. – Men’s
Bible Breakfast (Men Sharing Christ Together) – Enjoy Bible Study,
fellowship & breakfast with Pastor Jon in Pastor Jon’s
SATURDAY 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Men
inC. Ministry (Men in Christ) – Grow to maturity in Christ
and increase your impact as a leader who serves his family, church and
community. ECALC, Rm. #22,
10:00 a.m. –
Noon
-- GriefShare -
Each session includes a video
which features interviews with leading authors, counselors, speakers and
pastors with years of expertise in grief recovery. Videos also include
real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours. ECALC
Other Opportunities? Prime Timers - If you fall somewhere between 30-Something and Seniors on the Go, this may be the fellowship group for you. Get-togethers are planned on a monthly basis and include activities such as bowling, dinner & movies, canoeing, pizza & games, etc. Contact Anne DeCarufel 850-6426. Seniors On The Go - Come join the fun with the 55-Up fellowship group, which meets the 1st Friday of every month throughout the Winter season. We promise some lively options to participate in! Group activities include dinner, entertainment, bus trips to exciting places, informative events and interesting speakers, etc. For more information contact Marilyn Lehman today. |
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