Ministry At First Lutheran The people of First
Lutheran, with assistance from the pastors, are the primary caregivers in the congregation. Christian caregiving is offered through First Lutheran in the following ways:
This group makes hospital visits from Friday-Monday in partnership with the pastors. Contacts: Pastor Jay, Pastor Charlie 292-9125
Home Communion Teams are for people who are unable to attend worship, either long-term or short term. Contacts: Bob Gobble 292-3434, Ellenor Shepherd 292-1398T
The Prayer Group meets on Wednesdays. If you have a care concern, leave a request in the Evangelism box in the church office. Contact: Bess Morgan. Much of the information for
this group is from the Prayer Concern Board near the church office. Also, there are prayers in worship for people on this board, in addition to others.
The Health Ministry Team
offers screenings and other health-related events to bolster the connection between body, mind and spirit. Contact: Lelia Moore 272-2627, Tommie Arnold 855-6505
Pastors: They offer crisis care (hospital, grieving and traumatic situations) and pastoral counseling.
FACEOUT, a group for older adults, meets on Tuesdays for a program, fellowship and a meal. Contact: Ellie Schlentz 856-2244, Bess Morgan 454-5426 - meals, Frances Daily 286-5152
- programs.
Bereavement Teams help families with immediate food needs for a funeral. Contacts: Linda Cline 288-4402, Kay Thompson 292-4988, Barbara Gundersen 676-1594
Care Cards are available each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall to support those experiencing illness
or grief. Contact: Frank Moore 292-9125
Birthday callers contact people the week of their birthdays to remind them that they are children of God and that
we celebrate their presence in the church. Contact: Vikki Southern 449-4130
HomeTouch, a monthly collection of meaningful devotions and stimulating word games, is sent to some homebound members. It is intended to show that the church wants to maintain a
connection to people who cannot attend worship. Contact: Frank Moore 292-9125
Knitting Ministry: Three groups knit shawls for those who have experienced trauma . Contact: Ellenor Shepherd - 292-1398 or Jo Fleck 664-0480.
Crocheting Group: This group makes lap robes, many for people in nursing homes. Contact: Joan Roever 852-6932.
Quilting Group: This group makes quilts for people in Greensboro and around the world. Contact: Doris Hansen 545-7568
Wing and a Prayer: A men's group that meets on the third Thursday of each month for fellowship and prayer support. Contact: Pastor Jay 292-9125
Emergency Assistance, Pastors' Discretionary Fund: Through your contributions to these funds, people struggling with financial difficulties such as rent, utilities, medical bills are
helped. Both funds are available for FLC members, although the EA fund typically is used more for the wider community, and the PD fund is more often used for members. Contact Frank Moore
for EA needs and the pastors for PD needs.
And, of course, a wide variety of caregiving takes place in faith formation classes, circles, small groups, musical groups and through relationships that cannot be categorized but are
immensely meaningful and valuable. These include spontaneous acts of compassion when members learn of a need. Also, many people volunteer in areas such as Greensboro Urban Ministry,
Mobile Meals, HealthServe, and Shepherd's Center.
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