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Care Ministries
Ala Carte - a ministry to those recently hospitalized or home with a new born child, where unpaid servants of God cook and deliver a meal to say that we care. This ministry is coordinated by Carol Evans.
Pictured left to right: Alice Anne Wells, Barbara Eder, Lou Marshall, Lou Elin Sheller, Bette Taylor, Betty Hall, Sue Long, Cindy Cowell, Anne Phipps, Patty Clendenen, Sue Olds, and Pat Phillips.
Bereavement Group –Offered in conjunction with Coastal Hospice, our Bereavement and Support group is for those who have lost someone through death. This group focuses on understanding the grieving process, letting go of feelings, and making new choices. The group typically meets for 8 weeks in the fall.
Blood Pressure Screenings - a team of nurses and doctors, who screen blood pressures once a month during Sunday mornings at Asbury Church. These groups are coordinated by Shirley Cropper.
Left to right: Michael Crum, Laura Crum, Anne Phipps, Alice Anne Wells, Cindy Centenio
Caring Blanket Ministry - our Caring Blanket Ministry, led by Carol Bisker, makes blankets for those who are hospitalized or in a transitional move. The blankets are a constant reminder of Asbury’s support and caring during illness.
   Carol Bisker and Rev. Bob Harris

Card Ministry Team – our Card Ministry Team makes and sends out cards when members are in the hospital or when they experience the loss of a loved one. The Card Making Guild meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to make these Caring Cards. Cindy Centenio heads the effort to send out cards.

Care Notes - These are free booklets in the Welcome Center containing information for those coping with difficult situations, including grief, illness, loss of a loved one, and aging.

DivorceCare – This is a special seminar/support group, held in the fall, for those experiencing the difficulties of separation or divorce. It features DVDs of nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics, as well as a time for group support and processing. Carol DiPetro from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and Virginia Catley, Director of Care Ministries, lead the sessions.

Healing Prayers at the Altar- Trained lay persons lay hands on those who choose to come forward during a hymn at the traditional services on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Prayer Ministries – A weekly prayer group meets on Wednesday mornings to honor prayer requests received at Asbury. A prayer chain also responds to prayer requests. Loma Murray and Carol Bisker help to coordinate these efforts.

RAINBOWS – a ministry to children and youth that have experienced loss in their family due to death or separation/divorce. Peer support groups are led by these trained, unpaid servants of God under the supervision of Pat Phillips, Lay Director.

Spiritual Gifts Assessment - this class, taught by Virginia Catley, is offered periodically to help members discover their spiritual gifts, personal style, and ministry passion.

Stephen Ministries – a lay ministry using trained volunteers to offer supportive care for persons in our congregation. Virginia Catley, our Director of Care Ministries, offers training and supervision, along with Marilyn Batie and Alice Anne Wells, trained Stephen Leaders. For more information, click here.

Visitation Teams – lay persons who work in teams to visit those in homes or nursing homes that are unable to attend church. They bring fellowship and communion and fulfill Christ’s commandment that we love one another.

Women’s Retreat – a yearly retreat designed to give spiritual renewal and refreshment to the women of Asbury. This retreat is usually held in mid-winter.

Alice Anne Wells, Lay Partner for Care Ministries, and staff member Virginia Catley, our Director of Care Ministries, share oversight for all Care Ministries.
 
Updated as of Monday, April 7, 2008
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