Programs / Lay Ministries


Stephen Ministry


Stephen Ministry offers opportunities for those needing care and those willing to give care.

 

For care receivers, Stephen Ministry:

  • offers one-to-one ministry to persons experiencing stress.

  • is for those who are grieving, depressed, shut in, struggling or have any other care need.

For care givers, Stephen Ministry:

  • offers an avenue of ministry to those seeking to be involved in a program of giving support to persons experiencing stress.

  • is for those desiring to share gifts for bringing Christ’s healing love. An intensive training program prepares the Stephen Minister for care giving.


Prayer Ministry

 

If you are in need of prayer support call the church at (616) 363-3446 or send us your request by clicking here.

 

Prayer Chain

  • is a network of people who commit to praying for special needs as they are made known either by phone or by email

Intercessory Prayer Group

  • is for adults and youth who wish to pray for each other and the needs of the community and world

  • all are invited to come and lift the concerns of your heart and praises of your life to God in a safe environment that respects confidentiality

  • praying aloud is not required

  • meets the first Tuesday evening of each month at 7:30pm in the Westgate Room

Prayer Quilts

  • are made by church members, then others are invited to help “tie them off” as they pray for the recipient

  • are presented to persons with serious health needs, infants at baptisms, and other situations


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