When you, or someone you know,

is in need of care..

Call on someone who cares..

 

At

Community Lutheran Church

3575 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027

www.clcesc.org

Hurting?  Would you like to have someone in your life who really cares?

Stephen Ministers Care!

What is Stephen Ministry?
  

Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus’ command to love one another. Through one-to-one caring relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and care they need for support.

  • Is life more than you can handle alone right • now?

  • Are you adjusting to a new job, change of • marital status, a serious illness, the death of a loved one, or a recent move?

  • Are your health, attitude, or relationships • suffering?

  • Would you like to have someone in your life • who really cares?

Everyone has gone through difficult times. Having someone who cares, listens, and shares God’s love can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing.

 

God is the caregiver.

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.                                                              Psalm 55:22

Come to me all that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest.      Matt. 11:29

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.                                                             1 Peter 5:7

Stephen Ministry is an interdenominational ministry in which Community Lutheran Church is pleased to participate.
What is a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministers are named after St. Stephen. During the early church the apostles decided to choose among their leaders faithful disciples, those who would be sent into the community to minister to the needs of the people. "And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit..                                                                                                                                                                                      Acts 6:5

God called us all to be Caregivers:

Carry each others burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.                                                                       Gal 6:2

Encourage the faint hearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them.                                                                             1 Thes 5:14

Who is a Stephen Minister?
  • A lay person who has been trained in how to • provide distinctly Christian care.
  • A child of God who walks beside a person who • is hurting.
  • A caring Christian who takes the time to really • listen.

What is the process to receive a Stephen Minister?

  • A person is in need of Christian care!

  • The Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator learns about the need.

  • The referrals coordinator meets with the person to discuss Stephen Ministry.

  • If appropriate, and if a Stephen Minister is available (with the person’s approval) the coordinator assigns a Stephen Minister to meet together on a weekly basis.

  • The Stephen Minister continues to provide distinctly Christian care for the person with absolute confidentiality .

Are you in need of someone who..

  • Cares for you?

  • Supports you?

  • Listens to you?

  • Prays with you?

  • Shares the love of Christ with you?

 

Then call on someone who cares...

Consider allowing a Stephen Minister to confidentially walk with you on your healing journey.

  

 

For more information:

Contact our Stephen Ministry Coordinator:
 

Reverend William R.Vogelsang, Jr.

Community Lutheran Church.

Escondido, CA 92027

Telephone: 760-739-1650

Email: pastor@clcesc.org

 

For more information on Stephen Ministry

Visit: http://www.stephenministries.org/

 

Ministering to those who are experiencing..

  • Depression

  • Loneliness

  • Loss of a loved one

  • Hospitalization

  • Separation or divorce

  • Parenting problems

  • Terminal Illness

  • Other life changes

Our mission statement for Stephen Ministry at Community Lutheran Church Escondido:

"To provide open caring arms to hurting people, reflecting Christ’s love and concern for them."