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Congregational Care


Bereavement
Our Bereavement ministry assists families and pastors during times of loss.

Care Mail
Sueann Belmonte (sbelm@aol.com)

Food Teams
We invite you to prayerfully consider becoming a captain (or member) of a Food Team. Please contact Jane Royther (jretnnc@carolina.rr.com) for how you can be a part of this important ministry within our church family and community.

Keeping-In-Touch
Emily and Mike Price (cameron0526@aol.com)

Prayer Chain
If you have a prayer request that you would like to share, or if you would simply like to become a part of our Prayer Chain, please contact Barbara Fuller (smpcpray@bellsouth.net). Your requests are prayed for faithfully and confidentially.

Congregational Care Chair
Elizabeth Boone (maddygirl23@carolina.rr.com)

Congregational Care is made available to reach out to those in need through different channels including, but not limited to food, cards, prayer, visitation, bulletin and newsletters, weekly updates and phone calls.

· Chairperson - Elizabeth Boone

. Angels (Births) - Hallie Mitchell

· Food Teams - Jane Royther

· Prayer Chain - Barbara Fuller

· Keeping in Touch - Emily and Mike Price

· Bereavement and Family Support - Carolyn Harmon

· Care Mail - Sueann Belmonte

· News and Information - Barbara Fuller

· Care notes - Janet Smith

 

Note from our Chairman

“Recent research shows that 1 in 4 families in North Carolina are caring for a loved one over 60. About 60% of these caregivers report that their health is fair to poor, and about half report clinical depression.” This information comes from the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services. In an effort to provide assistance to seniors, adults with disabilities and family caregivers, Social Services has created two helpful and free programs which are merely a phone call away.

 

Just 1 Call offers help with food, transportation, medicine or simply information regarding services that may be of help to you. The service is free, confidential, easy to use and available in 140 languages. The telephone number is 704.432.1111.

 

The Family Caregiver Support Program provides help to those caring for a loved one at home. They offer training, temporary respite and other services which may be of assistance. The telephone number is 704.336.3150.

Pamphlets for these two services are in the narthex for those who would like further information. Or, you may contact Mecklenburg County directly at 704.353.1500.