Care Ministry
The Care Ministries purpose is to communicate that your spiritual family cares, God cares and you are not walking this chapter alone. People caring for people is the theme of the VBC Care Ministry. The goals is to ensure that all those within the congregation are cared for in the event of a physical, financial, emotional, or spiritual crisis in their lives. This will include prayer, making contact and a response of helps as appropriate.
We visit people who are hospitalized, sick, shut-in and needy in our congregation and respond to needs outside our congregation as possible.
The scope of our ministry includes:
Hospital and Outpatient needs.
Funeral preparation and grief support
Providing meals as needed through the deaconess ministry
Transportation to appointments and procedures.
Benevolence needs for church members
Mercy needs to those outside our church
Hospice patients encouragement
Caregiver’s Support
Care Programs
Stephen Ministry
We have adopted the Stephen Ministry model of caregiving. Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members – called Stephen Ministers – to provide weekly, one-to-one Christian care to people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Some common caregiving situations include grief, illness, hospice, family care giver stress, retirement, relocation, moving to assisted living, a spiritual crisis etc. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and everything they discuss with a Stephen Minister remains private.
Griefshare
GriefShare, a faith-based program sponsored by Village Bible Church (VBC), will begin in the fall. Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. Since its inception in the Village in 2009, hundreds of people have benefitted by attending these weekly meetings. Each session of the seminar features a video, followed by facilitated discussion and sharing. Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Past participants have related how helpful the information and follow-up discussion were to them. Part of the healing from grief is a result of this “group experience.” The program shows how to cope, how to move forward. For more details or to reserve your seat, please call the church office.
Our ministry is dedicated to providing food gift cards, shoe gift certificates, and Christmas gifts to children and families in need. This vital work is made possible by the generous contributions of our church members. Additionally, our members actively participate in buying gifts for specific children, ensuring that each gift is thoughtfully chosen. We also rely on volunteers to help sort and deliver these gifts. Your involvement can make a huge difference in the lives of those we serve.
Mercy Ministry
This ministry offers support and comfort to widows during the grief process by providing a physical link between them and other ministries of VBC. We also offer ongoing educational and social opportunities to help them meet their spiritual, emotional, and personal goals; as well as provide practical support as they move into and through a new and difficult stage of life. To find out more information, please contact Pam DeMorrow by clicking the Learn More button below.
Dorcas Ministry (Widow-to-Widow)
This ministry cares for the widows in our church family in practical ways by providing free or low-cost home repairs, offering guidance, and support for household needs aiming to ease the brudens and restore peace of mind.
Widow’s Home Repair & Needs
We are a support group of mothers and grandmothers whose children and grandchildren are struggling with alcohol or drugs, living a homosexual or transgender lifestyle, estranged from the family, or have walked away from the Lord.
Hurting Moms
Come and join other hurting moms and grandmothers, as we share prayer requests and bear one another’s burdens. We are all learning to “be still” in this season as we pray for our wayward family members.
When / Where
Hurting Moms Support Group meets on the first Saturday of each month from 10:15 am - 12:00 pm in the Village Bible Church Loft.
The Care Ministry is always looking for caring individuals to be a part of this ministry. If you would like more information about being a part of this ministry contact Pastor Elsen Portugal.
