Caring

Stephen Ministers provide confidential, Christ-centered care to those who are hurting and going through difficult times. A new training class starts this August. Applications accepted until June 17th. To express interest in applying, type “STEPHEN” in the comment section below.

Tapachula Mexico Mission on the Move Team L-R: Harry Alfrey, Roberta Alfrey, Adam Auter, Barb Kovach, Marge Reichmann & Mike Hoffman Please pray for our Mission on the Move team, Harry Alfrey, Roberta Alfrey, Adam Auter, Barb Kovach, Marge Reichmann & Mike Hoffman , during their mission trip to Tapachula, Mexico from March 23 to [...]

Clay has partnered with First United Methodist and other area churches to provide overnight weather protection during the coldest times of the year for the homeless population.  The Project WARM weather amnesty shelter will be open every night from Dec 1 to Mar 15, 2012, 8pm to 8am, at First UMC in downtown South Bend. [...]

Have you heard about an external ministry that Clay is participating in but you are unsure how to find out more information? Starting in October, Clay members that participate in Clay’s ongoing external ministries will have a logo on their name tags representing how they serve our community.  These friendly faces will not only be [...]

NOTE TO A NEIGHBOR   One of the powerful ways we join God in the work of Christ in the world is by simply “noticing” what is going on around us, seeing what God sees in the world, and responding.   We invite you to notice, to look at your neighborhood, or your group of friends and [...]

Spiritual Vitamin Sept 8 Walking a Mile in Someone’s Shoes There were no needy persons among them. Acts 4:32   You probably know this already, but I need to say it here just in case you haven’t heard it: 13,000 children will die of hunger today, and tomorrow, and the next day. Poverty — the [...]

Aug 18, 9-11am, Open house at Firehouse Youth Center.  Want to be the best mom possible?  You are not alone. Better Moms make a better world.  MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarten. Whether you’re urban, suburban, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, special-needs, single or married, [...]

The ISSA at the University of Notre Dame is seeking host families for the 2011-12 school year.  This program is not a homestay program, but rather a chance to get to know an international student by spending time together and participating in activities of your choosing.  For more information email issa©nd•edu or call 574-631-3825.

The team of 6 is on their way to Tapachula, Mexico to share the love of God with the kids in both the boys home and the girls home. You can follow them via their facebook page (the link is below). Facebook Page Keep them in prayer this next week.

Have you been looking for a way to care for others?  Do you have gifts for one-on-one conversation to help others through a difficult time? If you have wanted to be a listening friend, but did not know what to say, Stephen Ministry could be for you.  We will be starting a class this August [...]