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Stephen Ministry
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 SBUMC is enrolled in the Stephen Series, a complete system of training and organizing lay persons for caring munistry in and around their congregations. Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community. Our Stephen Ministers work together with our pastors to reach more people with Christian care than pastors can reach by themselves.
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The Stephen Ministry at SBUMC brings care to all in need. This confidential, Christian caregiving is a vital part of the total healing ministry of Christ’s body, the Church. Stephen Ministers are trained to aid the care receivers to more effectively deal with their own situations and to grow. As a care receiver you may:
- develop stronger ties with a community of Christians
- grasp the role of suffering in life
- accept forgiveness and grace from God and others
- give forgiveness and love
- increase your level of trust
- start a relationship with God
- renew your relationship with God
- learn positive attitudes and expectations
- develop a foundation for holistic stability in your life
- nurture a healthier ego and a realistic, self-image
- build whole and complete relationships
God alone is the one who takes broken individuals and makes them whole. For information about Stephen Ministry, call the church office at 777-0116 or Debra Tupper at 773-2971. You may also approach any Stephen Minister as all information is confidential.
CRISIS: An emotionally charged time of instability during which a crucial change occurs. The Chinese word for crisis is a combination of two characters: one for “danger,” the other for “opportunity.” This drives home the fact that every crisis, though it involves impending danger, also offers opportunities for personal or spiritual growth. Stephen Ministers are trained to walk with you through the dangers of your crisis and to help you find the opportunities God has in store for you. |
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What's New
Rummage Sale Saturday, September 18 8am-1pm: Everything and the kitchen sink for sale! All proceeds go toward the children’s playground. Print and distribute this flyer.
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Great fellowship and food are awaiting you at the SBUMC Tailgate Party, Wednesday, September 8 at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall… hosted by the Chancel Choir and Beyond 50 Ministries. Wear your team colors (high school or college) and bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will provide the entrée, beverage and paper products. Let’s show some team spirit for our schools, for our church and for our community! Pick up an invitation and give it to your neighbor, friend, or pew partner to come as your guest. Reservations are required by Sunday, September 5. |
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Doubles Beachside, on South Patrick Drive, is hosting us in the month of September. Ray Featherhoff, a member of our church, is the owner of Doubles, and he welcomes us to have dinner there, every Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to closing. Ray will give us 10% when you write SBUMC on the top of your bill. Thank you Ray, for being a supporter of SBUMC and our Dining Out Program that supports the Dream Kitchen account. This is our third year of operation, and we want to thank all of you who participate in this program for enabling us to raise approximately $11,000 towards the Family Life Center Dream Kitchen.
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Preschool Registration for 2010-2011: We will be VPK Providers next year, and we are still registering for fall. Any interested parents should come check us out, with their children. Visit the Preschool page for information. |
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 LifeTogether: Everyone is catching the fever!! Ask about how you can be a part of a LifeTogether home group. New groups are now forming. Don’t be left out of this exciting ministry. Call the Church Office. |
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Ministries: Click on the Ministries button on the menubar to learn about all of the ministries at SBUMC. |
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Stephen Ministry: SBUMC has been a Stephen Ministry congregation since 1995 and during that time has provided confidential Christian care to many members of our church and our community. Whatever your need is, large or small, a Stephen Minister is ready to walk along side you and help you. Find out more 
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