Cares and Concerns Ministries - Matthews Presbyterian Church

Cares and Concerns Ministries

*Ministry*	*Comm. Member*	*Services to our Congregation*
Committee Liaison	*Carole Humphrey* *Floyd McClung*	Support the needs of the committee members in all areas of Cares and Concerns. Work closely with the Pastoral Staff and Diaconate to ensure the needs of the congregation are met
Card Writer/Sender	*Wendy Croom*	Coordinate the writing of cards of encouragement or sympathy to members who are mentioned in the prayers and concerns during the Sunday worship services. Also coordinate sending birthday cards to all home bound members.
Visitation	*Carole Humphrey* *(Interim)*	Coordinate regular visits to all home bound members (in conjunction with the church Diaconate) and foster a personal caring and concerns relationship. Assess their needs for help in other areas of the Cares and Concerns Committee
Telephone Ministry	*Jan Deane*	Contact congregation members in need via phone. Assess their need and provide encouragement. Assure them their needs will be addressed by the appropriate committee or committees. Ensure follow-up.
Meals Provider	*Judy Jordon*	Provide, deliver, and/or coordinate meals for members unable to provide meals for themselves. Meals are provided to individuals and families during a crisis or hardship situation and to sustain them during this difficult time.
Transportation	*Ernie Ferrell*	Drive or coordinate the transportation of members for Doctor appointments and prescription pick up as needed.
Maintain Attend. Records	*Jan Deane*	Track member attendance and ensure members that have missed services for three consecutive weeks are contacted. Inquire to identify any problems/issues that have prevented them from attending church. Offer help if needed.
Organize Prayer List	*Katie Meyers*	Establish church Prayer Chain. When the church is notified of a need or concern, ensure the prayer chain is executed in sequence to pray for those in need.

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