Stephen Ministry
... When You or Someone You Know is Hurting
Christ Caring for People Through People
"Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Galatians 6:2
What is The Stephen Ministry?
A special ministry in which one Christian reaches out to another in time of need.
A structured program of training and preparation for a caring relationship.
An opportunity to reach out to others - the lonely, the depressed, the inactive, the bereaved, new people in town, those hospitalized and convalescing, the divorced, the aged, etc.
An on-going helping relationship that is dependable and confidential.
A meaningful way for Versailles Presbyterian Church members to share one another's burdens and joys.
Stephen Ministry is confidential ministry: those receiving care can be sure that their identity and what goes on in the caring relationship will remain private.
In addition to 911, remember these
Emergency Numbers
When in
sorrow.........................................................John 14
When men fail you....................................................Psalm 27
If you want to be fruitful..........................................John 15
When you have sinned..............................................Psalm 51
When you worry........................................................Matthew
6:19-34
When you are in danger...........................................Psalm 91
When God seems far away.......................................Psalm 139
When your faith needs stirring.................................Hebrews 11
When lonely and fearful...........................................Psalm 23
When you grow bitter & critical...............................1 Corinthians
13
To understand Christianity.......................................2 Corinthians
5:15-19
When you feel down and out....................................Romans 8:31
For Paul's secret to happiness..................................Colossians
3:12-17
For peace and rest....................................................Matthew
11:25-30
When the world seems bigger than God..................Psalm 90
For assurance............................................................Romans
8:1-30
When leaving home..................................................Psalm 121
When your prayers grow selfish...............................Psalm 67
Courage for a task....................................................Joshua 1
How to get along with fellow men...........................Romans 12
If you are depressed.................................................Psalm 130
If your pocketbook is empty.....................................Psalm 37
If losing confidence in people...................................1 Corinthians
13
When people seem unkind........................................John 15
If discouraged about your work................................Psalm 126
For dealing with fear.................................................Psalm 34:7
For security...............................................................Psalm
121:3
For assurance............................................................Mark
8:35
For reassurance.........................................................Psalm
145:18