Before Going to the Hospital
The pastor, lay visitors, and prayer chain need to put you on their calendars so that they can arrange to be with you before surgery. Of course there are emergencies and changes, but please call the church when you know of a hospitalization or have a friend call.

When Your Marriage Hits Rough Waters
Sometimes it helps to hear each other in front of a third party. We don't decide who is right. We make sure feelings are heard. Call us as a first, not last resort.

When a Baby is Born
We will want to rejoice with you and begin talking about baptism.

When There is a Death in the Family
Call us first. We want to come. If funeral arrangements include us, please call so that we may clear calendars.

Before You Face any Important or Difficult Decision or After Job Loss
We don't have all the answers, but we can ask the right faith questions, provide support, make some calls, suggest some resources, or sort through the consequences of a particular decision.

When in Doubt or Spiritual Pain
Christians grow in their faith (sanctification). Sometimes sharing those struggles helps. Praying with your pastor or knowing that she or he are praying with you sees you through. Doubt is a necessary element of faith. Call us to explore the issues.

When You Want Yourself or Your Baby Baptized
You and your church will take vows like in marriage. We will want
to explore those vows with you.

When You Leave the Area
We will want to say good-bye and recommend new churches in your community.

May we suggest other times? How about sharing good news: a promotion, an honor, a child's accomplishment, an anniversary? How about a good joke or story for the sermon, or toss a prayer upwards during the day for us?

Please, we are here in the area for you. We are not "too busy" to hear from you. You are our ministry.