The Congregational Care Committee offers its various ministries of caring which include making contact with members through phone calls and cards sent. The Committee meets monthly on the fourth Monday. The Chair of the committee is Pat Dyer.

Visitation 
A significant aspect of the Committee's work has been the Visitation Program . This is under the capable leadership of Bob and Elisabeth Phillips, as Coordinators.    Home Church members receive instruction and then visit in the homes of our members. We have over 20 faithful members who make at least one visit every two months. In addition, a number of "phone visits" have also been made keeping members "connected" with what is happening at Home Church. 
     
Prayer Tree
Our Home Church "Prayer Tree" is in full operation with Hessie Williams, as Coordinator.  Prayer concerns are given to the pastors who relay them to the Coordinator, who then sends the prayer request by phone.  Prayer Tree members pray for the concern and pass it to the next person on the list.  Over twenty Home Church members pray faithfully for non-confidential concerns given to the pastors.

Intercessory Prayer Group
This group meets every Thursday at 2:00 P.M. at Salemtowne Retirement Community. Prayers are offered for individuals, groups and causes in the church, community and the world.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Members of Home Church meet on Wednesday afternoons to knit prayer shawls which are taken to members and friends who are lifted up in prayer. www.shawlministry.com

Curbside Service
The "Curbside Service" program is where men of the church assist members and visitors in getting from their vehicles to the sanctuary prior to the 10:00 A.M. service. This program, under the leadership of Graham Smith, fills an important need.
 
Transportation Ministry
Our transportation ministry is working very well. Volunteers drive the church mini-bus once a quarter to transport residents of Salemtowne and the Belo Home to the 10:00 A.M. Sunday worship service. Also, transportation is provided for evening Holy Week services and for Christmas Lovefeast services. This ministry is very much appreciated by the participants.

Stephen Ministry
The Stephen Ministry Program continues to offer one-on-one confidential care and encouragement to members who are in a variety of difficult situations. Four trained Stephen Leaders and eight active trained Stephen Ministers offer caregiving and help to members in need.  Stephen Ministers are members of the congregation who are trained to offer confidential, caring attention from a Christian perspective to other members and friends in times of crisis or transition.  Service is a two-year commitment and the training program covers approximately 50 hours.