Care & Support Ministries are there when you need them

There are many ways you can contribute to the success of these ministries. You can:

• Pray for the success of these activities.
• Praise God that it is with His working through the congregation that these ministries are available.
• Volunteer to become involved in one or more of these activities.
• Ask for help for yourself from one of these ministries.
• Encourage a member of your church family to avail themselves of these services if they are in need. You can also make a referral directly to one of these services on behalf of another person by contacting the Pastors and the church staff.

Cancer Support Network (CSN)

The Cancer Support Network (CSN) strives to help our members who are diagnosed with cancer be matched with a cancer survivor who can support them.  If you are a survivor who would like to volunteer, a patient who wants a match, or just in need of more information, please ask! 

Contact:  Lina Green, (920) 437-9252, lgreen@fumcgb.org

To learn more click Cancer Support Network

Intercessory Prayer and Study Group

All are welcome at any time to join this confidential prayer time. People mention new prayer requests and former requests are updated.  Previous studies have centered on books by authors such as Max Lucado, John Ortberg, Randy Alcorn and Philip Yancy.

Meets on Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall

Contact:  Gerry Christoph, (920) 432-0732

Meal Ministry

Our goal is to provide care for church members by providing a meal or baked goods. We serve church members or families of church members that have been hospitalized, are ill, having a difficult time, birth of a child or need/want personal contact from a Meal Ministry team member. The team might provide a meal to non-church members in crisis. Although we do not have regular meeting times, we are always welcome to new volunteers who would like to help.

Contact:  Lynda Hansen, (920) 434-8587 or Ellen Hanchek, (920) 469-0034

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry of Christians caring for one another. Volunteer church members have undergone 50 plus hours of instruction on crucial issues related to confidentiality, counseling and Christian support and prayer. Trained Stephen Ministers provide one-to-one support and a listening ear for those experiencing life's difficulties. Stephen ministers are assigned care receivers after referrals have been made to the clergy. 

Contact:  Les Van Vonderen, (920) 983-2933

To learn more click Stephen Ministry

The Green Bay Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF)

The Compassionate Friends is a non-profit, self-help support organization for families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There are no dues or fees and all bereaved family members are welcome. TCF exists to support and assist bereaved parents, siblings and other family members in their grief, and to foster their physical and emotional health. Monthly chapter meetings offer friendship, caring and a safe place to talk. Monthly newsletters also offer support. In addition, on the 2nd Sunday of December, bereaved parents gather at First Church at 7:00 p.m. to participate in a world-wide candle lighting event.

Meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall

Contact:  Donna Wilkinson, dpwilkins@aol.com, (920) 391-0734

To learn more click The Compassionate Friends

Treasured Members Ministry (formerly known as "Caring Ministry")

The Treasured Members Ministry team works to assist church members who are unable to access church activities with such services as communion, visitation, and transportation to church activities. We celebrate birthdays of our Treasured Members (ages 80 and beyond) by publishing birthdays in Spirit Alive, and hosting coffee fellowship three Sundays each year.

Contact:  Les Van Vonderen, (920) 983-2933

Women's Weekly Prayer Group

Women meet at McDonald's on Webster in Allouez over coffee to read a short devotional and pray for all the concerns of our hearts, families, churches and world. Join us if you can. Can't be there? Join our email prayer ministry.

Meets on Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. at McDonald's located at 1903 S. Webster Ave. 

Contact:  Geri Lewis-Nytes, gamageri@yahoo.com, (920) 469-0495