Care Team
Ministry First Church Caring Ministries Caring is Sharing With Care Team Ministry Our Care Team at First United Methodist Church is Putting Its Faith in Action by: • • • •
Making regular home visits to our members Providing a listening ear Being present in prayer Offering a helping hand and support for unanticipated needs
One of First Church’s Caring Ministries
Care Team Ministry Card Ministry Hospital Visitation Team Homebound Visits Homebound Audio Program Rehab Visitation Team Prayer Team
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First United Methodist Church 203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI 53703 608.256.9061 • www.fumc.org
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First United Methodiest Church Care Team Ministry A Partnership with Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries & Catholic Charities
Care Team Ministry Provides: • • •
Social and emotional support through friendly visits and phone calls Practical support such as rides to church and respite care Spiritual support though prayers and a listening ear
Services are provided based on the availability of Team members.
I Want to Discuss Being A Part Of This Caring Ministry Name: Address:
Who Can Volunteer?
What We Do Members of First Church daily perform valued acts of caring, looking out for each other in our community. The Care Team Ministry responds to the non-medical quality of life needs of individuals and families associated with First United Methodist Church. Care Team members help their partners maintain a strong connection to the church. Care is provided on a continuing or short-term basis to people who are elderly, or who live alone, or who have a caregiver. The program has a very simple structure, supported by pastoral staff. It provides volunteer training and supervision. Team members receive a thorough orientation and ongoing training on topics such as communication, listening skills and spiritual sharing. Team members and the people they serve discover the joys of giving and receiving.
Anyone can become a Care Team member. The simple structure makes it easy to get involved and easy to stay involved. The ministry responds to individuals through a team approach, which provides for on-going support for each team member.
What is Asked of Volunteers?
Home Phone: Work Phone: Email Address:
Care Team members make a commitment to calling, visiting and performing other activities within their comfort level based on their availability. Compatible interests with the person being served are also given consideration. Care Team members meet regularly to review their caring ministry partnerships. Through these team meetings, members provide each other with peer support. Team members are expected to participate in the orientation and training program. Jesus asked a second time,
“Simon son of John, do you love me?” Simon replied, “
Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus said to him,
“Take care of my sheep.”
John 21: 16 (Common English Bible)
If you have questions about Care Team Ministry, please contact the First United Methodist Church office at 608.256.9061 or email
[email protected].
