CARE MINISTRY’S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE THROUGH A CRISIS AND TO HELP PEOPLE FIND SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
This is best done through community and involvement in the local church, such as Hempfield. Attending weekly worship, participating in Bible study and home group ministries as well as participating in the many activities of the church is often a way to work through a crisis because God is our protector and sustainer. A Christian community can nurture, love and care for one another. At times, a crisis can lead us to a sense of brokenness. Care ministry also offers a place to serve. It is through serving God and others that we heal.
Care Ministry is not intended to take the place of professional services like counseling, healthcare, or respite care. In addition, Care Ministry does not provide home health care or home care. Our ministry partners may not assist with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation and household tasks like cleaning to enable independence, safety and provide companionship.
“As I loved you so you must love one another.” John 13:34
Telecare – Each family in the directory will be called throughout the year, offering prayer and scripture, and asking for any prayer or praise requests.
Nehemiah Prayer Group – Intercessors meet each Tuesday, 10AM-noon in the Prayer Room to engage in prayer. Prayer is one way we can work together with God. It is thorough prayer that God’s purpose is accomplished and Satan’s intentions are broken. Luke 22:46 says, “Rise and pray”.
The group has a sharing time, a short devotional, praise and thanksgiving to enter God’s presence (Ps 100:4). They pray for major items in the news regarding the world, our nation, the church at large, our church and community. We pray for each other’s personal needs and then cover the prayer requests submitted daily and reflected on the weekly prayer page. The group fellowships and supports one another. All are welcome.
For more information contact Nancy Bowers.
The blue Prayer and Praise cards are in the pew racks. Prayer requests and words of praise can be written on the card and placed in the receptacle at the Welcome Center after each Sunday service. Be sure to include contact information too. These cards will be prayed over throughout the week and included on the Prayer and Care Page that are available in the Sanctuary each Sunday.
Prayer requests can also be submitted online at prayer@hempfieldumc.org.
Food Cupboard and response to community needs
The food cupboard is open by appointment only. Your weekly donations help us to keep the food cupboard stocked each week.
The distribution events we participate in include: School supplies, Thanksgiving meals, Christmas meals, Share-A-Christmas, and Easter meals.
Food Cupboard Donations – Donations can be dropped off at the church each week when you come to worship. Please leave the donations in the two-tiered cart near the Welcome Center. Donations can also be dropped off at the office entrance Monday through Friday mornings. Follow this link to see a list of the needs. This list will also be available each Sunday and can be obtained when you enter the building.
Prayer Ministry – Prayer partners are available to pray with you after each service Sunday morning. The Prayer Room is open for you as a place to commune with God in meditation and prayer.
Counseling Services – Hempfield is happy to provide a referral for individual, family or couples counseling. Contact the Care Office at 717-285-5156 ext. 222 to learn more about the counseling services available to you.
GriefShare –is a thirteen-week support group offering help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. It will be offered in-person twice a year. An afternoon group meets on Mondays from August to November and an evening group meets on Wednesdays from February to May. Contact Robin Murray for more information.
DivorceCare – is a thirteen-week supportive program designed to help individuals heal from the pain of separation or divorce. This program is divided into two parts. Part One focuses on the emotional impact of separation and divorce. Part Two concentrates on navigating the next stage of life as a single person. Contact Robin LeCrone for more information.
Supporting Our College Students – As students head off to college, isn’t it good to know Care Ministry stays in touch with them through cards and care packages? If you’d like your student to receive this kind of care, contact Nancy Norton. A new list of coeds to receive cards and care packages will be created in August.
Hospital Visitations – Please be sure to tell the staff at Lancaster General Hospital that you are a member of Hempfield and the Chaplaincy Office will call the church to inform us. If you are a patient at another hospital call the Care Office at 717-285-5156 Ext 222 to make the pastoral visitation team aware of your hospitalization. A person from the team will be happy to visit with you while you are hospitalized if you request it.
Life Celebration Services and Interments in our Memorial Garden – All services held in the sanctuary will be live-streamed if the family requests it. We are able to provide a luncheon following the service but space is limited to 75-80 people. For more information or if you are in need of assistance, contact the Care Office at 717-285-5156 ext. 222.
Homebound Visitation Team – Visitations to those who are homebound or living in long-term care facilities are made if everyone involved is comfortable with in-person visits.
Pass-it-On Ministry will send birthday cards to our homebound members on or near their birthday. Visits are also made if permitted.
Grocery Store Gift Cards under the “Feed Yourself, Feed the Church” program are sold each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Spirit Café. You can purchase $50 and $100 gift cards to Giant, Weis, or Stauffers.
You receive full face value of the cards and the Food Cupboard Ministry receives 5% of the proceeds.
Places to Donate Items If you have personal items that you no longer need and would like to donate to help others CLICK HERE for a list of some local organizations that receive donations.