Is God Calling
YOU?
Making Life Better.
OUR VISION: We believe that God is
calling our church to make lives better
and transform the world by valuing each
person and guiding them into a personal
relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
OUR MISSION: The mission of our
church is to reach people with the good
news of Jesus and together become fully
devoted followers of Christ.
The Stephen Ministry educational
training course will again be offered at
Ingomar Church beginning late 2014 or
early 2015. This 50-hour course offers
exceptional preparation for providing
compassionate care to those who need
support and encouragement.
OUR PLAN: We believe we can achieve
all that God has in store for us by
perfecting five practices – each of us
individually and together as one church.
Most asked questions:
Our Five Practices:
WELCOMING – Radical Hospitality
To unapologetically invite, welcome
and care for those who are friends,
acquaintances and strangers.
WORSHIPPING – Passionate Worship
To actively and personally engage in
worship experiences that honor God,
refresh our spirits, provoke change and
transform our lives.
LEARNING – Intentional Faith Development
To encourage and foster lifelong spiritual
growth through small group and personal
study experiences.
SERVING – Risk-taking Mission & Service
To make the world a better place through
the active and personal engagement of
every person in the church.
GIVING – Extravagant Generosity
To give freely, joyfully and faithfully in
response to God’s love for us and as an
expression of our love for God.
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Is God is tapping you on the shoulder?
Perhaps now is the time for you to become a
Stephen Minister.
Q. We already have many Stephen Ministers. Why do we need more?
A: Some of our previous members have moved and are no longer
able to participate. Others have been serving for many years and are
in need of a respite. Preparing new Stephen Ministers enables us to
continue the ministry, and helps to prevent burnout of those already
serving.
Q: The class is long. I’m not sure I can spare the time.
A: If God is calling you, He will help you find the time to be a part
of this valuable ministry. The time commitment is minimal (less than
that of a Disciple class), yet the satisfaction that comes from helping
others is immeasurable.
Application forms are at the information tables or in the church office.
If you have additional questions, contact Ginny Haiges through the
church office, or any of the other Stephen Leaders (Margie Martinelli,
Ted Willke, or Linda Huffman).
Having a rough day, a rough week, a rough month?
If you know someone who needs a Stephen Minister, please
refer him or her to Margie Martinelli, 412-364-3613 x 206.
It might be a fellow church member, a neighbor, a friend, or
even yourself. One on one, confidential Christian care for
those experiencing grief, loneliness, divorce, hospitalization,
job loss, disability, problems with their children … anyone
needing someone to talk to, pray with and lean on.