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Helping
Hands Ministry Update:
“But God composed the body, …that
the members should have the same care for one another. And if one
member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is
honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of
Christ…” I
Corinthians 12:25-27
Through the Helping Hands Ministry at
Midway, we all have opportunity for blessing and being blessed in
lending a hand to other families who may be facing a time of need or
crisis. A simple meal may lift a burden to a stressed mother,
running an errand, or even caring for a child so the parents can get
needed rest or tend to other responsibilities during time of
calamity. Midway has over 200 families, taking a turn, working
together.
Caring for one another is a ministry
of all of the people of Midway church to all the people of Midway
church. If your name is in the directory, you are not only
eligible to receive the benefits of this caring ministry as a part of
the body of Christ, but also to serve others as the need arises.
How it Works:
We are using a great website,
http://takethemameal.com. as
a scheduling tool. Whenever a need arises our Care Coordinator will
create a schedule allowing others to volunteer to help the family.
This schedule will be posted on the website along with any necessary
information. The coordinator will then send an email to our
volunteers informing them of the need and the passcode to access the
schedule. Volunteers may respond by going to the website and sign
themselves up as their own schedule allows.
To become a volunteer simply contact
our Care Coordinator with your email address, or phone number if you
prefer to be contacted by phone via Calling Post. There is no
commitment or need to respond other than on those dates you actually
wish to volunteer.
The Care Coordinator is completely
dependent upon each of you to be informed of a need. Never assume we
know. If you find yourself, your family, or a friend in a time of
crisis, please do not hesitate to call for help. Let us know
your needs. Our Care Coordinator, can make arrangements for
meals and meeting practical needs, and can also enlist the aid of
other ministries in the church when appropriate.
Ladies, put away an extra of your
favorite recipe in the freezer. Watch for a sale on things you
can keep on hand. “Be ready in season and out of season.”
You can make a wonderful difference in
someone else’s life in a time of need – God will bless you for
it!
Karen Barnett, Care Coordinator
Phone:
770-422-0926
Email: dkbarnett73@gmail.com
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