February 27, 2024
Community Care Update Note from Julie:
“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
Dear Friends,
Reflecting on this Scripture, and as we care for each other and ourselves during this 40 days of Lent, we remember that it is through God’s transforming power and living with and for Christ, that we are a new person!. With our new persona, we can experience a new lease on life. And we have a new purpose – to be “little Christs” to those whose lives we touch, helping to give to those who are feeling they need some support, a friend to pray with or a hand to hold. We can make small connections with deep meaning every day if we are on the “look out” and see someone who needs some care or kind conversation.
Our over 30 Stephen Ministers are available each Sunday before or after service and at our coffee hour, to talk to you more about our caring ministry.
Our Stephen Ministers are also available every day, for short term, long term or even a one time Christian caregiving visit to you or a friend or a neighbor. As Emmanuel grows, I invite all of us to remember our neighbors at this time that may be suffering or struggling with something and may enjoy a caring visit from a Stephen Minister.
Please contact me at julie@naplesemmanuel.org for how to arrange a visit with a Stephen minister. You can also stop into my office and say hello! There are some wonderful things to read on our Adult Ministry section of the website as well.
Sincerely,
Julie
“Lord of Life, use me to help others find a new lease on life and a new purpose in living, as new creations in Christ.” Amen.
REF: Henri Nouwen: Lenten Devotions
