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Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers care for people who are facing pain, fear, sadness, a change, a loss, a difficult situation, a hard decision, a personal crisis, or another turning point in their life.
 
Stephen Ministry is…
  • a one-to-one confidential ministry by lay persons who have completed extensive training.
  • a relationship which focuses on the needs of the individual who asks for a Stephen Minister.
  • based on a proven system of training and peer support with one intention--to deliver the highest quality caring to those in need.
 A Stephen Minister is…
  • a caring listener.
  • Christ-centered, compassionate, full of faith, skilled, and trustworthy.
  • commissioned by our congregation.
Care Receivers come into the care of a Stephen Minister at their own request or after agreeing to have a Stephen Minister following referral by a pastor or another person who cares about them.
 
Stephen Ministers and Care Receivers are carefully matched by the Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator, who first speaks with the potential Care Receiver before proceeding to match her or him with a Stephen Minister.
 
DO YOU NEED A PLYMOUTH STEPHEN MINISTER?
Make a confidential request by calling David Ruhe, Senior Minister, at 515.255.3149, contacting him at druhe@plymouthchurch.com  or using the web form on the Need a Minister? page. You may also send an email to stephenministry@plymouthchurch.com.
 
Questions about becoming a Stephen Minister can be answered by David Ruhe, any other Stephen Leader, or any Stephen Minister. Look for them at worship. They wear blue and white name badges.

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Calendar

 

Through Feb. 17

Gallery Exhibit
Pastels by Jake Jacobs

Wednesdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 15

Plymouth Has Left the Building:
The Gospel of Mark at Smoky Row
Free class with Matt Mardis-LeCroy
Noon-1 p.m.
Smoky Row Coffee House
1910 Cottage Grove

Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 18

Youth Bible Study:
The Gospel of Mark
Anthony LIvolsi
4:45-5:45 p.m., Caribou Coffee on Ingersoll
 

Saturdays, Feb. 4 & 11

Toddler Stepping Stone
10-11:30 a.m., Greenwood
 

Sundays, Feb. 5 & 12

12th Grade Stepping Stone
10-11:30 a.m., Greenwood


Wednesday, Feb. 8

Wednesday Night Dinner
5:15-6:45 p.m.
Waveland Hall
$10/adult, $5/child, $30/family
RSVP


Friday, Feb. 17

State Historical Museum
Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Plymouth Women
11 a.m., 600 E. Locust
$12/person
RSVP

Sunday, Feb. 19

The World Beloved:
A Bluegrass Mass
Chancel Choir and bluegrass band Monroe Crossing in a free concert
3 p.m., Sanctuary

Sundays, Feb. 19-Mar. 25

Connections: A Small-Group Experience at Plymouth Church
6-7:30 p.m., Waveland Hall
$15, register here

FMI: Click on the link or call the church office at 255.3149.

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