CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY
Do you have an upcoming surgery, sympathy, or a joy? Do you have a prayer request or a specific need for assistance? Our Congregational Care Team is here to serve you in your time of need.
Contact Cindy Svec, Congregational Care Team Coordinator, cindys@heritageumc.org, or the church office 913-897-6446 for assistance.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE INCLUDES:
Pastoral Care
Your Pastor wants to support you no matter what is going on in your life. The Pastor has a responsibility and makes every attempt to be with you in time of sorrow and grief as well as joy and celebration. If you have something you want to share with your Pastor, or would like to request a visit prior to surgery or have a special need, please call the church office to schedule an appointment, 913-897-6446, or email pastormaria@heritageumc.org
Prayer Request Cards
Prayer cards are available outside the church office. Prayer requests can be submitted for yourself or someone you know. You can also notify the care team of other needs on the card.
Compete the information on the card and place it in the metal box on the wall outside the church office.
Prayer Chain
Heritage has a group of people who are ready to pray for you. Send your prayer request to prayerchain@heritageumc.org. Once it is received, an email is sent to the Prayer Team. The group of prayer warriors will take time to lift you up in prayer.
TLC Grief Support Group –
In times of loss and sorrow it’s nice to know you’re not alone. TLC is a small group that offers support for those grieving from the loss of loved ones and those dealing with stressful life changes. Join this adult small group as they meet to pray, listen and share with one another while having breakfast. All are invited and welcome.
Heritage TLC Grief Support Group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information regarding times and location call the church office, 913-897-6446.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
If you are interested in serving on the Congregational Care Team and supporting one of the following care ministries, please contact Cindy Svec, cindys@heritageumc.org for more information.
Caring Baskets
Heritage wants to support members following a surgery or the birth of a child, with some necessities. Help fill a basket of goodies and necessities for a member returning home from a hospital stay or to welcome a newborn child.
Caring Casseroles
Caring Casseroles is more than comfort food. Heritage provides food for those coming home from a hospital stay or surgery or returning home with a newborn child. Help with a meal, or help deliver a meal to a family
Care Cards
Join this team who sends personal care notes to members following surgery, illness, etc. This team also sends periodic notes to members to re-connect, check-in with those living in care facilities, experiencing personal and ongoing health issues, etc. Supplies, stamps and direction is provided to team members.
Prayer Chain
Serve on the prayer chain as a prayer warrior by receiving the requests and praying for those in need.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
If you are someone with the ability or interest to knit, or crochet, Prayer Shawl Ministry is for you. This ministry allows you to knit or crochet beautiful shawls for those hospitalized, with long-term illness, new baby or someone needing some extra love and support while giving you some valuable quiet time with God. If you would like to be a part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry or know someone who would like to be wrapped in prayer, please call 913-897-6446, or email Cindy Laaser cklaaser@gmail.com