Pastoral Care Ministries - Trinity Episcopal Church
Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that
end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints(Ephesians 6:18)
Ministry to the Sick and Infirmed
The Ministry to the Sick and Infirmed is offered only on Sunday. Licensed Lay Eucharistic
Visitors deliver the sacraments to those who cannot attend Church because of health
issues.
Petal Pushers
This ministry delivers the alter flowers and good wishes to fellow parishioners
from the Trinity community.
Cornerstone Recovery
Cornerstone Recovery is a positive peer pressure group of young adolescents 12 to
18 years of age that teaches children how to live responsible and principle-based
lives. LCDC counselors all have recovery experience. Teens learn that they can have
fun in a sober environment. Weekly meetings offer a 12-step program for parents
and teens. Staffed functions are held every weekend for teens and family functions
are held throughout the year. Counseling services are available. Cornerstone Recovery
meets Monday evenings at 7:30 in the Atrium Building.
† Additional information is available at www.cornerstonerecovery.org or call 281-367-8113.
Loaves and Fishes
Jesus said, “Feed my lambs… take care of my sheep… Feed my sheep.” (John 21:15-17)
During times of crisis, sadness and joy, Trinity's Loaves and Fishes volunteers
are there with a visit, a smile, an encouraging word and a simple meal. As Trinity
continues to grow, the small groups and ministries care for their members through
coordination with Loaves and Fishes.
The Prayer Ministries
Trinity has a number of vital prayer ministries. Our staff prays for each member
of Trinity once a month during our regularly scheduled Morning Prayer time. However,
those who have special prayer needs may fill out a prayer card in the church pew
and put it in the offering plate with your desire for prayer. Another way to request
prayer is to write your name in our prayer book at the receptionist’s desk
in the church office, or call Sheila Gerth at 281-367-8113, and request that your
name be added to the bulletin. If you would like a group of committed people to
pray for you, call Nancy Farrell at 281-367-8113 and she will alert the Prayer Chain
of your request.
Pastoral Care Nurses
Pastoral Care Nurses are RNs who provide pastoral nursing services to Trinity parishioners.
They conduct monthly blood pressure screenings as well as provide educational information
and telephone support. They act as medical consultants/representatives for the nursery
and Vacation Bible School and arrange for Parish Blood Drives with St. Luke’s
Hospital Blood Bank.
Community of Hope
The Community of Hope is a group of lay chaplains, united in prayer, shaped by Benedictine
spirituality and equipped for pastoral care ministry for all those in need. In the
past 9 years, the Community of Hope has commissioned lay chaplains from many denominations.
The chaplains volunteer their services in hospitals, private homes and nursing homes
offering spiritual care and a listening ear.
Daughters of the King
The Daughters of the King is a Lay Order for Episcopal Women with affiliates now
in the Lutheran and Catholic Churches. Daughters take vows of prayer and service
for the spread of Christ’s kingdom and wear the silver fleur cross. They are
available to support the rector through prayer and service projects for the church.
They also pray with fellow parishioners upon request. Service projects include:
assisting with receptions for the Bishop and other parish.wide events, making gift
bags for the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, providing clothing for women
in shelters, leading small study groups and organizing retreats or quiet days for
the church family.
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The Brotherhood is a ministry of men dedicated to the spread of Christ's Kingdom
here on earth by means of regular prayer, study and personal service.
Stephen Ministries
Trinity began its Stephen Ministry program in January, 2003. In the tradition of
Saint Stephen (Acts 6:1.6), a group of dedicated lay ministers at Trinity provides
Christian care to those in need. These Stephen Ministers are part of the worldwide
interdenominational Stephen Ministry program. Stephen Ministers meet with individuals
in a one on one relationship on a regular basis during times of change, stress or
crisis. These ministers bring God’s love and presence into a painful or difficult
situation and help the person in crisis look at the spiritual dimension of their
situation and life. Confidentiality is absolute in the Stephen Ministry program.
To become a Stephen Minister requires participating in a 50-hour training program.
Classes will begin in January of each year.
† Sheila Gerth, Donna Cox or Frank Handy e-mail
trinity@trinitywoodlands.org or call 281-367-8113.
The Sunday Prayer Team
The Sunday Prayer partners are available at the rear of the Nave to pray for those
who have any concerns, intercessions, or thanksgivings after receiving communion.
Team members come from various groups whose focus is on healing prayer or prayer
and service. These include the Order of St. Luke, Stephen Ministry, Community of
Hope, and Daughters of the King.
Trinity Taxi
Trinity Taxi is a group of parish members who provide transportation to the hospital
or other treatment facilities for those who are unable to drive and who have no
friend or family member to help them.
Post High School Ministry
The members of the Post High School ministry stay connected
with our Post-High School young adults in several ways. They receive a prayer card
monthly from the Daughters of the King, they are remembered on their birthday with
a card, and are sent an occasional box filled with "goodies".
† If you are interested in learning more about this ministry or have a young adult
family member you would like to be remembered, please contact Beverly Huffman or
the church office 281.367.8113.
