Pastoral Care
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For those parishioners unable to drive, this ministry helps them to botain rides to church and church events.

Contact Janet Livingston at 404.543.5003 for information on how to volunteer  or for information on how transportation can be provided to you.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 February 2013 )
 
Parish Nurse Ministry PDF Print E-mail
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The Team:  There are currently 6 R.N.'s and a Forum Leader serving.  They include: Mae Fischer, Annlynn Harris, Barb Misel,Linda Shrake,  Pam Whitaker, and Wendy Wimberly.   Look for our yellow name tags with black lettering next time you are here at SPSP.

Our Focus:   Is to find more ways to serve the parish.  Occasionally at coffee hours, Annlynn Harris and Linda Shrake offer blood pressure checks.  In addition, Annlynn has educational materials on blood pressure management.  She brings cardiac expertise to this ministry from her position at Emory as Team Leader on the Cardiac Unit.

Health and Safety Education:  There are so many opportunities we are currently exploring.  There are lots of great programs through the American Red Cross and The American Heart Association which we would like to offer to the church, espicially to our children and youth.  Fun programs that can target any age group from hand washing, to pool safety, and even baby sitting classes.  We will be working with both Kim Land and Ashley Lytle to see how our Pastoral Care ideas can be incorporated into the Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry this coming year.

Activities and Dates:  During the year, we will offer CPR courses at the church.  It will be an American Heart Association "friends and family" class with individual mannequins provided to each person signed up to take home and teach another person the skills they've learned.  Watch for more information in the Breaking Bread or the weekly announcements.

Want to join our team?
We're always looking for more nurses to become a part of this rewarding ministry.  If you are interested in joining or if you have any ideas of way we can better serve, please contact the church office at 770-977-7473 or  send an e-mail to  
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Last Updated ( Friday, 26 August 2011 )
 
Prayer Concerns PDF Print E-mail

Click here for this week's prayer concerns

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Last Updated ( Monday, 03 December 2012 )
 
Foyers PDF Print E-mail
Find out what Foyers is all about!

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Foyers Means Friends, Food and Fellowship
Foyers comes to us from a tradition in the Church of England. Foyers, the French word for hearth or fireplace, meet in membersʼ homes or some other place of the groupʼs choosing.  These small groups of 8-10 people (couples or singles) experience the warmth of fellowship and serve as models of Christian community. Foyers meet monthly in the home of one of the members of the group. A group captain hosts the first gathering. Meeting places and meals are decided by the group. There is no agenda, no pressure, no soul-baring required. Just have fun getting to know fellow parishioners you might not have met before. It is simply a time to share warm friendship with fellow Christians.
 
Groups are rearranged twice a year. Stay in the program and you will meet many, many
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You are encouraged to participate in this most enjoyable fellowship program here at St. Peter and St. Paul . To find out more or to become involved, call the church office at 770 977-7473.

Last Updated ( Monday, 02 August 2010 )
 
Stephen Ministries PDF Print E-mail

Stephen Ministry is a special ministry in which one Christian reaches out to another in time of need.

A structured program of training and preparation for a caring relationship.

An opportunity to reach out to others: the lonely, the depressed, the inactive, the bereaved, new people in town, those hospitalized and convalescing, the divorced and the aged.

An ongoing helping relationship with scheduled regularity, dependability and confidentiality.

A meaningful way for our church to use more fully our many talents in sharing one another's burdens and joys.

Stephen Ministers receive approximately 50 hours of training based solidly on Biblical testimony and drawing from the best tools of the health and psychological sciences before beginning their Caregiving work.

Commissioned Stephen Ministers serve two-year terms, along with attending continuing education class.

 

STEPHEN MINISTER JOB DESCRIPTION

What Stephen Ministers Do

A defined cluster of activities make up a Stephen Minister’s job description.

Pray

Stephen Ministers pray daily for their care receivers and strive to worship God always in word and deed. They reveal the love of God to those who most need to see it.

Care for the Care Receiver

Stephen Ministers are assigned to care receivers – people in crisis who need caring support. Stephen Ministers care for those in moderate difficulties. The Stephen Minister’s care helps the care receiver resolve the difficulty and achieve growth.

Most Stephen Ministers meet once a week with their care receivers for about an hour at a time. They may also check in with the care receiver by telephone, particularly when the care receiver is going through a difficult time.

Stephen Ministers use special skills to care for their care receivers. Among the most important are the following:

  •  Listening
  •  Dealing with feelings
  •  Sharing distinctively Christian caring resources
  •  Remaining process-oriented
  •  Relating assertively
  •  Recommending professional care when necessary

Maintain Confidentiality

Stephen Ministers understand that confidentiality is crucial in any caring relationship. The care receiver needs to know that what he or she says to the Stephen Minister will remain in confidence. Stephen Ministers maintain confidentiality and encourage other Stephen Ministers to do the same.

Help Identify People in Need of Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers act as ministers of referral, helping to find people who would benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister.

Participate in Monthly Supervision and Continuing Education Sessions

Stephen Ministers participate faithfully in Small Group Peer Supervision and continuing education, coming prepared to every supervision session unless illness or emergency makes attendance impossible. Supervision provides Stephen Ministers with support, guidance, and accountability for their caring relationships. There are no unsupervised Stephen Ministers.

Help the Congregation Understand and Appreciate Stephen Ministry

Through their service, Stephen Ministers help the congregation appreciate Stephen Ministry and encourage members to become ministers of referral who help those in crisis receive the care they need.

How the Congregation Supports the Stephen Minister

The Stephen Minister has responsibilities, and so does the congregation.

Training

Through its trained Stephen Leaders, the congregation supplies Stephen Ministers with 50 hours of training for this ministry before they are assigned a care receiver, and further supplies continuing education monthly for as long as the Stephen Ministers serve. The training is comprehensive, and Stephen Ministers can feel confident in their skills for this ministry.

Commissioning

The congregation formally commissions Stephen Ministers at one or more worship services. This allows the community to recognize their efforts, affirm and support their ministry, and pray for them as they begin their caring ministry.

Supervision

Small Group Peer Supervision provides Stephen Ministers with encouragement and ensures that no Stephen Minister will ever have the responsibility for his or her care receiver all alone.

Stephen Ministers

By accepting Stephen Ministry as part of its overall ministry, a congregation agrees to supply the resources that allow for the training of Stephen Leaders. These Stephen leaders in turn provide guidance for Stephen Ministers. They train them and ensure that the supervision and continuing education sessions progress smoothly. They are available to consult with Stephen Ministers when they have questions, face challenges, or suspect that the care receiver’s needs exceed the care they are able to give. Stephen Leaders offer support, advice, and affirmation to the Stephen Ministers and ensure the smooth operation of Stephen Ministry in the congregation.

Recognition and Appreciation

The congregation recognizes and appreciates Stephen Ministers for the service they give the congregation.

 

Click to view a PBS feature on the Stephen Ministry .

  Stephen Ministry contacts:

                                                                        Anne Wright:  770.993.3992 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Rev. Elisa Harres: 770.977.7473 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated ( Monday, 17 October 2011 )