Stephen Ministry
How can you support Stephen Ministry?
Pray for our Stephen Leaders and Ministers
as they provide Christian care to others
Pray for all who are receiving confidential care
through Stephen Ministry
Tell Stephen Leaders about those who might
benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister
– be sure to get that person’s permission first
Receive and accept care from Stephen Ministry
when you are in need of supportive Christian care
Enroll in training to become a Stephen Minister
Stephen Ministers Care
St. Thomas More Catholic
Church
The Stephen Series logo
symbolizes that we all are
broken people and that it is
through the cross of Jesus that
we are made whole.
3000 12th Ave., Coralville, IA 52241
319.337.2173
http://www.stephenministries.org/
Please consider a tax-deductible contribution
to St. Thomas More for Stephen Ministry.
Coralville, IA. 52241
Parish Office: 319-337-2173
T o request care from a
Stephen
minister,
word or speech
but please
in deed call:
and
Lee (319.331.5620)
for
men
truth.”
M eliza (319.210.9233) for
1 John 3:18
women
“Children, let us love not in
“Children, let us love not in
word or speech but in deed and
truth.”
~ 1 John 3:18
Stephen Ministries is a not-for-profit Christian education
organization founded in 1975 that produces training and
resources known for their excellence, practicality,
psychological integrity, and theological depth.
St. Thomas More Parish strives to be a
Parish For All Seasons.
We are committed to help all, in
whatever season of life, to grow closer
to God through alive liturgies, support
of family life, strong religious
education, outreach to the inactive
and unchurched, and a keen
awareness of social justice.
A STEPHEN MINISTER IS:
Stephen Ministry equips lay
people to provide confidential, one-toone Christian care to adults (18 and
over) in our community* who are
experiencing difficulties in their lives
such as –
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Loss of a loved one
Hospitalization
Divorce or separation
Loneliness or discouragement
Spiritual crisis
Unemployment or a job crisis
Terminal or chronic illness
Caregiver/family member of
someone with terminal/chronic
illness
 Birth, adoption, miscarriage or
infertility
 Relocation
 Recovery after accident or
disaster
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Christ-centered - works and acts as an
instrument of God’s love for others
 Compassionate – has gifts for
caregiving; carefully selected to serve
 Skilled - received 50 hours of training in
providing emotional and spiritual care
 Trustworthy – a Christian friend who
listens and respects the care relationship’s
confidentiality
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Faith-filled - will “be there” for his or
her care receiver; meeting faithfully for
about an hour each week, for as long as
there is a need.
“Even though I walk
through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will
fear no evil, for you are
with me; your rod and your
staff comfort me.”
St. Thomas More Stephen Ministry
May 2010 – Present
“Bear one another’s burdens, and
so you will fulfill the law of
Christ.”
Galatians 6:2
Psalm 23:4
To request care from a Stephen minister, please call or e-mail:
Lee (319.331.5620) ljg1218@hotmail.com or Meliza (319.210.9233) mdwise@mediacombb.net