Caring and Nurturing Ministries

Living Word has an exciting system of lay caring ministries within the congregation. For more information, please contact one of our pastors or Wendy Sain in the church office.

Divorce Care

Divorce Care is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. It’s a place where you can be with people who understand what you are feeling while you hear valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce. Classes are offered in the fall and the spring.

Hedge Prayer Ministry

Each Sunday, before and during every worship service, at least three people pray with the Senior Pastor and then pray for the worship service and all the components of that service. Guided prayers and meditations are provided. Volunteer commitment is one worship service, once a month.

Ministry of Compassion

Ministry of Compassion is designed to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of our congregation. Through this ministry, church members provide meals and transportation to families in our congregation to help them through hospitalization, birth of a baby, death in the family and other acute need situations.

Prayer Chain

A church-wide prayer chain has been set up to pray for those in special need of God’s healing touch and grace. If you are interested in being part of our prayer team, lifting up to the Lord our cares and concerns, contact the church office. If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please let us know these cares and concerns in one of the following ways:
- Complete one of the Prayer Cards found in the pews or on the tear off sheet in the Sunday bulletin.
- Please email prayer requests click here.

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are specially trained lay members of our church who provide Christian care giving and support for people who are facing various crises in their lives, such as a terminal illness, grief, hospitalization, job crisis, spiritual crisis, separation or divorce, birth, adoption or disability. These lay ministers receive 50 hours of intensive training through the Stephen Series. This is a confidential ministry in which those receiving care can be sure that their identity and disclosures will remain private. Stephen Ministers receive ongoing support and continuing education as they strive to provide the highest quality Christian care giving.