Calvary Church Annual Report 2010-2011 | Page 7

Pastoral Care Staff: Josh Mateer, Claire Walker, Tom Couch, Lynnell Bok, Lou Degraaf, Lorie Dewey, Regina Scovill women took part in this workshop in the past year. Compassion Ministries Pastoral Care Care Ministries Shut-In and Hospital Visitation • Throughout the year, our pastors met and prayed with 148 families during hospital stays. • The Shut-In ministry brings God’s joy, love, peace and hope to those in our congregation who are unable to attend weekly services. Team members visit over 50 shut-ins monthly and our Prayer Shawl Ministry provides beautiful shawls to deliver to them. It is a blessing to see their appreciation and to know that they are cared for. Stephen Ministry • Stephen Ministry offers hope and healing to those who are hurting or going through temporary struggles. • We currently have about 25 Stephen Ministers who come alongside others to offer prayer through God’s grace and mercy. EaRN: Employment and Resource Network • EaRN provides help to those who are experiencing the pain that comes from loss of employment. Our trained volunteers offer encouragement, plus real-life career guidance and coaching. • There are about 60 people who are currently being ministered to through the EaRN ministry. Grief Share, Confident Caregivers and Chera (widowed) • Our Gr