Caring Ministries
Care Partners
Care Partners are trained and equipped church members who pray for, are available to, contact at least once each month and are an example for a designated group of church members. If you would like to have a Care Partner or would like to be a Care Partner to another, please contact Karen Engel.
Prayer Chain
Are you in need of prayer? If so please let us pray for you. Send an email to prayers@aleyumc.org. All emails are confidential. If you don’t have computer access call the church office.
Telecare
A ministry that contacts church members not in attendance for 4 consecutive weeks. Tammy Cochran is the coordinator.
Visitation Team
A ministry to church members who are in the hospital long-term or are shut-ins due to surgery or illness. If you can’t commit to being a Care Partner, but are willing to visit people, contact Karen Engel.
Health Ministry
Health Ministry is a ministry to the physical needs of the church members. They conduct a Health Fair once a year, provide blood pressure screenings monthly, provide CPR training and AED training at least twice each year. They have donated medical equipment available to loan. They always need people with nurse’s training to help. If you would like to be part of this ministry, contact Kim Weisenberger.
College-aged Ministry
College-aged Ministry keeps in touch with our recent graduates as they go to college. We send cards at birthdays and encouragement cards for test times. Contact Karen Engel for more info.
Grief Ministry
Grief Ministry sends condolence cards, provides helpful books & pamphlets and assists the UMW in a funeral dinner for the family.
Hearts and Hammers
A group of volunteers who provide small repairs & yard work for the elderly or people with physical limitations. For assistance or to volunteer for this ministry, contact Karen Engel.