Churches struggle with how to meet the needs of members with special medical needs and those who no longer can attend services in person. Keeping them connected, ministering to their struggles, and acting as liaison between those attending in the church building, as well as externally is too much for the church leadership alone. In order, to have an effective outreach program to homebound members and special needs families, the entire church needs to be involved in the same way the church families were in Jesus’ time. During the time of Jesus, the church members took care of their own, fixing meals, helping sow crops and caring for children. Healthcare to Homecare presents suggestions on how to have an effective outreach program that incorporates all that and more.
Often, homebound members would prefer to attend church in person but cannot do so due to the design of the building or a practice of the congregation that affects their health or safety. Rather than ask for a practice or building design change, they separate themselves or search for an alternate church to attend that …
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Often, homebound members would prefer to attend church in person but cannot do so due to the design of the building or a practice of the congregation that affects their health or safety. Rather than ask for a practice or building design change, they separate themselves or search for an alternate church to attend that …
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When trying to stay connected to members who can’t be around the public due to the risk of infection, the church must be creative in ways to reach out to them in meeting their spiritual needs and keeping that connection to the church strong. Here are some suggestions on how to do that. Sermons on …
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Introduction The first step in creating any outreach ministry requires prayer. Ask God to help you identify the group leader and participants who will make this ministry a success. You want people who have a heart for service, care for the needs of others, and often have experience with similar needs. I strongly recommend, however, …
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The Empty Pew Jesus sent his disciples into the world to heal the sick, among other things. The Bible presents many examples of his ministering to the sick and abandoned. His Word tells us to do likewise. I’ve scanned area church program offerings to determine who might have a mission devoted to supporting members who …
Donna Steigleder, Healthcare to Homecare, LLC
Email: donnasteigleder@hctohomecare.com
Phone: 804-241-5350
Fax: 804-769-4695
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