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Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers Are Ready to Care
We all experience challenges in life -- times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. The loss of a loved one, a hospitalization, a divorce or separation, loneliness, unemployment, serious illness, depression, issues related to aging... The list goes on, and any one of these can send us into a tail-spin. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care you need when faced with a crisis or difficulty.

We know it can be hard to ask for help and support, but if you or someone you know could benefit from a confidential relationship with an FCC Stephen Minister we hope you will use the Referral Form or contact one of the Stephen Leaders listed below. We are eager to hear from you.

Rev. Arn Schaper (815) 459-0812, arnschaper@att.net
Sharon Woodman (815) 459-3193, clchs60@sbcglobal.net
Anne Iscra (815) 477-4731, anneiscra@hotmail.com
Becoming an FCC Stephen Minister!
In January 2012, FCC's Stephen Ministry commissioned 7 new Stephen Ministers. These members from our congregation devoted over 50 hours to learning and enhancing skills which will help them provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around our congregation. Currently, FCC has 18 trained Stephen Ministers available for confidential care. They will listen, care, pray, support and encourage.

Welcome! We are thrilled to have you join this ministry!
FCC Stephen Ministry: Traditions and Transitions
In 1994, Rev. Arn Schaper and Linda McCutcheon set out on a 13-hour (!) journey to St. Louis to learn more about Stephen Ministry. Together, they gave life to FCC's ministry of Christian care and support. Sharon Woodman and Donna Eversman later dedicated their time to attending Stephen Leader training and were added to the ranks of FCC's Stephen Leaders. Under the caring guidance of Arn, Linda, Sharon and Donna, Stephen Ministry at FCC flourished.

In 2008, Linda and Donna stepped down as Stephen Leaders in order to devote time to addtional interests. Their humor and compassion are forever etched onto Stephen Ministry at FCC. At that time, we welcomed two new Stephen Leaders to our team, Anne Iscra and Jody Powers. Both are long-time members who have shared their talents in many ways at FCC.

FCC's current Stephen Leader team of Arn Schaper, Sharon Woodman and Anne Iscra work to build awareness of FCC's Stephen Ministry and to coordinate our church's commitment to one-on-one Christian care where needed.
2012 - 2013 Stephen Ministry Supervision Schedule
All Supervision sessions start promptly at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

Monday, September 17 - Continued Education, Dessert, Regular Supervision
Monday, October 1 - Regular Supervision
Monday, October 15 - Continued Education, Dessert, Regular Supervision
Monday, November 5 - Regular Supervision
Monday, November 19 - Dessert, Regular Supervision
Monday, December 3 - Regular Supervision
Thursday, December 13 - 7:30 PM, Blue Christmas Service
Monday, December 17 - 6:30 PM, Regular Supervision, Christmas Party
Monday, January 7 - Regular Supervision
Monday, January 21 - Continued Education, Dessert, Regular Supervision
Sunday, January 27 - 9:00 and 10:45, Stephen Ministry Sunday
Monday, February 4 - Regular Supervision
Monday, February 18 - Continued Education, Dessert, Regular Supervision
Monday, March 4 - Regular Supervision
Monday, March 18 - Continued Education, Dessert, Regular Supervision
Monday, April 1 - Regular Supervision
Monday, April 15 - Continued Education, Dessert, Reguler Supervision
Monday, May 6 - Regular Supervision
Monday, May 20 - 6:30 PM, Regular Supervision, Appreciation Dinner