The Gap UC

Care Team

Team Convenor: Anne Carseldine

The motivation and purpose of the Care Team is “To facilitate and encourage activities which support and care for all members of our Congregation through supporting the development of their spiritual and physical well-being.” The ‘Pastoral Care Team’ which includes the Elders of the Congregation falls under the broader Care Team. Many of the groups which promote fellowship and mutual friendship within our church including whole of church multi age camping activities also fall under this team.

The Care Team’s responsibilities include sharing with the Ministry team in building up the Congregation in faith and love and nurturing the members and adherents in their growth in grace through regular contact, caring and praying for those in need. They also share with Church Council and the Ministry team in the spiritual oversight of the Congregation and oversight of our Circles of Care. Management of the membership rolls and transfers as well as recommending recognition of baptisms and of those who on profession of faith seek to become members also falls under the responsibilities of this Team as does the follow-up of new attendees and families involved in baptisms and funerals.

In caring for the congregation, the group maintains an emergency meal roster where meals are taken to people in need through various circumstances. On a Monday morning the flowers which decorated the sanctuary for worship are taken by volunteers on roster to someone who is sick, bereaved or just needing a cheer up. Cards are also sent to those in special circumstances.

Groups and activities under this Team include:

Pastoral Care Team (includes Elders)

Principal pastoral care contact: Janice Harris

Secretary / Care Cards: Karen Boyd

Elders Rosters and Contact Lists

Contact: Lyn Orchard

Circles of Care

Co-ordinator: Val Jenkins

Membership Roll

Contact: Esma Ross

Cradle Roll

Contact: Cheryl Bettenay

Prayer Chain

Contact: Jeannie Ballantyne

Emergency Meals

Contact: Gwenda Spencer

Ladies Day Fellowship

Contact: Janice Harris

Ladies Evening Fellowship

Contact: Jenna Edwinsmith

Walking Group

Contact: Lynelle and Peter Watson

Attachments:

Circles of Care Information Booklet March 2012

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