Meeting people right where they are.

Contact Ann Pearson, Ph.D, 251-928-1148 or for more information on any of these service areas or for the opportunity for YOU to be a part of this compassionate ministry.

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Stephen Ministry

A program that equips lay persons in the congregation to provide one-on-one Christian care giving to those who are experiencing life’s difficult transitions both in our church family and community.  Those receiving care can be assured that their identity in the caring relationship will remain confidential.

Care & nurture


Grief Ministry
Journeying Through Grief Pamphlets
Sent to families of members who have died to comfort them through the first year of the grieving process.

Note Ministries

3 Effective Study Note Taking Techniques - Bristol Groundschool
 
Offering love and support to our members, a word of encouragement, and simply as a means to stay connected so we can care and nurture them. 
Assisted Living Card Ministry

Cards of care are sent to those who are living in assisted living facilities.

Cancer Card note Ministry

Uplifting cards are sent to those who are going through cancer treatment.

Homebound Note Ministry

Encouraging cards are sent to those who are homebound.

Hospital Discharge Note Ministry

Notes of praise for release from the hospital.

New member card Ministry

Welcome cards are sent to new members.

Soldiers Ministry

Sending notes to military service personnel & their families.

Community offerings

SUPPORT GROUPS
Support Groups - OjaiCARES
Caregivers Support Group

Offers compassion and empathy for persons caring for loved ones 24/7.  Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30am in the church library.

Seeking Peace Grief Group

For individuals who are recovering from loss & finding ways to heal in this new season of life.  Meets every Monday at 3:00pm in room B114.

Survivors of Suicide

For persons whose loved ones have died by suicide. This group offers listening, reassurance, understanding and information.  Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:30pm in room B114.

Tough Dogs Cancer Support Group

For individuals whose lives have been affected by cancer.  Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 12:30pm in the church library.

Community Outreach

Counseling Services

One on one appointments available daily.

Durable Medical Loan Closet
Medical Loan Closet | United Way of St. Clair County

Donated medical equipment loaned to individuals in the community free of charge.  Items are returned when no longer needed. 


Knit/Crochet for a Purpose
Working Together for a Greater Purpose — Knit Pray Share

Handmade items given to Fairhope UMC Ministries and beyond.  Meets Mondays at 10:00am.

Tough Dogs/Tough Pups Chemo Care Bags

Specific items collected and assembled in cloth bag to give to adults and children 5-12 receiving chemo treatment.  Bags are given to local cancer centers for distribution.  Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm.

Connectional Care

Birthday Celebrations

Gatherings to celebrate members birthdays & connect with each other.

In-Home Communion 

Provided by request to individuals who desire to have communion brought to their home on the first Sunday of each month.

Flower Ministry

Each week, names are submitted for delivery of bouquets made from the altar flowers.

Telephone Calls

Calling our church family with birthday & anniversary wishes and wellness checkups.

Visitation

Visiting church family who are in hospitals, assisted living facilities and homebound.

weekly enrichment

Weekly Bible Study

Bible Journaling and Bible Study Resources

To enhance our knowledge by learning the significant events and people in each book of the Bible.

food ministries

Bread of Life

Quarterly cooking ministry that prepares casseroles for those experiencing crisis situations.

Funeral Food Ministry

Provides meals for funeral receptions.

The Lords Pantry

Food assistance boxes are a one time distribution to families on an emergency basis.  This pantry is supplied by the congregation as well as other food drives.

The Lord's Pantry : tj's food ministry

TJ”s Kids is an extension of the Lord’s Pantry Ministry. This program was made possible by a bequest by Terry & Jeanne Howe to the Lord’s Pantry.  This program partners with Fairhope Schools to provide non-perishable food items to students at various time throughout the year.


printable Lord's Pantry Donation List



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