Throughout the years, a number of people have been touched in thoughtful ways by the efforts of the Suncreek UMC Congregational Care Committee. Recently, the committee began implementing an expansion of its ministries.

Bundle of Joy
This ministry recognizes and welcomes new babies to our congregation. Cards are sent to new parents along with phones calls offering help and assistance. Meals are provided once the baby (or babies) come home. Handmade and embroidered burp cloths, a rose, and a worship bulletin from that Sunday are delivered as a welcome gift from the congregation.

Eucharistic Ministry
This ministry provides for consecrated communion elements to be delivered by laypeople to shut-ins or others unable to attend our monthly Sunday morning celebration of Holy Communion.

Meal Ministry
Through this ministry, volunteers provide meals for members of the congregation in times of need – such as illness, birth, or death.

Handy Helpers
Suncreek UMC Handy Helpers has been formed to help Suncreek family members with a need with minor home repairs and maintenance.  This group has a special interest in providing support for seniors within the church community however anyone requesting assistance will be considered.  We’ll be glad to take your request in confidence and evaluate whether we can assist.  Once your request has been evaluated, we’ll determine if we can be of assistance or whether we’d recommend a specialist.  If you or someone you know could use this assistance, please contact us at handyhelpers@suncreekumc.org.

Careers in Transition Resource Group
Careers in Transition, a newly-formed networking, support, and resource group meets at SUMC on Sundays from 4 - 5 p.m. in room B116. Guest speakers will cover personal marketing strategies, resume enhancement, federal/state/local/resources, job banks, etc. This group is open to the community and merges monthly with ACES (Allen Community Employment Services). Aces is an umbrella organization of area churches, employers, and community service organizations created to share job information and resources and provide large-scale networking opportunities. For additional information, contact Robin Knuuttila at 972.747.8321.

Cards and Letters
Beautiful handmade cards prepared by committee volunteers are sent to express sympathy, encouragement, and joy on occasions like birth, baptism, and illness.

Stephen Ministry
Suncreek has specially trained care givers known as Stephen Ministers who help people through various challenges in their lives. Stephen Ministers go through extensive training and studying to equip them to become faithful and skilled care givers. New training classes begin each fall. Fore more information, please contact Janet Hunt in the church office at 972.390.1695.

Visitation and Nurture Team
This ministry team is led by members of the committee in consultation with the church’s pastoral staff. Volunteers from this ministry make hospital, nursing home, and home visits, and help determine any other patient or family needs. This committee helps in discerning ways in which the congregation may be able to lend a hand with basic needs, such as running errands, household chores, yard work, or weekly phone calls.

 

Do You Want to Help?

Please let us know if you would like to lend a hand. We’ll find areas that match your interests and available time, even if you only have a little time. Email congregationalcare@suncreekumc.org to contact the Committee leaders.  You may also contact Janet Hunt or Rev. Holly Gotelli at 972.390.1695.

Pastoral Care

Our ministerial staff is here to help in any way we can as we offer love and support in times of need.


Pastoral Visits

From time to time, members and friends of the Suncreek family seek support from our pastoral staff for a variety of concerns. Our clergy are glad to offer short-term support and spiritual guidance for anyone in times of crisis or need. If long-term support is needed, we can make referrals to licensed counselors with expertise in the area of concern.
 

Hospital Visitation

Our clergy visit members who are in hospitals, nursing homes, or homebound. Hospitals do not notify churches as they once did, so please call us if you or anyone you know in our church family is in the hospital.
 

Available 24 Hours a Day

As persons experience an immediate need for help, the Pastoral Care staff is available 24 hours a day. Ministers can be reached at the church during regular office hours. After 4 p.m., please call the church office, input 6 to indicate it is an emergency, and listen to the recorded message which gives the telephone numbers of our ministers on call.

Counseling

Pastoral Counseling & Education Center Satellite Office
Suncreek UMC serves as a satellite office for the Pastoral Counseling and Education Center, which offers spiritually-based individual and family counseling.  Sheila Madigan Levatino, MTS, LMFT is the staff member from PCEC that provides these services.
 

 

 

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Our Mission:

To provide spiritual, physical, and emotional
support to the Suncreek UMC
 family in times of triumph, tragedy,
joy, and sorrow.

We seek to be servants of Christ,
one to another.