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Mercy Ministries
Bear
one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ...
10 So then, as we have opportunity, let
us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household
of faith.
—Galatians 6:2, 10 (ESV) |
KBC's Mercy Ministries include a variety of ways that each of us can engage in acts of mercy within the KBC family. For more information about Mercy Ministries, call Pastor Jim at 262-652-4507 or email
MercyMinistries@kenoshabible.org.
Note: This is a beginning list. Some are existing ministries and others are brand new ministries at KBC. All are in need of additional gifted people. Click for a printable Mercy Ministries sign-up form.
Intensive Care Ministries
- Stephen Ministry - A Christian care-giving program for people going through difficult
times as a result of crisis or tragedy. More about Stephen Ministry.
- Celebrate Recovery - A Christian, group-based program for people dealing with “hurts,
hang-ups, and habits” such as addictions, codependency, abuse,
and mental health disorders. More about Celebrate Recovery.
Ongoing Ministries
- Prayer Team - Email prayer chain; teams to pray in person for those in serious
life circumstances; teams to pray during worship services.
- Meals - Preparing meals for families following medical procedures or family emergencies.
- Transportation - Helping people who are not able to drive to hospital or medical
procedures, or for urgent errands.
- Visitation - Visiting people in the hospital, at home, nursing homes, etc.
- Home Care - Assisting those who are unable with light housekeeping chores; childcare
in emergency circumstances.
Specialized Care
- Moving Ministry - Loading and unloading trucks (we don’t pack boxes).
- Emergency Response Team - Assisting people after disasters such as fire, floods, wind damage, etc.
- Financial Management Training -Teaching people individually and in groups how to manage family
finances.
- Tutoring -Assisting students who need specific help (tutors may indicate
subject and grade level preferences).
- Funeral support - Serving at luncheons following funerals, bake cakes, set-up and
take down
tables/chairs.
- Nehemiah Ministries - Offering support and training to anyone in our community who is out of work and actively seeking employment. More about Nehemiah Ministries.
Follow-Up Care
- Correspondence - Sending notes and cards of encouragement to those with personal
needs or those to whom we need to extend a touch.
- Phone Calling - Follow up calls to those with personal needs or those to whom
we need to extend a touch.
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A
note from Pastor Dean |
Jesus said,
“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if
you have love for one another” (John 13:35).
We are living in an era of time where the
church is being dismissed as an institution that is either
too rigid or out of touch or driven by numbers. Unfortunately,
this critique is far too often deserved. The distinctive
that Jesus said would distinguish us apart from others (love)
is so desperately needed. That is one reason why we are initiating
a comprehensive effort inviting you to participate in our
KBC Mercy Ministries. This vehicle is being constructed to
expand our span of care to one another using whatever gifts
and talents and passions the Lord has blessed us with.
We are of the conviction that as our community
comes to see our church as a place that truly fleshes out what
it means to “love one another” that it will be incredibly attractive.
As others are drawn to taste the KBC experience, our prayer
will be that they find it to be a place that is authentic,
real, and clearly displays love, one for another in tangible
ways. Our hope is that they will come to see that we not only
love in word or talk but (also) in deed and in truth (1 John 3:18).
Our primary motive, however, in developing
KBC Mercy Ministries is to cause changed lives that bring God
much glory. Please consider where you might desire to serve
and return this form to the Main Office. Our Mercy Ministry
team will do all they can to contact you, thank you and seek
to use you “in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing
to him, bearing fruit in every good work” (Colossians 1:10).
Coram DEO (before the face of God),
Pastor Dean |
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Mercy Ministries
Celebrate Recovery
Nehemiah Ministries
Stephen Ministry
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