Our Care and Concern Ministry supports our ministerial staff by offering care for church members who are ill, homebound , hosptialized or are in the need of some support while dealing with a life crisis. Communication is a key part to our Care and Concern Ministries, so if you know of someone who could benefit from these ministries or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer in these areas, please contact the following lay leaders.

Care Notes: Be blessed by taking part in our Care Notes Ministry. You would send a card to a person listed on our Care and Concern Sheet. Cards and postage are provided by the ministry. Contact Judy Weaver @ 699-1932.

Prayer Quilt Ministry: Prayer Quilts are visible evidence of faith, faith in God, faith in love and faith in prayer. The quilts are held together with ties. The ties are tied with prayers said by our community of faith. If you are interested in this ministry or if you know someone who would like to request a prayer quilt for a loved one, please contact us. Contact Cindy Stitt @ (830) 981-5316

Forget Me Not: An opportunity to serve God by sending cards, calling or visiting those who are no longer able to drive to church. Cards and postage are provided by the ministry. Contact Ellie Herbold @ (830) 755-2480

Hospital Visitation: Visit a member of our congregation once or twice a month who is in the hospital or rehab. You choose the day, area of town and the time of day. Contact Kally Moyer @ 279-4965

Bereavement Care: Care is offered to families who have suffered the loss of an immediate family member. Be part of a team who host a reception in the church after the funeral by providing cookies or being a host.  Contact Jean Countryman @ 492-6862

E-mail Prayer Chain: Be a prayer warrior to those who are asking daily for prayer. You will receive an e-mail at home or work (your choice) and you are asked to pray for each individual, keeping their request confidential. Contact Nancy Andres @ 696-1033

Marriage Mentoring: Our Marriage Mentoring Ministry offers practical support to couples as they face new stages in married life. The program encourages older and younger couples to communicate and learn. Couplese meet once a month for one year as they develop friendships over guided conversations about blessings, realities and the challenges of a marriage. Conact Dick or Joyce Penland @ 493-1219 / Chris or Michelle Bennett @ 267-2879 or Mark or Nancy Schwarz @ 492-4681

Homebound Visitation: Our Homebound Visitation volunteers visit those that are no longer able to attend church or visitation is for those who are in a nursing home or a rehabilitation facility. Trained volunteers will visit twice a month which include once a month delivery of communion. Contact Kally Moyer at 279-4965.

Calling Lost Sheep:This ministry makes caring phone calls 4 times a year. These calls are our way of making sure our members are doing well while trying to reconnect them to worship.  Contact Kally Moyer at 279-4965.