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What is Stephen Ministry?
It is a program that equips lay people to give distinctively Christian Care
to those who are experiencing all kinds of life hurts or losses. It is an
international interdenominational program that includes thousands of congregations
of all faiths in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Currently, First Presbyterian has thirty trained Stephen Ministers working
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Stephen Ministers & Leaders
Cleo Chamberlain, Philip Bell, Ruby Clark,
Earl Cowan, Peggy Hammett, John Eichelberger, Tee Cowan, Jean Mabe, Norma McAlhany, Judi
Opalak, Paula Taylor, Libby Bell, Sara Smith, Phyllis Zuehlke.
What are the qualifications of a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers must take an intensive training course in approved and psychologically
recognized counseling techniques. The course covers a variety of situations
and takes six months to complete. In addition, all Stephen Ministers must attend,
twice a month, supervision sessions which last for about two hours each. These
sessions are held to check on the progress of Stephen Ministers in ministering
to care Receivers and to update techniques and skills. All Stephen Ministers
are approved and formally commissioned by the church under whose auspices they
operate.
Additional Activities
Ninth Annual Remembrance Service - On Sunday evening at 6pm, November 4th, the Stephen Ministry Organization will sponsor our
annual Remembrance Service. The worship time will give us a quiet opportunity to remember our loved ones who
will not be with us during the holiday season. It is a reflective service of scripture, candles, music and tridition.
Everyone is invited to join us for this meaningful time.
November 4, 2007 Remembrance Service Bulletin 
The Remembrance Service for 2008 is set for November 2nd.
STEPHEN MINISTRY PICTURES
Covered Dish Supper 2005
Stephen Ministry Workshop with Laurens Stephen Ministry 2005
Stephen Ministry pictures from years past
Check out the articles from Stephen Ministry St. Louis on our Stephen Ministry organization
here at First Presbyterian! Click HERE to view!
 Stephen Ministry Brochure!
Have questions about Stephen Ministry?
E-mail them to Peggy HERE
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