We need help with the disabilities ministry this fall - something called "Friendship Class". This is for Sept 6 - Dec 6, on Thursday evenings. There is a dire need for more mentors. "Mentoring" is this context is sharing about Jesus in the most simple terms - not to group, but to maybe one or two other persons with special needs. It is about befriending these people, showing you care, extending love. It is something you can do.
The photo above is of Joe who came to Friendship Class to learn more about Jesus. Wayland has served as a mentor for people on Thursdays. Our involvement is with a local group at Chesterfield Presbyterian Church.
So far, Wayland Cheng, Eric Yeh, and I are involved this new Fall Season, but we need more.... or, I should say they need more. "They" are the people with disabilities who come on Thursdays. They need more mentors to actively show love and tell them about Jesus. Each disabled person has unique challenges and level of ability. Thus, ideally, this should be a one-on-one ministry, and that is the goal. Last year, however, we had some groups of 3-5 with only one mentor, and this significantly hurt the effectiveness of this ministry. This year is likely to be the same unless we get more mentors to volunteer. I am trying to express that "dire need" is a reality, and there is no "waiting list" of people wanting to volunteer. Please pray for this, and please consider to volunteer yourself.
May the Lord bless and lead in each heart. Please contact me if you have interest.
Pastor Mark
314-346-7210
word_of_hope@charter.net
p.s. feel free to forward this letter to anyone else
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LOCATION
Chesterfield Presbyterian Church
15037 Clayton Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
FALL 2007 SCHEDULE
September 6 thru December 6th - regular Thursday meetings (except Thanksgiving Day)
All Meetings 7pm - 8:30pm
by Pastor Mark
