CARE MINISTRY
St. John's West Bend provides ever expanding opportunities for people to receive and provide care as we navigate the joys and challenges of life together. Below are some of our Care Ministries overseen by our Care Pastor, David Nieman.
CARD MINISTRY
Our Card Ministry meets on the second Saturday of the month from 9:00-11:00 AM in the nursery room. Each year they make several hundred handmade cards for members of St. John’s who are sick, hospitalized, celebrating anniversaries and baptisms, in military service, or shut-in. If you have an artistic flare and would like to join the card ministry, contact Pam Muther.
COUNSELING
St. John’s helps provide support for those who are in need of professional counsel through the services of Deb Graf, a licensed professional counselor and member of St. John’s. While we do not provide for on-going counseling, we will assist people in locating professional care. For more information contact Pastor David Nieman.
HOSPITAL VISITATION
St. John’s provides regular visits to our members who are hospitalized. Our team of pastors and lay leaders are scheduled to provide daily visits to those at St. Joe’s in West Bend. Our team also schedules visits for those who are hospitalized elsewhere. If you anticipate a hospitalization, please contact the church office, as we have no other way of knowing who among us is hospitalized. For more information on how you might serve as a hospital visitor, please contact Pastor David Nieman.
LADIES AID
The Ladies Aid actively serves by providing meals for families following funeral services. This service group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM in the lower level fellowship hall for a time of food, fellowship, devotional time, and a variety of activities. For more information, contact Joanne Johnson.
LWML
St. John’s has an active Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) group that meets on the second Monday of the month in the church’s lower level fellowship hall. Check out the e-letter or APP for the most up-to-date information detailing the time of the monthly meeting. The LWML is a registered service organization of the LCMS. They meet for fellowship, Bible study, mission efforts, and information on Zone 5 activities on the district and national levels, and service projects. For more information, contact Pam Muther.
MEAL MINISTRY
Our meal ministry provides meals to families within our congregation who are in need of extra, short term care. For instance, meals are frequently provided by our meal ministry for people returning home from a hospitalization, or after a death or birth in the family. Meals are usually prepared on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Anyone interested in serving in this ministry should contact Barb Laubenstein. If you are in need of meals, please contact Pastor David Nieman.
MEMORY CARE
If you or a loved one are experiencing memory loss, or if you have any questions about what to look for and available resources, please visit one of the links below for helpful, local information regarding the journey of memory loss for individuals and their families.
QUILTERS
Our team of quilters meet each Monday at 9:00 AM in the lower fellowship hall to make quilts that are sent out to people in need around the world. For more information on the Quilters Ministry, contact Cathy Berndt.
RIDESHARE
The St. John's Rideshare Ministry is a care ministry where volunteer drivers give rides to church and bible study for those who cannot drive themselves. Call the church office if you are interested in this ministry.
SHUT-IN VISITATION
Situations in life sometimes make it impossible for people to attend worship. The aging process, sickness, disabilities, and other challenges can prevent one from receiving God’s gifts of Word and Sacrament. To help our members stay connected to the Lord and the Church, our pastors and lay leaders provide monthly visits in which they bring God’s Word, prayer, the Lord’s Supper, and fellowship. If you are unable to attend worship due to a life challenge, please contact Pastor David Nieman.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stephen Ministers at St. John’s reach out with God’s love to people going through times of change or uncertainty. For more information, please view our Stephen Ministry page.
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
The St. John’s West Bend Transportation Ministry provides assistance for members in need of transportation to church or Bible study on a regular or occasional basis within a reasonable distance from the church. If you have a transportation need or would like to serve as a driver, please call the church office.
If you would like more information about any of our Care Ministries, please call the St. John’s West Bend church office or email us through our Contact Us Form.
