Caring Ministries

BE IN TOUCH
Contact Person: Dee Sundby
Phone: 749-1606
Day/Time: Letters sent monthly
Church members write monthly messages of prayer, appreciation, support and encouragement to the men and women in the military, whose names have been given to us by members and friends of the church.

BLOOD DRIVE
Contact Person: Nan Smith
Phone: 749-1606
Day/Time: Sundays as announced
Members are asked to sign up to donate blood needed for the Red Cross.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Contact Person: Laura Stewart
Phone: 751-1700
Day/Time: Second Sunday of each month in the church conference room after services, September thru May.

CARING FRIENDS
Contact Person: Nan Smith
Phone: 749-1606
Provides for a variety of needs for our homebound members and friends, including home communion visits, phone calls and notes of encouragement

CHRONIC ILLNESS
Contact Person: Nan Smith
Phone: 749-1606
Day/Time: Contact Nan Smith for information.
This group is for anyone living with any kind of chronic health problem to join in support and prayer. Meets year round.

FUNERAL/MEMORIAL LUNCHEONS
Contact Person: Patty Pearson
Phone: 749-3005
Day/Time: As needed
Set-up and prepare for luncheons that family and friends attend after the memorial service or funeral.

GRIEF SHARE MINISTRY
Contact Person: Eunice Bradley-Fox / Florence Foster
Phone: Eunice 760-3202, Florence 749-3857
Day/Time: Offered twice a year on Tuesdays. Two sessions: one at 2:00pm and one at 7:00pm
Recognizing that grief from the loss of a loved one continues long after the funeral, we offer a 13-week on-going program. You may join at any point and repeat as you move through the grieving process. Members and guests are welcome.

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP
Contact Person: Nan Smith
Phone: 749-1606
Day/Time: Each Tuesday 9:30am in the church office meeting room.
Meets to pray for anyone in need of prayer, including church members, relatives and friends. Meets all year and is open to all.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Contact Person: Jolene Swanson
Phone: 760-5924
Day/Time: Third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Cross and Cactus Cafe. Lunch is available with one-day advance reservation at a cost of $6.00.
A group designed for the individual or for the loved ones of those who have had a stroke. Group meets for support, prayer and information. Recesses after the May meeting and resumes the third Wednesday of September.

TVLC CARES
Contact Person: Dee Sundby
Phone: 749-1606
Sends notes of sympathy to those in our congregation who have lost a loved one, assuring them of God's love and our prayers. Also sends cards to shut-ins.

HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS
Contact Person:  Veanne Lupia
Phone:  247-3424
This group gathers non-perishable food items from the congregation to provide holiday food baskets to needy families in our church and in the community.