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LAFAYETTE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
A STEPHEN MINISTRY CONGREGATION
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"But He said, ‘The things that are impossible with men are
possible with God.’”
Luke 18:27
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May 19 Kirk Night:
Stephen Leaders David Wiszneauckas, Louise Sadler, Sandra
Wiszneauckas and John Lown are planning the program, “How to
Improve Ourselves and Others Without Criticizing.” Do you see
yourself or others doing something wrong? Are you, or do you see
someone else, doing something that could be done better? What
guidance can we find in the Bible about making helpful not
hurtful remarks, acting in a helpful not a harmful manner? Come
and explore how to improve ourselves and others in kind, direct,
constructive ways.
(Note to Stephen Ministers: This program is designed
around “Caring Criticism,” Chapters 1-4, and is offered
in lieu of Continuing Education scheduled Monday, May10. Stephen
Ministers will not meet Monday, May 10, for Supervision Group.)
Window Closing: The window of opportunity is
closing on registering to attend Stephen Leader Series Training
in Orlando, June 13-19. Talk with a dedicated LPC Stephen Leader
- John, Louise, Sandra, David - about their experience. Receive
a copy of the Leader Selection Booklet which answers questions
about the role of a Stephen Leader. Get a Training Registration
Form and assistance in registering. Enjoy the journey.
Stephen Ministry Bio Brief: Patricia Hunt, Stephen
Minister, was born in Williamsville, IL and raised within the
1st Christian denomination. Pat served as a Vacation Bible
School volunteer at 1st Christian (IL); Reformed Church (New
York); and First Presbyterian (Eustis, FL.) She sang in the
choir at 1st Christian (and served as the Church Choir Director
for two years.) Pat was a member of the First Presbyterian choir
and sings in the choir at LPC. In August, 2009, Pat was
commissioned by the LPC congregation to serve God and Christ as
a Stephen Minister. About Pat’s personal faith journey Pat says,
“My Mother and Grandmother gave me a foundation in faith that
has served me all my days. I’ve been surrounded by loving people
and dear friends during my life who reaffirm strength and
goodness even during trials. I’ve truly met some of His angels.
Caring and being cared for are life’s richest blessings.” Bible
passages key to Pat’s faith are: Luke 18:27; Mark 12:30; John
3:16.
Stop in the LPC Cox Library and check out these recently
added Stephen Ministry materials: The Bible Made Easy; Psalms
for Healing; 90 Minutes in Heaven; Alzheimer’s Disease Index and
Resource Handbook for the Big Bend Area.
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Thank you, Janet Cox, for creating a Stephen
Ministry section in the LPC library and for preparing the books for all
to use as resources.
A sample of the books which may currently be found there are: Good to
Great, Jim Collins; The Wounded Healer, Henri J. M. Nouwen;
Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart, Kenneth C. Haugk; The Good
Listener, James E. Sullivan; Good Grief, Granger E. Westburg;
Caring Criticism, William J. Diehm.
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