Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care
You Or A Loved One Are Hospitalized
Please call the church office at 651 437 4398 if you are hospitalized or if you have an emergency. This is very important because the hospitals do not contact the church if you are hospitalized. The pastors and Stephen Ministers make regular hospital visits and would be honored to call on you and pray with you during your hospital stay. Please do not hesitate to ask.
If You Lose A loved One
Please call our office immediately. A very important part of their ministry is to be with you and your family during the loss of a loved one. We will offer God's strength and companionship, answer questions, and help you plan a service to celebrate the life of your loved one.
If You Need Counseling
If you need counseling regarding a spiritual issue, a family matter, or a concern in your life, feel free to contact any of the church to set up an appointment. Call the church office, 651 437 4398, for information.
If You Are Getting Married
Our staff will be delighted to assist you in the planning of your wedding and also provide premarital counseling. Contact the church office at 785-379-5492 for a wedding packet and to schedule your
Caring Ministries
Intercessory Prayer Ministry:
Discover and build your service to God as a prayer warrior for individuals and needs in your church, community, country and worldwide. Learn to expect God's mighty power and love as you lift up a wide variety of requests and praises.
To learn more about the Intercessory Prayer Ministry: Contact: Dianne Swenson at 651.437.2587Prayer Shawl Ministry:
Hand-made shawls, lap robes and prayer cloths are covered in prayer from start to finish. You can work on your project in a group setting or at home. Instructions provided. A representative of the church delivers the shawl, lap robe or prayer cloth gift to persons experiencing pain or loss. Each recipient treasures the on-going comfort their "tapestry of prayer" provides.
Hand-made shawls, lap robes and prayer cloths are covered in prayer from start to finish. You can work on your project in a group setting or at home. Instructions provided. A representative of the church delivers the shawl, lap robe or prayer cloth gift to persons experiencing pain or loss. Each recipient treasures the on-going comfort their "tapestry of prayer" provides.To learn more about the Prayer Shawl Ministry: Contact: Lynn Durner at 651.438.3369Stephen Ministry:
Lay individuals from the church who are trained as Stephen Ministers provide a confidential, one-on-one listening friendship to persons experiencing various difficulties of life. While they do not give advice or counsel, these Stephen Ministers do share the compassionate love and mercy of God with people in the church and community by listening as a friend.
To learn more about Stephen Ministry: Contact: Pastor Chris Kneen at 651.437.4398 or Bev Finke at 651.437.7145United Methodist Women:
All about missions and service, United Methodist Women are centered in relationship with God through Jesus Christ. They pledge to provide financial support for missions locally and globally, and to encourage service, leadership, and personal growth in the women of the church. Some activities include:
- Raising funds for mission programs with twice-yearly salad luncheons.
- Meeting monthly for fellowship and study.
- Making the stoles for young people being confirmed.
12-Step Programs: Alcoholics Anonymous; Narcotics Anonymous; and Gamblers' Anonymous:
Individuals battling addiction find a caring environment at HUMC, receiving the support and friendship that allows them to become the persons they have always wanted to be.
Contact: The Church Office at 651.437.4398
Angel Tree:
During the Christmas holiday, individuals donate new hats, scarves and mittens for needy persons.
Contact: The Church Office at 651 437.4398
Meals on Wheels:
Volunteer to deliver a meal (prepared and packaged by the Allina hospital cafeteria) twice a month to homebound individuals.
Contact: Kelly Sorg at 651.437.8427
Operation Christmas Child:
Help send a message of hope to needy children around the world and brighten their Christmas by donating a shoebox filled with toys, school supplies and personal items.Contact: John Mitchem at 651.437.4398
(Announced seasonally in the Church bulletin & newsletter)
Martha's Hands :
Martha's Hands, to help provide meals for families that need a break. If you know someone who is recovering from surgery, has recently had a baby or is temporarily unable to cook for their family, we are here for you! We plan to have meals frozen at the church for emergency situations and we also need volunteers willing to cook when the need arises.
Don't like to cook, but still want to help? Martha's Hands will accept monetary donations, disposable pans and gift certificates to restaurants. Please contact John Mitchem or Maxx Rose if you would like to participate in the ministry that Martha exemplified in John 12:1-3. By serving the people of HUMC and Hastings, you are serving Jesus! (You can reach John at church, john@hastingsumc.org, 437-4398 or email/call Maxx maxine_rose@hotmail.com, 437-7408).
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