In April of 2009, First Congregational Church sent four members to St. Louis, MO for a week long training event. This team of people directs our congregation's Stephen Ministry. Our leaders are Kay Quinney-Burnrard, Cynthia Thorpe, Ginnie Sherer and Dick Oelschlager.

These leaders are currently training seven other members of our congregation to become Stephen Ministers. The Stephen Ministers in training are Pat Blades, Evelyn Bowerman, Dave Elbing, Kristin Hartman, Steve Hazell, Nancy Norgard and Lisa Sauerberg.

Upon completion of their training, these seven will be commissioned as Stephan Ministers. Commissioning is scheduled for January 17th, 2010 during the FCC Sunday worship service. By doing this during our regular service, we are recognizing that Stephen Ministry belongs to all of us at FCC. It is through our ministry, that as a community of faith, we can care for the needs of people in our congregation.

To learn more about this caring ministry, contact one of the Stephen leaders or call First Congregational Church at 920-231-7520.

Christ Caring for People through People

Bear one anothers burdons, and in this way fulfill the law of Christ.
Galations 6:2