We are community striving to achieve a 100% care rate for our members and friends.
"During her past four years as a resident at a local care facility, she enjoyed cards, visits, and gifts of flowers on holidays to lift her spirits, being reached out to frequently by FPCA members and staff. Thank you very much for your faithfulness." -Family of FPCA Member
Deacons
The ministry of deacon is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress.
Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and the greater Lehigh Valley who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
We believe God has called us to be God’s hands and feet in the world. Our mission is to bring the presence of Christ to those who are hurting through gifted and trained Stephen Ministers. Our congregation's trained Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care.
Whatis the
Stephen Ministry?
While pastors will always be on the front lines of care, especially during times of crises, there are always many more needs for ongoing, one-to-one care than they can effectively meet by themselves. Stephen Ministry provides a biblical solution—equipping God’s people for ministry. Gifted lay people are trained to support and extend the care that pastors continue to provide.
Stephen Leaders are trained lay members of our congregation who oversee and direct Stephen Ministry here at FPCA.
If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister
If you are interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister
If you have any other questions about Stephen Ministry, Take a minute to speak with one of our leaders.
Whoare the Stephen Ministers?
A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting.
A congregation member with gifts for caregiving who was carefully selected to serve in this role
A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care
A caring Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages
Someone who will “be there” for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week for as long as there is a need
