Prayer Request
Sometimes crisis, major life transitions, or an ongoing situation might make it difficult to fully participate in our discipleship process. The good news is that no matter what we are going through, God’s love never fails, and He has called us as a community of God’s people to care for God’s people—each other!
Our staff is available to provide spiritual support and encouragement during times of crisis or transition. You don’t need to deal with serious illness or injury, death of a family member or family crisis alone. One of our pastors or our Prayer and Congregational Care Coordinator, can speak with you and get you the care you need.
If you or someone you know is in need of care please contact:
Jenny McClelland
714-288-4454
Care Coordinator
Every Tuesday, 6:30 PM
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I need Care
Sometimes crisis, major life transitions, or an ongoing situation might make it difficult to fully participate in our discipleship process.
The good news is that no matter what we are going through, God’s love never fails, and He has called us as a community of God’s people to care for God’s people—each other!
The following care is currently provided through the Prayer and Congregational Care office.
Please contact Jenny McClelland [714-288-4445] if you or someone you know is in need of care.
Emergency and Crisis Care
Our staff is available to provide spiritual support and encouragement during times of crisis or transition. You don’t need to deal with serious illness or injury, death of a family member or family crisis alone. One of our pastors or our Prayer and Congregational Care Coordinator, can speak with you and get you the care you need.
Hospital and Homebound Visitation
If you have difficulty getting to worship services due to illness/injury, rehabilitation or a long hospital stay, home/hospital visitation is available. We coordinate visits from our team of pastors, staff, and lay volunteers.
Suicide Hotline
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call 800-273-8255
24/7 FREE, confidential phone line that connects individuals in crisis with trained counselors across the United States. People do not have to be suicidal to call – reasons to call include: substance abuse, economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, illness, getting over abuse, depression mental and physical illness, and loneliness.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
800-273-8255
We do funeral and memorial services for members of our St. John’s community, and—if pastors and resources are available—for family members of our members. If need be, we can point you in the right direction for other help such as mortuary and burial services.
As soon as possible following a death, please contact Jenny.
Our Life Care Groups are Life Groups centered around a specific care need. They are grounded in scripture, guided by experienced leaders, and utilize the same key elements of all our life groups: The Word of God, growth, acceptance, and confidentiality. Life Care Groups meet on Tuesdays at 7pm with optional worship and dinner at 6pm.
Sometimes our struggles require professional help. A counselor trained in the integration of quality therapy and biblical principles can provide hope, healing, and growth during hard life situations. Our trained social worker can help walk you through the important decision to see a professional counselor and can connect you with a local therapist.
Financial Crisis/Assistance
St. John’s has resources available for those members experiencing financial crisis. Depending on the situation, this may include grocery assistance, Gap Fund assistance, or outside referrals and service collaboration. We can confidentially and discreetly assist with this.
Meal Ministry
If you are ill, recovering from surgery, in the hospital, have lost a loved one, or have welcomed a new baby into your family, our meal ministry team can support you with meals. You will also be provided a personal website where you can provide updates to family and friends, and reach out to them for additional help such as rides, childcare, and errands---some even use their site to schedule visitors so they are not overwhelmed all at once!
