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Who are Stephen Ministers? Stephen Ministers are a confidential group of lay persons (lay is a church word for anybody who is not a pastor) who undergo 50 hours of structured training in order to provide care and support to members of Eastminster who are experiencing a crisis in their life. Such crisis could be defined as: · Childbirth · Negative family Relationships · Death of a Loved One · Loneliness · Discouragement · Hospitalization · Being a Shut-in · Terminal illness The emphasis here is that lay persons are trained to be care-givers, not cure givers. The cure is in God's hands and the hands of those trained in the healing professions. Very simply, Stephen Ministries is a Christian based ministry of caring.
What Do Stephen Ministers Do This can best be illustrated by an analogy:
In a crisis situation our co-pastors respond much like firefighters – they rush to the scene to be on the front line of Christian support. After the fire is out (figuratively speaking) another crisis will break out in our congregation, and they rush off to that scene. They still provide front line support to the victim, but their time quickly becomes consumed by the second, third, and fourth crisis. These responses are of course, always in addition to their other duties as co-pastors. This is where the Stephen Ministers come in. Stephen Ministers are people who come in after the fire is out and help the people who are suffering, sort through and clear the debris and begin to rebuild their lives. Stephen Ministers continue to give care as long as needed during the rebuilding process. This rebuilding can be anywhere from one month to one year. They provide the steady, consistent one-to-one follow-up care that our co-pastors want to ensure. A Stephen Minister walks alongside the person for as long as he or she needs care, bringing unconditional love and acceptance to the person just like Jesus taught.
Who Benefits Anyone going through difficult times who needs some one to: · Care, · Listen, · Support, · Share on a-one-to-one confidential basis
Our Mission Is… "Encourage one another and building each other up."
Consider allowing a Stephen Minister to walk with you on your journey to wholeness.
If you want to be part of this ministry or have a need, or know someone that has a need for a Stephen Minister, contact the church office by phone at (321)723-8371 or by email.
Martha Ministry Eastminster members and friends who require a helping hand with daily living needs may call upon this ministry. The Martha Ministry provides such temporary assistance as shopping, meals, or transportation for those who are homebound or recovering from a recent illness.
Dorcas Ministry At the time of bereavement, a Dorcas member shows God's love by serving our church families with a memorial reception, house sitting, transportation, and/or sending cards to family members.
If you want to be part of this ministry or have a need for a Dorcas member, contact the church office by phone at (321)723-8371 or by email.
Tape Ministry If you are disappointed that you missed one of the Sunday services you can receive the entire service on audiotape. The tapes are produced by our sound and video technicians and provided as a service to our community and others. There is no charge for the tapes. Additionally the previous Sunday morning service can be heard on WEJF 90.3 FM Radio Station at 8:30 A.M.
In the future it is our objective to provide MP3 audio of the Saturday night and Sunday morning services on the Web Site. Check back often for news of this exciting event.
Prayer Chain The members of Eastminster congregation regularly lift prayer requests to the Lord. God has promised to answer prayer and we take this promise seriously. A phone call, visit to the church office or an input from the Prayer Request page on the web site starts a chain of calling for instant and ongoing prayer. If you have a need right now go to Prayer Request.
Prime Timers Prime Timers is an organization of people who have reached the prime of their lives. It is primarily to provide social, educational, spiritual and fellowship opportunities to our aging population. Activities include outings, in-house meals and special programs. Also see Prime Timers in the Senior's.
Brevard/Indian River Presbyterian Mission (BIRP) Brevard Indian River Presbyterian Mission is specifically dedicated to increasing global mission awareness among local congregations of Brevard and Indian River Counties. The organization meets six to eight times a year to plan and coordinate activities, especially the annual BIRP Missions Week. One project is generally selected each year as the focus for the week and donations towards its support are solicited. Other activities include hands on mission trips.
Protestant Campus Ministry (PCM) Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) is a local four Year College offing studies leading to Bachelors, Masters and PhDs degrees. FIT has approximately 56 different nations represented on campus that make up 27% of the student body. FIT is truly an international campus. God has brought the mission field to the FIT campus. With such a golden opportunity for sharing the love of Christ, a non-profit organization was formed with the sole support of generous local churches, individuals and endowments. Eastminster supports the Protestant Campus Ministry financially and in prayer.
If you feel you would
like to get involved in this ministry contact
the church office by phone at (321)723-8371 or by
email. PCM maintains a web
page at
PCM.
FIT Intervarsity
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives... one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest interdenominational, school-based, Christian sports organization in America. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.
The FCA Vision To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.
The FCA Mission To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.
The FCA Values Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
The Master’s Workshop is a local non-profit corporation dedicated toward
Eastminster is involved in this worthy cause both financially and with volunteers who provide their time to assist and entertain children.
The Master’s Workshop came about out of a recognized need to provide a place for children to come instead of roaming the neighborhood, unsupervised sometimes after dark. The program reaches culturally diverse, at-risk youth (ages 3 to teens) in the Melbourne/Palm Bay area. After school activities include homework help, tutoring, music, computer use, arts & crafts, and nutritional awareness. A meal is served to the children each afternoon.
The Master’s Workshop is located at 2525 Lipscomb Street, Melbourne Florida USA.
If you would like more information or to inquire how you can help with the Master’s Workshop contact the church office by phone at (321)723-8371 or by email.
In 1986, the founder of what is known today as Resurrection Ranch, took a homeless pregnant girl into her home. She had been sleeping under a boat. From that point the ministry grew into what is known as the Resurrection Ranch Ministry that lives out the teaching of Jesus who said, "Whatsoever you do unto the least of these, you do it also unto me." (Matt. 25:40-45)
Destructive life cycles can only be broken when people are changed from the inside out. At the ranch, hundreds of lives and families are restored to a wholeness most have never experienced or even dreamed possible.
Formed in 1988, Resurrection Ranch is a sanctuary offering food, shelter, and safety in an environment where people can regain hope, develop skills, find jobs, and rejoin society. The Ranch is a family restoration ministry.
Facilities include family units, separate men and women's dormitories, a central kitchen and eating area, laundry facilities and multi-purpose areas. Between 40 - 50 people can be accommodated at one time and the Ranch is usually filled to capacity.
About one-third of the of the residents at any give time are children under 12-years old. Residents perform all kitchen, housekeeping, grounds keeping, laundry and maintenance activities, in addition to other employment responsibilities. Prayer, daily Bible study and Spiritual growth are as integral to life at the Ranch as food, shelter and safety.
Monthly operating expenses are over $10,000. Resurrection Ranch is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that depends entirely on the generous donations of churches, individuals, and organizations for its support.
Contact the church office by phone at (321)723-8371 or by email.
Habitat for Humanity Brevard County, Inc (HFHBC)
Eastminster is actively involved in making an impact for Christ in the local community. Volunteers from Eastminster had the privilege of constructing a Habitat sponsored home in 2003 and now in 2006.
What is Habitat all about?
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County (HFHBC) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry seeking to eliminate poverty housing, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. HFHSB invites people from all walks life to work together in partnership to build houses with families in need.
Since its start in 1985,
Habitat completed over Their goal for fiscal year 2007 is to complete 25 homes.
HFHBC is not a charity or a give-away program. Habitat for Humanity builds houses with Brevard County families in need. Volunteer labor is used to build houses keeping building costs low for Partner families. These Habitat homeowners pay a down payment and a monthly zero interest mortgage payment, which includes property taxes and homeowners insurance. They also invest hundreds of hours of their own labor –“Sweat Equity”- into building their own houses and the houses of other; as well as working with other non-profits organizations in our community. As Habitat homeowners pay their mortgages, the money goes into a revolving fund that helps build houses with other families. HFHBC tithes 10% on undesignated donations to support house-building efforts internationally.
If you would like more information on Eastminster’s involvement with Habitat for Humanity of South Brevard, contact the church office by phone at (321)723-8371 or by email.
The Homeless and Hungry Eastminster is located in Brevard county, Florida USA. Within our local area there are charitable organizations that provide meals and temporary lodging to the homeless. Listed below are the three charitable groups that Eastminster supports through giving.
Christ is the Answer (C.I.T.A.) Rescue Mission C.I.T.A. is a Christian based rescue mission providing meals, shelter, and the Gospel to needy men in the area.
The Sharing Center The Sharing Center is a Christian based organization providing meals, clothing, and some basic necessities to the homeless.
The South Brevard Sharing Center serves an ever-growing portion of the population in the Melbourne and Palm Bay area who find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, financially. An ecumenical project, it offers food, clothing, money for emergency utilities payments and job counseling to those who need it most.
Contact the church office by phone at (321)723-8371 or by email.
Daily Bread
Daily Bread Incorporated is home based in Melbourne Florida USA. It is a non-profit corporation dedicated to improving the dignity and quality of life of the hungry in our community by providing a hot meal seven days a week, and hygienic services, without charge, to anyone who comes in with needs without regard to race, color, creed, sex or age. Eastminster not only contributes financially but also with volunteer time and talents.
Contact the church office by phone at (321)723-8371 or by email.
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