Stephen Ministry Open House

You’re Invited — Stephen Ministry “Open House”
Thursday, March 26 @ 11:30am-1:00pm

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

Have you ever felt unsure of what to say or do when someone you care about is facing a major medical crisis? We invite you to join us for a special Stephen Ministry Open House focused on practical, Christ-centered care. This time is for anyone interested in learning about caring for someone who is ill or in crisis. It’s also for anyone wanting to learn more about Stephen Ministry.
During this FREE event, we will explore “7 Ways to Care During a Major Medical Crisis,” offering actionable tools to support someone in your family or in our community during their most difficult moments. We will also have a brief Q&A and introduction to Stephen Ministry.
Whether you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister or simply want to be better equipped to care for your friends and family, we would love to see you there. For more information, please contact Chaplain Dirk Duhlstine, 480-660-5231 or dduhlstine@victorylutheran.com.

• Key Workshop Topics:
• Offering Your Presence: Understanding the power of simply being there.
• Learning to Really Listen: Moving beyond hearing to deep, attentive listening.
• Resisting the Urge to Fix It: Learning to sit with someone in their pain without trying to provide “fix-it” responses.
• Common dos and don’ts when visiting someone in the hospital: Caring for someone in the hospital has its own challenges. We will cover some basic but not necessarily obvious guidelines.
• What is Stephen Ministry about and is it for me? How and why Stephen Ministry is such a blessing to our church family and our community.