Special Ministries South Central District Fall Pastor’s Conference Holy Word Lutheran Church, Austin, TX October 17-18, 2016
Updated Resource Guide! Prison Ministry Health and Wellness Military Services Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Visually Impaired Deaf & Hard of Hearing Care for Called Workers Mental Health
District convention Resolution Supporting Special Ministries’ goals Every congregation names a Special Ministries contact person (Great position for someone other than the pastor) 12 of 51 congregations
District convention Resolution Supporting Special Ministries’ goals Special ministries active in each congregation of the district. 26 of 51 congregations
Military Services Use online referral for your members on active duty, guard, or reserve. District contact: Mike Tracy, San Antonio
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Ministry IDDM Special needs accommodations for Sunday School or worship Jesus Cares Ministries District contact: Brenda Wagenknecht
IDDM in the SCD Abiding Word, Houston Our Savior, San Antonio Grace, Norman
IDDM: Simple Bible time Abiding Savior, Weslaco Weekly Wednesday 5 p.m. worship at our Sensory Room
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Make available printed copy of sermon during service. District contact: Rebecca Fielding, College Station
Prison Ministry Jail ministry Training Congregational guidelines for dealing with sexual offenders
Care Committee for Called Workers Every congregation should have one… Work with your council to set it up Your Circuit Pastor or I can help
Visually Impaired Braille resources Large print Hymnals Large print Meditations and Forward in Christ
Health and Wellness Nurses Association Chaplain Certification for institutions outside the congregation
Mental Health Member Assistance Program (MAP) through Christian Family Solutions Make use of this great resource!
MH: Conquerors through Christ “I know porn can be awkward to talk about, but let’s bring it into the light so that grace can have the last word.” www.ConquerorsThroughChrist.net offers help to anyone who is tempted by or addicted to internet pornography.
Use the online referral form at welsnet http://wels.net/serving-you/christian-life/special-ministries/online-referral/
Special Ministries’ goal! Special ministries active in every congregation of the district. 26 of 51 now Can we get to 37 by next fall?