Special Ministries WELS South Central District Convention Calvary Lutheran Church, Dallas June 5, 2018
Prison Ministry Health and Wellness Military Services Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Visually Impaired Deaf & Hard of Hearing Care for Called Workers Mental Health
Special Ministries’ goal 1 Every congregation names a Special Ministries contact person (Great position for someone other than the pastor)
Special Ministries’ goal 2 Special ministries active in each congregation of the district.
Military Services Use online referral for your members on active duty, guard, or reserve.
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Ministry IDDM Special needs accommodations for Sunday School or worship Jesus Cares Ministries District contact: Brenda Wagenknecht
Jesus Cares Abiding Word, Houston 13 baptisms on May 5
IDDM: Simple Bible time Abiding Savior, Weslaco Every other week worship at our Sensory Room
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Make available printed copy of sermon during service. Help finding signing interpreters for worship 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… Retirement resources available Your Circuit Pastor or I can help
Visually Impaired Audio 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 counseling resource! Contact: Pastor Jon Semro
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 tempted by or addicted to internet pornography.
MH: Freedom for the Captives Training videos to help keep our churches and schools safe places.
Special Ministries’ goal! Special ministries active in every congregation of the district. 31 of 51 congregations currently