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Ministries of Care
The Congregational Church of Belmont is a community of faith that responds to the needs of its members and friends like the extended family that it is. The early church was recognized for this distinctive characteristic: “See how they love one another.” Each of us has unique gifts to bring to this simple task of being there for each other. Here are some of the services that Ministries of Care offer to each of us.
- Home and Hospital Visitors
- Food Ministries
- Transportation Teams
- Writing Ministry
- Telephone Connections
- Hands-On Healing and Healing Presence Ministries
- Ministry of Prayer and Prayer Chain
- Ministry Dispatchers.
Programs
Adult Bible Study
Our Adult Bible Study meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 PM. We gather for a simple potluck dinner and then dive into an informative and thought provoking study of the scriptures that includes historical/critical, sociological and technical examinations of the original Greek and Hebrew texts along with a lively discussion of the word at work in our lives. Newcomers are always welcome.
Book Study Groups
Currently we've formed a group that meets once a month after church to discuss Zander and Zander's The Art of Possibility, a transformative and throught provoking book. In the past we've looked at books on Celtic Spirituality and Biblical History. Our interest run the gamit and drive these groups.
Women's Spirituality Group
We gather every other Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the intimate setting of the church parlor to create a sacred space and to share our stories and our silences. We are committed to honoring one another's confidences, to speaking from our hearts and to avoid giving advice. Leadership rotates on a volunteer basis throughout the group. Scripture readings and favorite quotations often set the tone or theme for the evening. We almost always close with a circle of prayer and a choral "Amen!"
Hands on Healing
Several members of our congregation are trained in hands-on-healing. The last Sunday of each month our worship ends with a time of prayer and healing to which all are invited. God's healing power is central to the Gospel message and to our faith community in practice as well.