Inreach
Inreach Commission
The Inreach Commission at The Parish Church of St. Helena provides support through Christian caregiving to members of our parish.
Lay Ministry Opportunities
Homebound Telephone Ministry
The volunteers extend care by phoning homebound members
each week to check on them, updating them on activities, answering
questions, and just visiting. If you would like to join this
ministry or know of someone who would like to receive a weekly call,
contact Sandy Bergwall at 838-1470.
Stephen Ministry
Christian Caregiving
Stephen
Ministers are trained to work with people who are struggling through
life’s problems: dealing with grief, divorce,
loneliness, relocation, hospitalization, unemployment, chronic or
terminal illness, and other life situations which cause distress. The
Christian caregiving approach is nonjudgmental and assists the care
receiver to work through his or her problems. The care is strictly
confidential and no records are kept. If you would like to receive care
or are close to someone who would, or if you would like to inquire
about becoming a Stephen Minister, please call us.
Contact: Beverly Melvin, 987-1373
Nursing Home Ministry
We
have members who can visit those residing at one of the nursing homes
or assisted-living facilities. Family members should notify the church
if there is someone who would like to be visited. If you
would like to become a visitor, please call Marcia
Seymour at 521-0778.
Hospital Ministry
These
are dedicated parishioners who regularly visit members who are
hospitalized at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. We have liaisons with
Episcopal hospital visitors (clergy and/or lay people) in both Savannah
and Charleston and can arrange for timely visits to St.
Helena’s parishioners who are hospitalized in those cities. A
privacy law prevents Beaufort Memorial Hospital from providing us with
a list of Episcopalians who are registered. It is important for family
members to notify the church office whenever someone is hospitalized.
Contact: Pat Jones, 252-3657
Helping Hands
For short-term, practical help
This
group of volunteers offers short-term, practical help. Most
services have been for families with new babies or post
hospitalization. If you could make a meal for a family or drive someone
to an appointment or if you know someone who could use this service, please call Josie Paddock at
838-4343 or Kim Loflin at 524-9511.
Bereavement Committee
This active group provides support and
assistance to parish families at
the time of a family member’s death. Our function is to
arrange for a simple reception at the church or to provide a meal in
the home for the immediate family.
Contact: Maude Hornsby, 645-2099
Sunshine Communications
Under the auspices of the ECW and the Inreach
Commission, appropriate
greeting cards are sent to parishioners who are sick or bereaved. This
is another way to show how much we care about our parish family.
Contact: Jean Kearns, 524-2951