If you’re hurting, lonely, discouraged, or facing difficult times, Spirit of Grace offers opportunities to be cared for through pastoral counseling, Stephen Ministry, and other ways. Our Ministries of Care are ways that we make the care and concern of Jesus visible in the world.
Resource Guide
Pastor Ted has assisted in putting a list of community resources for Phelps County online. You can review the guide here.
Prayer
We pray regularly for a list of people. Some are participants with us at Spirit of Grace, others live far away. If you would like us to pray for you, visit the prayer request page >
Christian Charity Fund
Spirit of Grace regularly supports the Christian Charity Fund, which offers assistance with groceries, household items, bills, rent, and other emergency assistance needs. The Fund operates out of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, and can be reached at 308-995-2208.
Phelps County Food Pantry
Spirit of Grace conducts a weekly offering to support the Phelps County Food Pantry, which offers food assistance once per month up to six times per year. The pantry is open at 202 West Ave in Holdrege, Monday through Friday from 1pm to 2pm. For more information, call 308-995-4254.
Stephen Ministry
Confused about events in your life? Feel like you have lost control of your problems? Hurting? Lonely? Need someone to listen?
Lynn Embury, Barbara Blackburn, Edith Youngmark, Ann Fuerst, Marlene Johnson (not pictured: Earl Root)
Stephen Ministers are caring, supportive Christians who are available to be with you in a time of need or crisis. They receive extensive training and regular continuing education. To be connected with Stephen Ministry, contact the church officeor call Marlene Johnson (995-5735) or Lynn Embury (995-4053). All Stephen Ministry is completely confidential.
In 2011 our six Stephen Ministers gave over 91 hours of caring ministry.
Grace Place Community Meal
Part of our Wednesday night Grace Place program is a community meal, open to all, at 5:30pm at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church. The meal is open not only to the children and adults involved in Grace Place, but anyone who would like a hot meal and some friendly dinner conversation. Find out more about Grace Place >
Pastoral Counseling
Pastor Ted Carnahan offers short-term pastoral counseling in his office at 722 Fifth Avenue. Contact the church office for more information.