Caring Corner

Caring Corner

Sharing our stories of hope, in a booklet

Prayer Shawl Knitters and Crocheters Needed!

Prayer Shawl knitters are needed! These faithful congregants minister by knitting or crocheting shawls and lap blankets for West End members recovering from an illness or surgery, or for new moms and people in nursing homes or care facilities.

Excerpts from a thank you note from one of our members illustrate just how much a shawl means to those who receive one:

West End United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee

What do you say to someone who’s seriously ill?

BY FERN RICHIE

Everyone struggles with what to do or say when friends and family are coping with serious life events. We want to say “the right thing,” we want to be helpful, but it may feel awkward.

This column focuses on your actions when someone becomes seriously ill. Martha Ann Pilcher and the Stephen Ministers have come up with some practical tips and guidelines to help us in these kind of situations:

Caring Connection links members with needs to supporting ministries

Worshipper lauds perfect music, spiritual uplift at Taize services

Two friends reconnect through a ‘simple bulletin prayer list’

The Lay Visitation Ministry or the Caring Callers

Announcements

Blood Drive Scheduled at West End UMC - Please Donate Blood Sunday March 28th 8:45 am -12:45 pm McWhirter Hall Register at www.redcrossblood.org. Enter sponsor code: WEUMC19. OR Call member Missy Wallace at 202-8350 to get an appointment. WHY GIVE BLOOD? - One donation can be used to save three lives. -...	Cloister Garden To Undergo Renovations Our beautiful Cloister Garden will undergo a much needed renovation and redesign. The Board of Trustees approved this project at their February Board meeting. Several trees, that have caused some damage to our flagstone patio due to shallow root...
West End to Host Women on the Way Class WOMEN ON THE WAY (W.O.W.) BIBLE STUDY Women on the Way Bible Study will be joining the church-wide emphasis on 40 Days of Living The Jesus Creed, beginning Tuesday, February 23rd. This intergenerational group invites you to bring your lunch and...	February Brings Bach to West End From: West End United Methodist Church 2200 West End Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 615.321.8820 Don Marler, Minister of Music Title: Music for Lent ~ All BACH Program West End Chancel Choir Concert with Orchestra and Organ Date: 28 February 2010 Time:...

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