Emmanuel Lutheran Church
917 West Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 423-1369

A member congregaton of the
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

Emmanuel's Caregiving Ministry

Caregiving Ministry Staff Representative: Lana Hille lanah@emmanuellutheran.org 260-423-1369 x:227

Caregiving Ministry Goal
We seek out those in need and respond with the healing love of Christ.

Caregiving Ministry Purpose Statement
We exist to follow Christ's example by seeking out and identifying needs of those in our church and community, responding with non-judgmental assistance and support.

Caregiving Impact Ministries:

Christmas Giving Ministry
We provide gifts, food and Bibles at Christmas to families referred by Lutheran Social Services and Emmanuel's pastoral staff.

Crisis Fund (Ranke)
We make emergency money from the Ranke Fund available to the pastoral staff for those who have financial need due to a crisis situation.

Cup of Kindness
We collect weekly donations for Lutheran Social Services' emergency fund.
   
Federation of Lutheran Women
As a member congregation of the Federation of Lutheran Women, we carry out our assigned ministry to the state Developmental Center through the periodic leading of crafts, music time and the provision of refreshments.

Food Bank
Through congregational donations and the Community Harvest Food Bank, we maintain a food bank to assist our members and community in time of need.

Grief Support
We support the emotional, physical and social needs of the bereaved.

Holiday Food Certificates
We provide food certificates for referred members at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Health Maintenance
We offer preventative health maintenance through education, health screenings and referral.

Home Maintenance
We provide home maintenance (indoor/outdoor) and/or consultations for those Emmanuel members and the West Central community needing assistance, through the use of volunteers.

Lutheran Homes Auxiliary
We act as a liaison between Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the Fort Wayne Lutheran Home Auxiliary and Volunteer Services Department.

Meals Ministry
We provide meals at home, upon staff referral, to members experiencing crisis.

Prayer Chain
By request we pray for the needs of people and communicate those prayer requests to others who will pray for those needs.

Respite Care
We provide relief to care givers who are part of our Emmanuel family.

Shut-in Ministry
Through lay visits and correspondence, we provide devotional materials, Community Harvest Senior Packs, and emotional support to our shut-ins.

Special Event Ministry
We prepare refreshments/meals for special events (anniversaries, milestones, congregational dinners and funeral dinners at Emmanuel) in the congregation.

Special Needs Ministry
We identify and find solutions for accessibility to our facilities for our special needs members in order to involve physically and mentally challenged persons in our ministries.

Stephens' Ministry
We provide caring, Christian support for people in crisis.

Tape Ministry
We provide shut-ins and others with video and audiotapes of our worship services.

Transportation Ministry
We provide transportation for members when needed.

Thrivent Connection
We serve as a liaison between our members and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Fraternal Organization to communicate eligible benevolent financial and/or volunteer assistance for individuals, families or groups with special needs or projects. http://www.thrivent.com.