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Never Alone Ministry: A Testimonial

 
[Editor's Note: A grateful recipient of volunteer services from the Never Alone Ministry provided the following testimonial of the ministry, and we wanted to share it with Vine readers.]
 
From Libby Patterson: “One morning I walked into my garage and was greeted by a fallen ceiling – not the entire ceiling, but a several tiles had fallen. Distressed, I went into the kitchen (those who know me, know that a crises is met with coffee) and saw the Vine’s Never Alone article. Since my husband died, home repairs are one of the things I dread most. There is not knowing if you can trust the repairman to do a good job and the uncertainly of a fair price. With a sense of relief I called John Reed and asked if anyone in the group still climbed ladders. That afternoon John and Wayne Corbett appeared at my house. They found other work in the garage that needed to be done. The next step was a trip to Home Depot to buy the needed supplies. This was my only expense. Even better was their attitude while working. While using the gifts that God had given them, they acted like I was doing them a favor. In reality, it was the other way around. There was one drawback: I asked if they washed windows and they laughed and said that their wives asked them the same thing. I took that as a no! I am so blessed to be a member of a church that offers this service. It is not just available for widows, but for the sick and anyone alone who needs their expertise. Don’t hesitate to call, you will be blessed.”
 
Arborlawn's Never Alone Ministry has a wonderful group of volunteers with a wide range of skill sets who are willing to change light bulbs, replace sprinkler heads, and make other minor repairs if homeowners do not have other family or friends who are able to help. The Never Alone Ministry also has a list of reputable service people who can be called upon in case of an emergency or if the job requires more skill than what is provided by the volunteers. If you could benefit from the Never Alone Ministry, please contact John Reed.
 
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Never Alone Ministry Expands Scope

 
From John Reed: The Never Alone Ministry of Arborlawn wants to remind the congregation that this ministry is open to all persons within the church who live alone and who may be in need of some light assistance around the home. We have a wonderful group of volunteers with a wide range of skill sets who are willing to change light bulbs, replace sprinkler heads, and make other minor repairs if homeowners do not have other family or friends who are able to help. The Never Alone Ministry also has a list of reputable service people who can be called upon in case of an emergency or if the job requires more skill than what is provided by the volunteers. If you could benefit from the Never Alone Ministry, please feel free to contact John Reed.
 
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Never Alone Ministry: Meeting Practical and Basic Needs

 
Arborlawn’s Never Alone Ministry seeks to meet the practical and basic needs of those who live alone within our community of faith. These needs are met by a team of volunteers who offer assistance in doing minor work and repairs and offering referrals for reputable vendors and business services when specific needs arise. For more information about Never Alone, please contact John Reed or Rev. DeAndrea Dare.
 
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Never Alone Ministry expanding services

 
We're happy to announce that Arborlawn's Never Alone Ministry is opening up to all persons in the church who may be in need of some light assistance around the home. We have a wonderful group of volunteers with a wide range of skill sets who are willing to change light bulbs, replace sprinkler heads, and make other minor repairs if homeowners do not have other family or friends who are able to help. The Never Alone Ministry also has a list of reputable service people who can be called upon in case of an emergency or if the job requires more skills than those provided by the volunteers. If you could benefit from the Never Alone Ministry, please contact John Reed.
 
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Never Alone Ministry: luncheon on January 24

 
The Never Alone Ministry will have its first luncheon in the church Parlor (Room 231) at Noon on Thursday, Jan. 24. If you are interested in coming, please contact Peggy Pollak by Tuesday, Jan. 22. If you are a widow and want to join our group for our social programs, please contact Peggy.
 
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Never Alone Ministry: forming a team with gifts and talents for serving

 
Arborlawn's Never Alone Ministry was recently launched as a new and exciting outreach to widows in the Arborlawn community. We are in the formative stages of cultivating a new dimension for this ministry, which will reach out beyond just the social desires of widows to also include help in areas around the home that may be a challenge. We know we have a congregation full of gifted and talented people who offer a wide variety of skills that could be of benefit to these who now live by themselves. You will be hearing more about the Never Alone Ministry in your Sunday School classes in December.
 
Our desire is to prepare a list of reputable and reliable service persons and contractors who in the event of an emergency would be able to be called upon to help in areas of home repair; areas such as air conditioning and heating, plumbing, pest control, lawn and garden, carpentry, electrical, and painting. Other areas of expertise that might be useful to some include financial planning and legal advice. 
 
We also hope to have enough church volunteers who will offer their time and talents to help a widow with small needs around the home. Ideally we would love to partner a widow with one individual who could be called upon when a need arises; and the individual would also call the widow once a month just to check in and see how everything is going. Everyone has been given gifts and talents to be shared with others. This ministry is a very simple and yet heartfelt way to use our God-given gifts.
 
We invite you to prayerfully consider being a part of this ministry, either by providing us with names of reputable contractors, or by volunteering your time to care for another. Please contact John Reed or DeAndrea Dare (817-731-0701) for more information or to let them know of your areas of interests and gifts. We look forward to partnering with you as we love and serve one another.
 
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Never Alone Ministry: help and support for widows; initial surveys reveal needs

 
An important survey was recently mailed to a number of people in our congregation in an effort to clarify the needs and challenges of widows. Peggy Pollak is helping us develop a support group for widows in the congregation. John Reed will also be developing a team of volunteers who will offer assistance in doing minor work and repairs and offering referrals for reputable vendors and business services when a need arises.
 
If you received a survey, we encourage you to complete the information and return it to the church office. If you are a widow or know of one who did not receive a copy of the survey, please call the church office (817-731-0701) and one will be sent to you. The information gathered from the surveys will be essential in helping plan our efforts to assist our widows. We’re indebted to Peggy and John and invite you to join the newest ministry team designed to help those who spent their lives helping others.
 
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Never Alone: ministry under development about help and support for widows

 
Like so many great ministries at Arborlawn, our newest effort is borne out of a personal experience and the recognition of an existing need in our congregation. Peggy Pollak and John Reed have stepped forward to create a ministry seeking to meet the unique social, spiritual, and practical challenges of widows.
 
A survey was recently mailed to a number of people in our congregation in an effort to clarify the needs and challenges of widows in our congregation. John Reed will also be developing a team of volunteers who will offer assistance in doing minor work and repairs and offering referrals for reputable vendors and business services when a need arises. The ministry is in its formative stage. Be looking for more details in the coming weeks on how you can be a part of our Never Alone Ministry.
 
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