Caring « Presbyterian Church New Providence

Caring Ministries

The Pastoral Care Ministry of the Presbyterian Church has one goal – to “Connect the Congregation to Christ through Care.” We try to accomplish this through our various ministries of caring.

We have thirty-seven ordained deacons who care for our members. Every member belongs to a specific flock and is cared for by a deacon who

Prays for each member of the flock
Identifies needs within the flock and determines how best to meet these needs
Provides care and support for the flock members

In their ministry, Deacons may call upon other services that the church provides such as Meals, Hospital and Shut-In Visitation, Financial and Legal counseling, Pre-Marital counseling, Short Term Spiritual counseling and Prayer, Funerals and Memorial Services, Receptions, Divorce and Grief Support, Handyman services, Transportation and Shopping Services.

In addition to caring for our members, Caring ministries reaches into the community in these ways-

Wholeness Service (more info below)
Divorce Support Group
(more info below)
Grief Support Group (more info below)
Emergency Food Pantry
Community Blood Drive

If you need support, care, encouragement or counsel, Colleen Fletcher, our Minister of Congregational Care and Support (908.665.0050 x15 or fletcher@pcnp.org) and Maury Fryer (mauryfryer@aol.com), her assistant, would be glad to assist you.

Wholeness Service

Join us the second Saturday of each month September through May at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary.

Come-let God restore and renew your spirit through… Music… Quiet… Reflection… Scripture… Communion… Prayer… Personal Testimony

Whether you feel the need for physical healing, or healing from anger, grief, a painful life experience, or broken relationship, God will meet you at your place of need.

This unique service provides a time for you to meet God and to feel the comfort and forgiveness that refreshes you through Jesus Christ. God desires to enter into a personal relationship with each of us. Let this be a time for you to step away from the everyday struggles of life and find peace and encouragement.

“and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.” Luke 6:19

DivorceCare is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are in the process of separation or divorce. It is a confidential place where you can be around people who understand what you are feeling and what you are going through. It is a safe place where you can hear valuable information about the process of divorce, and ways to heal form the hurt of divorce.

DivorceCare welcomes participants for the community as well as from the church.

Please contact Colleen Fletcher 908-665-0050 x 15 or Maury Fryer (mauryfryer@aol.com) for more information

DivorceCare used with permission from Church Initiative

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.Each GriefShare session includes a video featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects plus real-life stories. You will have the chance to interact with others who have experienced recent loss and have the opportunity to share your own.GriefShare is a Christian based ministry for those in the church and community who are grieving losses.Contact Colleen Fletcher for more information 908-665-0050 or .

GriefShare used with permission from Church Initiative

I needed clothes and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." And Jesus said… "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. Matthew 25 (selected verses)

First Friday Fellowship

A ministry for those in the community 55+ that meets the first Friday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome. The meetings are at noon in Parish Hall for a catered lunch and a unique program. The cost of the lunch is $5.00. Activities include field trips, special music performances, and educational programs.