Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church

06/07/2026

Sunday Service

06/07/2026

“Is this congregation a safe place to bring emotional pain?”

Part 2: Spiritual safety also means we don’t weaponize Scripture. Verses about joy, strength, or peace are meant to comfort, not to shame. When someone is in deep pain, we can say, “God sees you,” even when they don’t feel joyful or strong.

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06/06/2026

A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb
And all who've gone before us and all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb.

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06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Can't wait to see you guys Sunday morning!

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06/04/2026

Enlightening Table Talk last night at the Table regarding Bible Translations! Join us next month on July 1!

06/04/2026

Check out our playlist for this Sunday.

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05/31/2026

Sunday Service

05/25/2026

If I’m interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, what do I do?

Application Process: Start by expressing interest by contacting the pastor or Stephen Ministry Leaders. You'll be asked to submit a formal written application and may complete a spiritual gifts assessment.

Interview and Discernment: After application, prospective Stephen Ministers are interviewed by ministry leaders and may attend a discernment meeting to discuss motivation, spiritual gifts, and commitment of readiness. Not every applicant advances to the training; selection is based on aptitude for compassionate care.

Background Checks: In some cases, a background check is required before beginning training.

Training Commitment: Selected candidates complete 50 hours of training over several months beginning in September 2026 or January 2027, learning about active listening, confidentiality, boundaries, crisis situations, and spiritual care. Training is interactive, with reading assignments, group participation, and skill-building exercises.

Ongoing Service: After training and commissioning in a public worship service, Stephen Ministers meet weekly with care receivers and attend monthly or bi-weekly supervision meetings for ongoing support and education. Initial service requires a minimum commitment of two years.

05/25/2026

A Testimony: At the conclusion of our recent training, Trainees were asked to reflect on what Stephen Ministry means to them. Below is one response:

“This ministry will give me the opportunity to help someone going through a crisis or difficult period in their life. As a Christian I look forward to helping a care receiver navigate this period in their life with the help of Jesus.”