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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="1dafd5a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>    INTERCONNECT </B></I><I><B>     |       </B></I></FONT><I><B>  </B></I><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" INTERCONNECT "><U><I><B>HOME</B></I></U></A><I><B>  | </B></I><A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" WelcomeHow To Contact Us"><U><I><B>Welcome--How To Contact Us </B></I></U></A><I><B>  | </B></I><A HREF="events.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Upcoming Events"><U><I><B>Upcoming  Events </B></I></U></A><I><B> | </B></I><A HREF="lay_ministry.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lay Ministry"><U><I><B>Lay Ministry Opportunities </B></I></U></A><I><B>  </B></I></div> <div> <I><B>                    </B></I><A HREF="circuits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Circuits"><U><I><B> Circuit Information</B></I></U></A><I><B>  |  </B></I><A HREF="resources.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Superintendency Committee"><U><I><B>Resources </B></I></U></A><I><B> | </B></I><A HREF="help.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U><I><B>Links</B></I></U></A><I><B>  </B></I></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="1dbd2b03.jpg"> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="stephenministry_m.htm#tcop" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Stephen Ministry"><U><B>Tcop</B></U></A><A HREF="stephenministry_m.htm#tcop" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Stephen Ministry"><U><B> </B></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="stephenministry_m.htm#tcop" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Stephen Ministry"><U><B>(Taking Care of People) New Ministry Supported by Conference Memorial Foundation Grant</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="stephenministry_m.htm#good_news_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Stephen Ministry"><U><B>Spirtitual Gifts Ministry Team</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="aboutstephenministry_what_exactly_is_stephen_ministry.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Stephen Ministry"><U><B>What is Stephen Ministry?</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="aboutstephenministry_why_the_name_stephen_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Stephen Ministry"><U><B>Why the Name Stephen?</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="aboutstephenministry_who_is_involved_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Stephen Ministry"><U><B>Who is Involved?</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>Stephen Leader Ministry Supervisor Coordinator</B></div> <div> <A HREF="aboutstephenministry_what_do_stephen_ministers_do_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Stephen Ministry"><U><B>What Do Stephen Ministers Do?</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="aboutstephenministry_can_i_trust_a_stephen_minister_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Stephen Ministry"><U><B>Can I Trust a Stephen Minister?</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="aboutstephenministry_where_did_it_all_start_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Stephen Ministry"><U><B>Where Did It All Start?</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="aboutstephenministry_how_can_one_become_a_stephen_minister_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Stephen Ministry"><U><B>How Can I Become A Stephen Minister?</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>Stephen Ministry</B></I></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="129fa060.gif" border=0 width="250" height="6" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>God is Calling!</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>"Rise Up, O Men, Young Men of God"</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>All Races and All Colors</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>Come and Serve</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>as</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>New In-Home Care Minister</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>in</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>The New Servant Leadership</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>Ministry IV</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>Tcop</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>(taking care of people)</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>inconjuction</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>with</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>Stephen Ministry</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>The Circuit Ministry</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>Basin and Pitcher (drawing)</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>What does this have to do with you, O Men,</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>Young Men of God?</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>God in Christ Jesus is calling you to do ministry</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>in</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>a</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>creative and innovative way</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>and</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>to provide compassionate </B></div> <div> <B>in-home caring</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>to men and women</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>who are physically handicapped</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>"Man is life to Woman </B></div> <div> <B>Woman is life to humanity"</B><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Pray! Listen! Call! Pauline I. Scott</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>(414) 353-5555</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ></FONT><B>Good News! New Stephen Ministry </B><B> <A NAME="spiritual_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Spiritual Gifts Ministry Team</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Tcop (Taking Care of People) </B></div> <div> <B>New Ministry Supported by Conference Memorial Foundation Grant</B></div> <div> <A HREF="#tcop" TITLE="Stephen Ministry"><U><B>Click here for how you can be involved.</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Stephen Ministry Leader Coordinator Pauline I. Scott, at </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Georgia Ref" ><B>Good Hope United Methodist Church</B></FONT><B>, has spearheaded a new Spiritual Gifts Ministry Team.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Pauline will lead, coordinate, teach the spiritual gifts course, along with other team members, publicize the spiritual gifts course and spiritual gifts ministry in general, mentor people in how to use their gifts, and help to establish a database of gifts and ministry interests. "The world needs healing and ministry, and spiritual gifts equip the church for these tasks.</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>A Note From Sister Pauline </B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="19dfabc0.jpg" border=0 width="250" height="188" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" ><B>   </B></FONT><B>Stephen Ministry Is Equipping Lay People For Caring Ministry</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>     During the times of the early church, the apostles decided to choose among their faithful disciples those who would be sent into the community to minister to the needs of the people. "And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit . . ."</B> <B>Acts 6:5</B></div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>     In Ephesians 4 (NRSV), Paul talks about pastors and other leaders as gifts God has given the church "to equip the saints for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ."</B> </div> <div> <B>The Stephen Ministry gives us an organized way to equip those gifted for caring ministry so that they can build up the body of Christ by providing Christian care and support.</B> </div> <div> <B>Coming soon! The Stephen Ministry Spiritual Gifts Ministry.</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>     Also, the Stephen Ministry is becoming a powerful disciple-making tool through Christian Caregiving. More to come about making disciples in the late Spring.</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>God Bless!</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="129fa060.gif" border=0 width="250" height="6" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Stephen Ministry</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#663300" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>The World Needs Healing and Ministry: Show Them You Care</B> </div> <div> <B>When you see people who are sad, lonely, or just need a friend,</B> </div> <div> <B>don't tell them you care, show them you care.</B> </div> <div> <B>Ask how they are, listen to what they have to say,</B> </div> <div> <B>share the love of Jesus.</B> </div> <div> <B>And, if their need is great, ask them to consider Stephen Ministry </B></div> <div> <B>as a way to receive transforming love and care of Jesus.</B> </div> <div> <B>Show them you care, and make a real difference in their life.</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus; </B></div> <div> <B>who . . . made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant." </B></div> <div> <B>Philippians 2:5-7a</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>              In addition to 911, remember these Emergency Numbers</B> </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="656" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="328"><div> <B>When men/women fail you</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Psalm 27</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="328"><div> <B>If you want to be fruitful </B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call John 15</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="328"><div> <B>When you worry</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Matthew 6:19-34</B> </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>When your faith needs stirring</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Hebrews 11</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>For Paul's secret to happiness</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Colossians 3:12-17</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>For understanding Christianity</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call 2 Corinthians 5:15-19</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="328"><div> <B>When you feel down and out</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Romans 8:31</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>When the world seems bigger than God</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Psalm 90</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>When you want Christian assurance</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Romans 8:1-30</B> </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>For a great invention/opportunity</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Isaiah 58</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>When you want courage for a task</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Joshua 1</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>For how to get along with others</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Romans 12</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>When you think of investments and returns</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Mark 10:17-45</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="328"><div> <B>If your pocketbook is empty</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Psalm 37</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>If you discouraged about your work</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Psalm 126</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="328"><div> <B>For dealing with fear</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Psalm 34:7</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="328"><div> <B>For security</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Psalm 121:3</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="328"><div> <B>For assurance</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Mark 8:35</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="328"><div> <B>For reassurance</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call Psalm 145:18</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>To learn more about Stephen Ministry</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="309"><div> <B>Call 414-353-5555</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="129fa060.gif" border=0 width="250" height="6" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="tcop"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Tcop</B></div> <div> <B>(taking care of people)</B> </div> <div> <B>In-Home Caring Ministry</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>Plan of Action</B> </div> <div> <B>. . .you . . . cared for me as though I were an</B><B> angel</B> </div> <div> <B>from God or even Christ</B><B> himself.</B> </div> <div> <B>--Galatians 4:14 (NLV)</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>. . . In The News</B> </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The Ministry IV Tcop (taking care of people) In-Home Caring Ministry (in conjuction with Stephen Ministry and The Circuit Ministry) is to teach and to equip individuals in a unique, holistic, biblically grounded ("get-it-done) ministry, to help individuals who are physically handicapped, holistically, in the congregation, the circuits, throughout the neighborhoods, and the community, and the world.</B></I> </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Thank You! Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation for giving us the opportunity to do ministry in our Lord Jesus name in a new creative and innovative way.</B></I> </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Ready To Work For The Lord?</B></I> </div> <div> <I><B>The Tcop (taking care of people) In-Home Caring Ministry (in conjunction with Stephen Ministry and The Circuit Ministry) is offering OWT(on-work training) to individuals who are looking to minister holistically to individuals who are phycially handicapped.</B></I> </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Is God calling you to be a part of this in-home caring ministry--ministering to the whole person? If your a</B></I><I><B>nswer is yes "H</B></I><I><B>ere I am, Lord, send me", please talk with Ms. Pauline I. Scott, </B></I></div> <div> <I><B>414-353-5555, today about how you might serve in this servant leadership ministry vocation. </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Who Cares?</B></I><I><B> </B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Tcop does!</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Blessings,</B> </div> <div> <B>Pauline I.</B><B> Scott</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>There will always be individuals who will need in-home caring. This is to say that Ministry to me is lasting, programs fade away.</B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#spiritual_" TITLE="Stephen Ministry"><U><B>Back to the Top</B></U></A></div> <div> <B> </B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>