CARE MINISTRY
From time to time, we all experience tough circumstances (physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual) that make life hard. We would love to support you in these times, guiding you toward healing and wholeness—but we can’t help if we don’t know of your needs. Please don't hesitate to reach out!
At LEFC, we are committed to seeking opportunities to tangibly love and care for all attenders in a way that reflects the teaching and actions of Jesus Christ. Keep reading to learn more about how LEFC can help with various aspects of care.
PERSONAL CARE
Visitation
People need people—we are built for community! But sometimes circumstances (an injury, illness, loss of a loved one, etc.) make it difficult or even impossible for us to engage with others and leave us feeling alone. In those times when visitation needs arise within our congregation—whether it be at home, in the hospital, or in nursing home—our trained chaplains are happy to help.
VISITATION REQUESTS
Email Pastor Gary Poorman at g.poorman@lefc.net or call the church office at 717.626.5332.
PRACTICAL CARE
HANDS-ON
LEFC has a long history of people serving people. Within our congregation are many individuals ready and willing to provide hands-on services including yard work, providing meals, light housework, transportation, painting, etc. Requests for practical care and financial assistance are managed through LEFC ministries, including the Mercy Network, Budget Coaching, and the Servants Fund.
NEED PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE?
Fill out the Care Request Form or call the church office at 717.626.5332 to begin a conversation, allowing us to consider your need and our congregation's ability to help.
NEED BUDGET COACHING OR FINANCIAL GUIDANCE?
Email our Budget Coaches at budgetcoaching@lefc.net or call the church office at 717.626.5332 to begin a conversation, allowing us to consider your need and our ability to help.
RELATIONAL CARE
RELATIONSHIPS
Let's be honest: relationships are tricky! Even the best of them require work, and whether it's a marriage, parent/child, family/friend/coworker relationship, or new engagement, occasionally outside help is needed. If you are looking for help with your relationships with others, please reach out.
ENGAGED?
Click here to begin the process of Premarital Counseling and Mentoring.
MARRIED AND LOOKING FOR SUPPORT?
Email Minister Jenny Hoover at hoover@lefc.net.
HOPE GROUPS
LEFC has several Hope Groups (support groups for parents, adoption care, etc.) that meet regularly. Click here for more information or email Pastor Jeff Travis at travis@lefc.net.
RECOVERY CARE
HEALING
We all experience the pain of brokenness, and healing is always a process; but, when the hurts we carry result from addictions, abuse, bullying, mental illness, eating disorders, etc. that process is often complicated and multifaceted. We would love to walk beside you on your journey toward recovery and wholeness.
LOOKING FOR RECOVERY SUPPORT?
Consider joining LEFC's Re:generation program or email Pastor Jeff Travis at travis@lefc.net for more information.
COUNSELING
If you are in need of a licensed counselor, we would love to help you connect with a local counseling agency. Please contact Matt Sowada at sowada@lefc.net for more information.
GET INVOLVED WITH CARE MINISTRY
MERCY NETWORK
LEFC's Mercy Network is designed to identify and mobilize the skills and gifts of those in our congregation. It's a means of connecting your skills with those who need assistance. Click the button below to view our Mercy Network Volunteer Form. Check any tasks that you are willing to be called upon to contribute, as your availability allows.
LEFC CHAPLAIN MINISTRY
One of the ways we seek to equip a community of caring and being cared for at LEFC is through our member Chaplains. These men and women are Christ followers who willingly volunteer their time, as an extension of LEFC’s Pastoral staff, in the personal ministry of visiting, praying with and caring for anyone dealing with sickness, surgery, loss, or death. Click the button below for more information about serving as a chaplain.