Care Ministries
Care Coordinators:
The care coordinators are available to assist people in connecting with helpful resources both within and outside Hillside. Their assistance is confidential, and not limited to Hillside members. Contact Jim & Lornell Toney at (925) 370-0348 or jimtoney501@hotmail.com
Deacons and Deaconesses:
These men and women provide care for shut-ins and others in need of encouragement with an initiating individual through visits, phone calls, and notes. For more information or to assist with this ministry, contact Frank Bidwell at (925) 682-6017 or fbidwell@astound.net
Stephen Ministers:
Stephen Ministers are extensively trained lay persons who offer meaningful one-on-one care for people. They are supported by a peer group of fellow Stephen Ministers. On receiving help from a Stephen Minister, contact:
Ginny Nichols at (925) 935-3479 imginny@yahoo.com
Clint Collins at (925) 939-7525 c2clint2@pacbell.net
On becoming a Stephen Minister, contact:
Linda Anderson at (925) 229-2510 lindaa06@yahoo.com
Meals Support:
A network of meal providers waits to be called upon to cook and bring meals to persons in times of need. Please contact Ellen Lancaster for more information or to help with this ministry at (510) 482-7582 or homes@ellenlancaster.com.
James Fix-It Ministry:
A network of men in the church with varying handyman skills is ready to be called upon to come and assist people with around-the-house needs. Single moms and widows are special persons of concern. If you have a need for the Fix-It team, or you want to make available your services, please let us know. Contact Walt Von Flue at (925) 837-0737 or wvonflue@aol.com.
Small Groups:
Our primary frontline of congregational care happens in small groups, where members care for one another, and the group leader helps make sure not one of the members gets overlooked. Would you like to join a small group? Are you interested in becoming a leader of a small group? For more information contact Jenny Trees at (925) 988-0505 or jenny@hilllsidecovenant.org.
Recovery Group:
A Christian 12-step recovery group that meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of every month to encourage and hold one another accountable. You are welcome to attend! For more information, contact Tom Aswad at (925) 939-6882.
Health Partners:
This is a group of nurses and others trained (or once-trained) healthcare professionals that are available to help guide people through confusing and complex health problems and interactions with hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies. For more information, or if you have health care experience and want to offer your services, contact Patti Heaps at (925) 680-2644 or pheaps@comcast.net.
Feed My Sheep:
Once a month, we collect vegetables and fruits for the Monument Crisis Center, and beans and rice for True Vine Ministries in Oakland. We also maintain an on-site food pantry of non-perishables. For more information or to help with this ministry, please contact Gloria Sever at (925) 934-1110 or gloria@hillsidecovenant.org.
Room at the Inn:
This is a ministry that seeks to provide care for families with members with disabilities. Service ranges from Sunday morning mainstreaming to special respite nights for parents to advocacy for the disabled and their needs. For more information or to help with this ministry, contact Lee Ann Williams at (925) 631-1076 or maxabilityotr@yahoo.com.
Memorial Service Support:
This is a team of people who work together to provide hospitable support to families for memorial services. For more information or to help with this ministry, please contact Cathy Ziegler at (925) 932-1733 or CZ251@comcast.net.
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