Then they rose early in the morning and worshiped before the LORD, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her. I Samuel 1:19
Purpose: Provide an atmosphere of hope, love, acceptance, and spiritual encouragement to those who are facing infertility.
Description: The Hannah Ministry provides a supportive environment for married couples who have infertility challenges. These challenges may be the inability to conceive, recurring miscarriages, or failure to conceive again after the first childbirth. The ministry functions include scriptural studies, mutual encouragement, educational resources, as well as the establishment of relationships with others who have come through the same challenges. The Hannah Ministry is designed for both partners in a marriage, either as a couple or individually.
Commitment: Requirement for being served by this ministry is active church membership. Requirements for serving in this ministry are active church membership, one year of commitment, and completion of 101, 201, and 301 classes.
SHAPE: Prayer, Caring, Encouragement, Servant, Nurturing, Leadership, Confidentiality, Communications
Expertise and Experience Needed: Mentors, Activities/Events Coordinators, Ministry Assistants, Teachers, Men's Coordinators.
Ministry Leader: Maria Scott
Contact Number: 930-2200 x. 719
Department: A.B.I.D.E.® Wellness Center
Director: Kim Carter
E-mail:kcarter@newsalemcares.com
Contact Number: 614-930-2248
Other External Links of Interest:
Stepping Stones Ministry:
Offering Christian Support for Couples Facing Infertility or Pregnancy Loss
Hannah's Prayer Ministries
Christian Support for Fertility Challenges
Secondary Infertility - RESOLVE
Provides timely, compassionate support and information to people who are experiencing infertility
