The Care Ministry at Midland Free serves as the ‘hands,’ ‘eyes,’ and ‘ears’ of Jesus to the church family and community. They also equip and train other church members to use their gifts to serve and care for one another. If you need care, or know someone who needs care within Midland Free, please contact the Care Team at email.
The Care Team serves our church body and those in our community through the following ministry areas:
Grief Share
What is Grief Share? GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered, biblically based support group seminar. Grief Share is for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend through death. A grieving person can join at any time during the 13 weeks. Each session shows a video presentation followed by small group discussion about the video. The Grief Share videos present experts, ministers, and Christian counselors discussing grief and recovery subjects helpful to people in grief. Real people share…
Benevolence
Life is hard. Sometimes we experience various trials in life and during those difficult times we may need more than prayer and encouragement. That’s where our Benevolence Ministry steps in to help members and regular attendees with basic needs. Our Benevolence assistance may involve financial help, food, home and car repair, and other tangible help. You can apply for Benevolence assistance here: So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household…
Prayer
PRAYER REQUEST Do you need prayer? We would love to encourage you and support you through prayer. Send us your prayer request here: PARTNER WITH US IN PRAYER Will you partner with us in prayer? Midland Free offers multiple opportunities for you to lift up the body of Christ in prayer:
Stephen Ministry
Are you going through a difficult time? Do you need encouragement and support? Trained lay ministers from our church are here for you! A Stephen Minister will provide individual care for those who are experiencing life’s normal spiritual or emotional difficulties such as grief and loss, illness, marriage challenges, job situations, unexpected pregnancies, life transitions, and many other challenges. Stephen Ministers are supportive, encouraging, compassionate, and confidential. You are not meant to walk alone as you deal during painful times…
Vehicle Donations
Do you have a working vehicle in good condition that you no longer need or use? Please consider donating it for others in need who can’t afford to purchase one. Through our Benevolence efforts, Midland Free may accept vehicle donations to transfer to those in need within the church body. To claim a charitable contribution, IRS rules require that the donor receive a written acknowledgment from the church. Please contact Pastor Gib Giblin via email if you are interested in donating a…
Join the Care Team
We are looking for more people to join our Care Team. If you are a compassionate person who would enjoy working behind the scenes to care for individuals within our church family, then this opportunity might be for you! Care Team members dedicate their time to lovingly visit those who are in the hospital, unable to leave the house, face difficult times, or are experiencing a host of other challenging situations. If you would like to become a Care Team…