Memorial Reception Committee
Members host a reception in Bailey Hall following each memorial service.
Nurture
Our Nurture ministries focus on reaching out with prayer, support and encouragement to members and friends of our church. This is done through several committees and teams:
Flower Ministry Team
Prepares flowers for the altar each Sunday and prepares those same flowers from worship to be delivered to individuals who are sick or home bound.
Prayer Ministry Team
Prayer Team members receive prayer requests gathered from pew cards and contact from family and friends and lift up those needs in prayer.
Visitation Ministry
Provides notes, phone calls, and visits for those who are ill, living in care facilities, or unable to connect with our community of faith for a period of time.
Support Groups
The following support groups meet at our church and are open to all in the community:
Al-Anon
Every Monday
4:00 pm
Church Library
AA
Mondays - Saturdays
7:30 am
Spiritual Growth Room
Low Vision
"Bright Eye-deas"
Starts back in the Fall
Parkinson's
4th Wednesday of each month
3:00 pm
Spiritual Growth Room
Other Local Groups:
Stroke Survivors
3rd Thursday of each month
4:00 pm
Messiah Lutheran Church
Catch-A-Ride Ministry
Members provide transportation to and from church on Sunday mornings and special events for church members who are unable to drive.
If you're interested in serving others through any
of these ministries, please contact Michelle Johnson.
Alzheimer's Support Education
Classes meet at 10:30 am in the Thorne Room
October 22nd:
Understanding & Responding to
Dementia-Related Behaviors
Learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers, and learn strategies to help manage some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
November 19th:
Effective Communication Strategies
Explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s, how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communication and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Exercise Classes
SIUMC offers, to church and non-members alike, two monthly exercise programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Classes are led by Elena Bennett, a professional fitness instructor and personal trainer certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, with over 25 years of teaching experience. A resident of the Landings since 2017, she also is a member of SIUMC.
Mat Pilates: August 5th - 28th
Mondays and Wednesdays | 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Bailey Hall
This class features a series of traditional Pilates floor exercises designed to strengthen core muscles, stretch and tone the body, and improve posture. Using a mat for cushioning and support, moves are adapted according to the participant's fitness level and abilities. Participants must be able to lie down and stand up from the floor.
Sit-Fit! : August 5th - 28th
Mondays and Wednesdays | 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Spiritual Growth Room
Gain strength, stability and flexibility all while exercising from a chair! This class features easy-to-perform exercises designed for beginners/intermediates, as well as those with balance, joint and movement issues.
Payment may be submitted at the first class of each month.