East Nelson Ministeries

Counseling
Bible Studies
Shawl
Missions
Adult Activites

Christian Counseling at East Nelson

Orchard Hill CounselingCenter in Grand Rapids will begin offering a counseling clinic at East Nelson United Methodist Church every third Thursday of each month, beginning September 18th. Orchard Hill Counseling Center is staffed by two Clinical Social Workers. At the present time one of the Clinical Social Workers, Rev. Sandra VanDenBrink (who is also a United Methodist Pastor) will provide counseling services on an appointment basis at East Nelson Church.

Sandra is a Licensed Master Social Worker and also has a Master of Divinity degree. She offers counseling from a Christian perspective, and has over 30 years experience in the counseling field. Counseling is available for individuals, couples, and families for various situations, including; depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, as well as spiritual concerns. Fees are on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Some types of insurance may cover these services.

To make an appointment, call Sandra at Orchard Hill Counseling Center , 616-784-5095, leave a message and she will return your call.

-Wednesday Night Study Group meets at 7 p.m.
-Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study meets
at 8:30 am.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Shawls have been made for centuries as universal & embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify.
"Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed as if given wings to fly above their troubles…" - Written in 1998 by Janet Bristow who gave birth to this ministry.
Walt Ridout - After receiving a Prayer Shawl from First UMC in Port Isabel, TX, I was so moved and comforted by it; I decided that East Nelson needed this Ministry and asked to start one here. You know the rest of the story. We have given away 21 shawls to date. If you know of a relative or friend in need, please let us know.

Missions

Cedar Springs Community Food Pantry-Emergency Pantry. East Nelson Food Pantry Workers are Judy Murray, Lynne Zank, Mary and Walt Ridout
Conference missions
Samima Khatun for India is supported by us
Alpha Women's Center in Cedar Springs, MI
World Hunger
Six special Sundays of Giving
- Human Relations Day
- One Great Hour of Sharing
- Native American Ministeries
- Peace with Justice Sunday
-World Communion Sunday
-United Methodist Student Day
VBS 2008's Mission Project: Urban Santa Cruz Children's Ministry in Bolivia
Missionary: Helen Sheperd - Hospice Nurse in Mongolia

Summer Activities:
Golf League at Cedar Chase Golf Course on 17 Mile Rd. east of Cedar Springs, MI, on Sundays at 5:15 pm
Winter Activities:
Bowling at Greenville Lanes on M-57 in Greenville, MI on Sundays at 3:00 pm.

AA/Al Anon (Alcoholics Anonymous)

The AA meeting is held every Saturday morning at 10 am (NON-SMOKING)

United Methodist Women

Our UMW raised money from two monthly dinners and the annual fabulous flea market. President is Heather Wolfe, and Treasurer is Betty Brooks

East Nelson Men

Provide Breakfast for special occasions and a fish fry in April. They also help run monthly dinners to raise money.

Prayers

We have an active prayer chain for immediate prayers. The contact people are Lynne Zank at 696-0688 and Sarah Zachow at 696-1882.

Liturgists

Coffee Hosts

June

6 Petersons

13 Kathy & Gloria Cole

20 Volunteer Needed

27 Emmy VanderBilt & Linda Hardenburgh

Liturgists

June

6 Mary Ridout

13 Sandy Samsel

20 Gloria Cole

27 Lynne Zank



	Home Pastor About Us Kid's Corner Music Calendar Youth Ministeries Contact Us info	East Nelson Ministeries Counseling Bible Studies Shawl Missions Adult Activites Christian Counseling at East Nelson Orchard Hill CounselingCenter in Grand Rapids will begin offering a counseling clinic at East Nelson United Methodist Church every third Thursday of each month, beginning September 18th. Orchard Hill Counseling Center is staffed by two Clinical Social Workers. At the present time one of the Clinical Social Workers, Rev. Sandra VanDenBrink (who is also a United Methodist Pastor) will provide counseling services on an appointment basis at East Nelson Church. Sandra is a Licensed Master Social Worker and also has a Master of Divinity degree. She offers counseling from a Christian perspective, and has over 30 years experience in the counseling field. Counseling is available for individuals, couples, and families for various situations, including; depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, as well as spiritual concerns. Fees are on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Some types of insurance may cover these services. To make an appointment, call Sandra at Orchard Hill Counseling Center , 616-784-5095, leave a message and she will return your call. -Wednesday Night Study Group meets at 7 p.m. -Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study meets at 8:30 am. Prayer Shawl Ministry Shawls have been made for centuries as universal & embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify. "Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed as if given wings to fly above their troubles…" - Written in 1998 by Janet Bristow who gave birth to this ministry. Walt Ridout - After receiving a Prayer Shawl from First UMC in Port Isabel, TX, I was so moved and comforted by it; I decided that East Nelson needed this Ministry and asked to start one here. You know the rest of the story. We have given away 21 shawls to date. If you know of a relative or friend in need, please let us know. Missions Cedar Springs Community Food Pantry-Emergency Pantry. East Nelson Food Pantry Workers are Judy Murray, Lynne Zank, Mary and Walt Ridout Conference missions Samima Khatun for India is supported by us Alpha Women's Center in Cedar Springs, MI World Hunger Six special Sundays of Giving - Human Relations Day - One Great Hour of Sharing - Native American Ministeries - Peace with Justice Sunday -World Communion Sunday -United Methodist Student Day VBS 2008's Mission Project: Urban Santa Cruz Children's Ministry in Bolivia Missionary: Helen Sheperd - Hospice Nurse in Mongolia Summer Activities: Golf League at Cedar Chase Golf Course on 17 Mile Rd. east of Cedar Springs, MI, on Sundays at 5:15 pm Winter Activities: Bowling at Greenville Lanes on M-57 in Greenville, MI on Sundays at 3:00 pm. AA/Al Anon (Alcoholics Anonymous) The AA meeting is held every Saturday morning at 10 am (NON-SMOKING) United Methodist Women Our UMW raised money from two monthly dinners and the annual fabulous flea market. President is Heather Wolfe, and Treasurer is Betty Brooks East Nelson Men Provide Breakfast for special occasions and a fish fry in April. They also help run monthly dinners to raise money. Prayers We have an active prayer chain for immediate prayers. The contact people are Lynne Zank at 696-0688 and Sarah Zachow at 696-1882.	Liturgists Coffee Hosts June 6 Petersons 13 Kathy & Gloria Cole 20 Volunteer Needed 27 Emmy VanderBilt & Linda Hardenburgh Liturgists June 6 Mary Ridout 13 Sandy Samsel 20 Gloria Cole 27 Lynne Zank

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