Comfort to the Sick and Grieving
- Grief books: Lewinsville currently has 4 Journeying Through Grief booklets sent to church members after the death of a loved one. See StephenMinistry.org for details on these booklets.
- Hospital Visitation by our pastors, as needed.
- Deacon/Stephen Ministry Callers: Deacons call and check in with homebound members regularly and visit when needed.
- Prayer Shawl Ministry: The Lost Sheep Stitchers provide hand-made shawls and laprobes for those who are homebound or hospitalized.
- Flower Delivery to the Homebound: Flower delivery following Sunday services to members who are hospitalized or homebound.
- Christmas Gift Bags are given to residents at the Lewinsville Retirement Residence and Chesterbrook Residences. Supplies are provided by our Parish Life and Care Ministry Group. Our Youth Fellowship group puts the bags together.
Emergencies
- The Deacon Fund provides short-term assistance for those in our community who have emergency needs.
Handy Helper:
- Good Samaritan Day happens twice a year. Members of Lewinsville visit the Lewinsville Retirement Residence, Chesterbrook Residences, and homes of older adults in the congregation to provide assistance with minor repairs.
On-Going Support
- ChristCare Groups meet twice a month for Bible Study and mutual care and encouragement. The Lewinsville Retirement Residence has a ChristCare group which meets at that location. More information about ChristCare Groups
- Stephen Ministers provide one-on-one Christian caring to those who are struggling with illness or personal crisis. More information about Stephen Ministry @Lewinsville >>
Transportation
- Transportation to Worship:
- Sunday Morning Yellow Cab rides to church are available
- Transportation to Lewinsville worship services for Lewinsville Retirement Residence residents are also available
- Contact the church office at 703-356-7200 for more information on these services.
- Shepherd’s Center in McLean offers transportation to medical appointments See SCMAFC.org for more information
Other Caregiving Resources in Virginia
- AARP Virginia: AARP VA raises the visibility of caregiving in Virginia through news and information, provides caregiving presentations and workshops for family and professional caregivers and collaborates with selected organizations to increase access to caregiving services and programs across the Commonwealth. Learn more at www.aarp.org/va
- Virginia Navigator: The Virginia Navigator family of websites is a Virginia-based resource that provides programs and services available in communities across the Commonwealth. www.virginianavigator.org
- Fairfax County Services for Older Adults: Fairfax County provides a wealth of information on services and other information available to seniors in this area: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices