Argyle UMC Argyle UMC

Connectional Care

Committed to care through prayer and service.

Our vision is to encourage and care for church members across all ages. The CARE Ministry at Argyle UMC is devoted to offering love, support, compassion, and service to those in need. Whether it’s through prayer, visits, meals, emotional support or physical deeds, we walk alongside individuals and families through the hard, the happy, and the good times. This ministry reflects Christ’s love by helping people feel seen, supported, and spiritually uplifted during every season of life.

Prayer Chain Ministry

As covenant members at Argyle UMC, we have all made the vow to “uphold the ministries of this church with our prayers;” and not just our personal prayers and practice, but the discipline of intercessory prayer and the ways we surround our community with compassion and faith through prayer. Our Prayer Chain Ministry receives prayer concerns and celebrations of our community and congregation weekly and as needed. Be part of the Prayer Ministry through a covenant of confidentiality and support.

  • Commit to pray for these each week and as they come.
  • Commit to confidentially share in the concerns and celebrations of others.
  • Complete the confidentiality agreement below
Confidentiality Agreement Form

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls that are prayed over and given to those who need the comfort and love of Christ amidst troubling health concerns. Yarn is supplied and anyone who knits and/or crochets (or wants to learn) is welcome and encouraged to join this rewarding ministry.

Contact Ginny Rodgers

Baptism Quilts

Each baby that is baptized in our church receives a precious quilt that a group of our members make.

Contact Sarah Schermerhorn

Bereavement Ministry

As a part of Congregational Care, the Bereavement Ministry's desire is to provide assistance, whether you are facing the death of a loved one or death comes unexpectedly. It is with this goal in mind that we have provided this information to ease the stress of a most stressful time.

Contact Mary Ellen Burum

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers provide one-to-one Christian care to individuals facing life challenges. The role of a Stephen Minister is to listen and care, not to advise or give counsel, and to recognize when a person's needs exceed what they can provide. Confidentiality is preserved at all times.

Mission: Seeking and caring for the spiritually hurting.

Vision: To seek the hurting, to grow servants, and serve with the compassion of Christ.

  • Refuge for the Hurting: Through AUMC’s Stephen Ministry, we want to provide hurting people with compassion, care, and Christ’s healing love by serving them as Stephen Ministers.
  • Bear One Another’s Burdens: God wants us to love, encourage, and care for one another and to not allow anyone to suffer alone. Through Stephen Ministry we provide one-on-one care and encouragement.
  • Lay Ministry: We value high-quality, distinctively Christian lay ministry and incorporate this at AUMC by equipping people through Stephen Ministry.

CARE Team

Deana L. Mason

Deana L. Mason

Associate Pastor, Congregational Care & Administration

dmason@argyleumc.org

Mary Ellen Burum

Mary Ellen Burum

Executive Coordinator

MaryEllen@argyleumc.org

Kevin A. Buckrucker Sr.

Kevin A. Buckrucker Sr.

Care Team

servantflyguy@gmail.com