On Sunday, August 13, approximately 22 ENCORE Faith Companions and ENCORE Committee members were commissioned for their work with Belmont UMC’s homebound members. Each ENCORE Faith Companions is partnered with one or more members whom they visit every 4-6 weeks, contact by phone between visits, send cards for birthday and seasonal holidays, and pray for on a regular basis.

Following their commissioning, the group gathered for a “Lunch and Learn”, led by Bart Perkey, Carolyn Primm, and Rev. Heather Harriss, based on the book bedside manners by Katie Maxwell. A second “Lunch and Learn” is scheduled for Sunday, September 17.

If you know of a member who is currently homebound and not being visited by an ENCORE Faith Companion, please contact Carolyn Primm, Chair, ENCORE Ministry, with their name, address, and phone number. If you would be interested in volunteering as an ENCORE Faith Companion, please contact Carolyn Primm for more information.