20 Rocky Mountian Bivd. West Lethbridge, AB || T1K 8E1 Immanuel eee ea ne ease Lutheran Church email ichurch@immanuellutheran.ca To Stephen Ministry Care Givers, Re: Stephen Ministry Suspension Itis at this time, that the Parish Planning Council of immanuel Lutheran Church has decided to suspend the Stephen Ministry program indefinitely. ‘Over the past months much concern has been received into the direction of the program. Given the fact that many of the care givers are no longer attending church at Immanuel, we do not feel that it is appropriate for this immanuel endorsed program to continue on. Under the advisement of the LCC district, we believe the best course of action is to suspend this program at this time. Those receiving care, will continue to be cared for by Katherine Canfield, the Stephen Ministry Leader, as well as Pastor Brown. Katherine will reach out to those receiving care to explain the changes and factitate care, We appreciate the time and energy, patience and prayer, and support that you have provided over the ‘course of the Stephen Ministry program to the members of Immanuel but further endorsement from Immanuel is not granted. ‘Thank you for your understanding, Parish Planning Council Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lethbridge