Serving Each Other

Shepherds Groups
Every Rehoboth member and/or family is in a "Shepherd Group".  Shepherds guide their group to deeper relationships with one another through regular communication and occassional meals together. Shepherd Groups also keeps an eye open for missing sheep, and follows up with them.  When necessary, the Shepherd alerts the rest of the group (and the pastor) when any one of the group is in need of care.  The fellow sheep and Shepherd are the first responders, with meals, phone calls, visits, transportation, child care, prayer, or whatever other service would be useful and supportive. Coordinator Rev. Joel Tolbert Current Shepherds: Buz Smith, Robbie Roberts, Jan Hewatt, Carol Lowe, Kathy Corbett, Kay Bryant, Jody Andrade and Judie Ritter
T.L.C. Group
At some point, a faithful member may find themselves unable to come to church, due to health, transportation, or distance issues. In this case, church keeps coming to them. Weekly bulletins, monthly newletters, and occasional worship recordings are mailed. Regular notes and cards are sent. Regular phones calls and visits are made. Transportation back to church is offered and arranged for special occassions. And, in-home Communion comes annually.   Coordinator JoAnn Brown
Prayer Chain
Prayer is not just a substitute for action.  Prayer is an action with no substitute.  Therefore, whenever one of our own would appreciate prayer, we activate a chain of prayer warriors, who vow to pray specifically for that person and that situation throughout the day and days to come.   Coordinator Robbie Roberts

Stephen Food Pantry
The Stephen Food Pantry serves individuals and families in our community. Bring items for the food pantry and place them in the wagon as it comes down the aisle during the pledges and donation time, or bring donations on Monday or Thursday mornings from 9am to noon. All items are appreciated. Some of the most needed items include pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned items (tuna, chicken, fruits, vegetables), crackers, cereal, and toiletries. Food items that come in a pop-top can are appreciated, as are extra manual can openers. Contact Max Walker for more information or to volunteer.
NETWorks
NETWorks is a cooperative Christian ministry serving people in need in the Northlake-Embry Hills-Tucker area. NETWorks is made of a group of churches, groups, businesses and individuals committed to helping residents meet urgent needs related especially to housing and utilities. Utilizing community and partner church resources, NETWorks is working to create a "safety net that works." This safety net includes material assistance, advocacy, spiritual assistance, and referral to other appropriate agencies and services. NETWorks is in a new location at 2380 4th Street in Tucker, behind the First Baptist Church on Lavista Road. They have a food pantry as well as a coat/personal supply closet on site. More information can be found at the NETWorks website, http://networkscooperativeministry.org/. Contact Marilyn Goggins for more information or to volunteer.
Decatur Cooperative Ministry
Decatur Cooperative Ministry is a non profit organization in Decatur whose efforts are focused on preventing homelessness. DCM utilizes several services, including Hagar's House, Family Transitional Housing, and Project Take Charge. This ministry is supported by over 35 churches of various denominations, as well as working in conjunction with educational, business,government, and civic organizations. DCM services are detailed on their website at http://decaturcooperativeministry.org/ Contact Marilyn Goggins for more information or to volunteer.