Visitation Ministry:
Purpose and Vision:
A ray of sunshine is wonderful to see when the clouds get thick or the rain is falling. The mission and vision of the Visitation Ministry is to reach out to those who would like some light to shine in where the darkness and rain of poor health, injury or bereavement have otherwise been the experience.
What to expect:
1. The ministry is available to visit those within the church who are in-patients in hospitals. We visit, and/or send flowers or a gift to show we care.
2. The ministry seeks to bring comfort and spiritual uplift to those to those within the church who are in local nursing homes. Sometimes these folks just like to see a friendly face. Most times is a great encouragement; other times we sing a favorite hymn or share a Bible verse. They often need someone to let them know that they are remembered, valued and cared for.
3. We have an ongoing list of those who have serious or long-term care. We like to visit or call on a regular basis based on needs.
Our prayer team prays for all of these individuals.
Please let Pastor Gary know (by filling out the form below) if you know of anyone in need of a visit.
About Pastor Gary
Pastor Gary Walter came on staff at Lebanon Free Church in 2010 having moved here from New Jersey.
Gary received a B.S. degree in Bible from Philadelphia College of Bible (now Cairn University) in 1975 and a master's degree in human development from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1979. He met and married the love of his life, Joan, in 1978. He has three grown children and seven grandchildren who he loves greatly! While in New Jersey he served on the pastoral team of two churches and now has the position of Pastor of Congregational Care at Lebanon Free. His duties include leading the Eagles, visitation of the sick, counseling those seeking marriage, as well as triage counseling.
He is part time at the church as he also runs his own mail order business; Gary Walter Baseball Cards. Previously he taught history and psychology at Jackson High School in New Jersey. He enjoys sports, Christian music and travel as he has visited 49 US states and over 40 foreign countries. He has chosen the motto “Love All- Worship One” as a life goal for he and his wife.
