Bear one another’s burdens. . . .

Yes, each of has their own load to bear, the challenges and sorrows of life that come to us all. Sometimes, though, our loads become burdens. A Stephen Minister offers unconditional love, an attentive and listening presence, a companion on the journey. Stephen Ministers receive over fifty hours of training. When assigned to a care receiver, the Stephen Minister meets with him or her for one a hour a week and prays regularly for that care receiver.

We are made to love one another, to help each other stand back up, to help one another find our path. Only God can heal us, but God has graciously given us the ability to share the love and hope of Christ. 

SOH Garden provides organic, fresh vegetables to those in need. Volunteers meet at the garden during the growing season Sundays at 4pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8am to harvest, plant, weed, water, fertilize, and just get fingers into the soil and enjoy the spectacle of more than 20 different hardy, fruitful plants. The Garden was awarded a grant by the Scotts, Miracle‐Gro company to experiment with a movable row cover system. Flowers planted by the Covenant Circle headed by Louise Davidson attracts bees for pollination and are given to those who receive vegetables. We work with the leaders of Covenant’s SOS Food Pantry to provide fresh produce to those served by SOS. This mission project provides nearly ¾ of a ton of fresh produce to those in need each year and provides opportunities for Covenant and community members to learn new skills and make a difference in the lives of many.