Background

What follows is an impassioned letter and plan that was submitted by Sister  A. Kaye Irvin-Jones to the Healthy Solutions Coordinator Lady Katrice Mackey.  Lady Mackey agreed with the proposal, got it approved through leadership and wrote the following edited policy:

"This is the guide we will use for the caregivers.  Tips to be placed on the website monthly. The first part should explain the ministry in which we can use on the website.  The co-coordinators are Sister Jacquelyn  Hudson and Sister Lubertha Williams. We will seek to develop a contact person on each district that find themselves as caregivers and would like to head their support group on their district. Eventually, we would like to have a workshop at the national meetings under the medical team-with approval.  I will be working with Sis. Hudson and Sis Lubertha but they will be the coordinators.  I spoke with them last week and they are excited to take on this new endeavor.  Looking forward to moving the health /medical ministry to higher heights."

Lady Mackey made those decisions based on the following appeal from Sister A. Kaye Irvin-Jones:

"Hello Lady Mackey, I along with my siblings are the caregivers for our mother. My husband and his siblings are caregivers for their parents.  There are many of my friends that have found themselves in the role of caregiver. About four years ago, a friend that is also a caregivers asked three of us for a Caregivers Sleepover.  This was so refreshing because we could share experiences, laugh and cry together. The experience has connected us and we stay in contact. After that weekend, I thought it would be a good and well-needed ministry. I am almost sure you that some of the professional in your ministry could assist with it."

Purpose

The purpose of the Church of God by Faith Fill My Cup Ministry is to mirror God's love by providing practical and compassionate care support to persons caring for elderly parents or their own spouse, child, sibling or friend on a day to day basis.  The purpose of this ministry is to offer members strength, hope and comfort from a power higher than their own.

Mission

The mission of the Church of God by Faith Fill My Cup Ministry is to provide training to caregivers which will enable them to effectively fulfill their role through proper management of available resources.

Membership

Membership is open to any person that doctrinal beliefs do not conflict with biblical truths.

Food for Thought

• Workshops
• Conference Calls
• Area Leaders
• Phone Tree

 Sister Kaye wrote the first Newsletter shown on the top right.