iCARE
Steering Committee

The iCARE steering committee is part of  the Ethiopian Partnership Committee which serves under the World Mission Committee of the Shenandoah Presbytery.

In the spring of 2002, the Partnership Committee recognized that the level of work required to manage the iCARE program would best be served by a special subcommittee whose primary task was to manage this important ministry. Since this committee was formed to answer needs of children in the Illubabor Bethel Synod members have been fortunate to visit the Gore Home. They return inspired with photos to share and information about the needs.  Committee members have developed a presentation and they enjoy sharing their personal experiences with church groups. Contact a member to make arrangements for a visit.  The iCARE Steering Committee currently has five members; their names, church homes, and email addresses are listed below. 

The iCARE Steering Committee was established to manage the "sponsorship end" of the iCARE program. The subcommittee's primary responsibilities include:

1. Serving as a liaison between the sponsors and the Management Committee of the Gore Home

2. Responding to questions and needs of the sponsors

3. Responding to questions and needs of the Gore Home and iCARE sponsored children

4. Praying for, and acting as a catalyst to generate prayer for the children, staff, and overall ministry of the Gore Home

5. Initiating questions and ideas, with and between the iCARE Steering Committee,  the Partnership Committee, the Management Committee of the Gore Home, and the administration of the Gore Home, to constantly seek solutions and initiatives that will enhance the lives of iCARE sponsored children and the overall effectiveness of the iCARE ministry.

6. Facilitating planning, resources,  processes, and follow-up for the annual collection and distribution of iCARE Sponsor funds,

7.  Maintaining a master list of iCARE sponsored children and corresponding  sponsors,

8. Providing for the general promotion and education, related to the iCARE ministry, for churches, organizations and individuals within the Shenandoah Presbytery.

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iCARE Steering Committee Members, 2011:

Lou Dolive, chair
Covenant Pres - Staunton
ldolive@cfw.com

Mimi Moring
Bethany Pres.
mmmoring@gmail.com

Mary Linda Wolfe
New Providence Pres
marywolfe@ntelos.net

Rev. Bill Cox
Monterey
cwmcox@htcnet.org

Cliff Gilchrest
Covenant Pres - Staunton
bandcgil@mgwnet.com