Pastoral Care Support Groups
Pastoral Care support groups are formed to help meet specific needs of our congregation and members of the community. Confidentiality and mutual respect are emphasized in all groups. Additional groups may be formed as needs arise.
Pastor Omar Zook talks about support groups, visitation and other ministries of Pastoral Care.
[streaming] [download MP3] (updated January 28, 2008)
Pastor Paul Haken talks about visitation and senior adult ministries.
[streaming] [download MP3] (updated February 1, 2008)
GriefShare
This grief recovery ministry is for men or women who have lost a loved one and would like to share issues and emotions with others experiencing grief. Each session includes a video, providing valuable teaching on topics related to death and grief, and small group discussion, allowing participants to talk through issues related to their own grief experiences. Dates and times for the next 10-week session will be announced in the Sunday bulletin . Write to Laurie Ellsoos or phone 533-4848 for more information.
Hearts Renewed
This group features a 13-week series of videos containing valuable information about working through separation and recovering from divorce. After viewing the video there is time to discuss it and share experiences with others in similar situations. Dates and times for the next session will be announced in the Sunday bulletin . Write to Laurie Ellsoos or phone 533-4848 for more information.
Jeremiah 29:11
This ongoing support group for women focuses on helping them learn how to find strength in God and depend on His resources for coping with chronic pain and chronic fatigue. The group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in room 30. Write to Laurie Ellsoos or phone 533-4848 for more information.
Pathseekers Ministry for Widows and Widowers
This ministry seeks to come alongside widows and widowers of all ages and walks of life. Monthly fellowship meetings are held the last Saturday of each month. Phone Nancy Hoffmann, 367-2468, or write to Laurie Ellsoos or phone 533-4848 for more information.
Rising Hope
This weekly support group offers help for anyone experiencing hurt, hardship or brokenness from difficult relationships, addictions or habits, depression, anxiety or difficult circumstances. Rising Hope meets every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The first hour is a time of worship through singing, testimonies, devotional Bible study and prayer. In the second hour, participants break into small groups for personal interaction, support and prayer. For more information, write to Craig Koskela or phone 533-2092, ext. 2028.
