Care Ministries @ Woodlands
“Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2
Everyone goes through difficult circumstances in life.
We are here for you and would love to walk alongside you.
Please check out the support groups we offer below or click the get support or prayer request links above.
CARE CLASSES AND GROUPS
Compass Group
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM
This group meets every week at Woodlands. The purpose of this group is to encourage one another to follow God’s standard for sexual purity. We do this by reminding one another of the Bible’s teaching on healthy sexuality. As a supportive team of brothers we are there to hold one another accountable and provide a safe, confidential place to share. Please contact Pastor David Hansen for more information or click the link below.
Sign up HERE
Divorce Care
Mondays 6 -8 pm, Starting January 16th
FIND HELP, DISCOVER HOPE, EXPERIENCE HEALING
A warm, caring environment led by people who understand what you’re going through. This group of people meets weekly to help you heal from the hurt of separation and divorce. Hear from nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include: “Deep Hurt”, “Road to Recovery”, “Grief & Depression”, “Loneliness”, “Fears & Anxiety”, “Conflict”, “Forgiveness” and others.
To learn more about DivorceCare, visit their website, www.divorcecare.org.
Sign up HERE
A $20 contribution for materials is suggested.
Foster Friends
Foster Friends creates Care Communities to surround each foster family at our church with a meal once a week, childcare and prayer. This tangible support helps the family to foster longer and avoid burnout.
ARE YOU A FOSTER FAMILY WHO NEEDS SUPPORT?
Sign up for a Care Community by clicking HERE.
Grief Share
Mondays 6 – 8 pm, Starting January 16th
Childcare is available
Grief is universal. It will happen to all of us during our lifetime, but that doesn’t make it easy. Come join this group of people to discover that you are not alone in this journey. The group has a workbook, discussions, and videos that will guide you through the grieving process.
This class can be joined at any time.
Sign up HERE
A $20 contribution for materials is suggested.
Click here for more information, about GriefShare.
Stephen Ministries
Stephen Ministry offers lay Christian care to hurting individuals in our congregation and community. This ministry reflects the true nature of the church, by obeying Christ’s command to “love one another”. Our desire is to help you experience God’s love and care as we walk with you through a difficult time. The core purpose of this ministry is summed up in the words of Paul in his letter to the Ephesians. “To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12-13).
Interested in Serving? Call the church office at 715-341-0800 or apply using the bottom below.
Stephen Ministry International Web Site
If you would like more information about getting involved in the Stephen Ministry please contact JoAnna Bradford.
Healing the wounds of trauma
A 6-week small group led by facilitators who are trained in Bible-based trauma healing. Together, we will make a safe space for group members to:
• Discover what the Bible says about suffering
• Learn about trauma and its effects
Betrayal and Beyond
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Care responders
The Woodlands Care Responders are trained volunteers who listen, encourage, pray with and point care receivers to resources within our church and community. Serving as the first point of contact, they provide a personal, compassionate, and safe response to requests for support or help. If appropriate, Care Responders will follow-up over the next year with the person with whom they worked. Each Care Responder is on call one week at a time on a rotating basis. Ongoing training and support is provided monthly.
Encouragement Team
The Encouragement Team sends cards of encouragement in response to prayer requests, medical issues, to those in nursing homes, to Woodlands pastors and staff, to those who have suffered a loss, and in appreciation of service.
If you know of someone within Woodlands who could use an encouraging note or you would like to learn about joining our team please email Laura Woods.
Foster Friends Team
We are looking for people who would be willing to provide a meal or childcare one time per month to help alleviate a little of the burden foster families face. When their load is lightened they can focus more time on their children and marriage and can foster longer.
Here are some of the roles in the Care Communities:
Prayer Team
A group of Pastors, Elders and volunteers who review prayer requests and pray for those with various needs in our church.
Stephen Ministries
Stephen Ministry offers lay Christian care to hurting individuals in our congregation and community. This ministry reflects the true nature of the church, by obeying Christ’s command to “love one another”. Our desire is to help you experience God’s love and care as we walk with you through a difficult time. The core purpose of this ministry is summed up in the words of Paul in his letter to the Ephesians. “To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12-13).
Interested in Serving? Call the church office at 715-341-0800 or apply using the bottom below.
Stephen Ministry International Web Site
If you would like more information about getting involved in the Stephen Ministry please contact JoAnna Bradford.
Visitation Team
Our Visitation Team is a group of men and women who encourage people by visiting them in their homes. Once a month, we visit those who are homebound, recovering from illness and need someone to keep them company, or anyone who is lonely and desiring connection.
If you know of someone within Woodlands who could benefit from visitation or you would like to learn about joining our team please email Laura Woods.