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Care Ministries
“Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2
We strive to meet individual needs through relationships with others in Life Groups and various ministries and events. When additional care is required, the Care and Support Teams can address unique life circumstances.
We offer the following care ministries:
Woodlands Care team
Woodlands Care team
The Care Team is a group of Woodlands Church members and regular attendees whose primary purpose is to lift up in prayer the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of the church family. The team includes representatives from the pastoral staff and members of the congregation who adhere to a strict confidentiality code. The team gathers weekly to review prayer requests, pray together as a team and consider ways to encourage those in our church with various needs and concerns. If you have a current prayer request that you wish to convey, you may submit your request online.
The Care Team also explores other ways in which care needs can be made known, as well as other resources that might be useful in helping those in our church family. Recommendations about how to improve communication of needs as well as additional helping resources are welcome.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
DivorceCare
DIVORCECARE
Mondays 6-8pm
September 14 – December 14th
Childcare is not available
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”, “Lonliness”, “Fears & Anxiety”, “Conflict”, “Forgiveness” and others.
To learn more about DivorceCare, visit their website, www.divorcecare.org.
A $20 contribution for materials is suggested.
GriefShare
GRIEFSHARE
Mondays 6 – 8 pm
September 14 – December 14th
Childcare is not 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.
A $15 contribution for materials is suggested.
Click here for more information, about GriefShare.
Stephen Ministry
STEPHEN MINISTRY
One element of congregational care at Woodlands Church is Stephen Ministry. 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).
Are you in need of care? Learn more about how you can receive care here.
Interested in Serving? Call the church office at 715-341-0800.
How to Become a Stephen Ministry Caregiver
Stephen Ministry International Web Site
Application to Become a Stephen Ministry Caregiver
If you would like more information about getting involved in the Stephen Ministry please contact JoAnna Bradford.
Counseling Referrals
COUNSELING REFERRALS
When we have emotional needs, we can usually lean on family members, friends, or members of our Life Group. Occasionally, however, problems can become more complicated and difficult and we may need the help of a professional. If that time comes, Woodlands Church has three Christian counselors who are members of our church family and are ready to help.
For more information, or to download our counseling referral brochure, click here.
healing Hearts
HEALING HEARTS
THURSDAYS 6-8:30PM
September 24th – December 10th
Meeting at the church, class closed
Gospel-centered, grace-driven counseling for those wounded by their past.
Compassionate, Healing Hearts Certified Counselors to guide you through discovering how God’s Word offers hope and healing from tragedies and afflictions such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, abortion, rape, and catastrophic loss…
Curriculum cost is $25 – scholarships are available.
Learn more about Healing Hearts and watch some videos here.
Men’s Compass Group
MEN’S COMPASS GROUP
THURSDAYS @ 6:30PM
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 sign up below.
This class will help you move from joblessness to finding fulfilling employment!
What is Jobs for Life?
- Jobs for Life is an 8-week/16 session curriculum that teaches jobs skills and character traits that are necessary for gaining and maintaining meaningful employment.
- The Jobs for Life certificate of graduation has recognized value to local employers.