Care Team   •   DivorceCare   •   GriefShare     

Counseling Referrals   •   Stephen Ministry

"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.

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
Mondays 6-8pm
September 23 - December 16

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: "Facing My Anger", "Facing My Loneliness", "New Relationships", "KidCare" and "Forgiveness". 

To learn more about DivorceCare, visit their website, www.divorcecare.org.

Our next DivorceCare class will begin in late January.

A $15 contribution for materials is suggested.

GRIEFSHARE
Mondays 6 - 8 pm
September 23 - December 16

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. 

The class runs from September 23 - December 16 but you are welcome to join at any point during the 13 week class!

Click here to be contacted about the class! We would love to have you! Childcare may be available - contact the church office.
 
A $15 contribution for materials is suggested.

Click here for more information, about GriefShare.

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

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.