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Missions and Ministries

"...to reach out in word and deed with faith, joy and compassion..."

 

Agape Christian Counseling - On Monday afternoons, our church acts as the northern satellite office for Agape Christian Counseling, a service founded in 1998, with the philosophy of counseling integrating Biblical truth with psychological principals in the healing process.  Agape is the Greek word in the New Testament for unconditional love and acceptance.  It is Christian love -- unselfish love, which arises form a keen sense of the value and work of one loved.  While committed to a Biblical approach to therapy, Agape welcomes all people who seek counseling regardless of religious background.  Whom do they counsel?  Adults, children and adolescents, couples, families and groups. Areas of Focus? Marriage & family problems, relationship problems, personal struggles with anxiety, depression, stress, doubt, a sense of failure or a lack of fulfillment, coping with loss or grief, emotional problems associated with physical illness or accident, issues related to separation, divorce, remarriage & step-families, recovery form abuse or trouble backgrounds, problems related to transitions -- aging, growing up, & job changes, & many more. Appointment can be made at 704-849-0144. Please leave your name & phone number so that someone can contact you. (All counseling is confidential.) 

Clowning for Christ - This group is looking for youth, young adults or senior citizens to join in this activity.  It involves visiting shut ins, nursing homes, hospitals, youth homes, assisted living facilities, etc. to read, entertain, decorate or many other activities.  Contact Brenda Moore if you are interested in this activity.

Hospice - Our community has several associates who are active in local Hospice organizations, and our church has an "Adopt Group" that works with Hospice of Lake Norman.  

Men's Homeless Shelter - Several members and associates of our church spent Thanksgiving and a night in January serving meals at a Men's Homeless Shelter in Charlotte.  Everyone involved felt good about this mission and hope to continue and grow this ministry next winter.

Mission Camps at Laurel Ridge - Adult and Youth groups from our church have attended these in the past, and are scheduled to attend again this summer and fall.

Monthly Missions - Our Women of Hope group provides monthly mission objectives to help less fortunate members of our community and around the world.  This usually involves the collection and delivery of food goods, clothing, blankets, or items related to health and hygiene.

Stephens Ministries - We have two members in our congregation who are certified as leaders in this multi-denominational, nationwide network of persons trained in caring ministries.  Stephen Ministers are lay caregivers who provide one-to-one Christian care to anyone facing a crisis or life challenge. The recipient of the care may be bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed or relocated.  The system is designed to support and assist the Pastor and congregation, and provide quality caring for those in need. Contact Dick Gardner for more information.

 

 

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