Bidwell Presbyterian Church

In Care Ministry, the groups are small:

• One-to-one in Stephen Ministry & Spiritual Direction
• Three-to-ten in Care Groups

In all Care Ministry Groups, the participants make a covenant to confidentiality, purpose, and participation. The Care Groups listed below represent those that have been requested thus far. If you would like to see a new Care Group established -- or if you are called to facilitate a Care Group -- call Cindy Young at 876-1482.

As we go through difficult life experiences, it is important to not journey alone.

Living with Disease

When distracted by diesease-in ourselves or a member of our family-connect with this group to seek how we live out our faith and experience all God has to offer; explore coping, managing and healing; receognize God's presence...with God's help.

Steve Coons

Steve@cpip.org
home: 891-6771

Grief Share

Talking with others is a healing ingredient in the journey of grief. A 13 week series will begin on Tuesday evening, September 16th @ 6:30 p.m. Each meeting will center around a professionally produced DVD, group discussion, and workbook assignments and notes. The final class will be on December 2nd. There is $12 fee for the workbook. Pleae call ahead to register. Contact Valerie Bowlby for further information, or if you need immediate one-on-one support.

Valerie Bowlby

vbowlby@digitalpath.net
home: 891-0706

DivorceCare and DivorceCare4Kids

The DivorceCare class provides a confidential, grace-filled environment in which to process the journey of separation and divorce.  Meets on Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. at Bidwell Presbyterian Church in Room 112.

DivorceCare4Kids also meets on Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in Room 205 with very caring leaders.

Larry & Karen Wasson

893-8469 kthurn@yahoo.com

Stephen Ministry

Are you going through a difficult situation? Regardless of the issue: illness, divorce, grief, loss of job, discouragement in faith--a Stephen Minister can walk alongside you, in a completely confidential, distinctively Christian relationship. Stephen Ministers are nonprofessional lay ministers who have received 50 hours of training. This care ministry relationship can last from one meeting, to however long you determine the need.

Lizanne Leach

345-4240 or lleach@csuchico.edu

Spiritual Direction

"Where is God during the stuff in my life?" Spiritual direction is a time of noticing and naming the presence of the Holy, of listening and attending to what God may be inviting. It is sacred, safe, and confidential with Ann Coons, trained Spiritual Director.

Ann Coons

a-coons@comcast.net
home: 891-6771

Mom's Loving Memories

If you have experienced one of life's greatest losses--the death of a child (any age, from any cause)--connect with this deeply caring and supportive group which meets once each month.

Contact Amy Black at 894-7044 amyjoblack@gmail.com

The Journey with Aging: Spouses or Parents

If the spouse we grew through life with is no longer the same person...Alzseimer's, another form of dementia, or another debilitating disease has stolen his/her personality. Or, suddenly we find that we have become the parent of our parent: making critical decisions and dealing with their care giving. Either situation is demanding, uncertain and often requires care giving 24 hours, seven days a week. Join this care group to explore resources and find ways to cope during this difficult journey. Journey With Aging are two ongoing small care groups, meeting/conce a month, every second Tuesday at BPC in Room 012. Spouse group meets 2:00-3:00 p.m.: Parent group meets 7:00-8:00 p.m. Book will be required for each. For more information, contact Cindy Young

Cindy Young

876-1482 rhsyoung@aol.com

Healing and Help for Abused Women

Hope through stormy passages and windless days my people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, in quiet restig places. Isaiah 32:18

Having walked this path myself, I would like to offer a compassionate ear and act as a prayer partner as you God's will for your life. All calls and meetings will be confidential.

Susan-891-4607

Mental Illness Awareness and Support Group

When someone you know is diagnosed with a serious mental illness it can be frightening and painful. This group is for those people who have a friend or family member with a mental illness. It is a place to share information and support one another as we learn to come to terms with this diagnosis and best support our loved one. Contact Terri Gama at 518-2670.

Christ's Bosom Buddies

If you, or someone you know, is newly diagnosed, suffering with-or have suffered from-breast cancer, this group is for you (family members or close friends who are survivors are also invited). This group meets to share experiences, resources, study and pray.

Karen Wasson
kthurn@yahoo.com
home: 893-8469
cell: 624-1999

 

Health Ministry Team-"Parish Nurse"

The purpose of this ministry is to promote good spiritual and physical health among us and prevent disease. Check out the educational information on the Sunday morning patio table. Join and support the four to five Health-Awareness teams we will promote throughout the year. Contact us with health-related questions.

Linda Land-Smith

lland-smith@hotmail.com
home: 895-3633

Serving Communion to Homebound Friends

On Communion Sundays, we bring Communion to people who can no longer come to the church building for worship services but wish to celebrate this holy sacrament. Are you willing to help in this joyful task?

Bea and Herman Gray

akugray@saber.net.
home: 893-9714

 

Connect With Our Troops Care Ministry

Connect with one of our soldiers through letter writing. This ministry is designed to bring Christ's love and peace to the hearts and lives of our own men and women who are serving in active duty with our country's military. Contact Bill Dudman 898-8043 or email at bpdudman@pacbell.net.