Job Seekers
A support group designed to minister to unemployed and underemployed people through biblically-based spiritual encouragement. Meetings focus on organizing a job search, building professional networks and offering encouragement and emotional support. Visit jobseekers.colonial.org

Cancer Support Group
DATE: First Monday of the month
TIME: 7:00-9:00pm
PLACE: The Parlor
This group is designed to encourage and support all those who have been affected by cancer. If you or a member of your family is undergoing treatment or have had cancer in the past, you are cordially welcome. Contact Phyllis Travers at 233-0355.

Widow's Might
Meets monthly.
This ministry provides support, fellowship and assistance to widows and promotes their spiritual growth and subsequent ministry to others. Contact April at 467-7452 for more information.

Zoë's Tea House
DATE: First Saturday of the month.
A Haven of God’s love, comfort and encouragement. Ladies, you are invited to a cozy tea where the encouragement and joy of fellowship will be celebrated over “a cup of tea.” Please feel free to invite a friend.
Please RSVP: Zoë Jarman or Donna at 852-1480. No childcare available

Wednesday night Care Groups starting September 15!

Divorce Care
DATE: New session starts Weds. Sept. 15
TIME: 6:30-8pm
PLACE: Colonial Family Center
Separation and divorce are among life's most painful experiences. DivorceCare is designed to help you learn to deal with the pain of the past and to help. Topics include reconciliation, dealing with emotional pain, and children. For more information contact Angela or Don.

Divorce Care for Kids
DATE: New session starts Weds. Sept. 15
TIME: 6:30-8pm
A powerful ministry designed to help children 2nd-7th grade to recover from the hurt of divorce or separation. For more information contact June or Steve.

GriefShare
DATE: New session starts Weds. Sept. 15
TIME: 6:30-8pm
PLACE: Colonial Family Center
Designed to help guide you Grief Share through the grief process after the loss of a loved one. This group utilizes videos featuring some of the nation's most highly-acclaimed experts in grief recovery. For more information contact Paul Amos
(460-3793), Charlaine, or Fred and Ruth Ann (460-0353).

The Peacemaker
A 12-week Bible Study designed to equip individuals to resolve personal conflict Biblically. For more information contact Jerri Dingledine at 552-2509.

GPS
A live teaching course on personal discipleship and perspectives to help others. The course is based on Paul Tripp and David Powlison’s “Helping Others Change”. GPS meets Wednesday evenings in FC 215 at 6:30 – 8 PM. Contact Care Ministries for more information at
233-9100 x1021 or x1575.

Childcare will be provided on Wednesday evenings for Birth-35 months. Older
children will need to attend their
age-appropriate church-sponsored
activities and should not be left unsupervised. Please contact the
Care Office for more information.

Women In Touch
A Bible Study to encourage women who face life difficulties alone because of an unwanted divorce, separation or death of a spouse. For more information contact Donna Christensen at
460-0634.

Diabetes Care Group
If managing diabetes is part of your daily routine, you may be interested in a new diabetes care group being organized. Come share your struggles and triumphs, delicious or satisfying recipes, exercise routines or questions in a Christ-centered group. If interested contact Walt Dallas.

Successful Stepfamilies
Learn parenting and step-parenting roles, effective co-parenting skills, communication skills and how to blend styles to create a home that is peaceful and loving. For more information contact Jim and Denise Haughney at 577-9037.

Nursing Home Church Services
Weekly services are held at local nursing homes. Contact Roger and Carol Holton at 469-5466 for visiting at Carolina House and Marion Welch at 469-1843 for Cary Rehab.

Benevolence Fund
Financial assistance is given to special needs in the church family. Please conplete the Benevolence Fund form and contact the Care Office if you have a special need. 233-9100.

Books:
Seeking Him - Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival by Nancy Leigh DeMoss & Tim Grissom

Through a Season of Grief by Bill Dunn & Kathy Leonard
The Smart Step-Family by Ron L. Deal

Links: How to Choose a Christian Counselor