CHRISTCARE
GROUPS
Circles of Care with Christ at the Center
What
is a ChristCare Group?
A
ChristCare Group is a gathering of about 3-12 people that meets regularly
for an agreed upon season of time to deepen fellowship with one another
and with Jesus Christ. When ChristCare groups meet, they participate in:
- mutual
care and encouragement
- relating
the Bible to daily life
- prayer
and worship, and
- service
and outreach to others
A
trained leader who receives ongoing support for this ministry leads the
ChristCare Group. The group decides together the focus of its Biblical
study and the nature of its service or outreach.
ChristCare
Groups Build Community
In
a world where people often feel isolated, there is a strong need to have
a place where you are known, where you have family. In ChristCare Groups,
people develop trust, love, and acceptance, and are able to share joys
and struggles. New members find a place to connect, and longtime members
find a place for continued growth. And remember that much of Jesus' most significant ministry
took place with the small group he formed at the beginning of his ministry -- the twelve disciples.
ChristCare
Groups at Lewinsville
The
following groups are now active at Lewinsville. If you are interested in joining
one of these, contact one of the the Equippers listed below.
ChristCare Acts
Meets twice each month on Sundays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in members'
homes. Leaders: Claire Grossi (703-893-6989), Jean Morra (703-734-5487)
Galilee
ChristCare Gathering
Meets the second and fourth Sunday each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
in the Chapel. Leaders: Renie
Ruehlin (703-734-0358) and Jamie Raaum (703-448-5252).
Sunday
Evening ChristCare
Meets every Sunday except the first Sunday in each month from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the library. Leader: Judy
Herseth (703-435-2386).
ChristCare
at LRR
Meets the second and fourth Monday each month from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.in
the Activity Room at the Lewinsville Retirement Residence (LRR). Leader: Lois Haynes (703-992-0950), Roz Kuldell (703-356-0628).
Barnabas
ChristCare
Meets the first and third Monday each month from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in
the Bethany Room. Leader: Paul Phillips (703-237-8590) and Linda Bender (703-255-5283).
Faithful
Followers Fellowship
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month from 10:15 to noon at
the home of Ruth Thomas. Leader: Ruth
Thomas (703-533-7292)
Afternoon
ChristCare
Meets the second and fourth Wednesday each month from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
in the Library. Leader: Pegge Baldauf (703-356-1438)
Spiritual
Seekers
Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays each month from 6:00 to 7:30
p.m. in the Library. Leaders: David
Porterfield (703-255-1427)
Men's
Square
Meets the second and fourth Saturday mornings each month from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
in the Bethany Room. Leader: David
Porterfield (703-255-1427.
Interested
in Forming a New ChristCare Group?
All
ChristCare Groups are led by trained leaders. If you have an interest group (e.g., parents of teens,
church school teachers, twentysomethings, empty nesters, government employees,
etc.) or a time slot (e.g., every other Monday night) with 3 or more who
would like to experience a new ChristCare Group, contact Jamie Raaum (703-448-5252) or Rev. Emily Berman D'Andrea at the church office (703-356-7200)
Your
ChristCare Equipper Team
Equippers
are individuals who have had specialized training for the ChristCare Ministry.
They are responsible for the formation of new groups, for training group
leaders, and for supporting the growth of ChristCare at Lewinsville. Feel
free to contact a member of the Equipper Team with any questions or ideas
you may have.
| Jamie Raaum , Chair |
Anne Bell |
| Susan Pearl |
Linda Bender |
| Renie Ruehlin |
Pat Matheson |
| Rev.
Emily Berman D'Andrea |
Judy Meade |
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