Compassion Ministries
STEPHEN MINISTRY          (20 weeks) Thursday evenings
Stephen Ministry is a caring one-on-one ministry for individuals who are going through life’s difficult seasons. If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, gone through a divorce, is suffering with illness of self or loved one, has lost a job, has a new empty nest, has problems with a family member, or other major life events, explore what Stephen ministry has to offer. Having your own confidential person to talk with, who is objective and able to give a listening ear can help so much! Stephen Ministers listen and care. They also pray with you and for you. 
Contact: Lonnie Crawford at 770.822.9989 or Rev. Kathy McFarland at 770.339.9801.
 

CELEBRATE RECOVERY          (12 weeks) Tuesdays at 6:30pm / Room 317
Celebrate Recovery is a Biblically based 12-step program. This group meets to support individuals through all of life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups (drugs, alcohol, sex addiction, depression, anxiety, etc.), by finding support and hope through prayer, worship, teachings/testimonies, fellowship, and small groups. Currently the following small groups are being offered: Men’s Addiction, Women’s Addiction, Men’s Mixed Issues, Women’s Mixed Issues, and HOPE (Helping Other Parents Endure). “Dear friends, let us love one another for love comes from God...” 1 John 4 :7.
Contact: Kathryn McGowan at 678.576.1397 or awesomegod31@hotmail.com.
 

GRIEFSHARE          (13 weeks) Mondays at 9:30am or 7:00pm / Room 314, beg. 9/10 & 1/28
This is a seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group, led by people who understand what you are experiencing, offers both comfort and encouragement with a video followed by small group discussion. Since most sessions are self-contained, participants can elect to attend any or all classes.
Contact: Earline Koch at 770.614.8738 or cookiekoch@bellsouth.net.
 
Session 1                                    
When Your Dreams Fall Apart Sept. 10 & Jan. 28                                                               
Session 2  

The Seasons of Grief

Sept. 17 & Feb. 4
Session 3  

The Emotions of Grief (Part I)

Sept. 24 & Feb. 11
Session 4  
The Emotions of Grief (Part 2) Oct. 1 & Feb. 18
Session 5  

When Your Spouse Dies

Oct. 8 & Feb. 25
Session 6  

Your Family and Grief

Oct. 15 & Mar. 4
Session 7  

Where is God?

Oct. 22 & Mar. 11
Session 8  

Your Greatest Resource

 Oct. 29 & Mar. 18
Session 9  

Stuck In Grief or Moving On

Nov. 5 & Mar. 25
Session 10  

Growing Through Grief

Nov. 12 & Apr. 1
Session 11  

Grief Recovery Tool Kit

Nov. 19 & Apr. 15
Session 12  

God’s Spiritual Hospital

Dec. 3 & Apr. 22
Session 13  

Longing For Heaven

Dec. 10 & Apr. 29