Care & Support Ministries
Compassion for All God's People
...here to be God’s hands, bringing hope and love in the midst of life’s challenges.
We want to care for and support our families, friends, and neighbors, and show compassion and love for all of God’s people. One of the ways we do that is by providing ministries that specialize in certain areas of support for those going through specific issues and needing specific assistance. Feel free to connect with our prayer team so they can help you find a place that fits your needs.
We believe prayer changes lives.
To many, prayer seems complicated but it’s simply talking. Spending time in prayer is the best way to develop and grow our relationship with God. Count your minutes spent daily in one or more prayer disciplines. See where you are now, set a goal, and see how God blesses your increased time with Him.
Intercessory Prayer Group
Intercessory Prayer Group
WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS
7:30 AM
CONFIDENTIALITY IS OBSERVED.
This group gathers to pray for requests received from Sunday worship services, our online requests, and a variety of other sources.
Stephen Ministry
What is Stephen Ministry?
How can I talk to a Stephen Minister?
How can I become a Stephen Minister?
What is a Stephen Minister?
What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry is an outreach ministry that seeks to share Christ’s love and healing power with hurting people in our community through one-on-one connection. A Stephen Minister meets weekly with a hurting person to listen, care, pray, and embody God’s presence as they struggle with a difficult time in life. They may be experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, retirement, pregnancy, or other life crises.
How can I talk to a Stephen Minister?
If you or someone you know might benefit from meeting with a Stephen Minister, please contact Chuck Cassidy, 757-428-7727 ext. 245 or ccassidy@vbumc.org. A person can receive the caring service of a Stephen Minister for as long or as short of a time as they wish. The identity of those receiving care, as well as anything that is shared, remains confidential.
How can I become a Stephen Minister?
If you’re interested in joining the Stephen Ministry team, please contact Chuck Cassidy, 757-428-7727 ext. 245 or ccassidy@vbumc.org. All Stephen Ministers receive around 50 hours of initial training, then meet twice a month after their initial training to participate in continuing education, skill-building exercises, and group support. Becoming a Stephen Minister is a commitment but will reward you with spiritual growth, relational skills, and the opportunity to see God at work in and through you to bring hope and healing to another person.
To learn more about Stephen Ministry, visit www.stephenministries.org
What is a Stephen Minister?
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
Emotions Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at Potter’s House on Fridays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 8:00 am. Both of these meetings are closed meetings, which are for AA members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and “have a desire to stop drinking.”
Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers. For open meetings, please go to aavirginia.org/meetings.
Emotions Anonymous
Emotions Anonymous
Emotions Anonymous (EA) meets at Potter’s House on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. EA is a 12-step support group for anyone suffering from emotional difficulties, from a short-term trauma to a long-term chronic issue.
Our confidential meetings are conducted by EA members. Participation at EA meetings is voluntary. No formal membership is required and the meetings are free. You do not have to share personal information or even say anything at all. Give it a try.
Contact: Dave Moore, Sr.
Visit the Emotions Anonymous website for further information.