Shepherding Ministries
Hope and Care Studies
Most of us have times in our lives when we face issues for which we need help and support. Hope and Care groups are Christ-centered small groups where Providence members, attendees and others from the community meet together under the coordination of a facilitator. We learn to apply practical principles from God's Word to find hope and to help overcome difficult issues in our lives. To register for classes after they have begun, contact Becky Estes (326-3000 or becky@pray.org).
Living Waters – Pursuing Relational and Sexual Wholeness in Christ
Living Waters is a Christ-centered program for men and women looking to apply the Gospel to their hearts in areas of relational and sexual brokenness. This 16-week program is a teaching/healing prayer ministry for adults. An application is required. Brochures are available in the welcome center lobby. For more information regarding the content of Living Waters visit www.desertstream.org/livingwaters or e-mail Beverly Bartholomew (beverly3657@yahoo.com) or Steve Goble (stevegoble@hotmail.com). You may download an application form here. Registration closes August 13.
Session: Fall 2010 - 16-Week Class
Leader: Steve Goble
Date: Thursdays, September 23, 2010-February 24, 2011
Time: 6-9:30 p.m.
Location: Room 637
Winning the Battle For Sexual Integrity (Men's Group)
Learn how to overcome addictive patterns of sexual temptations and practice personal sexual integrity in today's culture using biblically based principles from studies such as Faithful and True and Every Man's Battle.
Session: On-going class
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Room 635
Conquering Eating Disorders
Learn how to combat destructive eating habits and a negative body image and view yourself as the Lord views you in a safe, supportive all-female environment. This course aims to help you view your body from a biblical perspective, experience freedom from unhealthy eating patterns and find your self-worth in Christ.
Session: On-going Class
Leader: Becky Jorgenson
Date: Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Prayer Suite C
DivorceCare
Discover the road to healing and find help from the pain of separation or divorce. Biblical teaching and practical insights will help to promote a healthy recovery. Sessions address concerns like depression, loneliness, anger, plus issues of finances and children. Gain comfort and strength by understanding God's provisions for recovery from the death of a family member or friend through the process of grief. With the support of a caring ministry, biblical teaching and practical insights are provided to help achieve restoration.
Session: Fall 2010 - 14-Week Class
Leaders: Anne Kimber, Kathy Anderson and Steve Stephens
Date: Wednesdays, beginning September 8
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Room 611
Mending the Soul
God delights in mending shattered souls. Mending the Soul is a biblically grounded, psychologically informed, and comprehensive study, to help women heal from the brokenness caused by abandonment, rejection, emotional, physical or sexual abuse. There will be an interview process for those interested in participating. Space is limited.
Session: Fall 2010
Date: Begins in September. Morning and evening sessions will be available.
Due to the sensitive nature of this class the dates, times and locations will not be published. Contact Becky Estes (326-3000 or becky@pray.org)
