Support
As part of the Jesus’ Church, we are commanded to care for the various physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our members and attendees. With Colossians 1:28-29 as our guide and goal, we offer care to our community of believers, who are facing various sufferings and trials. Care Giving Ministries’ prayer is that we will reflect the grace and love of Jesus, and through Him real restoration and renewing will occur.
There are multiple ways members and regular attenders of The Bible Chapel receive care. While the primary care support is received through the individual’s connection within an Adult Ministry support group, (Small Group, Adult Bible Fellowship, Men and/or Women), there are also various support and additional ministries that are available. If you are a member/regular attender of The Bible Chapel and are in need of support, please complete the Support Request Form and someone will be in contact with you.
Contact Laura Rice, Director of Care Giving/Ministry to Women, at 724-941-8990 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program that meets every Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 141-142. This program addresses all types of habits, hurts, and hang-ups. Celebrate Recovery is a “large umbrella” program under which addiction and limitless issues can be addressed.
The Bible Chapel will offer two separate Celebrate Recovery Step Studies, Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning September 17. Women who are interested in joining the step study can contact Wendy at 412-344-5999 or wendy2309@aol.com for more information; men can contact Bob at 412-221-0442 or bobsawdust@att.net.
Women will meet in Room 136 – click here to register.
Men will meet in Room 160 - click here to register.
Contact: Wendy, 412-344-5999, or Bob, 412-221-0442
Counseling
Counseling Direction is available through the Care Giving Team. If you are considering visiting a counselor, we want to encourage you to seek out Christian counsel. Click here to view our Counseling Connections.
Contact: Patrick Coffey, 724-941-8990 or pcoffey@biblechapel.org, for a referral to a Christian counselor.
Divorce Care
Divorce Care is offered to those who are divorced or separated or going through divorce and its accompanying issues. The group meets every Wednesday in Room 161. Some socializing and fellowship opportunities are provided at various times in appropriate settings.
Contact: Marlene Majireck, 412-726-9261 or Kelli Serra, 724-942-1302
GriefShare
GriefShare support program includes a video series with Christian speakers, authors, pastors and counselors on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective, combined with a support group discussion. Discussion topics include The Effects of Grief, When Your Spouse Dies, Your Family and Grief, God’s Prescription for Grief, Heaven and concludes with Surviving the Holidays. The $20 registration fee includes materials.
Contact: Cathie McCormick, 724-941-0777
Helping Hands
Helping Hands purpose is to lend a hand to those in The Bible Chapel who need assistance, but are physically or financially unable to do it themselves (including painting; house cleaning, minor auto repairs, home repairs, etc.).
Contact: Joe Weise, 724-941-3873.
Marriage Class: Tools for Marital Reconciliation
Would you like to strengthen, possibly save, or fireproof your marriage? Tools for Marital Reconciliation is a marriage class that will help you learn tools and techniques to reconcile your marriage and bring hope and healing. We will examine examples of marriages in crisis and learn how they resolved their issues. You will actively participate by doing your homework assignments and reviewing them during table time in class, and meeting weekly with your support partner
The next class begins January 14, 2010 on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 141 at the South Campus.
- Click here to register online for the Thursday evening class.
- Click here to register your children for Kids Klubhouse on Thursday evenings.
Contact: Lou Motter, 724-942-0706 or lwm@aol.com.
Mercy Fund
Mercy Fund operates from a fund financially provided for by the congregation, and is designed to provide necessities during times of sickness, death, sudden emergencies or family crisis for those who attend The Bible Chapel.
Contact: Greg DeVore, gdevore@verizon.net or Becky Rock, thomas_rock2001@yahoo.com.
Our Hope
Our Hope is a support group for families that have experienced infertility, miscarriage, adoption losses and foster parenting losses. We meet on the first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Room 161. The name Our Hope comes from Psalm 62, because in addition to the many and varied losses associated with infertility, miscarriage, adoption, and foster family journeys - people also lose hope.
Psalm 62:5-8: Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Please join us!
Contact: Jeannie Santoro, 412-650-5995 or jeannie.santoro@verizon.net.
Stephen Ministries
Stephen Ministries cares for people facing tough times. We all experience challenges in life – times when we can benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are trained and ready to provide confidential, emotional and spiritual care in a crisis or difficulty.
Contact: Jason and Margie Anderson, 412-835-6885 or Charlotte Sarles, 412-257-1044.
Visitation Ministry
Visitation Ministry includes visits to homes, hospitals, and other care facilities. The visit and further care needs will be communicated to the other CGT ministries as needed.
Contact: Harry Obley, 724-941-7137 or hobley@aol.com.
If you are a member/regular attender of The Bible Chapel and are in need of support, please complete the Support Request Form and someone will be in contact with you!
