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 SHBC 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’s and/or Women’s), there are also various support and additional ministries that are available.
Blended Families Class
Blended families face special problems. Vic and Beth McHenry will lead an eight-week series for blended families on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Room 180 beginning January 8. Smart StepFamily: The Seven Steps to a Healthy Family will provide help in solving the everyday puzzles of step-parenting and stepchildren relationships. Contact Vic and Beth at (412) 983-1557 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Click here to register.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program that meets every Friday night from 7:00—9:00 p.m.in Room 420. The 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.
Contact: Steve Chachula, 412-221-2421 or Bob Shoenberger, 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.
Contact: Liz Esway, Care Giving administrator, at 724-731-2014 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 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: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 412-726-9261 or Phil Azzolina, 412-851-1806
GriefShare
GriefShare is a seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close. The group meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 171 (September 15—December 8). This group follows a 13-week video series that features biblical teaching from respected Christian experts on grief and recovery topics.
Contact: Cathie McCormick, 724-941-0777
Helping Hands
Helping Hands purpose is to lend a hand to those in SHBC 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 at 724-941-3873.
Marriage Class: Reconciling God's Way
Would you like to strengthen, possibly save, or fireproof your marriage? Reconciling God’s Way is a marriage class led by Lou and Joyce Motter 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.
This class will be held at SHBC in Rooms 141-142 on Thursday evenings from 7:00–8:30 p.m. beginning December 4 and ending March 4, 2009 (no classes on Christmas Day or New Years Day). Cost for the class is free, but there is a fee for materials. The fee is $39.22 per person, which covers the cost of three books: Yes, Your Marriage Can Be Saved, the workbook and the support partner handbook. If you have already purchased any of these books, there will be no need to purchase another. Table leaders will not need to purchase the support partner handbook.
SHBC members and regular attenders: Click here to register; registration instructions can be found here.
New to SHBC? Click here to register; registration instructions can be found here.
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 SHBC.
Contact: Rich Rabuck at 412-389-3431, Greg DeVore at 724-941-6975 or Becky Rock at 724-941-1617.
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 at 724-941-7137 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
If you are a member/regular attender of SHBC and are in need of support, please complete the Support Request Form and someone will be in contact with you!