SUPPORT GROUPS

Support groups are a non-fee based service and are led by lay people of the church who feel called to minister in this area.

Separation or Divorce

DivorceCare

Under the direction of Danny & Cindy Davis

A special help seminar and on-going support group for people experiencing divorce and separation. DivorceCare features a twelve-week video series with nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include Facing Your Anger, Facing Your Loneliness, Depression, New Relationships, KidCare and Forgiveness.

Facilitator	Danny and Cindy Davis
Meeting	Every Wednesday evening*
Time	7-8:30p
Room	331

Grief Recovery

GriefShare

A 13-week video series featuring Christian experts and an interactive group sharing time for those who have lost a loved one. At each session, a video is shown concerning an issue related to grief and loss. These videos feature top experts on a wide variety of subjects important to the grief recovery process. After the video, attendees become part of a small support group to discuss what was viewed and what is going on in their own lives.

Facilitator	Jerry & Virginia Kovaly
Meeting	On-going, 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Time	7-8:30p
Room	265

Overcoming Homosexuality

Uplift

A support group encouraging friends and family members of loved ones struggling with homosexuaity. In monthly meetings, members are able to share burdens and concerns in a safe place, with others in similar situations. Call Michael Newman at 713.782.7084 for meeting time and place.

Barnabas

A group for men struggling with same-sex attractions and desiring to find freedom through personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This group meets weekly. To maintain confidentiality, anyone interested can contact Michael Newman at 713.782.7084.

Facilitator	Michael Newman
Meeting	TBA
Time	TBA
Room	TBA

Celebrate Recovery 12 Step Study Meeting

This is a more personal and intensive extension of the Thursday night meeting. In the 12 Step Study you will have the opportunity to work through the Celebrate Recovery workbooks in a same sex small group and journey together down the road to freedom from the hurts, habits, and hangups that have kept you in bondage. It is a great complementary meeting to Thursday nights and provides better opportunities to grow in relationships.

For up-to-date information on groups, men can contact Joe Watkins and women can contact Kay Trickett.

Facilitator	Celebrate Recovery Leadership
Meeting	Sunday
Time	4:30-6:30p
Room	Sunday, Room 602

General Support Group

Mid Week Pit Stop

This group meets each week to share the battles that each person is facing and try to gain insight to how to move through the difficult times of life. The group covers different topics ranging from depression to spiritual struggles to boundaries. New study starting September 22, 2010 "Anger is a Choice" written by Tim LaHaye and Bob Phillips.

Facilitator	Ross Stephenson
Meeting	Wednesday nights
Time	7-8:30p
Room	252E/F

The Pit Stop

Ross Stephenson brings his knowledge and expertise to a Sunday morning Bible class for co-dependency. The class works through issue-related books on a weekly basis.

Facilitator	Ross Stephenson
Meeting	Sunday mornings
Time	8 & 9:10a
Room	252

Smalley Relationship Center Marriage Intensives

Need more intense help? The Smalley Relationship Center offers Couple and Marriage Intensives that are in-depth, multi-day counseling experiences allowing couples to move to the core of issues in order to improve their marriage. Please visit www.smalleyonline.com or call 866.875.2915.

Career Development Center

First HOPE Job Ministry

Receive help from a Christian, professional human resources consultant. Learn how to market yourself to potential employers and how to hold on to God’s peace through this time of transition through weekly Bible devotionals held at our HOPE meetings. Job leads are available for various fields of interest. 

Facilitator	TBA
Meeting	1st Saturday of Month
Time	9a-Noon
Room	602

All are welcome to look through the job books outside the Counseling Center, Suite 600, for job descriptions, which are updated regularly. “Career Direct,” a computer-based skills/gifts assessment, is available by appointment only. Call Fay Suitro in the Counseling Center, 713.335.6471 for more information.

Calling All Employers!

The Career Development Center needs your help. If your business/company has any current job openings, please send them via fax 713.335.6468, or e-mail fay.suitor@HoustonsFirst.org. Please include your company name, address, contact information, job titles, qualifications, and prospective hours.