First Woodway Care Ministry
First Woodway’s Care Ministry seeks to be a sanctuary of hope and healing for the hopeless and hurting. We do this in a variety of ways, including recovery groups, a special needs ministry, a visitation ministry, an annual event called Care Day (designed to promote mental health awareness), and much more. Explore the groups below and reach out to let us know how we can care for you.
Divorce Care | Meets Monday Nights at 6:30 pm | Room 204
Healing from divorce is not easy. At DivorceCare groups, people in separation and divorce finds tools, teaching, and support to help them deal with their pain and give them hope for the future. If you are facing this, you know it’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never encountered before. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. This 13-week Christ-centered program includes three main parts—video, group discussion and personal Bible study. Sign up here.
CONTACT
Leon and Jo Williams | 432.631.5504 | leonandjo94@gmail.com
GriefShare | Meets Wednesday Nights at 6:00 pm | Room 217/218
GriefShare is for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This weekly Wednesday night program is based on the promises of healing and comfort offered in Scripture and is a place where you will find comfort in Christ and support from others on the journey. Please sign-up for this free care group.
Porch Light | Meets Monday Nights at 6:30 pm | Glass Room
Many families in our church share the same private struggle: a child or loved one who has wandered from God and fallen into addiction or a pattern of poor choices. Porch Light, a care group that helps families navigate the chaos, was birthed by Brad and Lisa Hyde out of their own experience as parents of a child who struggles with addiction.
Porch Light is a ministry for the loved ones of those struggling with addictions. Whether a child, spouse, sibling, or parent: Porch Light is for any who are suffering along with their addicted loved one. We meet weekly on Mondays, and you are welcome anytime. No need to signup.
CONTACT
Brad Hyde | W5BK@live.com
Lisa Hyde | lkhyde@hotmail.com
Helping Hands | Sunday Classes at 9:15 am + 10:45 am | HH Suite
Our Helping Hands special needs ministry is for persons with disabilities (babies through adulthood) and their families. It is our desire that people affected by disabilities and their families come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Just as God showed His great love and compassion, we want to follow our Lord’s example in reaching out to people who have disabilities. Please take a look at the Helping Hands webpage for all the details.
Upcoming Events
Foster/Adopt Families: Popsicles on the Playground | Jun 9 | 3:00 – 4:30 pm | FW Kids’ Playground
Attention all foster and adoptive families! Bring the kids, beat the summer heat with a popsicle, and connect with other foster/adopt families at First Woodway. This will also be a time to let us know how we can support you in your foster/adopt journey. No RSVP necessary – just bring the family…we’d love to meet you! Please contact Michael Carlson with any questions.
Care Ministry TBRI Training with MCH | Jun 10 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Fellowship Hall
Are you a parent of young children? Or do you work with kids? If so, this training is for you. Trust-Based Relational Intervention, or TBRI, is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI addresses physical needs, attachment needs and difficult behaviors. Whether you are a new parent, confident parent or a parent looking for new parenting strategies, TBRI has something to offer you. The heartbeat of TBRI is connection. Come connect and learn alongside other parents while increasing your own skillsets in parenting. RSVP online or on the app. Please contact Michael Carlson with any questions.
McLennan County Alzheimer’s Expo | Jun 26 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | The Venue
Have you been affected directly or indirectly by Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia? If so, you won’t want to miss the McClennan County Alzheimer’s Expo which will include:
// An exhibit of products/services related to Alzheimer’s
// A panel discussion from various relevant professions over lunch
// Four breakout sessions ranging from warning signs of dementia to legal aspects related to the disease
// Three one-on-one consultation stations for confidential sessions with a nurse, a social worker, an attorney
// An interactive dementia simulation activity, and
// A balance demonstration to manage fall risk
It’s all free, so please join us! If you have any questions, please reach out to our Care Ministry staff.