"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing" - 1 Thessalonians 5:11

It is realized that to whatever extent we are hindered emotionally from loving God and others, we are also hindered spiritually. Life Solutions offers support classes to increase levels of spiritual, emotional and relational growth.  

Celebrate Recovery 
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Upstairs in The Garage
Andy Fraraccio - Hope Volunteer
Celebrate Recovery is a recovery ministry based on biblical principles with a goal to let God work through us in providing His healing power through a Christ-centered 12 Step program. Celebrate Recovery provides a safe place for individuals to begin their journey of breaking out from their bondage and into God's grace (II Corinthians 12:9), by helping them to start dealing with their life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits. No registration required and all are welcome. Contact Info: Andy Fraraccio 919.345.0548 

Hope Job Seekers
Every other Thursday 8:15 am - 10:00 am
Upstairs in the Garage
Hope Job Seekers brings those who are unemployed together for spiritual uplifting, support and job lead sharing. For more info, visit the Job Seekers. 

Jobs for Life - coming fall 2010
This program uses biblically based tools and materials to prepare unemployed or underemployed individuals for meaningful work and a healthy life.  Jobs for Life teaches timeless biblical principals concerning work and the ways those principles are applied in the marketplace.  Each class phase consists of 2 hour sixteen week sessions over an 8 week period. We are always in need of dedicated volunteers to serve in each phase. If interested, contact Don Chafin.

Boundaries: When to Say Yes and How to Say No to Take Control of your Life 
Begins September 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Upstairs in room 2070
Pastor Donnie Darr, Hope Staff
This eight week class will give you biblically based answers to these and other tough questions, showing you how to set healthy boundaries with parents, spouses, children, friends, coworkers, and even with yourself.  This class presents a biblical treatment of boundaries, identifies how boundaries are developed, and how they become injured. It also shows Christian misconceptions of the function and purpose of boundaries, and provides a program for developing and maintaining healthy limits. Purchase class materials from atrium bookstore. Sign up online

Changes that Heal - Coming winter 2011
Jack & Cindi Greiner, Hope Volunteers
This Cloud/Townsend DVD and discussion class offers support to help you understand your past to ensure a healthier future. It explores biblical solutions for struggles such as depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues and guilt. Purchase class materials from atrium bookstore.

Divorce Care
Begins September 16, 6:30-8:30 
Upstairs in room 2050
Carla Hughey, Hope Volunteer
This thirteen week video-based study offers support for those desiring help and healing from the hurt of separation and divorce. Discover a friendly, caring group who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Purchase class materials from atrium bookstore. Sign up online

Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K)
Begins Sept. 16th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Upstairs in the Garage
Wendy Howell, Hope Volunteer
DC4K is a special thirteen week group to help your children heal from the pain caused by a separation or divorce. DC4K provides your children with a safe and neutral place to recognize and learn to share their feelings. For 13 weeks your children become involved in a fun, caring environment. The weekly session topics help your children learn that God’s love strengthens them and helps them turn their sadness to hope and their anger to joy. This class is geared for kids ages 6-12. Purchase class materials from atrium bookstore. Sign up online - Please register with child's name. 

The Big D - Divorce Care for Teens
 Begins September 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Upstairs in room 2060
Pastor Greg Belcher - Hope staff
Tyler Croneberger - Hope Volunteer
The Big D is a program designed to encourage and empower teens to deal with their feelings, fears, and emotions while experiencing the divorce or separation of their parents. It is a casual environment set on resolving the issues of divorce, building relationships with one another and having fun along the way! It is very common for teens to experience a variety of conflicting emotions during this time. Many react with anger, withdrawl and intense pain; many carrying these unresolved emotions into their own futures.  If you are a teen or know a teen dealing with issues of divorce this may be the class you have been looking for! Purchase class materials from atrium bookstore. Sign up online - Please register with teen's name.

GriefShare
Begins September 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Upstairs in room 2070
Larry Butts, Hope Volunteer
GriefShare is a thirteen week Biblically-based and Christ-centered ministry to help you to address the pain, feelings, life disruption and questions that come with loosing someone we love through death. Each week we view a video-based seminar featuring professional grief counselors, ministers and others. This is followed by a facilitated discussion time. During the week you will have the opportunity to use a workbook for further personal study and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. GriefShare is led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each session is self-contained, so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. Purchase class materials from atrium bookstore. For more info about GriefShare, visit www.griefshare.org. Purchase class materials from atrium bookstore. Sign up online

Total Forgiveness 
7-week class begins September 14th , 7 pm - 9 pm 
Also meeting Saturday October 16 from 10 am - 2 pm
Upstairs room 2050
Carla Ross, Hope Volunteer
Taking care of unfinished business...by forgiving. Want to sleep better? Laugh more? Set healthier boundaries in relationships? Allow God to use you to minister to others? Not forgiving keeps us from enjoying the best God has to offer you. Make the choice to forgive and join us for this class and gain the tools to walk in forgiveness. Purchase class materials at atrium bookstore.