The Care Ministry brings love and compassion to our community by ministering to its needs. We have small groups and activities and ways to serve that offer support, recovery, and encouragement.
Support Groups
Depression Support Group (Hope, Inc.) Wednesdays, 7-8pm Open to new members any time.
Depression can affect anyone. Whether you feel depressed because of current situations in your life, or suffer from chronic depression, there is Hope InChrist! Hope InC. seeks to offer faith-based support to those who suffer from the disease of depression or are dealing with difficult life circumstances. Meets every Wednesday night at 7pm in the backstage Living Room. Contact Kathy Lutes at kfrances9@hotmail.com / 858.484.5172.
Divorce Care Fall Session Begins September 15 (new start date) Wednesday Nights 6:30-8pm Open to new members any time.
You don't have to suffer alone through the pain of divorce! This 14-week program is designed to help you "grow through your divorce as you go through it" and is also for anyone who is still suffering with unresolved issues from a past divorce. We’ll have video presentations, workbooks, and personal testimonies covering a variety of relevant topics. Workbook cost $12. Sign up with Debbie Covington at 858.673.1252.
Griefshare Fall Session Begins September 9 Thursdays, 6:30-8pm Open to new members anytime. If you've been grieving the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend, and need help learning to cope and put your life back together again, come to Griefshare. We are here for you as a support group. 14-week sessions are scheduled for Fall and Spring and are open to new members at any time. For more information contact Christine Molla, mollachristine@gmail.com / 858.722.3293 or Ed Moore, emoore2@san.rr.com / 858.484.3295.
Military Families Interested in connecting with other military families in our church, please contact Pastor Bob Meissner
No Longer Alone A resource for families with a child addicted to drugs or alcohol. They will offer encouragment, hope and info on specific topics relating to addictions. Please contact Susan Johnston at sjohnston605@cox.net / 858.748.9770.
Caring for Others
Adopt-A-Senior Join us at Villa Rancho Bernardo Convalescent Home (15720 Bernardo Center Drive) Saturday mornings at 9:30am to bring smiles and love to an “often forgotten” part of our community. We serve snacks to the Seniors, do their nails, visit with them, celebrate the holidays in special ways, and bring JOY through CARING!! We also provide a Bible Study on Tuesday mornings at 10:00am, and help with monthly Wal-Mart visits. The Adopt-A-Senior Ministry is a vibrant and loving group of volunteers whose goal is to unite members of our church family with Seniors in a convalescent facility to enrich their lives through Christian fellowship. The volunteer commitment level is whatever works for you! We are there EVERY Saturday morning and we are ALWAYS thrilled to have NEW VOLUNTEERS – kids, teens and adults!! The Seniors LOVE CHILDREN!! By serving and blessing the Seniors with your presence, YOU will be richly blessed!! For more info contact Debbie Ness at nessco5@cox.net / 858.688.0199 or Ann Misuraca at annmizz@san.rr.com / 858.518.2646. Directions: I-15 to Camino Del Norte, exit West. Cross Camino Del Norte and turn right onto Avenida Abeja. Villa Rancho Bernardo is on the right corner. There is limited parking in the front with additional parking in the back. Go to the Windsor dining room on the second floor.
Prayer Quilt Ministry
Watch the power of prayer transform lives as we make quilts and pray for those in need. If you love to quilt (or would like to learn) or want to serve God through prayer, this ministry is for you. To volunteer or to request a prayer quilt, contact Valerie Balun at prayerquilts@thechurchatrb.org / 858.592.2434 x725. Quilting Sessions are held on Fridays, either 9am-3pm or 2-9pm.
Ever notice the quilts on the table just inside the front doors of the church? Do you wonder what the quilts are for, or why there seem to be new colors or patterns each week? Well, wonder no more! Each quilt is made by the volunteers of the Prayer Quilt Ministry, and each quilt is sewn specifically for a person who is ill or suffering due to a loss. You can get involved in this ministry by stopping by the table each week, tying a knot and saying a silent prayer for healing and comfort for the recipient of the quilt. Once all the ties are knotted, the quilt is given to the person who is suffering. Stop by and tie a knot on each quilt, say a prayer, and start changing lives today!
Basic Needs Team Seeks to meet basic needs by preparing and delivering meals. If you are interested in serving contact Deb Shlager at dtspoway@cox.net.
Bereavement Care Team This team assists with on-site memorial services, including greeting, hospitality and other event preparations. If you are interested in this unique opportunity to touch hearts, contact Pastor Bob Meissner at 858.592.2434 x337.
Caregiver Relief Team Volunteers in this remarkable team give a couple of hours a month of their time and talents to offer assistance and relief for individuals who are caring for someone 24/7. Volunteers work in pairs and help in a variety of areas including laundry, gardening, cooking, childcare, or just being there, to give the caregiver a much-needed break to refresh and recharge. Contact Cindy Larson at clarson858@yahoo.com / 858.484.5800.
Special Needs Ministry Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Mental Retardation, Visual and Hearing Impairment, Epilepsy, Paralysis. Parents of children with a wide range of disabilities face many challenges in their day to day lives. Attending The Church at Rancho Bernardo and celebrating God's love for their child shouldn't be one of them. So, what qualifications do you need to take an active role in this ministry? Actually, NO SPECIAL SKILLS OF ANY KIND. Just a willing heart, a loving spirit, and a desire to be part of a loving ministry exploring the "Special Needs" of our extended Church family. Contact Pastor Faye Bradley at faye@thechurchatrb.org / 858. 592.2434 x308
For information on these and other support/recovery groups, contact Pam Ingold at 858.592.2434.
Adopt-A-Senior