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Gainesville, GA 30501
770-532-0136
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First Presbyterian Church strives to see the world through the eyes of Christ and to see Christ in the eyes of the people of the world. Through many avenues, we offer support to help ease the suffering in our community.
Click the links below to learn more.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Support
Cancer Support
Grief Support
Stephens Ministry
Prayer Support
Christ Care
Caregiver Support
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support
A Dementia Caregiver Support Group with emphasis on Alzheimer’s Disease is available. Many family caregivers do not see themselves as caregivers. Nevertheless, it is well documented that a family caregiver’s health can be affected negatively from physical and mental stress while caring for a loved one who is suffering dementia, most commonly, Alzheimer’s Disease. We have regularly scheduled evening support group sessions where members, in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, will be encouraged to speak freely about their individual needs and to share experiences. Frequently, experts in the field will be invited to speak, respond to questions, and offer suggestions. Additionally, much printed and audio visual material will the provided.
In the plan is a respite program which will allow the caregiver the opportunity to spend a few hours of free time away from daily duties. Respite caregivers will be trained by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Please call Roger Ray, 770.536.7243 with questions. Details >>>
Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way. Whether you are the patient or the caregiver or family member, you can benefit from the support of others who have experienced the anger, fear, frustration, grief and loneliness that go along with the diagnosis and treatment process.
Grief Support
If you have experienced the death of a loved one by death, had a relative suffer a long-term illness, felt any loss, you need the support of guidance of trained counselors who can get you back on track for living again. For further information please contact Cliff Rigby.
Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone care, listen, share God's love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress or loneliness you may be experiencing. For more information about how you can train to be a Stephen Minister or how a Stephen Minister can help you, click here>>>
Prayer Support Group
If you or someone you knows is going through a difficult time, one of the most important things we can do as Christians is pray. This group meets once a week at the church to spend several hours just praying for those in need. And we see results.
Research has uncovered four basic needs that virtually everyone has— Spiritual Growth— Community—Mutual Care—Meaningful Ministry. Our congregation has decided that one of the primary ways we will meet these needs is through the ChristCare Small Group Ministry. Groups of 3-10 persons will meet regularly with a trained, commissioned and supervised leader in order to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and one another. Their activities will focus around four areas: building Christian Community, studying the Bible, prayer and worship, and performing missional service projects. If your curiosity is piqued by this description, contact Rev. Rigby at 770-532-0136 or crigby@fpcga.org and hear more!
Caregivers Support
For those providing care to elderly
parents, terminally ill family members, special needs children, etc, this is the
group for you! Call Dottie Rigby for more information.