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| Care Ministries |
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| The HOCC Care Ministries reflect our
second core value of Authentic Community. Providing support, assistance,
and hope, these ministries meet people at their point of need and
work to make life better physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
As Jesus came to serve, so we seek to serve and care for the needs
of others. |
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| Caring and Sharing |
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The Caring and Sharing ministry offers emergency
food, clothing, and other physical necessities for those in need as
well as providing financial support to institutions that serve children,
the elderly, and adults. This ministry serves both the Highland Oaks
family and those within the community who live in zip codes 75238
and 75243. |
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| Concern |
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The Concern Ministry exists to provide support to
those in need regardless of circumstances. This ministry provides
care in the form of hospital visits, prayers, phone calls, encouraging
notes, funeral support as well as comfort and consolation. |
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| Counseling |
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The Counseling
Center of the Highland Oaks Church of Christ is committed to providing
Christ-centered assistance based on helpful psychological principals
and programs. Counseling, coaching, and education are provided to
help individuals see self and others as God does, thus enabling individuals
to make the changes they seek. |
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| Pit Crew For Christ |
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The Pit Crew For Christ ministry provides
car maintenance assistance to single mothers and widows of the congregation.
The Pit Crew ministry is volunteer run and donation based so that
services and parts can be provided free of charge.Sign-ups are scheduled
before and after Sunday morning services in the two weeks prior to
each event. Space is limited and appointments are required. |
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| Prayer |
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All Christians are called to be intercessors; this
team of prayer warriors serves as the vanguard of this body before
the throne room of God. In this role, participants meet monthly as
well as during the worship services to pray for the needs of this
congregation. |
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| Special Needs |
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Many families have been drawn to Highland Oaks over
the years because of the Special Needs Ministry, which is designed
to welcome, accept, and love all people with disabilities. Bible classes
have been developed to share the Gospel utilizing a developmentally
appropriate curriculum. Over the years, this ministry has served as
a wonderful witness to the surrounding community. |
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| Thirty Niners |
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Serving
the needs of the mature senior adults at Highland Oaks, the Thirty-Niners
ministry encourages fellowship and relationship development through
monthly activities, group dinners, and spiritual encouragement opportunities.
Participants are usually age 55 and up, but there is no age restriction
and all are welcome. |
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| Wellspring Ministry |
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The Wellspring Ministry
is a confidential, peer-based care-giving ministry. Volunteers blessed
with the spiritual gifts of compassion and care giving are nurtured
to use their gifts in ministry and grow in faith as they see God
working through them to touch the lives of others. Hurting people,
through the Wellspring Ministry, receive quality Christian care,
deepen their relationship with their Lord, and feel supported rather
than forgotten. |
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