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Pastoral Care & Counseling There are seasons in all our lives when we struggle, when we hurt, when we encounter questions that defy answers. In these times, what we might need most is simply someone to listen, to care, and to offer wise and spiritual counsel – reminding us of God’s love and of God’s truth as contained in the Bible. Each of our pastors is trained to offer such care and support in personal counseling sessions. From marriage and family problems to deep theological questions, our goal is to meet the deep spiritual needs of our community. Flower Delivery Ever wonder what happens to Sunday’s altar flowers? White’s Chapel shares the beauty of these flowers with those who have been unable to attend Sunday services. Weekly, talented volunteers change the large arrangements into smaller arrangements and personally deliver the arrangements to individuals of our church community who are ill, in healthcare facilities, homebound or hospitalized. Heavenly Stitchers Prayer Shawl Group
First and Third Thursdays | 1 to 3:30 p.m. | On Campus At White’s Chapel United Methodist Church, we are blessed with many creative groups that give their gifts back to the Lord. It is our pleasure to announce the expansion of our Heavenly Stitchers Prayer Shawl group. Beginning Thursday, Feb. 4, members will meet at WC to knit or crochet prayer shawls. Your skill level does not matter – novice, occasional, obsessed - we have a simple pattern to follow and all are welcome. Of course, you can stitch at home as well. Once completed, the shawls will be prayed over by WC pastors and staff. The shawls are available to be delivered to those experiencing hardships, such as health or personal issues, a death in the family, or those just needing to feel God’s love wrapped around them. Please join us in the Adult Ed. Building, on the second floor, in room 3204. Contact Linda Jenkins at 817-269-2456 for more details. Card Care Ministry Members of this team write and send cards once a month to uplift and comfort those dealing with long-term illness, or those needing continued encouragement. White’s Chapel provides the cards and postage. Volunteers may perform this ministry from home. Meals in Time of Need If you can provide an occasional meal to members of our church community, Meals In Time of Need would like for you join their team. Volunteers of this ministry are compassion in action, as they extend the love of Christ through delivering meals as needed to those of our church community. Meal requests are sent via email from “MealTrain” where you can see the requests, the calendar and sign up online. Funeral Ushers Volunteers who serve as funeral ushers provide a warm, loving presence of Christ as they assist the officiating pastors, funeral director and families during the worship service celebrating the life of a loved one. Ushers, serving with the Coordinator of Care and Bereavement, greet, seat, and recess guests. Funeral Reception Hosts White’s Chapel may offer to host a reception to bereaved families, preceding or following a funeral/memorial service. Individuals serving on this committee provide a caring, comfortable atmosphere as the family and friends gather to share in a time together and a light snack. Working in conjunction with the Coordinator of Care and Bereavement, volunteer hostesses assist in the set up, serving, and cleanup for this ministry. The above ministries would not take place without our loving and dedicated volunteers. If you would like to serve in one of these ministries or know someone that is in need and would benefit from one of these ministries, please contact: Sunnie Flood Coordinator of Care and Bereavement Stephen Ministry (One-on-One Care) Stephen Ministers are trained lay people who have a heart for caring for the needs of their church members and neighbors. Through a one-on-one relationship, a Stephen Minister meets with a person who has a need for someone who can listen and provide caring support during a difficult period or crisis in one’s life. For more information, contact the church office at 817-481-4147 or email stephenministry@whiteschapelumc.com. Good Samaritans There are times individuals in our church community are unable to attend the activities or worship services at WC. This may be long term for a variety of reasons (i.e., illness, age, or recovery from surgery). Yet, with the support of our Good Samaritan volunteers, WC’s love of Christ is extended to the homebound, those in assisted living facilities and hospitals through personal visits. If you would like to become a Good Samaritan or know of someone who could benefit from a visiting Good Samaritan, contact the church office at 817-481-4147. Current Guidelines for Memorial Services
White’s Chapel Pastors and Staff remain available to serve and support you during this difficult time of the loss of your loved one. However, precautions have been set in place to keep those gathering for worship services in person as safe and healthy as possible. As we remain vigilant about following these precautions, we offer memorial services under the following guidelines. TO NOTIFY WHITE’S CHAPEL OF A DEATH, PLEASE CALL THE PASTOR-ON-CALL AT 817-881 2124 OR CARE & SUPPORT AT 817-481-4147, X219.
The Christian funeral is a service of worship in which God’s people witness to their faith in the hope of the Gospel, the communion of saints, the resurrection, and in which the assurance of God’s love and salvation in Christ is ministered, especially to the Christian bereaved. A funeral or memorial service at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church is worship of the living God. The funeral is God’s way of bringing comfort to the hearts of those who mourn as Scripture is reflected upon, prayer is offered, grief is expressed, and remembrance is cherished. It is an occasion in which we celebrate life and the promise of resurrection. The presence of family and friends at this time supports and strengthens those who mourn. The service gives voice to the community which gives thanks for the life of the one who is deceased, and learns the valuable lessons for life through death. Thus, in the Christian funeral, we gather to worship God and confess our faith in a living Savior. Though we mourn our loss and remember our loved one, our eyes are firmly fixed on Jesus, the One in whom our hope is fixed. It is our desire that the following materials will serve as a source of information which will be a guide for what is often an overwhelming experience of making arrangements for one whom we love. May the peace of the Lord and the assurance of God’s promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ be with you always. FUNERAL AND MEMORIAL SERVICE PLANNING AND HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. Columbarium Services at White's Chapel
For many of us, the time of stress and grief following the death of a loved one is
compounded by the need to make funeral and cemetery arrangements in a short period of time. Because of this, pre-planning has become a thoughtful gift to ease the burden on those left behind. Although it may not be something you have yet considered, establishing a permanent resting place and memorial location is important not only for the deceased but also for friends and family for generations to come. In an era when people might call many different cities “home” over a lifetime, it can be difficult to choose a location that is poignant and meaningful. In response to these needs, inurnment in the White’s Chapel Columbarium provides members of White’s Chapel and their families the opportunity to choose the shadow of the church, which has been central to their lives, as their final resting place. The church is a source of peace and support throughout all stages of our lives, and we pray that this beautiful, spiritually powerful memorial will serve as a wonderful location for friends and family to gather in remembrance and reflection long into the future. View or Download Columbarium Documents: Columbarium Brochure Welcome Letter Columbarium Pricing Columbarium Rules, Policies, and Regulations View of Columbarium Sections (*Please Fill Out and Return with Payment) *Columbarium Application *Niche Sections Form *Niche Inscription Form Memorial Wall Inscription Application Contact Update Form WC Campus Map Taking care of your mind, soul and body is important to us! We offer many exercise classes such as Stretch & Strengthen or Chair Yoga, as well as give you the chance to help others through donating blood or receiving a flu shot.
One-on-One Care
Stephen Ministers at White’s Chapel are part of a larger organization of trained lay people who have a heart for caring for the needs of their church members and neighbors. Through a one-on-one relationship, an assigned Stephen Minister meets with a person who has a need for someone who can listen and provide caring support during a difficult period or crisis on one’s life. Sometimes this is for a short period of time and for others, it can be a longer term relationship. We realize that grief and loss come in many different ways to people and Stephen Ministers have the compassion, love and spiritual gifts to share during this difficult journey. Stephen Ministry is a Christian service with a strong focus on God’s love and spiritual encouragement. Female Stephen Ministers are always paired with female care receivers and likewise, male Stephen Ministers with male care receivers. Each care receiver can be assured of total confidentiality in the process. Some of the needs that Stephen Ministers seek to serve but are not limited to: · Hospitalized persons · Aging and elderly · Terminally ill · Those with disabilities and their families · Those moving into or out of our community · Those needing support of a Christian friend · Those facing transitions · Those separated or divorced · Homebound persons · Household experiencing birth, adoption, foster care · Those with job crises · Loss of a child or loved one For more information about the International Stephen Ministry program, please connect to their website: For more information about the White’s Chapel Stephen Ministry program:
Open Hearts Support Group
Second Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. Zoom Meeting The Open Hearts group at WCUMC is an affirming support group for family, friends and members of the LGBTQIA community. We believe that all God’s children are loved and welcomed in our church. We meet the second Saturday of each month via Zoom. Join us to learn and find fellowship in a supportive Christian group. For more information contact Janice White at 817-903-7011. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
North Texas Chapter Support Group Fourth Monday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m. Zoom Meeting CHADD is a national organization that has chapters to support anyone with ADHD. This includes any adult with ADHD, parent of a child with ADHD or adults supporting a relative with ADHD. ADHD is medically and legally recognized as a treatable yet potentially serious disorder. It affects up to nine percent of all children and approximately four percent of adults. For more information, contact Dulce Torres at 817-707-6264. Moms of Children with Special Needs Support Group
Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month 10 a.m. to noon | Room 2129 & Zoom This group is for moms who have a child of any age with special needs. We share our experiences in our common journey of parenting a child with a disability while also learning about community resources, advocating for our children, parenting tools and spiritual care for mom. Registration is required and available online; Zoom details will be provided. For more information, contact Lori Silvestri at 704-737-0447. Alcoholism Alcoholics Anonymous This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Meetings are held in the Center for Spiritual Care, garage side/east entrance (brick house). Daily meeting dates/times. General Information. Al-Anon This group helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the addictive behaviors of a relative or friend. Meeting dates/times. The Southlake Al-Anon Family Group meets via Zoom. We come together at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday evening. For Zoom information, please contact Nancy H. at 817-296-2863 or Deborah L. at 949-637-6714. Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s Support Group Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. Zoom Meeting This group is for caregivers dealing with loved ones with dementia. We share experiences while learning about available community resources and ways to cope with long-term caregiving. If you have friends or neighbors experiencing a dementia walk, please invite them to join us. For more information, contact Beth Benson at 817-416-9871 or Dana Pierce at 817-372-1077. Aging Parents
COAP (Children Of Aging Parents) Support Group The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8:15 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is not required. Children of Aging Parents (COAP) is a support group for adult children caring for their elderly parents. We share experiences, learn about community resources and ways to cope with long-term caregiving. For more information, contact Betsy Hay at 817-488-3121 or Cheryl Mart at 817-233-5442. Cancer
Christians Facing Cancer Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom Christians Facing Cancer is a support group for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, and family members. Anyone in the area who has been affected by cancer (or is currently being affected by cancer) is invited to attend. For additional information, contact Kim King at 817-366-2826 or BJ Landers at 817-683-6088. “The New Science of Breathing” with Kim King Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. Would you like better health in 2021? Nothing is more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing - take air in and let it out – 25,000 times daily. As a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, resulting in many negative health consequences. Fortunately, even minor adjustments to our breathing can reverse the damage. Please join White’s Chapel member and certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Kim King to learn more about the lost art of breathing. We will gather by means of a video Zoom meeting. If you use a PC or laptop, it must have a camera. If you use your phone, please be sure to download the Zoom app first. Christians Facing Cancer provides encouragement for cancer patients, caregivers, family members and friends whose lives have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. We meet the second Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For Zoom information, contact Kim King or BJ Landers above. Grief Support
The Compassionate Friends The group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Evans Hall, 1st floor, room 2129 on the campus of White's Chapel. Whether your family has experienced the death of a child (at any age from any cause) or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process. All are welcome at this support group; registration is not required. For more information, contact Ginger Reynolds at 817-233-9326. Information about our local chapter. The Compassionate Friends is a non-profit 501C3 organization and your donations are welcome and appreciated. GriefShare - Zoom Meeting
Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m. (beginning January 7) The death of someone you love changes everything. It leaves you feeling confused, paralyzed and hopeless, wondering if you can ever move forward. You do not face this alone. God is with you, and we are here to help. Join us for GriefShare, a 13-week study and support group centered on Christian, biblical principles that seek to offer you hope and healing. Weekly meetings are online and last two hours. Each session consists of a video seminar, discussion as a support group, personal study, and reflection. We will meet online using Zoom. PLEASE NOTE: Each participant must have a workbook. A workbook costs $15 and can be purchased online when you register at https://bit.ly/WCGriefShare and it is shipped directly to your address. If the cost of the workbook is preventing you from enrolling, please email Rev. Kyle Roberson for a scholarship. Following your registration confirmation, you will receive an email providing the Zoom link and other group information. |
Meet the Pastor
Rev. Kyle Roberson
Pastor of Care and Support Rev. Kyle Roberson has served at White’s Chapel since 2012. Roberson has served in ministry within United Methodist churches for over 20 years. |
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