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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. Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry began at White’s Chapel in 2007 with two women. We currently have 20+ ladies who knit or crochet the soft, warm shawls which are given as a gift of comfort, love and encouragement to those who are ill, have suffered a loss or are in the midst of a crisis. This gift of compassion is a way to literally wrap a person in prayer and God’s love and comfort as they go through the healing process. After the shawls are completed and before they are delivered, they are prayed over by ministers at White’s Chapel. A label is attached that reads “Made with tender loving care by White’s Chapel UMC.” We also attach a note that says the prayer shawl is a “gift from your friends at White’s Chapel UMC.” It is our sincere desire that the recipient will receive comfort and solace as God encircles them with love and peace. Recipients find comfort and solace in the garment’s warmth and softness. They are honored and humbled by this gift of love. One recipient said “God’s Spirit reached out to me the day I received my shawl.” Another wrote, “When I put the shawl on, I felt God’s arms wrapped around me.” The pattern is simple and is available here in .pdf format. Each shawl takes 3 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun Yarn which may be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Joanne’s, or Michael’s. Prayer shawls are knitted or crocheted in the comfort of your home or some ladies work on them as they travel. The rhythm of the rows and stitches all tied together are a sign of the tie that binds us all together – love and mercy. If you have questions, please contact Linda Braun or Sunnie Flood. 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. 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: 1. Columbarium Brochure 2. Welcome Letter 3. Columbarium Pricing 4. Columbarium Application 5. Columbarium Rules, Policies, and Regulations 6. Niche Sections Form 7. View of Columbarium Sections 8. Memorial Wall Inscription Application 9. Contact Update Form 10. WC Campus Map Care Kits for Medical Personnel
As we have seen over the past few months, our understanding of hero has expanded. We have widened that circle to include those medical personnel like Doctors, Surgeons, Nurses, Physicians, Specialists, Technicians, EMTs and others who are putting themselves on the front lines of this pandemic, stepping up to the needs of the hour. To respond and show these brave heroes our appreciation, the Health and Wellness ministry of White’s Chapel, in cooperation with local hospitals and you, the congregation, are putting together care kits for medical personnel in our congregation and care baskets for local hospital ER and ICU departments. Beginning this week, you can drop off any of the supplies listed below to our Care Kits box outside of the Administrative Office Building to help supply these kits and baskets. For more information, contact WC Health and Wellness Director Jeanne Ellermeyer 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.
Chair Yoga Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Room 2129 Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga for active older adults (age 60+). This class begins with seated stretching and incorporates core strengthening exercises. Participants will also focus on upper and lower body strength exercises by using resistance bands. During the last portion of the class, participants may choose to engage in additional balance exercises, stretch or practice modified, seated exercises. The benefits of practicing chair yoga include increased balance, flexibility and strength, as well as an increased sense of peace. Each class ends with quiet meditation or prayer and a spiritual reading. The cost is $5 per session. Contact Amy Klein with questions. Yoga
Room 2123 (The Bridge) - The fee is $5 per class. Join Paula Wooters, a group fitness instructor and personal trainer with 20 years of experience, as she leads a class on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 - 11:45 a.m. This class is designed to make you stronger, improve your balance and reduce stress, regardless of your fitness level or flexibility. Bring your yoga mat, towel and wear clothes that stretch. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
North Texas Chapter Fourth Monday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m., Adult Ed. Rms 3102 and 3201 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. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Dulce Torres at 817-707-6264. Moms of Children with Special Needs Support Group Twice a month on Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. - Noon, Student Ed. Rm 4204 This group is for moms who have a child of any age with special needs. Participants are able to share their experiences of parenting a child with a disability while also learning about community resources, advocating for their children, learning new parenting tools and recieving spiritual care. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Lori Silvestri at 704-737-0447. 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:
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. Meetings are held in the Center for Spiritual Care, garage side/east entrance (brick house). Meeting dates/times. Women's Step Study This meeting is open to women who have at least one year of recovery in a 12-step program and a sponsor. This is a nine-month program, September through May. We close to new members after completion of the first three steps. Meetings are held in the Center for Spiritual Care living room, front door/north entrance (brick house). For more information, call or text Mary at 817-600-1388. Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Support Group Our meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the AE. Room 3201 on the campus of White's Chapel from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 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 care giving. If you have friends or neighbors experiencing a dementia walk, please invite them to join us. Registration is not required. 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 first Monday and Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Adult Ed. Room 3201 on the campus of White's Chapel. 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 Christians Facing Cancer is a support group for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, and family. Anyone in the area who is or has been affected by cancer, whether personally, a family member, or friend, is invited to attend. Registration is not required. Alison Wensrich, PA-C, presents “Cultivating a Healthy Gut” June 9, 6:30 p.m. We are excited to welcome cancer survivor Alison Wensrich, PA-C, for an informative presentation on the importance of maintaining a healthy gut. Wensrich is a certified integrative nutrition health coach who also practiced as a Physician’s Assistant for 14 years, primarily in the area of oncology. She is a White’s Chapel member and mother of two. 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. A couple of minutes before the start of the meeting, click on this link. For additional information, contact Kim King at 817-366-2826 or BJ Landers at 817-683-6088. 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. "The Compassionate Friends is about transforming the pain of grief into the elixir of hope. It takes people out of the isolation society imposes on the bereaved and lets them express their grief naturally. With the shedding of tears, healing comes. And the newly bereaved get to see people who have survived and are learning to live and love again." –Simon Stephens, founder of The Compassionate Friends. The words of TCF's Founder, Simon Stephens, resonate with those who have come to The Compassionate Friends hoping to find a purpose in a life that suddenly seems so empty. Whether your family has had a child die (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. Information about our local chapter. The Compassionate Friends is a non-profit 501C3 organization and your donations are welcome and appreciated. Mental Illness NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) The NAMI family support group meets in Evans Hall Room 2130 (1st floor, enter through east doors of main concourse) the first Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This is a discussion group open to anyone experiencing the pain of having an adult family member or friend diagnosed with a mental illness. This can include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, OCD, or other psychiatric diagnosis. There is no cost involved. This NAMI support group is for family members or friends of those with mental illness. All are welcome and registration is not required. For more information, contact Sue Adams or http://namitarrant.org |
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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