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OFFERING HEALING, HOPE & SUPPORT<\/p>\n
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Welcome to Black Rock Cares which serves the families of our church and Fairfield County through practical acts of compassion that focus on the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of people. Through counseling, financial assistance, support groups and other forms of assistance, Black Rock Cares shows active love to those who are struggling with the challenges of life. At Black Rock, we care about you! Your need is our priority!<\/p>\n
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Galatians 6:2, Philippians 2:4<\/p>\n
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We have trained people ready to help you set up a budget and manage your finances responsibly using biblical principles. We are also available to assist those needing credit and debt counseling using the services of expert financial advisers. For help, email <\/span>care@blackrock.org<\/span><\/a>. 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While there are many different types of groups, they are all small groups that meet frequently to help people build trusting relationships and care for one another’s needs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/groups” button_text=”Find a Group” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#F2F2F2″ button_bg_color=”#404041″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider color=”#404041″ divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_color=”#404041″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#404041″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you, or someone you know, are dealing with the effects of abuse and trauma, anger, anxiety or fear, 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At Black Rock, effective care and prayer go hand-in-hand.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”SUNDAYS | 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||35px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”TUESDAYS | 6:30 PM” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|35px||35px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Moms in Prayer<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”WEDNESDAY PRAYING BOLDLY MEETINGS” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||35px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Every Wednesday Evening 1st Wednesday of Each Month<\/strong><\/p>\n This Wednesday each month will focus on prayers for healing \u2013 for physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges. Even as we see growing levels of pain, anxiety, and depression amongst us, we are seeing God responding to our prayers with His healing touch. Come and bring friends and family who are hurting. James 5:15 \u201cAnd the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”SATURDAY | 6:00 AM” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|35px||35px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Men\u2019s Prayer Group<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We have trained people available to pray with you. <\/span>Email prayer@blackrock.org, or call 203.255.3401 ext 100\u00a0<\/span>and leave a message. 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Group Care<\/h5>\n
Living Free Support Groups<\/h5>\n
Counseling<\/h2>\n
Professional Christian Counseling<\/h5>\n
Prayer<\/h2>\n
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