The Congregational Care ministry seeks to support the spiritual well-being of everyone in the Fourth community through the seasons of life. All are invited to participate both in prayer and in service and support groups for men and women.
Congregational Prayer
Prayer is fundamental to the Christian life and vital to our life together as a church body. Fourth has two weekly opportunities for corporate prayer.
Sundays | 8:30–9:15 a.m. | Prayer Room, #233
Wednesdays | 5:30–6:00 p.m. | Online via Zoom
Find the Zoom link in the Midweek Updates emailed to the congregation each Wednesday morning.
If you would like to be emailed Fourth's prayer request updates each Friday, subscribe online or contact Noel Bradley at nbradley@4thpres.org.
Groups for Care & Support
Blended Families
2024 dates to be announced
Resources and encouragement to help blended families process challenges and grow in healthy relationships. Adults meet monthly for discussion, fellowship, and support. Email blendedfamilies@4thpres.org for more information.
Yarns for Hope
Second Saturday of each month | 10:00 a.m.–noon | Room 111B
Gathers monthly to create useful items for church-related ministries. For more information, email yarnsforhope@4thpres.org.
DivorceCare
Thursdays, February 22-May 23 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. | The Commons
We offer a bible-centered series and a caring, non-judgmental place to meet with others who are going through the same struggles. You will learn helpful, positive ways to meet the challenges involved with divorce. Register at divorcecare.org. Email divorcecare@4thpres.org for more information.
GriefShare
Mondays, February 12-May 6 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Online via Zoom
While each person's response to grief is unique, many experience the same challenges. Facilitated by Martin Burks and Tina Long, weekly sessions explore common struggles and provide valuable tips, encouragement, and direction. To learn more and to register, see the GriefShare webpage at griefshare.org. Email griefshare@4thpres.org with questions and for the Zoom link.
Women’s Cancer Support Group
Third Sunday of each month | 12:15 p.m. | Room 132B
Together we enjoy lunch with sharing, praying, and a healthy dose of encouragement as we lean on Christ during this hard patch in life's journey. The group is currently studying “Divine Providence: A Classic Work for Modern Readers,” by Stephen Charnock. To learn more, contact womenscancer@4thpres.org.
Women's Infertility Support Group
Fourth Sunday of each month, | 12:15 p.m. | Room 132B
Join us for lunch, discussion, and prayer. The group is currently studying “Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering,” by Kelly Kapic. To learn more, contact Rebecca Sparks-Korossy at ISG@4thpres.org.