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Care & Support Resources

Prayer Support

At First Colony Church of Christ, we believe in the power of prayer, and there are several ways you can submit a prayer request or pray together with our shepherding elders and prayer leaders.

Pray with a shepherding elder at the close of Sunday morning worship services
Meet with a prayer leader or elder during Wednesday Night Prayer
Send a prayer request to our elders and ministry staff
Contact our Pastoral Care Minister

Submit Prayer Request Email Pastoral Care Call 281.566.3137

Care Groups and Small Groups

Contact Shane at to learn more about our care and support groups.

Chronic Pain and Illness Support Group

A safe place to share the challenges of your condition and the spiritual journey that gets you through. Fellowship, prayer, and encouragement.

Grief Support

Offered seasonally (please check church website or contact us)

Small Groups

We have many different Small Groups that meet regularly for encouragement, Bible study, and fellowship. Having consistent fellowship with others in community is a vital part of our Christian walk, and it can be such a blessing during times of struggle, pain or crisis.

Men's Groups

We have several men’s groups that meet regularly, and we have a great Wednesday night multi-generational men’s group that is open to anyone.

Women's Groups

We have a fantastic women’s ministry, with many groups and events. Or contact our Women’s Minister, Missy Edgmon

Widows Ministry Events

Special events are offered throughout the year from the Surviving From Loss ministry.

Widowers Men’s Meeting

Bible study meeting and events for widowers at our church. Meets second Sunday, monthly at 9:45am in the Conference Room. Contact Charles Foster for more info.

Email Charles Foster

Recovery Ministries and Support Groups

We would love to connect you with one of the fantastic recovery and support ministries in our area. Whatever your struggle or situation, there are many local and national ministries to meet your need.

Celebrate Recovery

Find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hang-ups; CR’s ministry follows proven, Biblical steps to recovery in a safe, confidential, Christ-centered community.

Sugar Creek Baptist • Wed 6:30pm • Tyler Ritter: 615.546.2019
Friendship Community Bible Church • Thurs 7:00pm • Louis Bartholomew: 281.277.7447
Family Life Church • Thurs 6:30pm • Tim Trotter: 832.867.7663
Tallowood Baptist • Mon 7:00pm • Sean Mohebbi: 281.393.8839 (also offers CR for teens)

Castimonia

A Christ-centered 12-step support and recovery program for sexual impurity or sexual addiction with the goal to achieve Biblically-based sexual purity.

Sugar Creek Baptist – Tues or Thurs 7:00pm • Troy: 713.906.6658
Go to Castimonia.org for more info and Houston-area groups
Check the “Resources” section of their website
Zoom Online Meetings
Telephone Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous • 713.686.6300

Recovery groups for alcoholics. Call or visit aahouston.org for info and group

Medical Detox and In-Patient Facilities

The Parc • 832.781.0401

Drug and alcohol rehab and treatment programs for adults, young adults, and teens. Free consultations.

The Right Step Houston • 844.930.7662

Multiple levels of care including detox, residential, and outpatient programs. 24/7 help available.

Into Action Recovery Center • 281.917.6042
Helping families and individuals living with addiction or mental health disorders.

Christian Counselors

A Christian counselor can help us when we experience some of life’s most difficult struggles. All the counseling centers below have been used by many of our church members and vetted by our pastoral care staff. If you would like help or a specific recommendation, contact our pastoral care staff listed above.

Houston Center For Christian Counseling • 281.277.8811

HCCC has many different therapists who can handle many different issues and counseling needs.

Barnhill & Associates Counseling Center • 281.762.1825

Christian counselors with various specialties; also hosts weekly men’s and women’s groups.

STCH Ministries Counseling • 833.837.8246

Counseling services provided regardless of ability to pay; donations accepted.

Christian Marriage Intensives and Retreats

Wherever you are in your marriage journey, a weekend intensive or retreat can help take the next step toward healing, growing, or thriving.

MarriageHelper.com • 615.472.1161

Marriage Helper workshops have a high success rate and are highly recommended by participants.

Hope Restored • 866.716.6128

Christ-centered 3–5 day marriage intensives at resort-style locations.

AffairRecovery.com

Support and recovery resources for couples and individuals impacted by infidelity.

Cedar Rock Ministries • 501.593.3504

A Christian relationship development ministry that helps individuals and couples find the rest and connection they need to become more fully known and deeply loved. Directed by former First Colony missionaries Nick and Renee Fouts.

ReConnect Weekend Marriage Retreat • 800.650.9995

For over 20 years, they have been helping thousands of people save their marriages from many different situations, such as: affairs, control, addictions, loss of connection, lack of communication, and conflict. This intensive Marriage Helper Couples Workshop has a 70% success rate of saving marriages and 99% of participants recommend the program to others. Additional marriage resources available at MarriageDynamics.com.

Weekend to Remember

A weekend getaway for couples that is a combination of a faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life, sponsored by Family Life Today.

Additional Local Care and Support Ministries

Grief support, divorce care, assisted living resources, housing help, and food assistance.

GriefShare

Support groups that provide care, support, direction, and healing. Group Finder for in-person and online groups, plus free resources.

Grief Support Groups via Zoom

The Institute for Spirituality and Health provides Free virtual grief support groups are for those who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking group support. All meetings are confidential and online via Zoom.