The Church Guide September 2013 Cover

By Rev. Kevin J. Coward, M.A., L.P.C.
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At the very heart of the beloved 23 Psalm is
this profound statement that each of us has
spoken numerous times:
“Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
I make it part of my practice as a Christian
Counselor to point out to those who come to see
me and have them notice carefully as the psalmist
says, 'walk through'; therefore, the inference here
is that you and I are not to campout down there.
Some folks do get stuck and they need
someone to come alongside and lift them up.
Second to that idea is that the Lord does not
prevent us from going into the valley! Life on this
side of glory will be at times very trying, even
discouraging; the encouragement for each of us is
that He will be with us regardless.
Without getting into a longer discussion
about the causes of depression, it is enough to
know it is driven primarily by stressors (real or
perceived) that we find overwhelming us.
We must search for and seek resolve to those
sources of stress. The good news is that
depression is not only treatable, it is curable.
However, without help in this area those of
the family of God can descend innoxiously
downward in a spiral that leads to more and more
despair, despondency, and eventually
hopelessness. The descent is so subtle
sometimes one does not even realize just how far
they gone. At this point there is danger and
serious harm may occur. If you, or one of your
loved ones, are showing signs like this, please get
them to someone who can assist them in their
journey out of that dark and dreary place.
The way out of depression caused by guilt is
confession and seeking God's forgiveness. Again
in Psalms 32:5 it says, “Then I acknowledged my
sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said,
“I will confess my transgressions to the LORD” —
and forgive the guilt of my sin.”
In addition, we have a dear promise as
believers in 1 John 1:9, “If I confess my sin. He is
faithful and just to forgive me of my sin and
cleanse me from all unrighteousness.” Notice that
it does not say, 'this one, or that one, it says ALL
and all means all!
Psalm 32 goes on further to point out,
“Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man
whose sin the LORD does not count against him
and in whose spirit is no deceit. . . . Rejoice in the
LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing all you who
are upright in heart.”
We may experience some other difficult
circumstances, but as believers we can take
action and possibly avoid the deep pit. The
Apostle Paul posits in his second letter to the
Corinthians: “We are hard pressed on every side,
but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
persecuted, but not ashamed; struck down, but
not destroyed. We do not lose heart. Through
outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we
are being renewed day by day. For our light and
momentary troubles are achieving for us an
internal glory that far outweighs them all. So we
fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is
unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is
unseen is eternal.”
Rev. Kevin J. Coward is a licensed counselor and president
of Liberating Lives Counseling Services, a Christian
counseling and psychological service in Norfolk.
FOOD PANTRIES
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Hope Lutheran Church -- Every 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of each month from 6 PM - 8 PM,
and, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
from 10AM-Noon. 5350 Providence Rd., Va
Beach. 424-4848.
St. Gregory’s Catholic Church – Clearfield
Avenue, Norfolk. 757-497-8330. Hours: Tuesday
& Thursday 12:15-1:30
St. Mark’s Catholic Church – 1505 Kempsville
Rd., Virginia Beach 757-479-1010
The NET Food Pantry is the 3rd. Tuesday of
each month from 11am 1pm. Mrs. Thomas
Cornerstone Assembly of God, 55 Tide Mill Lane
Hampton. FMI: 826-4322 ext. 118.
Cornerstone Assembly of God – Tuesdays
between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. 41 Tide Mill
Lane, Hampton. FMI: 826-4322
York County Church Women United
Emergency Food Closet – Provides food, where
needed, on an emergency basis to York County
and Poquoson residents. Mon. Wed., Fri. 12:30
to 3:00 pm., 300 Ella Taylor Road, Yorktown. FMI:
898-9057.
Faith Christian Center -- First Saturday of the
month 10am to Noon. 1066 Norview Ave., Norfolk
857-1336. www.fccnorfolk.com
St. Mary’s Food Pantry -- 1000 Holt Street,
Norfolk. Open daily 10 am – noon. Call first, 622-
4487. St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen -- 1000 Holt
Street, Norfolk. Open Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri.
1:00-2:00 pm. .
Calvary Presbyterian Church -- 150 Kempsville
Rd., Norfolk. If you are in need of assistance,
please call 461-7043.
Holy Trinity Food Pantry – Food assistance to
Ocean View residents, Mon.- Thurs. from 1-3 pm.
154 W. Government Ave., Norfolk. 480-3433.
East Ocean View Baptist Church – 9609 9th
Bay St., Norfolk. Food pantry open Mondays at
10 am.
Five Loaves Food Bank – USDA, salvage food
and bread every Monday from 6-8 pm. Mosaic
Campus, 28 Harpersville Rd., Newport News.
Food Bank is front left classroom at Cornerstone
Church from 6:00- 8:00 pm. A hot meal is
provided Mondays from 6:30-7:30 pm in the
Commons area. 595-8490
Courthouse Community UMC Food Pantry –
2708 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Wed. 10
am – noon. Vineyard Community Church – 4444
Expressway Dr., Virginia Beach. Open first and
third Thursday from noon til 2:00 pm, and
Saturdays from 10 am til noon. By appointment
only. FMI: 497-6909.
Sovereign Grace Church – 508 N. Centerville
Turnpike, Chesapeake. Every other Tuesday from
5:30-8:00 pm. FMI: sgcfoodnetwork@gmail.com.
Ivy Memorial Baptist Church – 2200 Coliseum Dr.,
Hampton. Wednesday at 10:00 am. Bring ID, for
Hampton residents only.
Covenant United Methodist Church – 2004
Dock Landing Rd., Chesapeake. Call first, 488-
8968. Prince of Peace Catholic Church – 621
Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. Wednesday from 10 a –
noon. Rear of church.
New Life Christian Center’s Storehouse – 3909
Pleasant Ave., Norfolk. Call first … 362-8015.
Harvest Assembly Church – Mondays 5:00-7:00
pm, Wednesdays 10:00 am-Noon and Fridays
4:00-6:00 pm. Trailrer marked HOB (House of
Blessing) behind church. 525 Kempsville Rd.,
Chesapeake.
Trinity Christian Fellowship 5245 Challedon
Dr., Virginia Beach Call Rev. Thompson 739-0282
GRIEF SUPPORT
Grief Share – Church of the Ascension offers
a support group for those grieving the death of a
loved one. Structured program of support for
healing. $12 fee for workbook. Meets Sundays
from 6 til 8 pm. Call Shirley 497-639. Church of
the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Rd, VaBeach.
GriefShare – Support Group Ministry of the
World Outreach Worship Center. Call for times
757-874-1223. 1233 Shields Rd., Newport News.
Grief Share – Weekly support group meets
Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm, room 250. Contact Kay
Dezern paxbound@aol.com. Fee $15 for
materials. Great Bridge Presbyterian Church,
333 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake.
Safe Harbor Support Group for grief from
relational issues and loss. Meeting monthly – call
for times. New Destiny Outreach Ministries.
Pastor Michelson 288-8275.
HEALING
Healing Rooms of Tidewater – Sick or in
need of prayer? You are invited to The Healing
Rooms for to receive prayer for your physical
healing, mental healing or special needs.
Tuesdays at 7 pm. Christian Embassy
International Church, 1208 N. Centerville
Turnpike, Chesapeake.
Healing School – Healing and prayer for the
sick. New Destiny Outreach Ministries
Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. 10 Parkerson Lane,
Hedy Michelson 288-8275
HEALTH CARE
Lackey Free Clinic – Loving health care for
the uninsured. An outreach of Olivet Medical
Ministry.: 886.0608. 1620 Old Williamsburg Rd.,
Yorktown
Other services to consider:
Chesapeake Care Free Clinic – Must be
uninsured and meet income requirements and a
Ches. resident. 545-5700. 2145 Military Hwy S.
Portsmouth Free Clinic – Portsmouth
residents. 393-6363. 664 Lincoln Street.
HOMELESS
Judeo-Christian Outreach – 1053 Virginia
Beach Blvd., Va. Beach, Dick Powell 491-2846
The Lighthouse Center – Temporary
evening shelter during the winter for the homeless
and their families. A day program for homeless
adults. The center offers shower facilities, case
management and life skills training, plus an
address and telephone number for homeless
individuals to receive mail & phone calls. 825 18th
Street, Virginia Beach ~ 437-4911.
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Potters House – Potter’s House provides
services to the homeless, the working poor, and
those in crisis situations, who are residents of
Virginia Beach. Assistance includes: financial,
food, bike, personal hygiene, and ID assistance
Tuesday and Thursdays 9:30 till noon. Located at
1709 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach. FMI: 428-3015
Hosted by Virginia Beach UMC.
Menchville House – Transitional shelter for
homeless and hurting women with children.
Assistance given to help the women become
independent and self-sufficient. Newport News.
833-5980.
H.O.P.E. CENTER – Salvation Army provides
shelter to single women as well as mothers with
children, including males not older than 17, for a
stay up to 9 months. 2097 S. Military Hwy.,
Chesapeake. FMI: 545-6049.
PORT Emergency Homeless Winter
Shelter Program – Managed by LINK and
designed for interfaith congregations located in
any area of Newport News who come together to
open their parish or social halls and provide food
and shelter for individuals or families who would
normally spend their nights sleeping on the
streets. For locations and schedule go online:
www.linkhr.org.
Loving Care Ministries – 2nd chance for
homeless families. 2804 Salem Road, Va Beach.
430-4101
The Dwelling Place – Providing safe and
secure emergency shelter for the homeless.
Assistance to self sufficiency. Norfolk ~ 624-9879
Our House Family Shelter – Transitional
housing for homeless families in Chesapeake ~
545-4075
Salvation Army – Men Only – Must have
picture ID. Opens at 6:00 am 203 W. 19th Street,
Norfolk. Phone 622-3471.
Salvation Army Hope Village – Women
Only – Community where women help each other
break the cycle of poverty. 5513 Raby Rd.,
Norfolk. 543-8100
All Nations Church – Breakfast, fresh
clothes, toiletries, showers, and medical attention.
Sunday morning pick up 8:00-8:15 am at the
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Farmer's Market at 29 Street and Jefferson Ave,
NN and HRT bus station. Taken to church for
meal and needs met. Attend 11:00 am service &
taken back downtown after-wards. 941-5111. 853
Cloverleaf Lane, Newport News.
PARC Place – emergency shelter for families.
Contact Bill Cunningham 393-4246. Portsmouth
Samaritan House – Serves homeless families
18 and over for up to 90 days. 2697 International
Pkwy, Ste 108, Va Beach. FMI: 430-2642. Hotline:
430-2120.
Union Mission Women & Family Shelter
– Provides food, clothing, emergency shelter,
reha-bilitation programs and supportive services
to single women and women with children. Open
24 hrs. Photo ID required. 5100 E. Virginia Beach
Blvd., Norfolk.
Union Mission Single Men’s Shelter –
Provide food, clothing, emergency shelter,
discipleship and training program, job and life
skills trainging. Open 24 hours. First come, first
served. Picture ID required. 5100 E. Va. Beach
Blvd., Norfolk. 627-8686.
Non-Christian support includes …
ForKids – Transitional housing for families with
kids. Families can stay for up to 2 years. FMI:
622-6400.www.homesforkids.org
ForKids Haven House – Emergency shelter
for families with kids. Families my stay for up to
120 days as they work towards self-sufficiency.
131 D View Avenue, Norfolk, Phone: 587-4202
ForKids Suffolk House – Emergency shelter
for families with kids. Families my stay for up to
120 days as they work towards self-sufficiency.
Call 934-1353
Laura and John’s House – Provides
assistance to women with children less than 5
years of age. 1020 George Washington Hwy,
Chesapeake. 485-0833.
Our House Familes
Assisting families regain self-sufficiency and
independence. 543-5430
Emergency Food & Shelter Program
2708 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News.
Contact Angela Peoples at 244-6121.
Friends of the Homeless
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1600 – 25 Street, Newport News 928-0012
Suffolk Shelter for Homeless
400 Finnely Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Edna Patterson at 934-1353
INNER HEALING
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Make It Real – small support groups every
Tuesday from 7:30-8:30. Topics Include: Anger,
Sexual Addiction, Co-dependency, Weight Issues,
Substance Abuse, Marriage. Beauty for Ashes
Ministry, 487 Denbigh Blvd Newport News, VA.
FMI: 757-890-0007.
LANGUAGE CLASSES
"FREE" Basic Spanish & English
Conversation Classes --Every Sunday at
6:00 pm. Open to the public. First Baptist Church
Newport News, 12716 Warwick Blvd., Newport
News 930-0911
MARITAL PROBLEMS
Marriage Enrichment – Support Group
Ministry of the World Outreach Worship Center.
Call for times 757-874-1223. 1233 Shields Rd.,
Newport News.
A Safe Harbour – Ministry to those
experiencing Divorce/separation or crisis
marriages. Monthly meetings – call for times.
New Destiny Outreach Ministries, 10 Parkerson
Lane, Chesapeake Contact Hedy Michelson at
288-8275.
PREGNANCY
Pregnancy Assistance
Bethany Christian Services – Counseling,
assistance and support for unplanned
pregnancies. Offering pre-and post-adoption
services, and counseling and support for women
who chose to parent. Seeking loving and stable
environment that adoptive children can call home.
757-499.9367 or 1-800-BETHANY (24 hr hotline),
www.bethany.org, www.impregnant.org. 287
Independence Blvd., Suite 241, Va Beach, 23462
Pregnancy Counseling
Catholic Charities of Eastern VA –
Counseling, assistance and support for both
planned & unplanned pregnancies. For info call
467-7707. Offices in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake
Newport News, Norfolk, Suffolk, & Williamsburg.
Pregnancy Assistance
Crisis Pregnancy Centers – Obtain free
tests, information about abortion and adoption,
post-abortion counseling, maternity and baby
items. Housing, classes. Confidential / free. 3
offices in Hampton Roads. FMI: 499-4444
Maternity Home
Hadassah House – Provides shelter to
pregnant women ages 14 to 18 that are still in
high school. Shelter is extended one month after
the woman gives birth. 449 Centerville Turnpike,
Chesapeake, Phone: 410-4327
Maternity Home
Laura and John’s House – Provides
assistance to pregnant women, or women with
children less than 5 years of age. 1020 George
Washington Hwy, Chesapeake. FMI: 485-0833.
PRISONER’S WIFES and
GIRLFRIENDS Support
Prisoners’ Wives, Girlfriends and
Partners Ministry meets 2nd Tuesday of the
month, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workforce Development
Building, 201 E. Little Creek Road, Room 210,
Norfolk. FMI: Reesy@reesyfloydthompson.com
RECOVERY
Victory Home (Men’s Home) – A 6-month,
in house, Christ centered recovery program for
men who are abused, addicted, or abandoned. A
6-month minimum commitment is required for any
male, 18 and up looking for a transformation in
their lives through the power of the gospel of
Jesus Christ. A ministry of Geneva Park Baptist
Church, you must be screened prior to entry. Call
Nancy Long 487-2633, 2400 Gilmerton Rd., Ches
Overcomers in Christ Ministry –
Substance Abuse, Spiritual Growth and recovery.
All are Welcome Faith Baptist Church 1629 Jolliff
Rd. Chesapeake,Va. Room 209 - 7:00 - 8:00
Tuesday nights Free - No charge . Confidential
info - Call B.l.Bragg 757-484-4445 757-553-2437
Celebrate Recovery – Meets every Tuesday
7--9:00 p.m. at New Life Providence Church,
1244 Thompkins Lane, Virginia Beach, VA (near
CBN). FMI: 227-6930 or after 5 p.m. call 717-
9688. This is a support group to help people grow
and become strong through a 12 Step Christian
Based program and is a safe haven of refuge &
caring. No childcare provided.
SENIORS / ADULT CARE
Parental Care
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia –
Counseling, assistance and support when caring
for your parents. Offices in Virginia Beach,
Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News
and Williamsburg. FMI: 467-7707
50+ & Better Senior Activities Center –
Provides fun activities for seniors on the
Peninsular: Professional Exercise instructions, In
line Dancing and more. Meets Mon & Wed 10 am
- 1 pm. Mrs. Wheeler 826-4322 ext 117 or 826-
3127. Cornerstone Assembly of God, 55 Tide Mill
Lane Hampton, VA
SEXUAL ABUSE
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Survivors Not Victims (SNV) helps local
victims of sexual abuse overcome the
psychological stigma and empowers them to
become survivors and overcomers through
education, counseling and training. FMI: 251-
2441 or www.HelpingSurvivors.com
Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence
Programs for schools, youth organizations,
churches. Survivor workshops. Compass.
430-8686 www.asafersociety.org
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Sought Out asserts that freedom is possible
and readily available for persons struggling in
broken relationships, issues of abuse, sexual
addictions, and unwanted same-sex attraction
and/or homosexuality. FMI: Rev. Bob Price 679-
6456 or bob@soughtout.org.
POSAC is a support group for parents of
sexually abused children. FMI on their meetings
call 757-410-7001 or email them at
jposac@yahoo.com.
SEXUAL ADDICTION
Falling Forward – A closed confidential
support group designed to bring freedom to men
trapped in habitual sexual sin. 20 week Biblical
group stresses spiritual principles of confession
and accountability, enabling men to surrender to
God through the cross and reclaim freedom from
sin and its strongholds. Randy Corey - 407-1735,
rlcpsalm71@gmail.com.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Heart to Heart – Weekly support group offers
assistance for individuals coping with substance
abuse, mental health issues, anger, depression,
grief, jealousy, or any other emotional issues.
Meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m. 6220 Pardue
Ct. Virginia Beach. FMI: 432-9502 or 617-2825
12 Step Recovery Life Group – The 12
Step Recovery Life Group is for anyone who is
struggling from any addiction. We are dedicated
to overcoming dependency with scripturally
based principles and finding purpose in each day
to grow in Christ. Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
Anonymity is a must. Contact Peggy and Larry
Gabbert, Office@newlifecenter.cc or call
480.2756, New Life Center, 3310 Indian River
Road, Virginia Beach.
Insight for Addictions – Support Group
Ministry of the World Outreach Worship Center.
Call for times 874-1223. 1233 Shields Rd.,
Newport News.
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Regeneration Addiction Recovery
Group – Regeneration is a faith based
addiction recovery group that deals with all types
of addictions alcohol, drugs, gambling,
pornography, sexual addiction, eating disorders,
and cutting. we meet every Friday and Tuesday
night at 7:30 pm. Wave Church 1000 north Great
Neck rd. Virgina Beach, VA. 23454
Coastal 12-Step – Faith based 12-step
recovery program. Both believers and nonbelievers
welcomed. Fridays from 6-9 pm (food,
worship, teaching and groups). Child care
available. Coastal Community Church, 2800 S.
Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. 286-9642.
SURROGATE PARENTING
Grandparents/Relatives as Parents
Support Group – Second Thursday of month
5:30-7:00 pm at Life Enrichment Center, 230 W.
Bute Street, Norfolk FMI: Sandra 373-4140.
TEENS IN NEED
Seton Youth Shelters – Providing a safe
haven for youth in crisis needing a place to stay.
Boy’s Shelter – 642 N. Lynnhaven Rd., Virginia
Beach. Phone 498-4673.
Girl’s Shelter – 465 Kings Grant Rd., Virginia
Beach. Phone 306-1840.
www.setonyouthshelters.org
The Crow's Nest is a drop in center for
homeless teens. It is open on Tuesday evenings
from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm – additional nights in
the summer. A ministry of Virginia Beach UMC,
Seton Youth Centers and Stand Up For Kids, it is
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located at 18 Street and Pacific, Virginia Beach.
Maternity Home
Hadassah House – Provides shelter to
pregnant women ages 14 to 18 that are still in
high school. Shelter is extended one month after
the woman gives birth. 449 Centerville Turnpike,
Chesapeake. 410-4327
Other services to consider:
The Youth Crisis Network hot line –
created to aid children in trouble, has been
disconnected for weeks and perhaps longer.
623-2527
National Runaway Switchboard 800-621-
4000 or www.nrscrisisline.org
The National Network for Youth, 202-783-
7949 or www.nn4youth.org
TRANSPORTATION
Bicycle Ministry – Need help with
transportation getting back and forth to work? If
you are homeless or low income, bring in your
pay stuff to Virginia Beach United Methodist
Church’s Potters House at 18th and Pacific
Avenue on Tuesdays and Thursdays between
9:30 am and noon and get a bicycle at no cost.
Virginia Beach. FMI David Moore 351-3413.
VETERAN SUPPORT
Virginia Wounded Warrior Program –
provides adequate and timely assessments,
treatment and specialized support services to
Virginia Veterans and their families of any era or
branch of service. Region 5 VWWP works in
conjunction with other community organizations
and leaders to improve and expand services to
our local area veterans and their families. FMI:
Linell Hunter 788-0048 or Thea Lawton 788-0032
WORK / CAREER HELP
Back To Work – Women with financial needs
are provided clothing needed to go to work or
interview for a job, at no cost. Joy Ministries call
420-2625 to see if you qualify for assistance.
Project NOW – Provides job assistance and
training: Resume preparation, mock interviews,
web -based job assistance. Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Mrs. Wheeler 826-4322 ext 117 or 826-3127
Cornerstone Assembly of God, 55 Tide Mill
Lane, Hampton, VA
Heart To Heart – Training on how to properly
fill out a job application and the proper things to
do at your job interview. Wed. at 6:00 p.m. 6220
Pardue Ct. Virginia Beach–Call: 432-9502, 617-
2825 or 644-8978.
Working Women's Wardrobe – Free
professional clothing. A mission of the Norfolk
Area Baptist Association. 428-7920. 6919 Granby
Street, Norfolk.
Oasis Social Ministry – Job assistance and
some training. 397-6060, Portsmouth.
Joy Ministries – Back to work professional
clothes for single mothers and low income
women interviewing for a job or who are working.
420-2625. 1446 Kempsville Rd., #203, Virginia
Beach.