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     The Refuge

The refuge logoThe Refuge is a collection of people who are broken in different areas that together meets the grace of God through music, dinner and issue-specific support groups. Most of these groups meet on Thursday nights at Woodland Hills.

Read a Refuge testimony (pdf).

    The Refuge Groups

All of the following Refuge Groups meet on Thursday night and follow the schedule below unless otherwise noted. Dinner is available at 6:00 p.m. ($3/person) and free child care is provided!

The Refuge will fast the first week of each month. Fast as God leads you – one day or the whole week, whatever God puts on a your heart. We will break the fast at our Thursday meal.

For more information or to register for a specific group, please call 651-287-3018 followed by the extension number listed in the group's description.

Thursday night schedule:
6:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner ($3)
6:30-6:50 p.m. - Worship
6:50-7:20 p.m. - Teaching and testimonies
7:20-7:30 p.m. - Break out time
7:30-9:30 p.m. - Small group time
9:30-10:30 p.m. - Coffee and dessert


Groups in alphabetical order:


Celebremos La Recuperacion – El Propósito de Celebremos la Recuperación es proveer compañerismo y hermandad para celebrar el poder sanador de Dios en nuestras vidas. Esta experiencia nos permite ser cambiados. Al trabajar y aplicar principios bíblicos en nuestras vidas comenzamos a crecer espiritualmente. Podemos ser libres de nuestros comportamientos adictivos, compulsivos o disfuncionales. Esta libertad crea paz, serenidad, gozo, y más importante, una relación personal mas fuerte con Dios y con otros. A medida que progresamos descubrimos, el poder personal, de amor y perdón de Jesucristo, el único y verdadero ALTO PODER. Para mas Informacion Llama al Tel. 651-287-2071.

 

 

Courage to Change is an open group in which participants learn about what causes codependency and how to create healthy boundaries in relationships. If you are feeling consistently unfulfilled in relationships, tend toward caretaker or controlling behavior, and/or struggle with intimacy problems, you may find this group helpful. Call 651-287-3018, ext. 425 for more information.

 

 

Christ-Life Solution is a general growth and healing group. It will take you through three distinct phases dealing with your past, present and future. It took a lot of time to develop old patterns, but now you can gradually learn how to develop new, healthy, life-transforming ones. This group is closed at the present time. Please call 651-287-3018, ext. 422 to register for the next session.

 

 

Cristianos en Crisis ¿Tus Problemas te impiden tener una buena relación con Cristo? ¿Estás estancado en el pasado? Únete a un nuevo grupo: "Cristianos en Crisis." Para más Información Llama al Tel. 651-287-2071, ext. 380. El Grupo De Soporte Cristianos en Crisis (C.E.C.) Comensara Nuevamente enel Otono.

 

 

Discovery in Christ is a new approach to healing in the area of drug and alcohol addiction. You are not alone, and your identity does not have to revolve around your "problem." We believe that you can move beyond "recovery" into wholeness and fellowship in the body of Christ. This is an open group, so you can join at any point. Call 651-287-3018, ext. 421 for more information.


 
Divorce Care

Divorce Care is a 12-week series of videotaped seminars on healing from divorce and separation. Small group processing time is also included. The videotapes feature nationally known speakers such as Dr. David Seamands and Larry Burkett. This is an open group, so feel free to join at any point. Call 651-287-3018, ext. 424 for information.


 

Every Heart Restored is the sister group of Pure Desire (below) for women who have been betrayed by the sexual struggles of someone they love. Jesus tells us that it is when we let our pain, sorrow, and anger out that we can receive comfort. This group is a safe place where you can be real as you seek healing. Join any time. Call 651-287-3018, ext. 426 for more information.

 

 

Families in Touch provides understanding and encouragement to family members of those who struggle with physical disabilities or behavioral, social and relationship development challenges associated with Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder or related conditions. Family members are often focused on ensuring that the needs of their struggling child or loved one are being met and often don’t recognize their own need for support and encouragement. Family members can obtain resources from one another, generate ideas, explore solutions and develop a variety of tools to better meet the challenges that their child or loved one presents. This group is open, but please call before coming. 651-287-3018, ext. 432.

 

 

First Place is a Christ-centered weight loss program;  using Bible Study, group support and accountability, a nutrition plan, regular exercise, prayer and scripture memorization. To register, call 651-287-3018, ext. 434.

 

 

Grief Share is a place where you can find help as you grieve the loss of a family member or friend. You don't have to be alone as you make the journey through grief. Call 651-287-3018, ext. 427 for more information or to register.

 

 

Knowing God as Father  We have no greater ally than our heavenly father. Jesus’ security & identity was based on his relationship with his father. We will be mining God's word to discover "How great is the love that the father has on us that we should be called children of God" no longer orphans, and to grow in knowledge and to experience "The Heart of the Father". This is an open group so you can join at any point. Call 651-287-3018, ext. 439 to register.

 

 
Peacemakers Logo

Peacemakers aims to help people restore broken relationships with God, within theirselves and with others, to honor the God-given dignity, the needs and the unique contributions of all parties involved in the relationship. Call 651-287-3018, ext. 430 to register.


 
 
Pure Desire Logo

Pure Desire is a men's group that provides support and direction for those struggling with sexual issues. If you have been afraid that the church is the last place you can be honest, think again. We provide a caring atmosphere where you can be open and honest and not feel you are alone in your struggles. Call 651-287-3018, ext. 420 to register. Read a personal testimony from someone involved in this ministry.


 

Standing Free helps equip disciples for a lifestyle of effective personal spiritual warfare and deliverance from demonic attack and influence.  Participants attend an 8-week class to learn the principles of spiritual warfare, followed by individual prayer sessions. The class meets Thursday evenings. To register contact Marcell at mwarren@whchurch.org or 651-287-2053.

 

 

Serenity and Courage is a therapeutic skills group that focuses on balancing acceptance strategies with change strategies to live more wisely as reflected in the Serenity Prayer. It is intended for individuals who have struggled with issues such as addictions, depression, self-destructive behaviors, etc. for a long time and have had only limited success. Openings in this group are currently filled by referral only.

 



  This page last updated Mar 27, 08 © 2004-2008 Woodland Hills Church
 
 
 
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