'Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.' (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

LifeLine Groups are:

* A Place of Safety
* A Place of Hope
* A Place to be Real

LifeLine exists to support the congregation of Eastside Foursquare Church and families in the surrounding community, by walking beside those who are struggling with issues that are difficult to surmount alone. These groups offer an environment of support, love and acceptance: a safe place to learn, change and grow. Unless otherwise noted*,groups meet on Tuesday evenings at Eastside Foursquare Church from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Childcare is available. Please join us! For more information on any of the groups listed below, please contact our Individual Care team at 425.488.2500 Ext.322.

Lifeline Groups – Fall 2011

AA
Meets: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM at EFC – Ongoing group. Drop-Ins welcome A registered 12 – step Alcoholics Anonymous group.

AGAPE
Meets: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM at EFC – Ongoing group. Begin attending at any time. A 12 –step Sexual Addiction group for men who struggle with sexual integrity.

DIVORCECARE - Starting date: September 20, 2011 (pending sufficient enrollment) To pre-register for upcoming session, call 425.488.2500 Ext. 322 or email Jenny Craig Registration fee of $25.00 includes workbook.
Meets Tuesdays from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM at EFC. A 13-week video series and support group for adults experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. Check out www.divorcecare.org for more information.

HEALING JOURNEY
Meets: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM - Ongoing Group.  Help with understanding how to build lasting and loving relationships, set healthy boundaries and heal wounds of the past. Using the book: Changes that Heal by Henry Cloud. Registration fee of $25.00 includes both book and workbook.

LEARN to LET GO and GROW WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN: Find Freedom to be Fully Functional Fall Workshops begin September27th.                              Preregister at EFC through Jenny Craig. Fee is $20.00 if paid by 9-10-2011, $30.00 thereafter.
Meets: Tuesday 7:00 PM-9:00 PM* in Room 105. You can find emotional recovery in a safe and confidential environment.  If you have symptoms including addictions, anger, perfectionism, a need to control, rigidity, weight struggles or emotional outbursts, they may stem from early neglect, abuse, or other trauma.
The goal of the 8-week Learn to Let Go and Grow Workshops is to present fresh ideas in a creative, motivating and fun format that encourages and stimulates personal and spiritual growth.   
Questions?  Call Kitty Jones, founder, 360.568.1636 or visit the website www.thelearntoletgoandgrowworkshops.com.

MEN'S FRATERNITY-Second Half  "Winning at Work, begins January 10, 2012 - Feburary 28th....
Meets: Tuesdays 7:00 PM-8:30 PM in the Student Center.
This is part of a 13 weeks of the workshop focusing on the primary issues that shape a man's life; explores in depth the biblical concept of manhood; and finally provides practical building blocks for any man to use to construct for himself a nobler, more satisfying manhood.
You are welcome to join for the second half. Call to register.
Cost: $15 for the book. For details or to register contact Blair Schmautz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 425.488.2500 Ext. 251.

PARTNERS IN PROCESS
Meets: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM at EFC. Ongoing Group.  Begin attending at any time. An environment of safety, confidentiality and hope for wives of partners struggling with sexual integrity.

WINGS OF A DOVE- Restarting September 20, 2011
Meets: Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 at EFC. Ongoing group. Begin attending at any time. A confidential group for women seeking support and healing from abusive intimate relationships. Find love, acceptance and encouragement, as well as practical resources for healing.

# Childcare is available.
# FYI: Groups that display a specific start date usually close enrollment after week 2. For more info. about any of these groups, please contact Individual Care at Eastside Foursquare Church: 425.488.2500 Ext. 322

Additional Support Available To You:

Individual Care Appointments

Call the Individual Care Ministries office at 425.488.2500 Ext.322. To make an appointment to speak with a pastor Tuesday through Friday during regular office hours. There is no charge for this service.

Financial Guidance

For more information, please contact our Individual Care Ministries team at 425.488.2500 Ext.322.

If You Are In A Crisis Situation:

Call 911 or Crisis Clinic of King County - 206.461.3222 or Teen Line 206.461.4922
http://www.crisisclinic.org/suicide_pre4.html

If You Need Prayer:

Urgent Prayer Line 206.390.6157 (If no answer, leave a message and a pastor will return your call).