home In this age of job transfers and Internet chat-rooms, Hamilton Mill United Methodist strives to be an extended family to its members. Support is provided through friendship, prayer and pastoral counseling. Care Force One Care Force One is "a caring force that grows in spirit, strength and love." Its purpose is "lifting one another up through the Care Ministries of HMUMC as we grow in structure, in spirit and in heart." The goal of this group is to train and develop a force of caring and concerned crew members, who will help provide the physical, emotional and spiritual support needed in our growing church community. This includes providing meals, sending cards, visitation of the sick and the shut in, and addressing the relevant issues and needs of our congregation and community by facilitating groups to learn, support and grow in our discernment of God's will in the midst of our valleys. Emotional support is provided through classes on DivorceCare, Rainbows, Parenting Your Parent, Growing Kids God's Way and Marriage Enrichment. Stephen Ministers are commissioned to serve the congregation. Stephen Ministries is a national program that trains lay people to provide one-on-one confidential care in their local congregations. Stephen Ministers offer a listening ear to help others through the tough times of life in a distinctly Christian way. The Prayer Quilt Ministry makes and presents handmade quilts to individuals as a tangible reminder that their spiritual family and friends are surrounding them with prayers during a difficult circumstance. Since 2003, over 500 quilts have brought comfort to people within the congregation and the community, as well as their friends and family throughout the United States. Some quilts have even found their way into the arms of soldiers stationed in Iraq. To join Care Force One, or to receive care from this group, contact Linda Allen. Grief Support Group If you are dealing with grief in your life and would like a supportive environment in which to discuss your feelings and to learn more about God's grace in the face of loss, call the church office at 770.271.8855. Prayer Request Line Prayer requests may be made by calling 770.271.8855, ext. 303. Your request will be lifted up by our Prayer Force via phone or e-mail chain. All prayer requests will be shared unless otherwise specified as confidential. "Where two or more are gathered in my name, I am there among them." Matthew 18:20 Pastoral Care The Rev. David L. Davis is available for pastoral counseling. Those requiring extended psychological counseling are referred with insight to local professionals. To schedule an appointment, contact the church office at 770.271.8855.