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Nurture Time
Please use these suggested scriptures, questions, and activities to help you explore your faith.
June 13 - Third Sunday after Pentecost/Proper 6
Read Mark 4:26-32 Jesus compares the growth of the Kingdom of God to that of a mustard seed. There is nothing so powerful as growth. Just as the smallest of seeds grows into a great bush, we, too, can sow seeds that help God’s kingdom to grow. Think of “seeds” you or your church family have planted that have produced amazing results in your church or community.
June 20 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost/Proper 7:
Read Mark 4:35-41 The disciples were afraid and worried when the storm threatened to overtake their boat on the lake. They asked Jesus, “Teacher o you not care that we are perishing?” In response to their fears, Jesus calmed the storm. What are the storms in your life? Worry, sorrow, fear? In the presence of Jesus, we can have peace even in the wildest storms.
June 27 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost/Proper 8:
Mark 5:21-43 The Ruler of the Synagogue and the woman with a hemorrhage, when all else failed and they were at their wits’ end, turned to God. These stories, found in Mark, give us hope in times of despair. Many years ago, during VBS, there was a song with the words “With God, all things are possible.” Five year old Chloe heard the words “With God all things are Popsicles!” What brings more happiness and excitement to a child than a popsicle? Can
you feel that excitement knowing that God is there for you when you reach out in faith?
Appalachian Behavioral HealthCare
Congratulations on the opening of the ABHC !
L-R are: Hollie McGraw, Louis Gaunch, Stacie Priestley, Lory Lyles, Cheryl Laws, Mayor Frank Mullens, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Michael Browning (Joe Manchin staffer), Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin, and Cathy Nutter. These dignitaries were on hand to facilitate the opening of the Center.
Appalachian Behavioral HealthCare is a licensed behavioral health facility that will offer 24-hour, supervised residential treatment for up to 30 women with substance use disorder. For the first year, it is only accepting 15 women, but then it will start accepting more in years after. It's located at the Rock Lake Community Life Center.
ABHC is part of Pollen8 WV, which offers a ReIntegr8 program. The program helps women who struggle with addiction and offers treatment, a supportive community, and activities. The goal of ReIntegr8 is to help women reconnect with their family, friends and community. The program lasts six months, and provides a schedule for the women. The first five weeks are for detoxing. While they stay at the health care center, they will have access to therapy, case management and live job training. The training will come from the some of the center’s community partners, including Cafe Appalachia.
Cheryl Laws is the CEO of Pollen8. We at Rock Lake are proud of our involvement with the Center and wish them the best and offers prayers for their success.