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Pastoral Care Services





Chaplaincy                                                                                     
 
Because The YMCA of greater Houston is here to serve the spiritual needs of our family we are offering the service of a Chaplain. Should you or your family need a Chaplain's services you can call 1-800-973-9504 and a Chaplain will return your call immediately. Our chaplains provide the following services for our membership family:
  
Pastoral Care
  • Chaplain will visit members wherever care can be expressed and help given: hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family homes or other neutral sites.
At the request of an member, the chaplain will:
  • Assist by planning, officiating weddings, including pre-marital discussions and follow up contact with newlywed couples
  • Help by planning, conducting or attending funerals, including follow-up support and encouragement to family members during the grief period
  • Make jail visits for members and members' families who are incarcerated; assist family members during time of separation
  • Chaplain will be available to provide confidential discussions for problem issues, including, but not limited to; marriage, divorce and remarriage, serious illness, care of aging parents, death and grief recovery, parenting, as well as any other personal issues.
  • Chaplain coordinates assistance for members who require professional help with issues related to drug or alcohol dependency and/or psychiatric problems through outpatient or hospitalized care.
  • Chaplain provides a referral service and acts as coordinator for specialized assistance to members with specific needs.

Becoming Your Child's Biggest Fan

Cheers that Communicate Encouragement to Your Child  
I attended my son's first Junior High football game last week. Sitting in the stands, I watched him with such pride and excitement and cheered him on like never before! While listening to the other parents cheer for their child, I was reminded that I am my son's biggest fan! 

Regardless of the activity, every child needs to know their parent is their biggest fan. Just to hear "I love you" or "I'm proud of you." You can be that special person in your child's life! As a parent you're already on the cheerleading squad, but it's your responsibility to become the head cheerleader for your child! Three cheers you can do for your child to show them you are their biggest fan: 

  • Don’t miss the "game"
  • Encourage their socks off
  • Catch them doing something good
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A Week of Prayers for our Children
This prayer guide is designed to help us align our hearts with God’s heart as we turn our attention to the plight of the children in our city, and it is designed to help us pray in unity. Use the prayer guide in your prayer closet, during the prayer at meal times, in your small group, or in the prayer ministries of your congregation. 7 days of prayer>

 

Bible Studies
George Williams, born on a farm in 1821, came to London 20 years later as a sales assistant in a draper's shop, a forerunner of today's department store. He and a group of fellow drapers organized the first YMCA to substitute Bible study and prayer for life on the streets. Today, most of our YMCAs offer Bible studies in their facilities. Contact your local YMCA to see if Bible study is an option.

 
To start a Bible Study at your local YMCA Center please contact the Chaplain at 713-353-5209 or the Executive Director of your YMCA facility. 
 
Lookup a word or passage in the Bible



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