Care Network

At Point of Grace we are passionate about seeing hurting people find healing, direction and purpose. To help people who are seeking spiritual healing, we offer a variety of options for care and counseling both in individual and group settings.

Counseling – Point of Grace has Pastors and Lay Care Ministers who are dedicated to the spiritual healing of the body of Christ and who have been trained to provide guidance and direction to those in need of that healing. Care in a counseling setting is provided not only during times of crisis but also during times of transition. There are a variety of options available and we invite you to contact Lori Hommer to determine which choice would be best for you. If you are in need of additional information email lori@pointofgrace.com or call 515-987-9595. Ext. 607 Additional counseling is available through www.lifechangeinchrist.com

ONE2ONE provides confidential Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing life issues, such as grief, divorce, or job crisis, those needing the support of a Christian mentor, and more. For more information, please contact Lori at 515-987-9595 ext. 607 or one2one@pointofgrace.com

Premarital Small Groups are offered to engaged couples that are members or regular attenders of Point of Grace Church. This six-week small group is designed to help each couple prepare for a successful marriage using the FOCCUS inventory to identify their strengths and growth areas. To register, please email premarital@pointofgrace.com or call 515-987-9595 ext.607

Marriage Mentors are here to help you have the healthiest marriage possible. These trained mentor couples are available and equipped to help you and your spouse work through solutions to the troubles in your marriage. Most importantly, these couples have all experienced many of the same issues you and your spouse are experiencing. For more information or to request a marriage mentor fill out this form ( Marriage_Mentoring_Request.pdf ) and return it to Lori Hommer at the church office, or contact Lori at 515-987-9595 ext. 607 or mm@pointofgrace.com

Intimate Encounters is a marriage support and relationship skills development course that offers practical help, and hope and healing for troubled marriages. For more information, contact Lori at 515-987-9595 ext. 607 or ie@pointofgrace.com

Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. These support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. During your time together you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. For additional information please contact divorcecare@pointofgrace.com or call 515-987-9595 ext. 607

Financial Peace University gives guidance to those experiencing financial hardships and helps restore an individual or family to a sound, God-honoring financial path. For more information, please email fpu@pointofgrace.com

FPU Mentors provide financial insight to individuals or couples in crisis, helping them apply God’s principles to money management. For individual help please visit email fpu@pointofgrace.com

Celebrate Recovery ministry is designed to celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through the 8 Recovery Principles and 12 steps. As we progress through the program we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power – Jesus Christ, the one and only true Higher Power. Celebrate Recovery meets each Sunday evening at 5 p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information email CR@pointofgrace.com or call 515-987-9595 ext. 551.

Life’s Healing Choices

Happiness is a choice! This promise of happiness is based on eight statements that reveal God's pathway to wholeness, growth, spiritual maturity, and happiness. Rather than continualy struggling with the past or focusing on painful memories, Life’s Healing Choices provide us with an optimistic view to the future and real hope for lasting change. During this 8-week small group you’ll learn to take personal responsibility for poor choices and distinguish between what is in your control and what is not, and how to make new choices and take control where you can. With an encouraging tone and step-by-step guides, you'll will find real answers, real hope, and a real future -- one choice at a time. To sign up for a small group contact Wade Mullen at wade@pointofgrace.com or 515-987-9595 ext. 133.

Meals Ministry

Point of Grace’s Meals Ministry exists to provide meals for those who, due to illness or loss, are unable to do so for a period of time and do not have a small group or the small group is unable to fully supply the need. For help with meals or if you are willing to prepare a meal for someone in need contact meals@pointofgrace.com or call 515-987-9595 ext. 113.

Prayer Ministry

Our prayer ministry serves to enlist, educate, equip and encourage the members and attendees of Point of Grace to devote themselves to prayer knowing that prayer is powerful and effective. Serving opportunities include praying during services, intercessory prayer for submitted requests, prayer for specific events and adopting a staff member. To submit a prayer request visit Submit a Prayer Request, contact prayer@pointofgrace.com.

Hospital and Shut-in Visits

We are glad to provide visits for a time of prayer and encouragement to those who are in the hospital or ill at home. Visits are made by members of our Encouragement Team who have been trained to minister in this situation. Not all of the hospitals notify us when someone from Point of Grace has been admitted and we rely on those who would like a visit or their family and friends to let us know when this would be helpful. Visits are not limited to the Point of Grace family and we welcome the opportunity to minister. To request a visit or find out how you can serve on this team contact Jean Gross at jean@pointofgrace.com or 515-987-9595 ext. 113.

Funerals

Grieving family members are often confronted with dozens of decisions about what to do when a loved one dies. We are here to help you in your time of grief. An important role of a pastor is to be a comfort to those who mourn (Isaiah 61:2). If tragedy strikes please let us know. You can contact us at CN@pointofgrace.com or call the church office (515-987-9595) and a pastor will respond.

Food Pantry

In the book of Proverbs chapter 22 verse 9 we read, “Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.”

We are united with many churches in our community in sharing God's love with those in need by providing assistance and linking them with resources that will enable them to become healthier in mind, body and spirit. We give non-perishable foood and personal items to meet short-term needs to those living in the Waukee School District or those with approval from any supporting church. If you are in need of assistance please contact foodpantry@pointofgrace.com or call 515-987-9595 ext. 113.