Verse of the Day
Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:  to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.  Luke 2:10 - 11 NRSV
Care & Support

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Great Bridge United Methodist supports a number of community organizations and ministries, including:
 

Alcoholics Anonymous - Support Group meets:

Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
 
Breast Cancer Support Group
 
For more information email Glenda Rose
 
"Get Smart Tutoring"
 
A tutoring program provided by Great Bridge United Methodist for youth from Oscar Smith High School.  Interest should be emailed to Wendy Scott.
 
Great Bridge Seniors
 
The Great Bridge Seniors Club established in 1971.  The Club is compromised of people 55 or better.  The club meets regularly on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at GBUMC in the Fellowship Hall.  The meeting consists of invocation, lunch and BINGO each week.  This group supports two nursing homes throughout the year with blankets and other personal items. 
 
Great Bridge Food Closet  
 
Feeding the hungry here in our own community. For assistance call 456-1220 and leave a detailed message.
 
Lay  Pastoral Ministry
 
Great Bridge United Methodist has a supportive group of trained Lay Pastoral Ministers who work together with the Pastoral staff to provided care for shut in, special care and hospitalized church members.  
 
Nar- Anon - Support Group meets:
 
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
 
Narcotics Anonymous - Support Group meets:
 
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - For more information contact Janie Lowel, 376-7076. 
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - For more information contact Carrie LeVesque, 560-8177.  
 
Nicotine Anonymous - Support Group meets:
 
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - For more information contact Judy, 482-0108. 
 
Rainbows -
 
A healing ministry supported by Great Bridge United Methodist. Rainbows is a peer support group for grieving children and their parents(s) or guardian(s).  Groups will meet -  Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., November 7 - March 19, 2011.  For more information email:  Jean Dilday
 
Tidewater Pastoral Counseling Services -   
 
For more information or to schedule and appointment contact the main office, (757) 623-2700.

 

Verse of the Day
Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:  to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.  Luke 2:10 - 11 NRSV