TRIANGLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Psalm 55:22 "Give your burdens to the Lord: He will carry them"
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TRIANGLE BAPTIST CHURCH |
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| Galatians 6:2 "Bear one
another's burdens" Psalm 55:22 "Give your burdens to the Lord: He will carry them" |
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MEETING DATES
2nd Monday & 4th Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
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The purpose of the "Homeland
Heroes" support group, is to nurture and support families of our deployed
soldiers. Anyone is welcome to come. The group meets to connect
families, find yourself a buddy, share resources and struggles, prepare
care packages, have fun, discuss topics as needed. Experts say that
meeting with families in similar situations is a vital necessity
during deployment and it gives you the opportunity to learn from and lean
on each other.
There will be a variety of expert speakers, music, prayer and more. Free child care, activities, and snacks are always provided.
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2009 Meeting Dates
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Location:
Triangle Baptist Church
Take highway 401 South of Raleigh 8-10 miles, turn left
at the red light at Ten-Ten (1010) hwy., (Food Lion & McDonalds). Go 2-3
miles, turn right at the red light on Old Stage Road. The church is a red
brick building 1 mile on your left.
For information contact: |
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RESOURCE WEBSITES |
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General Interest
Resources for Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom |
Official Military Sites Resources for Reunion & Reintegration |
Military Relief Societies Military & Professional Articles I'm Already Home Books & Newsletters |
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Included Activities:
Sharing struggles, needs and triumphs; ladies tool time session, dinner, park, pool party, yoga, birthday parties, encouragement crafts, games, field trips, snacks.
Discussion Topics:
When someone you love is in harms way, how can I survive and support them? preparing for deployment, the cycle of deployment and emotional struggles it brings; preparing for homecomings and reintegration into the family issues; recognizing signs and symptoms and combat stress and PTSD, and what to do about it; dealing with loneliness & depression; stress reducers; daily coping strategies; resource sharing from each other and military literature; sharing various difficulties; preparing for "your" deployment in case of injury by being ready at a moments notice; how to be a single parent and how to talk to kids about deployment; learning new responsibilities- car\house\financial\lawn care; care package theme ideas; how to encourage your soldier; finding out about all the "freebies" available to you. Many various other subjects are discussed as requested by the group, and expert speakers present as well.
Please understand that subjects can change depending on speakers schedules.
Coordinator - Ronna Jones 772-3482
Military Family Testimonies
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WHAT TBC MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
(MFSG) MEANS TO ME? |
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I have been a part of the
MFSG for almost one year now. It is truly a part of my life for
everyone that is a part of this
organization is part of my family. It is a bond that will last forever and support that will get you through the hard times and good times.- Ally |
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It means a strong pillar where to lean on for emotional and spiritual comfort. It is a place where we go to share our hidden and frighten feelings in search for prayers, support and sometimes even a family. TBC MFSG means getting together and spending time with wonderful members and friends who devote their time to love, to care, to listen, and to understand the daily hardship, stress and agony the military family faces with separation, loneliness, sadness, and the uncertainties of the ones whose being deployed to make our world a better place to live. God Bless America and the people at the TBC ! |
Sally
| The support group has been a tremendous blessing for me and my children. Ronna does a great job of discussing all kinds of issues and giving us ideas how to handle them. The people of the church are a blessing in how they provide child care for my children and are there just to be there for us to let us know how much they support us and our spouses that are serving. |
Sincerely, Tori
| My husband, SPC William Todd Garrett, is with the 217th from Butner. He left for Iraq December 29, 2004. I have been driving an hour and a half to attend the Military Family Support Group at Triangle Baptist Church in Raleigh. It is great to get together with others that are going through the same thing that I am. It helps to share, fellowship, and laugh. Please come and join us. |
Leigh, Franklinville NC
| I just wanted you
to know that I think you do a wonderful job with this group. Sending us
all emails, keeping us informed of everyone’s needs is great. I really
enjoy coming to the meetings and being with all of you. I hope you all
continue to care for all our loves ones and keep all of us in your
prayers. The support is very much needed and appreciated. Thank you also
for the dinner Monday night. It was great! I don’t cook much anymore so
it was a treat for me. Take care and continue your good work. Love you all. Phala |