Resources
Resources
There are many resources available about chronic pain in general, but unfortunately not many from a faith-based perspective. Part of the vision of Living Waters ministry is to help raise awareness of this hidden epidemic in the church, and make resources available so that the light can be brought into the shadows. Many of us with chronic pain and illness, or in fact any kind of major struggle, feel isolated, alone, forgotten and without hope. Our hearts cry out, "I am here, but you do not see me - please see me!"
We have an incredible opportunity as the body of Messiah not only to reach people who are suffering, but also to encourage everyone, no matter the challenges being faced, to use the gifts that they have been gifted with! I invite you to come on this journey as we seek to make a difference and allow the Lord to use all things for His purpose and glory!
Materials for Groups
Faith in the Fire: Finding Hope in the Midst of Struggle: An 8-session group study curriculum for people who are suffering. Includes leader's guide, study guide, Biblical meditations, and optional PowerPoint presentations). Videos: available soon by request -
please contact us for more information!
But I Don't Want to Make Lemonade, Lord: A devotional book with 12 devotions and study questions, designed for either personal or small group use. Available soon by request - please contact us for more information!
Churches With a Chronic Pain Ministry
Mariners Church, Irvine, CA - contact
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA - contact
Eastside Christian Church,
Anaheim, CA - contact
(please let us know if your church have a chronic pain ministry and would like to be listed here!)
Pain Organizations
Join Living Waters at Mariners Church
If you live in S. California, or are visiting, you are welcome to come and join us at a Living Waters support group or event at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA. Either send us an email, or you can search for "chronic" on the Mariners website for upcoming events and register for free!
www.MarinersChurch.org. The eight week study, Faith in the Fire: Finding Hope in the Midst of Struggle, will be launching in Jan/Feb 2025. Anyone who lives in the area is welcome to register to attend. Registration will be available later in the year, or you can email to request being added to our events mail list: info@living-waters.net
Mariners Monthy Support Group: we currently meet online the first Sunday of every month, 1:30-3pm via Zoom. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
8-Week Study at Mariners: Next session Jan/Feb 2025
Mariners Workshop: Next session TBD
