This page will provide a summary of the meetings for those who may have missed them. The information will be cycled off monthly, meaning only the most current 6 months meetings summaries are to be retained. As always please make corrections as you see fit.

Meeting Updates for June 1, 2008 Got Questions- Get Answers
This was an exceptional informative meeting. Maria Hanik, our guest speakero. (physician assistant oncologist with Georgia Cancer Specialists) was exceptional in her delivery. Her knowledge and ability to communicate was very effective. She addressed many questions posted to those in attendance. Maria is a keeper and we definitely will have her at future meting. For those who need to contact Maria you can email her at Maria.hanik@gmail.com

Meeting Updates for October 28, 2007
Special thanks for those who came especially Lisa C who shared with us she has completed her treatments. Our Lord is awesome and care about us. The meeting was focused on prayer: for physical, emotional and mental healing from the impact of cancer. It was a joy to see so many who came to intercede on behalf of their loved ones. Thanks for standing in the gap. We had a wonderful time, as Dwight and Candy led us in prayer. We were reminded that the Lord loves us and wants the best for us. Dwight and Candy shared how God has mightily worked in their lives through healing. The time was spent spefically praying for those present who were still being treated for cancer as well as not in attendance but loved ones were there on their behalf.

Meeting Updates for August 26, 2007
Wow, that is all I can say Wow. The Lord mightily used the meeting to provide demonstrable support and encouragement. We had a very good turn out at the meeting, but the highlight of the evening was the report from Patricia and how the Lord has healed her from the mental anguish she was experiencing resulting from the knowledge of having cancer. She shared her story to date and the struggles involved in coming to terms with the cancer. So many others who have successfully walked in the journey before were able to advise and to provide her with meaningful counsel. We continue to pray for her and support her practically. The meeting was truly a support meeting, with so many others sharing of their own experiences in dealing with cancer. More importantly practical advise was given. The Lord is gracious and continues to hear and to heal. We heard from Pam, David Notrhs" mom on his recovery ( he is doing quite well), from Paul and Dianne on developments with their son Travis. Again if you were not able to attend, please remember we work outside the meetings. But thanks for your support and participation and Anita for leading the sharing sessions.


Meeting Update for July 22, 2007
What a testimony of what the Lord does in the lives of those who truly set their hope in Him. The scriptures declare that Jesus our High Priest is intimately aware of our infirmities and intercedes to our Heavenly Father on our behalf. Sue one of our support core members gave a breath-taking testimony of her ordeal with cancer and how the Lord carried her through this.. She shared about her steadfast faith in the Lord, the episodes of cancers that her siblings experienced and the natural fear and anxiety brought about by the onslaught of cancer. However with all she went through the Lord's hand was mighty upon her. She reminded us that the Lord uses people, medicine, health care providers all as tools in His hands to bring about healing. Her testimony of personal faith and trust in the power and faithfulness of the Lord was strong medicine for all in attendance. One remarkable source of encouragement for her was the fervent prayer support she received from close friends, especially her Sunday School Class. If you missed this testimony, then we can arrange to have Sue share again. She is now an evangelist for the Lord in encouraging others to maintain their faith and trust in the Lord during their episodes with cancer.



Meeting Update for July 8, 2007
Angelo Rizzo's presentation on "Managing Fatigue resulting from Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy" was tremendous. The information presented was so powerful and informative that we are planning on having Angelo present this at a later date, when we can have a larger audience. One does not fully appreciate the importance of exercise generally, however as Angelo pointed from his presentation, neglecting exercise during cancer treatment makes the person more fatigued and exacerbate the negative impact of cancer on a person. One of the interesting citings, based on research by some reputable organizations, is that over 50% of patients diagnosed with breast cancer who perform regular exercise during treatment increase their survival rate. The role of exercise to handle fatigue in cancer patients is still a hidden secret, but the news is starting to get out. Angelo is trained physical therapist specializing in the field of oncology. Thanks Angelo for a most impressive presentation. We do not have to give up the fight with cancer, and medicine is not the only cure, exercise has a part to play. If you want to learn more on the topic please use the comments area below.

P.S. Please be on the lookout for the presentation as an attachment to this page, or a page of its own.

CC Assessor Training Meeting- June 24, 2007
Footnotes from the Cancer Care Assessor Training Session
In lieu of our regular support meeting we participated in the Cancer Care Assessor Training session.
We had seven persons in attendance at the CC Assessor Training session hosted by Sara Bazemore from Cannon Methodist Church at their House of Hope facility. The session was extremely informational and useful in alerting us to the diverse needs and particularities that we need to be aware of as we plan to minister to those impacted by cancer. Special thanks to John, for taking out time of his very busy schedule to be there for the meeting. At the Hope House, a team of volunteers design and construct stuffed teddy bears that are used as tangible symbols of prayer care for those who have been impacted by cancer. The use of the bears serves a tacit reminder that these persons are being prayed for. We expect that as a ministry prayer will and always will be a key cornerstone for the ministry. Thanks to all those who were in attendance.

Meeting Update for June 10, 2007
Special thanks to those of you who came out to our second meeting on Sunday, June 10, 2007. The meeting was very sobering and reflective. We were able to share on the impact of cancer to care providers in families. This was one area that is often overlooked as persons seek to provide care and support for the person who is diagnosed with cancer. It is important to provide support also for those who are closest to those suffering from cancer. This includes the spouses, children and siblings. Ann shared on Prayer Bearers. What is a prayer bearer you ask? These are bears to be given out to CCR , to give them a tangible reminder that they are being prayed for.