"Remember the word and promise to Your servant, in which You have caused me to hope. This is my comfort and consolation in my affliction: that Your word has revived me and given me life." Psalm 119:49-50 AMP BIBLE	C.A.R.E.- Chronic Illness Advocates Responding with Empathy. Our Chronic Illness Support Fellowship is a Bible-based support ministry designed to help those who are struggling with the painful conditions of Breast and Cervical Cancer, Multiple Sclorosis, and Heart Disease. Our desire is to provide an environment filled with hope and encouragement where fear and uncertainty often resides. We will accomplish this mission through the following: The Holy Bible - LIFE GIVING MESSAGES. Chronic Illness can make a person feel like he or she has been abandoned by God. The predictability of life is often crushed and you wonder where you will get the strength to go on. The Bible reminds us that if we "draw near to God, He will draw near to us" (James 4:8). Those who are hurting will find God on every page of His book. There is no better source of hope and encouragement than the Bible. Connecting Hearts to Hearts - PRAYER.  Prayer is at the heart of all we do.Those who are hurting or suffering often say that they can feel the prayers of others giving them strength and encouragement. Koinonia - FRIENDSHIP THROUGH FELLOWSHIP. People who are coping with the same problems and issues truly understand how chronic or terminal illness can change a life forever. Loyal relationships begin when people genuinely care about the journey you are on, know of your challenges, and want to support you along the way. Resource Support - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY CARE. We want to provide recommended resources from such places as the American Cancer Society, National Multiple Sclorosis Society, American Heart Association and other health-care professionals, who work closely with chronically ill patients. These materials are meant to provide practical guidance, both spiritual and physical, for patients and their families. If you or someone you know would benefit from this ministry, please contact us at (804) 426-8215.
Many of us have experienced the pain of losing a loved one to a chronic or terminal disease.  Our C.A.R.E. Ministry (Chronic Illness Advocates Responding with Empathy) is a Bible-based support ministry created to help those who are struggling with the painful realities of cancer and other dreaded diseases.  Our desire is to provide a haven filled with hope and encouragement where fear and uncertainty often dominates.  In 2010 we will establish The Annie J. Phelps and Sonja M. Watts Educational Foundation that will help us educate and raise awareness about Cervical and Breast Cancer and we will initiate the first Annual Sabrina G. & Company Autumn Festival event to raise awareness and help benefit the National Multiple Sclorosis Society.	Sonja M. Watts 1955 born to live - 2009 born to live forever
	Annie J. DeLoatche Phelps 1929 born -1991 born to live forever