* Healing hearts
* Restoring relationships
* Liberating lives

Our purpose is to help restore and sustain spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wholeness in the lives of people in the name of Christ. We seek to help clients achieve more satisfying and productive lives in the context of their lives in the context of their walk with Christ, their family, church, community and workplace. This mission is accomplished in a Christ-centered environment that is confidential and respectful.

Who we are
The foundation of Christian counseling is reliance on God's Word to transform and heal the heart. Here at Northport Baptist Church, we have a committed staff that maintains the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. We offer practical and Biblical guidance, striving to keep central the liberating power of God's truth.

We will work along with you to untangle the struggles and issues of life and help to bring God's Word and His best plan for your life into focus. We rely on specialized training, a Biblical worldview and most importantly, prayer in seeking the Holy Spirit for His guidance and power for healing and restoration.

Questions

What happens in counseling? In a counseling session, the counselor and client seek to clearly describe the problem and create a strategy to solve or manage it. This occurs through specific steps, including asessment of the situation, setting goals and defining action steps to be taken.

What is expected of me regarding counseling? Your responsibilities include being on time for appointments and giving 24-hour notice when you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. It will also help to be ready to focus on specific problems or issues, in order to make the most of your counseling session. At times you may be asked to do work on your own between sessions that may include reading, study projects and other developmental tasks.

How do I make an appointment? You may call 631.368.5023 and leave a message or e-mail us and someone will contact you to make an appointment.

FRIENDSHIP UNLIMITED MINISTRIES

A ministry for, to and by the Able-Disabled

“…the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

- Nehemiah 8:10

Our Mission

Our mission is to love and train our friends with disabilities in the truth of the Gospel and to equip them for ministry. We desire to instill sound teaching and godly competence so that they might share God’s love and power with each other, the body of Christ and the lost.


Our Goal

As missionaries to the disability community, we seek to serve these individuals and their families by sharing God’s love and encouragement in an effort to lift them out of spiritual poverty.

Our Beginnings

In 1995, Laura Knapp, who has cerebral palsy, and is wheelchair bound, cried out to God, “What about me? Why can’t I do ministry like others in the church?” Dave Morsch, whose heart was touched, heard her plea. So, in 1997, along with Roberta Lowenthal, they founded the Friendship Unlimited Ministry.

Building upon the existing special ed. Sunday school program since 1989, the ministry has expanded to encompass many areas.

Our Activities, Events and Materials

Adult Special Education Sunday School

Classes meet from 11:00-12:30pm.

We teach biblically based values and life application principles.

* Young adult class.
* Adult class.
* Mainstreaming option available.

Group Home Outreach (LIFE groups)

Meets weekly in group homes for a time of: Fellowship, worship, teaching, sharing and prayer. (See our calendar for more information.)

Special Touch Ministry

A visitation ministry to hospitals, nursing homes and shut-ins.












“Friends for Heaven’s Sake” Newsletter

A free quarterly newsletter concerning disability issues. (Hard copy available upon request.)
Click on the above logo to read our current issue on-line.


Monthly Events Calendar


Disability Awareness Weekend

Annual events seeking to give people a greater awareness and understanding of those living with disabling conditions.

NEW

Operation HUG (His Unlimited Grace)

An up and coming series of fun-filled Saturday socialization and recreation events through the arts, including:

* Circle of Friends, a one-to-one adult buddy program.

Click here for more information about the HUG events, how to register as a guest or to volunteer to help.

Companion Ministries (family)

* Safehaven Ministry

Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00pm.

Safehaven is a support group that aims to provide encouragement using God’s Word to bring hope and inspiration to parents and caregivers of those with special needs.

Click here for more information at Special Support Ministries site.

* Open Heart Ministry

Dedicated to families living with children with autism. Open Heart seeks to support, encourage, provide resources, and foster godly relationships among these families.

We’re looking out for you –

* Wheelchair accessibility
* Elevator
* Family bathroom
* Large-print song sheets and bulletin


The Suggestion Box

Friendship Unlimited runs best through teamwork. Together, we help and encourage one another, using our gifts and strengths to accomplish our common goal – God’s will.

Therefore, if you have a disability, or care about those who do, we invite you to share any helpful suggestions; so we can best represent and lift up the disability community on this site.

Please click here to e-mail suggestions to the Friendship Unlimited Suggestion Box. Be sure you choose the "Friendship Unlimited" category.