“’…When did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick or in prison, and not help you?’ And Jesus answered, ‘Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for Me.’” Matthew 25:37-40

We all go through challenging circumstances, transitions, relational pain, and difficult seasons of life; and at some point everyone needs a little help. You can click on the questions below to see TCOTC ministries, contacts and resources that may offer support for your specific situation. 

For additional information, please call the Parish Care Office at 843-707-4174 or email pastoralcare@thechurchofthecross.net. If there is a pastoral care emergency or immediate need outside of regular Monday-Friday office hours, please follow the instructions given on the voicemail to contact the Care Ministries Coordinator.

For more information, contact –
Andy Nix, Cross Christian Counseling Center Director
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1-on-1 confidential partnership with a trained Stephen Minister during times of crisis and beyond.
Trained Stephen Ministers will provide weekly confidential, Christian support during life challenges. Stephen Ministers listen, pray, and encourage you through struggles for as long as needed.

Monthly “Caring Hearts” meetings allow caregivers to receive support, encouragement and useful information from other caregivers and a professional social worker. All group conversations are kept confidential.

Volunteers lovingly prepare and deliver free dinners to the homes of families and individuals who are going through a challenging time. This can be a one-time meal or repeated as needed.

This free service offers confidential, 1-on-1 financial counseling to individuals and couples based on Biblical principles. Money matters include debt and credit management, financial planning, saving, investing, and budgeting.

“Healing After Loss” (HAL) small-group sessions offer Christian support for those mourning the loss of a loved one with facilitators who have experienced loss in their own lives.

If you share a prayer request with the Church, an intercessory prayer team will intercede to the Lord specifically on your behalf during their weekly meeting.

Submit a Prayer Request

Holy Communion is available to those who are unable to attend a weekly Church service through either a direct mailing or home visit with trained Lay Eucharistic Ministers.

Loving hands meet twice a month to make knitted and crocheted shawls, lap robes and baby blankets to present as gifts to those in need of comfort and cheer.

A friendly face will show up at your door for a short visit to bring cheer, comfort and prayers to those in hospitals, support facilities or the homebound. This can be a one-time visit or repeated as needed.