Faith Community Health Ministry - Grace Lutheran Church

10/14/2026

Join us for Trauma, Faith, and Healing, a free community event featuring education, spoken word, powerful testimonies, and organizations offering resources and support.

Who is this event for?

💜 Those seeking hope or helpful resources
💜 Family members and friends supporting someone they love
💜 Ministry and community leaders
💜 Anyone who wants to respond to domestic violence with greater understanding and compassion

You do not need to share your story to have a place in the room. Come to listen, learn, and stand with our community. Trauma may be part of the story, but it does not have to write the ending. 💜

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ Free and open to the community

Details: https://fmbc-concord.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3903667

10/14/2026

💜 GriefShare begins in just ONE WEEK. You don’t have to walk through grief alone.

If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one—whether recently or years ago—we invite you to join FMBC’s GriefShare group. Find encouragement, caring community, and support as you navigate life after loss, one day at a time.

🗓 Begins Tuesday, October 20
🕖 7:00 PM
🔗 Register: https://find.griefshare.org/groups/305450/registrations/new

Grief has no timetable, and you don’t have to have it all together to reach out. Register today, and share this invitation with someone who may need it. 🤍

10/10/2026

🩷 This Sunday is PINK SUNDAY at Grace Lutheran Church! 🩷

Come wearing your PINK as we come together to raise awareness about breast health and the importance of early detection!

💕 Our Mobile Mammogram Van is coming to Grace!

📅 Friday, October 16
📍 Grace Lutheran Church, Concord, NC

Appointments are required!

Screening options are available through Cabarrus Health Alliance programs (BCCCP) and Atrium Health. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.

📋 Check your church bulletin insert for details, or contact Nurse Hoover for information and help scheduling your appointment.

🩷 Early detection matters! Let's take care of ourselves and encourage the women we love to do the same!

10/05/2026

Who told you that’s “just who you are”?
Something happened to you. Someone said something about you. Somewhere along the way, you started believing it was your identity.
You’re allowed to question that label—even if you’ve carried it for decades.
Save this reminder. Follow Rebecca Hoover, BSN for faith, identity, and purpose after 50. The adventure never stops. ❤️

10/04/2026

10/03/2026

A painful chapter can change the course of a life. It can leave consequences that need to be faced and harm that cannot simply be wished away.
David’s story holds that truth alongside another: there can still be a next chapter. Redemption begins with honesty about the past and a willingness to live differently from here.
If you’re in a difficult season, what is one small step you can take toward the person you want to become?
This excerpt is from my full YouTube conversation. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/2V_p5-yaZMU
Follow Rebecca Hoover, BSN, for conversations about faith, growth, and purpose at every age.

10/02/2026

💕 Taking care of ourselves is one way we take care of the people we love!

The Mammogram Van is coming to Grace Lutheran Church on Friday, October 16!

Call to schedule your appointment:

🌸 No insurance and ages 40–64: Call 704-920-1205 through the Cabarrus Health Alliance Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP).

🌸 Have insurance, or need help paying for a mammogram? Contact Helen Leak at 704-403-7515 to discuss using the mobile mammography clinic or getting financial assistance.

Please share this with a friend, sister, mama, or neighbor who could use this opportunity. 💗

10/01/2026

We all need people who can tell us the truth with care.
In the story of David, Nathan spoke up when David needed to face what he had done. A “Nathan” in your life might be a trusted friend, a counselor, a family member, or someone else whose wisdom you’ve learned to respect.
You don’t have to accept every criticism. But when a comment makes you defensive, it may be worth pausing to ask what you can learn from it.
Who is someone who helps you see clearly? This clip is from my full YouTube conversation about David, accountability, and growth.
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/2V_p5-yaZMU Follow Rebecca Hoover, BSN, for more conversations about faith and purpose.

09/30/2026

Prayer can begin with the truth: “I’m hurt. I’m angry. I don’t know what to do with this.”
Naming those feelings doesn’t make you a bad person. It gives you a place to begin. And you don’t have to work through deep hurt alone—talking with someone safe or seeking counseling can be part of caring for yourself.
In this excerpt from my full YouTube video, I share what prayer has sounded like for me when the words weren’t pretty. What helps you be honest about a hard feeling?
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/2V_p5-yaZMU
Follow Rebecca Hoover, BSN, for conversations about faith, healing, and growth.