Shadow Mountain Cares
Shadow Mountain Cares provides spiritual and physical assistance to victims of natural disasters, disease, hunger and poverty in San Diego County with the purpose of sharing the good news that Jesus is the way to eternal life.
Registration for SM Cares Food Ministry is now closed due to being at capacity. We hope to have registration open again in the near future. Thank you for your interest!
If you have already been approved to pick up a box, you may come by our campus on Mondays between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm, and Fridays between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm. Follow the signs in the parking lot to the pickup area.
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’… your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.” -Matthew 6:31-32 NLT
Sign Language Interpreting
Shadow Mountain provides weekly interpreting for the Deaf during our 9:00 a.m. Sunday service. Interpreting may also be available upon request for other SMCC- related events.
DivorceCare
DivorceCare is designed to help you recover from the pain of separation and divorce. It is a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. Most importantly, you'll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. You'll meet others who understand what you are feeling and who will be able to offer you encouragement. You'll also have a chance to talk about the information presented during the DivorceCare video seminar. The leadership team for DivorceCare consists of people who understand how you feel and have a real concern for individuals who are experiencing separation and divorce. DivorceCare features biblical teaching for recovering from divorce and separation.
You are welcome to begin attending the DivorceCare group on any week. Each session is "self-contained," and you can continue through the next cycle to view any of the topics you have not seen.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A GriefShare workbook assists you with note-taking, journaling and grief study. The videos feature top experts on grief recovery, dramatic reenactments about living with grief and real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours. During the small group discussion time, you'll have the opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and share your own. GriefShare features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics.
You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each is "self-contained," so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next cycle and view any of the videos you have not seen.
Counseling
Counseling at Shadow Mountain Community Church embraces the Word of God which provides thorough instruction and solutions regarding the challenges of life. It is a no-fee, short term, biblically based, counseling ministry available to members and regular attenders of the church. Please contact us if you would like more information or to schedule an appointment.
Marriage Preparation
Marriage Preparation is a mentoring program designed to help you lay the foundation for a strong biblical marriage. We welcome the opportunity study with you as you prepare for your upcoming marriage or decision to become engaged. This program is offered to members and regular attenders of Shadow Mountain Community Church who are marrying for the first time. (Due to the unique dynamics of second marriages we recommend couples in this situation meet with a Christian counselor. Names are available upon request).
If you would like to be married at Shadow Mountain Community Church, or desire a Shadow Mountain pastor to officiate your wedding ceremony, successful completion of a marriage preparation program is required and will be verified by the pastor. Please register at least 4-6 months prior to your wedding.
To Register: Please complete a Pre-Marriage Questionnaire for each of you (one for the bride and one for the groom). After we receive your questionnaires we will contact you to schedule an interview.
Watchman on the Wall
The purpose of the Watchman on the Wall Ministry is to enlist and support prayer warriors who will commit to dedicate one hour each week to pray for the Shadow Mountain Ministries. Our prayer ministry is divided into four "Walls" (North, East, South, and West). Each wall consists of 168 positions, one for each hour of the day, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Each participant is assigned a position that corresponds with a one-hour time slot on one of the walls that fits with their schedule and agrees to pray for the Shadow Mountain Ministries during that hour. At the conclusion of his or her prayer time, each participant calls the prayer warrior assigned to the next hour and "hands off the watch". A person's hour on the "Wall" is spent in the privacy of their home, office, or wherever they choose. There are no meetings or other commitments other than spending one hour weekly praying for the Shadow Mountain Ministries.
Each month the Watchman Alert (link below) is sent to each participant by email or by US Mail. This prayer letter lists current prayer and praise items for the different ministries of the church. Ample information is provided to fill one hour on the "Wall".
If you would like to join the Watchman on the Wall program or to change your existing preferences, please review the available times by clicking on Watchman Wall Chart (below). Note your desired time, return to this page and click on Watchman on the Wall Registration. Enter the required information and click on submit at the bottom of the form.
Joyful Hearts Widow Ministry
A Widow's Fellowship “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed”. Deuteronomy 31:8 Our mission is to find purpose and meaning to life as a widow. To develop and grow in a personal relationship with God. To establish a strong support system of widows seeking new paths of Christian living. There are monthly lunches where we meet at restaurants together.