Choose Freedom

The Choose Freedom Support Group is an integral part of CAMEO Ministries and meets weekly. Women are welcome to join at any time and childcare is provided with prior notification of need. This group is a Christ-centered, modified 12 step program tailored to meet the needs of those who have been abused. Our mission is accomplished in a 15 week format using the Holy Bible and the Choose Freedom Support Group Workbook designed specifically for seeking God to heal the wounds of abuse. Because prayer is an essential part of the healing process, we have many women who commit to praying during our meeting times as well as specific prayer requests for each woman in the group. Confidentiality is crucial and kept a strict priority. Specific rules are followed to maintain an atmosphere of safety and protection. They are:

1. Strict confidentiality. We share only first names in this group. We are not to tell anyone else who is in the group. You may share what you say during the meeting if you so wish but everything else that is said is to be kept strictly confidential. This is to be a safe place. What is shared here stays here. There will be "0" tolerance for any breach n confidentiality.
2. When someone is talking everyone should be listening - no side conversations.
3. No alcohol or use of illegal drugs or you will be required to leave the meeting immediately.
4. Respect is to be given to every woman in the group.
5. Members are to be cautious to share only and not to teach or advise.
6. No talking on cell phones during group. Please turn off or mute cell phones.

All rules must be kept to continue in the group.

This group is a safe place of support, unconditional love, and prayer for women who have experienced sexual abuse or abuse of any kind. Healing takes place in relationship; with God and man. In the support group we have all been there and we understand as no one else ever could. We can share and help one another. There is laughter, there are tears, hope is renewed, and healing is given from the One who gave His life for us.

We have seen God move miraculously in many women’s lives over the past ten years. Are you living a life of victory? If the answer is no, we invite you to join us for a 15 week journey.

"Like a Cameo, God will carve away the ugly past, revealing the beautiful woman you were always meant to be." ~Janet Chiefari

You're Invited...

Please join us for a 15 week journey of healing. We meet every Monday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church in Latham (next group session begins September 12, 2011).

We meet from September through December and February through May.

These are open groups and may be joined at any time. Childcare is provided with prior notification of need.

The following locations are also leadig groups: Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church in Hoosick Falls, Hope House for Women in Albany, and Damascus Christian Church (in Spanish) in Albany. There are several other groups preparing to begin. Names, locations, and starting dates will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.

For room location and more information, please contact Janet Chiefari at 279-1527 for the Grace Latham meetings and Eileen Kopsaftis at 663-0051 for all other meetings.