Making Life Easier Support

1. First, read carefully all of the information below.
2. Email to Abbot General’s Office at abbot@bellsouth.net. Include in the email your name, contact information (email, physical address and phone number) and a paragraph explaining why you desire this service.
3. The Abbot’s office will forward that information to the volunteer and he/she will contact you.

This service is free but donations are welcome.  All donations go back into the program, not to the volunteers.

Research

Research issues related to specific car manufacturers. SOME issues would require dealership service, or simply to have a small part replaced or adjusted.

I would be able to advise if the repair is something that the average person can correct, or a dealership would be required. ALL TEST RESULTS AND PRIOR SERVICE RECORDS WOULD BE REQUIRED.

General automotive advice

There are good/bad ideas when attempting to maintain your vehicle. (Best practices, safety procedures, and advice on getting the "do it yourselfer” to the next step of the repair process once stuck.)

Provide service advice, and best practices when deciding to service your vehicle to more inexperienced drivers (college students, new drivers etc.)

Need to know how to replace a tire in an emergency (or other similar emergency breakdown)? Don’t worry; I can walk you through that whole process, even if you've NEVER changed a tire before.

Repair manual translations

Even with a repair manual, fixing and repairing your vehicle can still prove a task given terminology and specifications. I will be able to break those terms and specs so the average person will be able to understand and perform service as prescribed.

Protection from shoddy workmanship or work not being completed as promised.

Some automotive shops are not as honest as they say they are. Have you ever authorized work, and are not sure whether that gasket was ACTUALLY replaced or not? I can guide into specific clues to indicate when a service has been completed and completed correctly.

DISCLAIMERS

NOT EVERYTHING WILL BE ACCURATE! Seeing and testing the vehicle myself would be the absolute BEST way to assess your vehicle. The advice and practices are ONLY just that, advice only.

It is your responsibility to be on time and prepared for each video meeting.  Your meeting will be 30-50 minutes in length. Please be courteous and give at least 48 hours' notice if you have to change a scheduled meeting. Failure to do so automatically bars you from any future meetings.

Confidentiality is as important to us as it is to you. Confidentiality may be broken if you:

1. Report child or elder abuse or neglect
2. Report that you intend to hurt yourself or someone else
3. File a suit against us or complain about the service or volunteer
4. Give permission to us to discuss your case

Lucas has 15 years of employment as an auto technician or lead auto technician and 5 years of automotive shop management.

He specializes in advanced engine diagnostics and testing.

By your participation in the We Got Your Back Program or the Emergency Fund you are agreeing to the following:

The We Got Your Back Program and Emergency Fund is operated through the generosity and goodwill of volunteers. Each volunteer has been properly vetted and is a person of goodwill. Their service to the Cistercian members is for the sole purpose of giving glory to God and serving His people.

Those persons receiving these services realize that they are free agents and are responsible for their own actions, and are not coerced or otherwise forced into any action by the volunteers or the We Got Your Back Program and Emergency Fund.

The Cistercian Order of the Holy Cross nor the Board of Trustees of the Corporation, nor its officers, nor the Abbot General, his successors, clergy, priors or abbots, Deans, volunteers etc., have any liability, financial, legal or otherwise toward its: Abbeys, Priories, Houses of Prayer, Oblates, Postulants, Novices, Life Professed Monks, clergy, employees, volunteers, seminarians, candidates for ordination and/or incardination, those participating in the Order’s hospitality, programs or other relationships to the Order.

You or the volunteer may terminate this agreement at any time and without cause.

There are no guarantees as to the outcomes of these services or any prayer request to our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

This volunteer service is NOT formal professional counseling in any form.

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Should participants or volunteers have any questions or concerns they should contact the office of the Abbot General.

1. First, read carefully all of the information below.
2. The vast list of resources can be accessed directly by going to:
   The Resources Page

This service is free but donations are welcome.  All donations go back into the program, not to the volunteers.

The resources are a wide variety of printed, worksheets, videos, etc. on topics of personal, interpersonal interest. Such topics as marriage relationships, sex, pornography, communications, etc. Many of them can be used for ministry.

There are no meetings.

Confidentiality is as important to us as it is to you. Confidentiality may be broken if you:

1. Report child or elder abuse or neglect
2. Report that you intend to hurt yourself or someone else
3. File a suit against us or complain about the service or volunteer
4. Give permission to us to discuss your case

Abbot Oscar Joseph has recently retired from thirty-five years of Christian counseling. Over the years he had created an Educational Book for his counseling clients. He has generously given us an edited copy of that Educational Book that we might benefit from his knowledge and experience.

By your participation in the We Got Your Back Program or the Emergency Fund you are agreeing to the following:

The We Got Your Back Program and Emergency Fund is operated through the generosity and goodwill of volunteers. Each volunteer has been properly vetted and is a person of goodwill. Their service to the Cistercian members is for the sole purpose of giving glory to God and serving His people.

Those persons receiving these services realize that they are free agents and are responsible for their own actions, and are not coerced or otherwise forced into any action by the volunteers or the We Got Your Back Program and Emergency Fund.

The Cistercian Order of the Holy Cross nor the Board of Trustees of the Corporation, nor its officers, nor the Abbot General, his successors, clergy, priors or abbots, Deans, volunteers etc., have any liability, financial, legal or otherwise toward its: Abbeys, Priories, Houses of Prayer, Oblates, Postulants, Novices, Life Professed Monks, clergy, employees, volunteers, seminarians, candidates for ordination and/or incardination, those participating in the Order’s hospitality, programs or other relationships to the Order.

You or the volunteer may terminate this agreement at any time and without cause.

There are no guarantees as to the outcomes of these services or any prayer request to our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

This volunteer service is NOT formal professional counseling in any form.

__________________________________________________________

Should participants or volunteers have any questions or concerns they should contact the office of the Abbot General.

1. First, read carefully all of the information below.

2. Contact Matt Wright directly by calling work (336) 655-1897 or home (336) 331-5016. Should he not be able to answer leave a message. Let him know that we have referred you.

This service is a free consultation but if you choose to purchase a policy you have to pay for it yourself.

Matt has been the Abbot’s personal Broker for years. His customer care, professionalism, and variety of insurance products are outstanding. The Abbot asked him to offer his valuable services because purchasing good economical health insurance is confusing and caring help is important.

Matt has told the Abbot that if an inquirer resided outside of Matt’s licensing area Matt would be willing to refer to an appropriate broker.

You initiate by calling Matt Wright, Broker. You then make all arrangements through him.

Contact Matt Wright directly by calling work (336) 655-1897 or home (336) 331-5016

Confidentiality is as important to us as it is to you. Confidentiality may be broken if you:

1. Report child or elder abuse or neglect
2. Report that you intend to hurt yourself or someone else
3. File a suit against us or complain about the service or volunteer
4. Give permission to us to discuss your case

Matt Wright is an Independent Health Insurance Broker

 Winston-Salem, NC (and surrounding areas)

Contact Matt Wright directly by calling work (336) 655-1897 or home (336) 331-5016

 Matt describes himself: “I am a licensed in the areas of Life and Health with the state of North Carolina and hold non-resident licensure in several adjoining states.  While my primary area of service is helping clients through the Medicare Enrollment process, I also sell a wide variety of Health Insurance products including: Affordable Care Act policies, Off-Exchange policies, Short Term, and Cost-Sharing policies.  As a Broker, I am able to contract with the majority of carriers within each state that I am licensed.  This allows me to serve as the Client’s advocate with the goal of finding the best policy for each person or family I work with.  I am not bound to one insurance carrier or company.  An educator at heart, it’s my goal to help my clients learn as much as possible about their plan, why they have it, why they should keep it, and if the time comes to change, they understand the reasons for my recommendations.  Consultations and recommendations are no obligation and do not require payment to me.”

By your participation in the We Got Your Back Program or the Emergency Fund you are agreeing to the following:

The We Got Your Back Program and Emergency Fund is operated through the generosity and goodwill of volunteers. Each volunteer has been properly vetted and is a person of goodwill. Their service to the Cistercian members is for the sole purpose of giving glory to God and serving His people.

Those persons receiving these services realize that they are free agents and are responsible for their own actions, and are not coerced or otherwise forced into any action by the volunteers or the We Got Your Back Program and Emergency Fund.

The Cistercian Order of the Holy Cross nor the Board of Trustees of the Corporation, nor its officers, nor the Abbot General, his successors, clergy, priors or abbots, Deans, volunteers etc., have any liability, financial, legal or otherwise toward its: Abbeys, Priories, Houses of Prayer, Oblates, Postulants, Novices, Life Professed Monks, clergy, employees, volunteers, seminarians, candidates for ordination and/or incardination, those participating in the Order’s hospitality, programs or other relationships to the Order.

You or the volunteer may terminate this agreement at any time and without cause.

There are no guarantees as to the outcomes of these services or any prayer request to our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

This volunteer service is NOT formal professional counseling in any form.

__________________________________________________________

Should participants or volunteers have any questions or concerns they should contact the office of the Abbot General.