Grief Share Ministry

Seminar and Support Group

Every Tuesday January 12 - April 6
6:00 - 7:30 pm

All sessions are held at the
First Baptist Church Christian Life Center
600 Governors Dr.
Huntsville, AL

Cost: $15 (to offset the cost of materials)
(Scholarships available)

For more information
Call 428-9413

How GriefShare Works
Each weekly GriefShare meeting consists
of two distinct elements:

Seminar
The instructional material is provided to you in the form of thirteen video seminars, averaging 35 minutes in length. These videos, produced in an interesting television magazine format, cover topics important to people going through a time of grieving.

Support Group
Much healing occurs when people have the opportunity to talk about their grief experiences and hear others who are dealing with similar problems. The weekly support group session is designed to follow viewing of that week's video, allowing an opportunity for discussion of the content of the video and a time of personal sharing for group members.

The support group discussion time, led by lay facilitators, will allow people to share their feelings and experiences. They come to understand that "they are not alone," that there are others who are going through similar experiences. The support group becomes a "family," with members ministering to each other.

GriefShare provides discussion questions, training and other important resources for support group leaders.

A powerful, effective combination
Much healing can occur when these two elements blend to form a GriefShare ministry in your church. You'll combine an atmosphere of care and concern with solid, reliable teaching. Your church can make a difference in the lives of people grieving the loss of someone close.

SESSION 1- When Your Dreams Fall Apart
An overview of the GriefShare program; the first steps to understanding grief and the losses that accompany it; how to constructively share hurt with others.

SESSION 2- Seasons of Grief
What to expect during your "season" of grief; how grief can ambush you; how men and women respond differently to grief issues.

SESSION 3- Emotions of Grief (1)
Facing the flood of emotions that accompany grief; examining shock, anger, denial, blame and regret; feeling out of control and helpless; avoiding self-destructive solutions to easing the pain.

SESSION 4- Emotions of Grief (2)
Avoiding emotional ruts; avoiding traps of self-pity, fear of the future and bitterness; discovering the freedom of forgiveness.

SESSION 5- When Your Spouse Dies
Why the death of a spouse is unique and an especially deep loss; how to respond when you feel like you've "lost your identity"; how to deal with feelings that you will "never feel normal again"; discovering how the Lord can fill the gap left by your mate's death.

SESSION 6- Your Family and Grief
Coping with the loss of a child or parent; the stresses such a death can bring to a family; coping with suicide; how to help children grieve.

SESSION 7- Where Is God?
Why did God allow this death to happen? What do you do with unanswerable questions? How to trust God and grow closer to Him even when you don't have all the answers.

SESSION 8- Your Greatest Resource
How to draw upon your relationship with Christ for strength as you face grief; how to find Christ if you've never known Him; how He can guide and comfort you through this difficult time in a way nobody else can.

SESSION 9- Stuck in Grief or Moving On?
Understanding false guilt; identifying hidden grief; confronting actions and attitudes that cause you to become "stuck"; steps you can take to move forward through the grieving process.

SESSION 10- Growing Through Grief
Becoming "bitter or better" through your grief experience; experiencing unparalleled spiritual growth; reaching out to others to help them in their time of grief.

SESSION 11- Grief Recovery Tool Kit
Claiming God's joy and hope for the future in your life; using practical tools such as a journal, conversations with friends, helping others, prayer, Bible study and praise to assist you in recovering from your grief.

SESSION 12- God's Spiritual Hospital
How the church can serve as "extended family" and assist you in the healing process; how to use your own experiences in ministry to others.

SESSION 13- Longing for Heaven
Can a person really recover from the hurt and pain that comes during the grieving process? Will there ever be a time when all sorrow and pain are gone forever? Discover how one day the Lord will wipe away every tear and there will be no more sorrow or pain.

 

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