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Grief suppor group to start new semester
Everyone is touched by grief and loss at some point in their life. First Baptist Church of Terrell is beginning a new semester of GriefShare, a grief support group for those who have experienced the feelings of grief and loss.
The 13-week course will begin at 7 p.m., Sept. 8. The group will meet at the church’s Recreation Outreach Center, located at 100 W. Brin St. GriefShare is open to anyone seeking support for healing from loss.
“Our first semester was a powerful experience as many shared of the healing they have felt,” said Marilyn Carter, director of the GriefShare program. “We had a steady group of regulars and had others join us throughout the semester.”
GriefShare involves a weekly video-driven seminar format that features some of the nation’s foremost experts on grief recovery topics. Each two-hour session is combined with a discussion time to allow group participants to talk about the video content and how they are dealing with the loss of their loved one.
“Getting to share with others who are grieving, focusing on God’s healing power and praying for each other really helped me,” shared Ruth Pierson, a member of the group.
Another participant, Debbie Vicars, said, “GriefShare really helped me learn that I am not alone in my grief if I let God help me.”
Each semester of GriefShare consists of 13 weekly seminar sessions, but each is designed to be “stand alone” so that anyone can join the group at any time. There is a $20 registration fee that goes solely to cover the cost of the course workbook and the video materials. Scholarship assistance is available based on need. Childcare can be made available with at least a four-day prior reservation through the church office.
“I learned from others in the group as well as from the pastors, counselors, and psychologists on the videos some ways to heal through the grief process,” said Mike Tolon, as he shared about how the group benefited him. “Using God’s word as the basis for the program was very comforting and helpful.”
More information about GriefShare is available through the church’s Web site at www.fbcterrell.org. For more information, contact Keith Clayton, minister of education, at 972-524-1800.
The 13-week course will begin at 7 p.m., Sept. 8. The group will meet at the church’s Recreation Outreach Center, located at 100 W. Brin St. GriefShare is open to anyone seeking support for healing from loss.
“Our first semester was a powerful experience as many shared of the healing they have felt,” said Marilyn Carter, director of the GriefShare program. “We had a steady group of regulars and had others join us throughout the semester.”
GriefShare involves a weekly video-driven seminar format that features some of the nation’s foremost experts on grief recovery topics. Each two-hour session is combined with a discussion time to allow group participants to talk about the video content and how they are dealing with the loss of their loved one.
“Getting to share with others who are grieving, focusing on God’s healing power and praying for each other really helped me,” shared Ruth Pierson, a member of the group.
Another participant, Debbie Vicars, said, “GriefShare really helped me learn that I am not alone in my grief if I let God help me.”
Each semester of GriefShare consists of 13 weekly seminar sessions, but each is designed to be “stand alone” so that anyone can join the group at any time. There is a $20 registration fee that goes solely to cover the cost of the course workbook and the video materials. Scholarship assistance is available based on need. Childcare can be made available with at least a four-day prior reservation through the church office.
“I learned from others in the group as well as from the pastors, counselors, and psychologists on the videos some ways to heal through the grief process,” said Mike Tolon, as he shared about how the group benefited him. “Using God’s word as the basis for the program was very comforting and helpful.”
More information about GriefShare is available through the church’s Web site at www.fbcterrell.org. For more information, contact Keith Clayton, minister of education, at 972-524-1800.
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