The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

GriefShare

GriefShare—your journey from mourning to joy

 

If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.

 

That’s the reason for GriefShare, 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 featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects.  These videos also include on-location video and the real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours.

 

After viewing the video, you’ll participate in a small group discussion about what you’ve seen on the tape.  You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and have the opportunity to share your own.

 

GriefShare is a non-denominational group and features Biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics.  Please join us for the next GriefShare session.

 

Good Shepherd offers GriefShare sessions year-round.  We meet on Monday evenings from 7 PM to 9 PM.  Please check the calendar for the current schedule.

 

The sessions are:

 

Session 1   When Your Dreams Fall Apart  

Session 2   The Seasons of Grief

Session 3   Emotions of Grief I

Session 4   Emotions of Grief II 

Session 5   When your Spouse Dies

Session 6   Your Family and Grief

Session 7   Where is God?           

Session 8   Your Greatest Resource   

Session 9   Stuck in Grief or Moving On     

Session 10  Growing Through Grief

Session 11  Grief Recovery Tool Kit

Session 12  God’s Spiritual Hospital

Session 13  Longing for Heaven       

 

All sessions are held at Good Shepherd.  Contact the church office (302-478-3030)
or Nancy Melson (stencilgirl@aol.com) or Chet Norstrom (cnorstrom@juno.com).

 

When to begin: You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session.  Each session is self-contained so that 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 13-week session and to view any of the videos you have not seen.

 

 

Your journey from mourning to joy