Grief Support Group

Give sorrow words...          
                     William Shakespeare

For this God is our God
        for ever and ever:
He will be our guide even
        unto death.
                        Psalm 48:14


Call upon me in the day
        of trouble:
I will deliver thee and
        thou shalt glorify me.
                        Psalm 51:15

What?

A support group is ex actly what it says ... a small group of people who learn to trust and support each other in a safe and confidential setting. It is a place where participants can tell their story, and learn coping skills from each other.

Who should participate?

Those who have suffered the loss of a loved one

When?

The 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month

What time?

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Where?

In the meeting room in the Admin Building at The Church at Horseshoe Bay

How do I enroll?

Call the church office at 830-598-8390. All calls will be kept confidential!

Benefits of Group Participation

        • Acknowledgement of your loss

                • Promotion of emotional heal ing

                            • Affirmation that you are not alone

                                        • Encouragement in seeking God s presence

                                                    • Investment in a new life

                                                                • Establishment of new friend ships

                                                                                • Realization that healthy griev ing allows room for both old memories
                                                                                    and new dreams to exist together

Mission Statement for Grief Support Group

The group will provide support to members experiencing the loss of a loved one. Through acknowledgement of the loss, participation in small group discussions and affirmation of God s continued loved and presence, participants may be able to move through the grieving process and adapt to their new life.