Individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one or friend are invited to attend the GriefShare program launching at 6:30 p.m. April 3 at Open Arms Church in Bradford.
This nondenominational program features biblical teaching that focuses on topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories, followed by a small-group discussion.
Many people find they are only beginning the work of healing when they have returned to their routines, said local GriefShare leader Sue Palz.
“People might be facing a recent or not-so-recent bereavement experience,” she said. “But with GriefShare, people will receive encouragement, comfort and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member or friend.”
Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.”
Leader Charles Sherman also shared his thoughts.
“I’m doing this because I promised a dying friend that I would help his wife through the grieving process. I’ve been through GriefShare and came out on the other side a better person,” he said.
GriefShare will be held for 13 weeks, starting April 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Open Arms at 1289 E. Main St. in Foster Township. GriefShare workbooks are $15, and sponsorships are available.
To register, visit griefshare.org or attend the first meeting of the program. For questions, call Palz at 368-9970, Sherman at 225-4572 or Debbie Pingie at 331-9513.
