This week, the children's ministry team and church were devastated by the loss of a valued and passionate leader due to an aggressive form of leukemia, a leader committed to impacting young lives for Christ. And, through the shock and loss, we looked for ways to support the grieving family, particularly the youngest daughter of only 8 years. I don't think we ever feel really prepared and ready to handle these heartaches and tough issues in family life, especially when they impact us personally, too, as leaders. But Group has a publication that is filled with helpful advice and insights for dealing with such challenging situations and, it is available in downloadable format. It deals with issues such as tragic loss, poverty, a parent with alcohol/drug addictions and provides counselling advice, practical tips, real-life scenarios, Scripture connections, what to say and what not to say, and other resources for reaching out in love.
So, what did we do in this instance? The church is working on ways to assist the family in tangible and practical ways like providing cooked meals. And children's ministry is also preparing a special cuddly teddy dressed in an outfit covered with the signatures and messages of other children in kidz church to remind the grieving girl that so many others love her and are thinking and praying for her.
Check out Group's Emergency Response Handbook here....
So, what did we do in this instance? The church is working on ways to assist the family in tangible and practical ways like providing cooked meals. And children's ministry is also preparing a special cuddly teddy dressed in an outfit covered with the signatures and messages of other children in kidz church to remind the grieving girl that so many others love her and are thinking and praying for her.
Check out Group's Emergency Response Handbook here....
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