Thursday, April 11 - Thursday, May 9
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
What does the Bible say about grief?
April 11 – May 9, 2024
Thursdays
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
River House Spirituality Center
805 W. Elm Avenue
Monroe, MI 48162
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Suggested Donation: $20 to cover the cost of the book.
(If money is an issue, the donation may be waived)
To register, contact River House IHM Spirituality Center at
riverhouse@ihmsisters.org or 734-240-5494.
“My body and soul are withering away. I am dying from grief …” Psalm 31:9-10 (NLT). So many of us have felt this way after the loss of a loved one, but we are not alone. We have the Bible to give us encouragement and comfort through our journey. Join us for a five-week Bible study as we explore what it says about grief. We will discuss the seven needs of mourning, focusing on embracing our spirituality. The themes for this series are grieving well, God knows suffering, anger, grief anxiety and most importantly, HOPE. We will use resources by Dr. Alan Wolfelt and Christian author Mike Nappa. Everyone will receive a copy of Mike’s book, Reflections for the Grieving Soul. You will need to bring a Bible, or you may use one from River House.
Presenters:
Cristy Smith is the coordinator of River House IHM Spirituality Center. She is a widow, a mother of three and serves her church community. She has a Women’s Leadership Studies certification from the Church Leadership Academy of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
(a partnership with Crown College). Previously, she served as a women’s retreat director and Women’s Ministry Director for six years in her church’s district. Currently, Cristy is enrolled in Grief Companionship Certification through the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
Annamarie Pederson holds degrees in ministry and education. Anna Marie has enjoyed working with people of all ages and backgrounds. She has taught in public and private schools, facilitated Bible studies, provided leadership in spiritual formation, served as a spiritual director and worked in chaplaincy. Her passion is using her gifts, skills and training to help those who have experienced loss and are grieving.