Loss and grief come to us all. It can result in our growth to maturity. It may cripple us if we do not process the pain appropriately. The Bible is full of teachings that help us on our journey of healing.
In 2012 we had the opportunity to translate the freedom message into a workshop on finding healing in loss and grief. We did this in response to an invitation from an aboriginal congregation in northern Manitoba. This was the third time we were asked to serve the people at Thompson Bible Chapel. A few years ago they requested a forgiveness workshop. That was a stimulating weekend with a number of prayer appointments. Two years ago we went again and did a workshop on strongholds - patterns of negative thoughts or behaviours that resist change. It is wonderful to be able to bring hope. Our most recent workshop in Thompson was a time of processing painful things.
Below is the wording on the poster that the church used for publicity.
Loss
and Grief
Finding Healing
Finding Healing
Returning to Joy
Bible and Prayer based
Workshop by
Ken and Carolee Neufeld
All welcome!
September 7-9, 2012
Friday 7:00 to 9:30
Breakfast: Saturday 9:00
Saturday 10:00-12:00,
1:00-3:30
Sunday Service 10:30
Thompson Bible Chapel
159 Cree Road 204-677-2531
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