NEW NEAR Project Idea

How about this for a NEAR project idea - A Grief Support Mission for our community?

I surveyed one church's approach and found this:

A Mission Statement:

The Bereavement Ministry of Springfield Baptist Church provides hope for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We endeavor to be a source of love, comfort, encouragement, and support as the bereaved journeys from mourning to joy.  

WHat Services They Provide

• We send sympathy and encouragement cards.
• We offer a listening ear and a caring presence.
• We pray for and with bereaved families.
• We call and and / or  visit families before funerals.
• We attend funeral services held at church and in community.
• We disseminate grief-related materials to educate families on grief recovery.
• We provide follow-up care following the funeral.
• We conduct  an annual memorial service.
• We conduct a weekly GriefShare Support group
  
  
  Maybe God is calling you or your Life Group to develop a Grief Support Ministry with a MISSIONAL focus. 

If God Could

If God can hang the stars on high,

Can paint the clouds that drift on by;

Can send the sun across the sky,

What could He do through you?

If He can send a storm through space,

And dot with trees the mountain’s face;

If He, the sparrow’s way can trace,

What could He do through you?

If God can do such little things

As count our hairs, or birds that sing,

Control the universe that swings,

What could He do through you?

G. E. Wagoner

Check This Out

How DId A FAR Project Sneak Into This Blog?

Hey folks - I know this is a FAR project but. . .

Here's a link to register for the Base Camp www.imbafrica.org/indaba

Please register so we can get an idea who's attending.

Thanks!

Our Briefing from January 27th, 2013 and Our Website

Click here to access our briefing from January 27th, 2013

Click here to access our church website missions page

The Bible TV Series

Perhaps you want to take advantage of the History channel's TV series "The Bible" and the buzz it's generated in America.  Here's a great resource if you want to have "The Bible" viewing parties in your home.

Help Your Friends and Family Go Deeper: Host a Viewing Party with Study Aids from Outreach! The Bible miniseries is a huge television hit and people all over the nation are talking about the series. But the Scriptures have so much more to say: Invite your friends and neighbors to a home viewing party where you can help them learn more! Check out these "Go Deeper" resources from Outreach Inc.: Download a FREE Bible Viewing Party Host Kit at www.bibleparties.com Home Study Resources: Outreach Price: $8.95/ea. Retail Value: $9.99 The Bible 30-Day Experience Guidebook/Study Guide The Guidebook/Study Guide is designed to help people experience the epic  stories of the Bible, and discover how the life-changing message of God's redemption plan is woven throughout its' pages. The Guidebook includes powerful lessons, daily readings, inspiring Scriptures, heartfelt prayers, simple application exercises and insightful questions to help the reader internalize the truth. Outreach Price: $19.95/ea. Retail Value: $24.99 Launch A Home Bible Study with the The Bible 30-Day Experience DVD Study Kit This five week study features clips from the miniseries paired with an in-depth study into some of the epic stories of the Bible, with an emphasis on God's plan of redemption for mankind through Jesus Christ. Kit components include everything an individual needs to maximize this study series: Resource DVD with 5-10 minute video clips from The Bible for each week of the study The Bible 30-Day Experience Guidebook/Study Guide Leader's Guide PDF with tips and advice for leading a small group Visit TheBibleMiniseries.com for more resources!

Adopt a Nursing Home

Here's an idea - Adopt a Nursing Home, Retirement Home, or Assisted Living Facility.

We currently hold weekly Bible studies in 2 facilities but there are many others in St Tammany Parish.  Could your group start a Bible study in another facility?

One of our groups is having a fishing tournament at a facility - Is that COOL of what?

The aged are a growing and underserved community.  Can your group help serve it?