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“GOOD GRIEF…”

“GOOD GRIEF…”. Denise Leichter, RN High Priest, SCMC Ralph Gault Evangelist, SWIMC. Group Readiness. Is there anyone here today that is in the midst of a current or recent loss and grieving? Is death a depressing or uncomfortable topic to deal with?

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“GOOD GRIEF…”

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  1. “GOOD GRIEF…” Denise Leichter, RN High Priest, SCMC Ralph Gault Evangelist, SWIMC

  2. Group Readiness • Is there anyone here today that is in the midst of a current or recent loss and grieving? • Is death a depressing or uncomfortable topic to deal with? • Who has their personal Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare done? • Who has their aftercare plans already taken care of? • Who has planned, presided, or participated in a funeral? • What did you come to learn as a novice, or as an experienced minister with past challenges/joys?

  3. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Denial & Isolation Shock & Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Ministers of Presence Reality Check Support & Strength Hope Endurance Re-engaging Elements of Grief

  4. Sacraments for the Dying & Surviving Prayer of Administration • Content • Including Others (Family, Healthcare Providers) Baptism • Guidelines-Contact your MC Leadership and Apostle.

  5. Types of Death • Pre Natal • Child • Spouse • Parent • Pet • Random act of violence, accident, war • Suicide • Disease (Young or Old) • Anticipated or Sudden • Friend or Community Member • Believer in an afterlife or Unknown

  6. What would you be doing today if you had a death in your family or congregation yesterday? • Was their a pre-arranged plan to follow? • Immediate comfort and Pastoral Care Needs • Addressing the “To Do” List (Attachments) • Service Planning (Attachments) • Funeral vs. Memorial • Graveside or Cremation • Documents and Reporting • Referrals to Professionals (Legal, Financial, Psychosocial) • Follow Up Ministry

  7. Magnify…D&C 163 Ministry Among the Grieving as part of our life experiences allow us to magnify our “callings through spiritual growth, study, exemplary generosity, ethical choices, and fully accountable ministry”. Hopefully you are now better prepared to honor and magnify this “Sacred Trust” within your community. (Sharing & Questions) Ralph (760) 696-0184 Denise (310) 403-9973

  8. Cherishing memories, that are forever sacred; Sustained by a faith that is stronger than death; And comforted by the hope of a life that shall endless be. We commit to the universe all that is mortal of this, our loved one. As we have borne the image and enjoyed the life of the earthly, so shall we hope to bear the image of the heavenly for eternity. Let us Pray Class Collaboration & Closing

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