Support Groups
Abundant Life desires to meet you where you are in life and to provide you resources and care to overcome some of life's most challenging circumstances. Abundant Life offers the following support groups:
DivorceCare
DivorceCare leaders understand how you feel and have a real concern for individuals who are experiencing separation and divorce. DivorceCare features videotaped seminar sessions with nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar topics include depression, loneliness, financial survival, anger, forgiveness, reconciliation, spiritual growth and more. DivorceCare meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:15 pm.
If interested, please call Dan Ripley at 816.550.9039. Child care is provided. There is no cost for registration, but there is a workbook cost of $12.00.
DC4K
Do you know a child whose parents are separated or divorced? DivorceCare for Kids is designed to help kids cope with the losses they are feeling. DC4K is designed for children ages 5-12 and meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:15 pm. This ministry parallels the adult DivorceCare group. The same subjects are discussed but on a child's level.
GriefShare
GriefsShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You'll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Sessions are held Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please check for scheduled sessions. A one-time registration fee of $15 includes participant workbook and covers all sessions. Scholarships are available. At this time, no childcare is available during the sessions.
Living Free
Living Free is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for those dealing with life-controlling issues. If you or a loved one struggles with substance abuse, depression, anger, or another life-controlling issue, Living Free will benefit you. This ministry meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:15 pm. There is no registration or sign-up necessary, but there is a workbook cost of $10.00. A strict policy of confidentiality is enforced.
For more information, call Gail Ripley at 816.246.8695.