It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. South has a GriefShare ministry. Be a part of a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside each other through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Meeting Thursdays throughout the year, please contact us here for more information.

Upcoming Events

Dec
19
Thu
Never Alone Luncheon @ Various
Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Never Alone Luncheon @ Various

Never Alone (widows) group meets on Thursdays, once a month at 1:00 pm. To reserve a spot, call Carol Senard at (517) 256-1122 or Lois Freeman at (517) 449-3279 by Wednesday before the luncheon. These are usually the fourth Thursday of the month. Plans are made six months at a time.

Schedule:
July 25 – Olga’s in Frandor
August 22 – Lucky’s, Okemos Rd, North of Jolly Rd.
September 26 – Buddies, corner of Aurelius and Holt Roads, Holt
October 24 – Cheddar’s, West Saginaw
November 21 – Bravo’s, Eastwood Town Center, Lake Lansing Rd.
December 19 – Longhorn Steak House, in front of the Lansing Mall

Jan
6
Mon
I Will Survive and Thrive @ Fireside Room
Jan 6 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
I Will Survive and Thrive @ Fireside Room

I Will Survive and Thrive Cancer support group will be meeting the first Monday on the monther at Noon in the Fireside Room. We will enjoy caring and sharing time together. We hope you are able to join us.

Jan
9
Thu
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church
Jan 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church

Grief Support Group: Help, hope, and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or a friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Thursdays, January 9-March 27, 2025. Room 111. 6-8 pm.

Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson 517-622-0024 or Tami Warren 517-281-7631

Jan
16
Thu
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church
Jan 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church

Grief Support Group: Help, hope, and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or a friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Thursdays, January 9-March 27, 2025. Room 111. 6-8 pm.

Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson 517-622-0024 or Tami Warren 517-281-7631

Jan
23
Thu
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church

Grief Support Group: Help, hope, and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or a friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Thursdays, January 9-March 27, 2025. Room 111. 6-8 pm.

Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson 517-622-0024 or Tami Warren 517-281-7631

Jan
30
Thu
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church
Jan 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church

Grief Support Group: Help, hope, and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or a friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Thursdays, January 9-March 27, 2025. Room 111. 6-8 pm.

Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson 517-622-0024 or Tami Warren 517-281-7631

Feb
3
Mon
I Will Survive and Thrive @ Fireside Room
Feb 3 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
I Will Survive and Thrive @ Fireside Room

I Will Survive and Thrive Cancer support group will be meeting the first Monday on the monther at Noon in the Fireside Room. We will enjoy caring and sharing time together. We hope you are able to join us.

Feb
6
Thu
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church
Feb 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church

Grief Support Group: Help, hope, and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or a friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Thursdays, January 9-March 27, 2025. Room 111. 6-8 pm.

Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson 517-622-0024 or Tami Warren 517-281-7631

Feb
13
Thu
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church
Feb 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church

Grief Support Group: Help, hope, and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or a friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Thursdays, January 9-March 27, 2025. Room 111. 6-8 pm.

Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson 517-622-0024 or Tami Warren 517-281-7631

Feb
20
Thu
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Griefshare @ Room 111, South Church

Grief Support Group: Help, hope, and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or a friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Thursdays, January 9-March 27, 2025. Room 111. 6-8 pm.

Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson 517-622-0024 or Tami Warren 517-281-7631

There are two possible ways that married couples may be connected with a mentor couple. The best way is through one of the pastors. They are most concerned for the needs of the congregation and equipped to help. They will determine the best mentor for each situation. It is also possible to connect through the Marriage Mentor Ministry coordinator. He will carefully refer you to a mentor couple who will lovingly share their wisdom and experience. Communication with the pastors and the mentors will be kept in strict confidence.

Mentor couples are committed to keeping all conversations and information within their relationship. The mentor process is first and foremost warm, godly, and informal. The mentor married couple has struggled with many of the same issues the mentee couple is experiencing. The mentors are willing to share their experience and how they dealt with the issue. There is also an important dimension at work and that is the spiritual approach to the issue. Mentor couples bathe the couple’s needs in prayer and are deeply concerned for their success and happiness.

Built into the enrich side of the Marriage Mentor Ministry is a Prepare/Enrich Assessment. The assessment consists of the couple responding online to a series of statements indicating how they agree or disagree with a number of statements. A Couples Report is generated and reviewed by the mentor couple. This is designed to give the mentor couple insight regarding areas of agreement and disagreement. More importantly, it provides good insight on the couple’s strengths and growth areas. Usually, after a couple has met with their marriage mentor, they realize what a powerful and significant impact a mentor couple can have on their marriage. Below are some of the many potential benefits from this ministry.

• Increase chances of having a healthy, satisfying marriage together
• Learn vital skills in communication and conflict resolution
• Ask questions and share successes and struggles with another caring couple
• Build on relationship strengths and address problematic areas
• Strengthen support network
• Form a valuable bond with a couple who are modeling what a healthy marriage looks like

Contact the church office for more information, by e-mail or phone at 517-322-2000.