The Daily Record
Registration Under Way For GriefShare Program At Ebenezer
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church is offering a GriefShare Program to our local community. If you have experienced the death of a family member or have a friend who has suffered loss you are invited to register for the Grief-Share program to be held at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church.
This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and reallife stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD.
Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Past participants have related how helpful the information and follow-up discussions were to them.
Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. You will find encouragement, comfort and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member or friend. No matter what the cause of your loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling.
You will learn how to recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief and that you do not need to live in bondage as a slave to certain emotions. You will learn valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future. Grief-related books/materials are made available for participants to borrow.
GriefShare will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 30 in Ruby Creech Room of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 2900 Ebenezer Church Road, Coats. To register or for questions, call (910) 9877230 or go to www.GriefShare. com and click on “Find a Group” (enter 27521). Child care is not available. Cost or donation is $15.
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church located at 2458 County Line Road, Angier, invites you to join them Saturday at 7 p.m. for Butler, Hughes and Hayes in concert. For more information, call (910) 820-0372.
Coats Senior Center has a busy week planned. Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., Harnett County Department of Public Health will present a program, “Matter of Balance.” Friday at 10:30 a.m. is bingo time! On Monday, Holt Cannady will present a program at 11 a.m., Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. will be another class by the Harnett County Health Department. Wednesday’s schedule is full with Alanda McLeod from Liberty HomeCare and Hospice at 10:30 a.m. and Dr. Rufus Turner leading Bible study at 11 a.m. For more information on any programs or activities at the center, call (910) 897-4616.
The Kiwanis of Coats were joined by eight students and members of their families as they finished up their school and KKids year. Kaylee Godwin also joined the group as a Builders Club member from Coats-Erwin Middle School. Both the Builders and K-Kids won awards in the Carolinas District for scrapbook submissions.
David McLean, director of the Coats Senior Citizens Center, was the presenter for the evening. He explained the history of senior centers and the financial hardships they are facing today. He told that the centers are a gateway to the aging community network and has hopes to keep senior citizens out of nursing homes and in their own homes. In addition to meals and nutrition on site and the 20 home deliveries, they try to provide health and wellness programs, arts and humanities activities and social networking activities. The greatest needs for the Coats Center are for volunteers and financial support through their fundraisers.
Happy birthday to Marz Mc-Callister, Lynn Pleasant, Audrey “Jo” West, Andy Joyner, Tim Cain, Brynn Fann, Lori Langdon, Tammy Langdon, Dalton Jernigan, Jeremy Griffin, Michelle Junio, Norfleet Gardner, Mary Ann Lawrence, Clint Latham, Amy Rambeau, Elizabeth Baker, Wyatt Graham, Hope Moore, Ronnie Barnes, Diane Denning, Caleb Langdon, Jordan Yates, Caleb Walker, Derek Marston, Braeden Sauer, Steven Hamby, James Pope and Kitty Breedlove.
Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Sorrell Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Pope, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Butler, Tim and Gale Penny, Tim and Denise Penny, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ennis, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Honeycutt and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Penny.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Bobby Godwin.
Please remember these people in your prayers this week: Bertha Turner, Chris Freitas, Brad Little of Monroe, Judy Norris, Jim Montgomery, Bob Jenkins, Sherril Bowden, Becky Norris, John Freitas, Edna Collier, Juanita Hudson, Henrietta Fenn, Sherry Whitley, Steve Stewart, Robert Hair, Anne Turlington, Christopher McLeod, JoAnne Turlington, Shirley Levorse, Paula Blackman, Lloyd Hall, Peggy Godwin, John and Kathi Ennis, Miriam Stewart, Travis Parrish, Caleb Weaver, Jerome Caudle, Carolyn Hair, Fred Williams, Marianna Williamson, Carol Byrd, Keith Williams, Clara Weaver, Sandra C. Byrd, Frances Matthews, JoAnn Jefferson, Alice Lou Roberts, Kaylan King, Dennis Rose, Jean Landreth, Pastor Thomas Washington, Rudolph Miller, Elise Avery, Carl “Hambone” and Annie Holmes, Dick Stewart, JoAnne Turlington, Angel Stewart, Marshall Pleasant, Betty Gregory, Tammy Vann (Ma’s Grill), Wallace Parker, Thursday Shopper
Jean Pleasant and all those in nursing homes.
My quote for the week is from Joyce Meyer, “Nobody has made too many mistakes. It’s not too late for you to begin again.”
If you have any news you would like to put into the column, give me a call at (910) 897-6132, email me at dragonflyfloristnc@gmail. com by Monday or come by Dragonfly Florist in Coats to speak with me personally.
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