Care & Support

GriefShare

No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare group is a safe and welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week support group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s considered “normal” in grief.



GriefShare Program Director, Charlie Frick.



Ride Support

There are times when, due to medical necessity, you may be unable to drive yourself to church or doctors' appointments. When those needs arise, let us help. When possible, fellow church members will assist you.



Meal Support

When life gets challenging due to illness or death, let us come alongside you to support you through the gift of home-cooked meals. As volunteers are available, let fellow church members provide meals to take the pressure off.



We are here to help

Are you or someone you know experiencing struggles or personal difficulties?

  • Isolation and Loneliness
  • Anxiety Over Health
  • Grief due to Many Different Kinds of Losses
  • Tension from Juggling Work, Childcare, and Schooling
  • Financial Strain or Job Loss
  • Uncertainty about the Future
  • Other Unexpected Life Challenges


“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28


If so, you don’t have to face it alone. We have people who are ready to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. If you or someone you love is in need of support and would like to talk to someone contact us:

Prayer Support

You matter to God. The things that bring you joy and sadness matter to Him. God has promised to be there for us when we pray. As a ministry, we want to include you in our prayers. 

Below you will find a simple form that you can use to request prayer. We value your privacy and will only share information as you desire it shared. We have a prayer team that receives email updates with items to pray for. You can direct your prayer requests to our prayer team or just to our ministry staff depending on the nature of your request.

If you desire a pastoral follow-up related to your request please note that below.


No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare group is a safe and welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week support group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s considered “normal” in grief. 


Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with all of its unpredictability and gain solid support each step of the way. 


At each weekly meeting, you will view a video featuring respected counselors, pastors, and healthcare providers on grief-related topics, plus you’ll hear relatable personal stories. After that is a small-group discussion to allow time for people to talk, share, support, and personally apply what they learned from the video. Everyone will have a workbook to take home filled with valuable exercises for navigating their personal grieving process. 

Topics include how to manage grief-related emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, and sadness, how to recognize what’s normal in grief, and what to do if you feel stuck or hopeless. 


If you have experienced the death of a family member or friend, you are invited to attend, no matter how long it’s been. Meetings will be held in the conference room at OSLM. 


For more details, or to find and register for the group, please visit griefshare.org or contact GriefShare Program Director, Charlie Frick.


Prayer Request