Recovery from Losses in Life
Band of Hope is a Christ-centered program designed to provide individuals with confidential support and guidance to develop the skills for making necessary changes to live with loss in a healthy way. This workshop will meet once a week for nine weeks for approximately two hours, and is offered three times a year. One-on-one consultation is available upon request.

The Program Includes:

• Confidential support and encouragement during recovery from a crisis.
• Christian guidance toward healing from a loss in a healthy way.
• Optional nine-week Bible study for personal spiritual healing, growth and recovery.
• Experience a self-help group in which group members help each other by talking in a safe, supportive, confidential and loving environment.

Contact Information
Contact Band of Hope Ministry Leader Robin Creemer at 417-627-0706 or the Church Office at 417-623-4606 for more details and future class times.

What Is Band of Hope Support Ministry?
Believing and
Accepting
Newness by
Discovering

Our
Future, knowing

Hardships
Open
Possibilities to further His Kingdom
Every day

What Is Loss?
Loss is any event that destroys a person’s understanding of the meaning of life.

Examples include:

• Death of a loved one
• Domestic violence
• Empty nest syndrome
• Relocation/moving
• Life-altering accident
• Loss of possessions - fire, bankruptcy, etc.
• Loss of child/grandchild due to abortion, miscarriage, SIDS, stillbirth, custody disputes
• Loss of hopes and dreams - as life advances and circumstances demand change
• Loss of profession/career/job
• Separation/divorce
• Advancing age/declining health
• Family lifestyle changes
• Chronic/terminal illness
• Changes in mobility

First Serve/Ministry Opportunities

• Inviting: Every person can participate in this ministry. When you find yourself in the middle of a struggle or sitting next to someone that is struggling, you can help them find hope. Give them a card or brochure and let them know that they are not alone. Lead them to Band of Hope—any time; any place.
• Encouragement: Contact the Church Office at 417-623-4606 to find out how to participate in encouraging others in this ministry.

Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
-Isaiah 41:10