The Bereavement Ministry provides one-on-one Christian care to people in and around our congregation grieving the death of a loved one. We are compassionate individuals who can provide comfort when you suffer loss, grief, and other challenges that throw your life into a tailspin. We are not counselors and do not propose to "know it all.” We do not try to fix matters. We partner with you to provide love, care, and support when you need it most. We are deeply caring individuals who encourage, listen and lend a shoulder to cry on as you navigate your storms. We have a heart for the hurting. We represent Christ’s caring for people –through people. The Bereavement Ministry is available to you whenever you need us.

Mission:
Our mission is to be a resource to our Central Family in their time of grief.  We aim to ease the burden as much as possible during a family member’s loss.

When you call on us, we can:

• Notify the church and officials of the death.
• Contact family members on behalf of the church.
• Inform other Ministries of family members' needs (feeding family, etc.).
• Provide support and guidance to the grieving family.
• Inform the church and officials of funeral arrangements.
• Send Bereavement Cards to congregation members in the event of a loss to an extended family member.
• Refer grieving members to professional counseling upon request.
• Provide continued support to the family after losing a loved one.

In your time of need, please contact the Bereavement Ministry or call the church directly at 410-233-8558.