The Pain of Divorce
Divorce impacts about 50% of families in America and regretably, Christians are not exempt from that experience. Maybe now, you or someone you know is going through the heartbreak of divorce. The GOOD NEWS is that you don't have to go through it alone.
Morningisde Bible Church has been reaching out to the hurting community of divorced people through the DIVORCE CARE program.
Mike and Debbie Rodgers, the facilitators of the program at Morningsaide Bible Church have been through the pain and anguish of divorce from previous marriages. Through God's healing in their own lives they wanted to help others down that same path. DIVORCE CARE is a national program offered around the world with quality material and literature that guides participants through the painful areas of divorce.
Topics covered in the 14 week DIVORCE CARE sessions include:What's Happening to Me?
– Session 1
This introductory seminar helps answer the question, "Why do I feel the
way
I do?" It helps participants become comfortable with the support group
concept.
The Road to Healing/Finding Help
– Session 2
This video segment helps the participants identify the losses that occur as
the result of divorce. It also discusses ways to begin the process of
healing from the hurt of divorce.
Facing My Anger
– Session 3
This video seminar deals with the subject of anger, a nearly universal
reaction by both spouses during a divorce, and offers constructive
suggestions for dealing with anger.
Facing My Depression
– Session 4
Depression can paralyze a person going through divorce. Despite this, it can
be a "healing emotion," and this video seminar explores constructive
responses to depression.
Facing My Loneliness
– Session 5
After divorce, many people respond to their loneliness in ways that will
cause them even deeper pain. This segment explores healthy ways to
overcome loneliness.
What Does the Owner's Manual Say?
– Session 6
This video seminar explores real-world answers from the Bible on issues
related to separation, divorce and remarriage, presented in an easily
understandable format.
New Relationships
– Session 7
This seminar will help viewers understand the hurt that can come from a
premature new relationship and how to know when they are ready to enter a
new relationship.
Financial Survival
– Session 8
Most people are stretched financially during divorce. This video segment
offers practical help on how to survive and ways to deal with the many money
issues that arise in divorce.
KidCare
– Session 9
This video seminar helps parents understand the effects of divorce on
children and offers tips on being an effective single parent.
Single Sexuality
– Session 10
This important video segment will help viewers understand sexuality from
God's perspective and will discuss how to deal with sexual urges and
desires. It is possible to be single again and satisfied.
Forgiveness
– Session 11
The hurt that comes with divorce is a barrier that prevents many people from
forgiving their former spouse. This seminar shows that healing
cannot occur without forgiveness.
Reconciliation
– Session 12
This video seminar profiles the different types of reconciliation that can occur after divorce and explains why pursuing reconciliation is so important, even when those involved don't feel like reconciling.
Moving On, Growing Closer to God
– Session 13
How can God produce something good out of something as bad as divorce? This
segment will show participants how they can grow closer to God through their
divorce experience.
For more information about DIVORCE CARE, please call Mike & Debbie Rodgers at 712-276-1040. You can also learn more from the DIVORCE CARE website at www.divorcecare.org
6100 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
Phone: 276.3721
Fax: 276.4752
info@morningsidebiblechurch.org
