Grief Ministries - Grace Church

Grief Ministries - Grace Church We seek to equip those who are hurting and broken in
spirit to grieve well on their journey with Jesus.

We gather the 1st Sunday of each month @ 2pm in the GCKids Auditorium

05/04/2026

Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now gone. It carves through you, leaving a hollow ache where love once resided.

In the beginning, it feels unbearable, like a wound that will never close. But over time, the raw edges begin to mend. The pain softens, but the imprint remains—a quiet reminder of what once was. The truth is, you never truly "move on." You move with it. The love you had does not disappear; it transforms. It lingers in the echoes of laughter, in the warmth of old memories, in the silent moments where you still reach for what is no longer there. And that’s okay.

Grief is not a burden to be hidden. It is not a weakness to be ashamed of. It is the deepest proof that love existed, that something beautiful once touched your life. So let yourself feel it. Let yourself mourn. Let yourself remember.

There is no timeline, no “right” way to grieve. Some days will be heavy, and some will feel lighter. Some moments will bring unexpected waves of sadness, while others will fill you with gratitude for the love you were lucky enough to experience.

Honor your grief, for it is sacred. It is a testament to the depth of your heart. And in time, through the pain, you will find healing—not because you have forgotten, but because you have learned how to carry both love and loss together.

~ Anonymous (author unknown)

Let yourself smile! 😊
03/28/2026

Let yourself smile! 😊

You feel it… don’t you? That small moment where joy tries to rise again. A laugh that comes out a little easier. A lightness you didn’t force. A breath that doesn’t feel heavy for once.

And almost immediately…
You shut it down.

Because a part of you believes, it’s not safe to be happy yet. Not after everything you’ve been through. Not while things are still uncertain. Not when prayers are still unanswered. Not when other people are still hurting.

So you dim it.

You tell yourself,
“Don’t get too excited.”
“Don’t get your hopes up.”
“Something will probably go wrong.”

Because disappointment trained you to brace instead of believe. Pain taught you to guard instead of receive. And now joy feels unfamiliar… almost suspicious.

But hear me.
It is okay to be happy.

Not because everything is perfect or because every prayer has been answered. It isn’t because life suddenly makes sense. But because God is still good… even in the middle of the process.

Ecclesiastes 3 says there is a time to weep… and a time to laugh.

And some of you have honored your season of weeping so well that you don’t know how to step into your season of joy without feeling guilty.

But joy is not betrayal.

You are not dishonoring your past by smiling again. You are not minimizing your pain by laughing again. You are not forgetting what happened by feeling light again.

You are healing.

Healing often sounds like laughter before it ever looks like a full breakthrough. The enemy would love for you to stay in survival mode. Always bracing, expecting loss and preparing for the worst.

Because a guarded heart is easier to contain.
But joy?

Joy expands you. Joy strengthens you. Joy reminds you that darkness didn’t win.

Nehemiah 8:10 says,
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Not your struggle. Not your striving. Your joy. So if you feel even a flicker of it… Don’t shut it down this time. Let yourself smile. Let yourself laugh. Let yourself feel light without apologizing for it.

You’ve cried enough to earn this moment. You’ve endured enough to receive this peace.

It’s okay to be happy.

Not someday.
Not when everything is fixed.

Now.

Natalie Breckenridge 🤎

03/25/2026

GIRL, GET UP 💕 It’s Wednesday ☀️

📖 Psalm 107:1 says, “O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.”

Even in the middle of what you’re going through… you’re still blessed. Even when you’re tired, still figuring things out, still waiting on things to come together, you’re still blessed.

Even if everything doesn’t look how you want it to yet… you’re still covered. Still protected. Still here.

You’re not blessed because life is perfect, you’re blessed because God is still with you. Because He’s still keeping you, still loving you, still making a way for you.

And as long as you have Him… you’ll never truly be lacking.

So take a moment today and give thanks anyway 💕✨

03/17/2026

Sneak Peek 🦋 Meet Jilly Bean

Jilly Bean may have been tiny, but her story is full of strength, love and the beauty of memories that never fade.

This gentle children’s book is created to help young hearts understand grief while celebrating the love that always stays with us.

It is truly an honor to help tell this precious family’s story in a way children can understand and remember.

Coming Soon:
Jilly Bean and the Garden of Butterflies
A story of love that never leaves 🦋

Healing isn’t forgetting. You just learn to see a little more joy each day!
03/09/2026

Healing isn’t forgetting. You just learn to see a little more joy each day!

When the weight is too heavy, lay it at the feet of Jesus!
02/12/2026

When the weight is too heavy, lay it at the feet of Jesus!

02/12/2026
Invite God into the mess, trust him to strengthen your faith and allow him to use you to show others his faithfulness!
02/05/2026

Invite God into the mess, trust him to strengthen your faith and allow him to use you to show others his faithfulness!

We have a grief support group that meets the first Sunday of each month @ 2pm. Grace Church East End.Next meeting March ...
02/03/2026

We have a grief support group that meets the first Sunday of each month @ 2pm. Grace Church East End.

Next meeting March 1, 2026

We seek to equip those who are hurting and broken inspirit to grieve well on their journey with Jesus.
01/30/2026

We seek to equip those who are hurting and broken in
spirit to grieve well on their journey with Jesus.

Our Grief Ministry meets on the first Sunday of every month at 2 PM. A space to grieve, be supported, and find comfort in community. You are not alone.

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24300 U.S. 167
Hensley, AR
72065

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