Welcome to Oakhurst! We are a church of Jesus Christ, on a mission to truly be the body of Christ in the world, in faith, love, worship and actions. In other words we are called to be a healthy church for Jesus Christ.

A healthy church is one in which disciples are being made, lives are being changed, people are being healed both emotionally and spiritually, and people are serving Christ and growing in their relationships with Him. Oakhurst is a healthy church for Jesus on a mission to be healthier: to do more, reach more, change more, heal more, serve more.

Our congregation is warm and welcoming. Our worship services are inspiring. Our pastors are sincere, compassionate, humble and faith-filled.   Moreover, if you are reading this there is a good chance you are interested in our church and seeking a church home. God, who always goes before us, may have already prepared the way for you here. The only way to find out? You need to attend! See you in church.

Pastor Tim

Grief Recovery Support Group

FACING TOMORROW
It may be hard for you to feel optmistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.
That's the reason for GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and wnat to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.
Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A GriefShare workbook assists you with note-taking, journaling and grief study. The videos feature top experts on grief recovery, dramatic reenactments about living with grief and real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours.
During the small group discussion time, you'll have the opportunity to interact with other who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and share you own. 
GriefShare is a nondenominational group and features biblical teaching on grief and revovery topics. Please join us.

TOP EXPERTISE
GriefShare videos feature interviews with leading authors, counselors, speakers and pastors with years of expertise ingrief recovery. There are over 40 GriefShare experts, including:
Sabrina Black, Dee Brestin, Dr. Bill Bright, Rev. Noel Castellanos, Dr. Tim Clinton, Dr. Jim Conway, Dr. Larry Crabb, Jonie Eareckson Tada, Elisabeth Elliot, Anne Graham Lotz, Dr. Jack Hayford, Dr. E.V.Hill, Barbara Johnson, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Lois Rabey, Dr. Joseph Stewell, Dr. Siang-Yand Tan. Dr. John Trent, Dr. Paul David Tripp, Dr. Edward Welch, H. Norman Wright, Zig Ziglar

WHEN TO BEGIN

You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each is "self-contained," so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. YOu will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next cycle and view any of the videos you have not seen. 

REAL HELP FOR DEEP HURT
Community
"the finality fo death is hard to accept, and that's what a grief group is about... getting you to accept that reality... so that you can go on with your life."
"Helped me to understand that I wasn't alone and that others have been on my same path."

Understanding
"The permission I needed to let grief happen."
"GriefShare workbooks and videos are very encouraging."

Support
"People loving each other in the midst of their hurting."
"We became family."

Encouragement
"We have cried, laughed and grown."
"Hope and joy was evident on her face."

GRIEFSHARE SCHEDULE
Where: Oakhurst United Methodist Church
            13400 Park Blvd. Seminole, Fl. 33776
            Phone: 727-391-4769

When:  Wednesday's, starting on 1/18/12 and ending on 4/11/12 from 10:30am to 12:00am or 6:00pm to 7:30pm in Room 13 in the West Wing.
           

This program is being offered to those in our community as well as our church members and friends.

Group size is limited to 15 individuals so register early!