hen faced with death and dying, some may wonder what ministry could there be? This thought is more common than not!

Ministry to the dying involves a progressive ministry, that includes:

• Aiding the dying to realize and accept his or her impending death.
  
• Guiding the dying to a spiritual understanding, which leads him toward closure during a difficult stage in life.
  
• Reaffirming the acceptance of death, which brings peace to the dying and with God.
  

Hospice is a ministry for volunteers who visit dying residents. The visits assist in bringing peace, comfort and acceptance of one's death. Hospice of Spencer, Iowa, in conjunction with Spencer Hospital, provides this valuable service to those facing eternity. The Spencer Hospice Program may be reached at: 712.264.6365.

We often lack courage and strength to endure the devastating loss of parents, siblings, children and grandchildren. One need not grieve alone.

The St. Luke Campus Pastoral Care Program offers bereavement support groups and personal counseling, GriefShare, a community support group, is open to the public. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in The Highlands Celebration Suite, during the months of February through May and August through December. GriefShare literature is supplied by our friends at Warner Funeral Home of Spencer, Iowa.

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