Divorce Care
Welcome to DivorceCare Ministries
Information
Dates and time: This is an ongoing ministry which meets every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. at the Park Crest campus (click here for directions):
3581 S. Kansas Ave.
Springfield, Mo 65807
Facilitator: Diane Spangler
Child Care: Your child will be participating in the children’s program of Park Crest Calvary Temple. Please inform the office if you need child care so preparations can be made before you arrive.
Cost: $15 for a workbook
SCHEDULE OF DIVORCECARE MEETINGS
6:30 p.m. – Introduction and Prayer
7:00 p.m. – Teaching via Video
7:45 p.m. – Discussion of the Teaching
8:15 p.m. – Closing
GUIDELINES FOR DIVORCECARE
MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY – do not talk about things you hear in the group to people outside the group. This will help develop an atmosphere of trust. (Keep in mind, there is no way the group can guarantee confidentiality, so use discretion about what you share.)
SHARE – There is no requirement that you talk or share in the group, but you are encouraged to do so!
BE SENSITIVE – Some of you are naturally outgoing and comfortable sharing your feelings. Some of you are a bit shy. If you are outgoing, make sure you don’t dominate the group. If you tend to be quiet or shy, make an effort to participate (you’ll be glad you did).
TEST YOUR EXPECTATIONS – This is a group designed to help you and the other group members heal from the hurt of divorce. It is not an environment to encourage dating relationships (as you’ll see on the DVDs, dating too early can add to your hurt!). You and the other group members are emotionally vulnerable. It’s important to build mutual trust, demonstrating that you are part of this group to find healing and not because you are seeking a new relationship.
BE WELL MANNERED – Take care to protect the integrity of the DivorceCare program as well as each group member. Please make every effort to avoid speaking of others (especially your former spouse) in slanderous, disparaging or contemptuous terms. Respect the leaders, other group members, and your family members through your actions and comments.
Seminar Topics for the Sessions
What’s Happening to Me?
The Road to Healing/Finding Help
Facing My Anger
Facing My Depression
Facing My Loneliness
What Does the Owner’s Manual Say?
New Relationships
Financial Survival
KidCare
Single Sexuality
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Moving On, Growing Closer to God
DivorceCare has touched thousands of lives. Here are a few testimonies of those who have attended.
“I know that I am not alone…”
“This is great! I look forward to DivorceCare each week.”
“Real life – not sugar coated.”
