We are coming to you as we approach the 10th anniversary of printing the “Rachel’s Vineyard” Retreat manual. Today, there are over 650 retreats being run on every continent and in 47 states. Our program for healing is internationally recognized as a unique and effective sensory based treatment for trauma recovery. Because of this, we have been encouraged to develop a similar program for victims of sexual abuse in particular, and for the consequences of other forms of abuse as well.
We have done that!
We began piloting our new program, “Grief to Grace” to assist in the healing journey of those whose lives have been damaged by abuse. This healing ministry program was developed by Dr. Theresa Burke and Kevin Burke, MSW, with the same care, faith, compassion and professionalism as their “Rachel’s Vineyard” program.
The “Grief to Grace” program will be utilized as a 4-5 day ministry program designed to:
Heal the wounds of abuse and reclaim the gift of sexual dignity, and
Help release shame and facilitate the recovery of sexual integrity, self-worth and the ability to lead happy fulfilling lives.
This ministry program will empower abuse survivors with a process for releasing the grief, transforming the pain and receiving the necessary tools to recover from their abuse.
The program has been written and tested over the past five years and now is beginning to spread. We want to be prepared to meet the demands with staff, trainers and the publication of materials which are needed.
This is where we need you!
As you all know, it takes prayer, time, money and volunteers to effectively administer any program. We invite you to support this effort and indicate the monthly donation you will be able to commit to this new venture. If possible, we would ask that you have your donation debited to a credit card so that we will know what we can count on each month for our budget. If everyone receiving this request sends just $10 a month we will be able to hire staff and maintain the level of professionalism for which we are known. And of course, we ask for your prayers as we minister the healing love of Jesus Christ to those we serve.
We are very excited about what God has in store as we move out in faith and with great expectation.
We are working in partnership with The Institute of Christian Healing to develop a Training Program to empower and equip those who wish to facilitate the Grief to Grace Program. Your contribution to Grief to Grace is tax deductible through the Institute of Christian Healing.
To make a commitment with a one time or monthly pledge, click here: Paypal
Or send your donation to Grief to Grace, 743 Roy Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
With Gratitude,
Theresa Burke, Ph.D.
Kevin Burke, MSS, LSW
and
The Institute for Christian Healing
Julie Wegryn, MS,
Eileen Schrader, MSW
Douglas Schoeninger, PHD
