| About the Church | | We support our Military and Families.
The recent incidents of terrorism have shocked, saddened and grieved the nation,
and left many people—both those directly and indirectly affected—wondering how to deal with the aftermath
of such tragic events. This digest offers tips and information on taking care of yourself,
helping others cope and talking to your children about violence.
Reactions to a Traumatic Event
Disasters such as the terrorist attacks that occurred today can result in extreme emotions including stress,
helplessness, fear, irritability, anger, depression and grief. Although everyone deals with trauma and stress differently, and grief,
there are some common reactions, including:
· Recurring thoughts or nightmares about the event
· Difficulty sleeping or changes in appetite
· Anxiety and fear, especially when exposed to events or situations reminiscent of the trauma
· Feelings of depression, sadness and having low energy
· Memory problems including difficulty remembering aspects of the trauma
· Difficulty focusing on work or daily activities
· Spontaneous crying, feelings of despair and/or hopelessness
· Avoiding activities, places or even people who remind you of the event
· Feeling emotionally “numb,” withdrawn, disconnected or different from others
· Feeling extremely protective of, or fearful for, the safety of loved ones
If you or a loved one are experiencing extreme symptoms of stress, depression, grief or anger, consult a professional, or
your Church Pastors and they will help you through the process. God, give me grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
Courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the Wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
Amen. |
| | About Chaplain Bellas | 
Click to enlarge | | Chaplain Gregory and his wife, Gloria, have been in ministry since 1996. As a student from Lutheran Bible Institute they were married in 2011. Chaplain Gregory began work on a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling as well, at a Theological Seminary in California. Chaplain Gregory was Ordained into Ministry in 1996 and has continually served Christ in the mission field to Veteran, Native Americans, Prisoners, and VA Medical Centers ever since. As a Army Veteran himself, Gregory and Gloria have one children: a Desiree, a Radiology Tech., and a mother of five. “It is certainly my honor and my pleasure to serve the congregation of Veterans and there families as a Chaplain. This is an incredibly loving congregation and I am blessed to be a part of them. We invite you and your family to come visit our online Counseling site were Christ is King...
In The Love of the Savior,
Chaplain Gregory...Go ARMY... |
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