Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Lutheran resources to minister to those affected by suicide

Suicide is a very difficult situation.  
Sometimes we are stuck for words to say, other times we are unsure how to respond.    
Other times we hear about people committing suicide and we ask why???


Following are a number of resources I pray help you should you or a friend of yours ever be affected by suicide.  


Two sermons from Pastor Matt Thiele @ grace space, suicide and suicide- what would Jesus say? 


A sermon from Pastor Richard Schwedes - Sermon for the funeral of a person who committed suicide

Christian perspectives on suicide


Surviving the suicide of a loved one....pdf free Lutheran Hour Ministry 

The church and suicide Lutheran Church of Australia

Suicide Prevention from ELCA

Suicide LCMS

Suicide and the silence of scripture Christianity Today

3 video stories of people facing suicide but found hope in God from Yes He is!!

Bible verses
Mark 14:38
Romans 5:20
1 John 1:9
1 John 3:20-21

Psalms 25
Psalms 103
Psalms 130

Isaiah 43:1-3, 4-5
Romans 8:31-39
Hebrews 13:5b-6
1 Peter 5:8-9


Should you wish to discuss the issue of suicide  please contact a pastor, your doctor or a Christian counselor.

Feel free to email me with appropriate resources richardschwedes@gmail.com


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