THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

P. O. BOX 9 

EUTAWVILLE, SC. 29048

A weekend encounter for the widowed, separated or divorced

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August 2008

SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR DIVORCED, WIDOWED AND SEPARATED

On the weekend of Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2nd a very special workshop for people who are divorced, widowed or separated will be offered in the Coastal Area of South Carolina. Known as THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE, it is an International program, unique in the fields of peer ministry and ministry to the single-again. Its well-structured programs are both psychologically and spiritually sound, having been designed and developed by respected Christian professionals in the fields of ministry, grief psychology, education and organizational process.

While relatively new to the State of South Carolina, since its inception in Texas in 1974, Beginning Experience has spread to 35 states and 8 foreign countries. Sponsored by the Social Ministries Department of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, the first Beginning Experience Weekend in South Carolina was  held in October of 2001. It is open to people of all ages and denominations who struggle under the trauma of having lost a loving relationship and desire to take back control of their life.

Beginning Experience provides the safe space; the support and the tools to heal, to grow, and to turn one�s greatest devastation into opportunity. It is a place to find understanding and compassion from trained, caring people who can truly share the long walk back to wholeness. It is not a sensitivity group or a professional counseling session. It is not intended to provide therapy or to replace the need for it. It is non-confrontational and invitational.

The Weekend Program is designed to help people who are widowed, separated or divorced make a new beginning in life. It provides an atmosphere of support and acceptance where people can come together to re-evaluate themselves and their lives, and move on to the future with renewed hope.

 If this sounds like a Weekend that you or someone you know would benefit from call 1-803-492-7644

TODAY, while there is still space available for the October Weekend. Cost for the entire weekend is $175.00, which includes all meals, luxury accommodations and all workshop materials. This Weekend is being held at St. Christopher Conference Center on Seabrook Island, just South of Charleston, SC. For additional information, or to request an application call Delores Hollen in Mt. Pleasant at 843-303-2779; Thomas Lovett in Spartanburg at 864-542-1395; Larry Weathers in Summerville at 843-873-4182, Beverly Howell in Charleston at 843-556-3411 or Rev. John Scott in Eutawville at 803-492-7644 TODAY.   Reservations will close on Friday, October 3rd or when the limited number of spaces is filled. The next Weekends scheduled will be in March, 2009 and October, 2009