Serving through Trial

Support

Perrin's Park was created to serve several functions. One of these essential functions is to support families who have gone through or are going through the challenge of loss. This is a ministry close to our hearts, yet we know such support is best offered by close family and friends. Often times, though, we don't know how best to help others or let others help. It may seem menial, but we suggest a prayer, a verse, and a listening ear. We pray the resources included below will enable you to better support your friends and family and to aid you as you walk through grief when you face loss.

Rememberance

Grove of Grace began as a way of physically remembering those lost through a living memorial as a small grove of trees on the third tier of the park. Park benches, plantings, and trees throughout the park are marked with plaques in memory of children to members of the church family and supported missionary families. We are also planning a perennial flower garden to remember the many children whom we have not been able to meet and the many lost that remain secret. Trees Greenville has generously supported us in this endeavor.

Guidance

Speaking from personal experience, it's easy to get lost in sorrow. Grief is messy and personal. While our purpose is not to tell you how to mourn and remember, we want to provide resources that you may find helpful as you journey through loss. We hope some of the resources we've included below will be of help to you. Below you will find a repository of scriptures that we found comforting, several books that were helpful, and a link to share your story or ask for prayer. We recommend that you consider journaling through your path. I can't tell you how much it helped us to take time every morning and evening to write down what we didn't feel comfortable sharing and what verses helped us through that day.