Reconciliation Weekends
Reconciliation weekends can be a singular experience, or additional to a class or individual counseling.
Each person’s experience and journey to healing is different. We encourage everyone to attend a weekend
because it offers focused, intensive time where God often works in unique and deep ways.
Our Reconciliation Weekends offer a refuge to confidentially work through the process of healing after
abortion and reconciling with our children. In the midst of the setting at The Mansion at Elfindale in
Springfield, MO, our participants can be comforted to know that others who truly understand are there
to support. It is our desire to provide an atmosphere where post-abortives can experience unconditional
love, grace, and forgiveness.
Many enter a weekend retreat with the understanding that Jesus has forgiven them but have not realized
the depth of grief that has been locked inside for so long. Many women (and men) are able to recognize
their child is gone but they have never felt permission to acknowledge and mourn the loss of their child.
Joy seems an impossibility. Surviving sometimes too much.
During these weekends, participants are given an opportunity to acknowledge their precious child's life
by naming their child and writing a letter/poem in their honor. On Sunday, the weekend concludes with a
special memorial service. The tears of sorrow and joy often flow simultaneously as each individual's
relationship is restored with God, themselves, their child, and their family. Through the use of drama,
music and creative outlets, group experiences and the power of Biblical truth, each person leaves a weekend
profoundly changed – for ever.
For more information about our reconciliation weekends at the Mansion at Elfindale or to register,
call 816-694-6222 or email ldriggs@infg.org.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
John 10:10
Upcoming Weekends
October 22-24, 2010
April 1-3, 2011