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Dr Sal Yannizzi, Pastor
"I want to recommend the Grief Recovery Outreach (GRO) ministry. This ministry is without a doubt ordained by the Lord, and Ted and Darlene Ricci are the perfect couple to lead this ministry. God has used this ministry to bless several Churches and many Christians who have been overwhelmed by grief. Brother Ted is currently directing the GRO ministry at Bible Baptist Church of Bradenton and is helping other Churches develop their own Grief Share Ministry. I have invited Brother Ricci to help me start a GRO ministry in our Church here in New Jersey, maybe God will lead you to do the same."
In His Service,
Dr. Sal Yannizzi, Pastor
Pastor Matt Stidham
"As we have a church with many grieving over the loss of loved ones, I knew I had to have Bro. Ricci minister to us. The Lord did not disappoint as God used both Bro. Ted and Darlene's testimonies of their trials of grief and how they are overcoming daily through the God of all comfort. Bro. Ricci's care and compassion touched hearts in understanding the stages of grief and how important it is to fellowship with God and His people in gaining the faith, hope, and love that we need to keep living for Christ."
Pastor John W. Brent Stancil
I wanted to take a moment to share with you what a tremendous blessing GriefShare has
been to our church. Through this ministry, we have not only seen souls saved but also families
added to our church. More importantly, we have been able to walk alongside so many hurting
people during one of the darkest seasons of their lives, offering them the comfort and hope
that only Christ can give.
Ted Ricci has been instrumental in leading and guiding this ministry. Having walked this
difficult road himself after the loss of his precious wife, he understands firsthand the depth of
grief and the healing that comes through faith and community. His heart for those who are
grieving, coupled with his experience and wisdom, makes him an invaluable asset to any
church seeking to minister to those who are hurting.
I wholeheartedly encourage you to consider having Ted come and help establish a GriefShare
ministry in your church. You and your people will be greatly helped by his leadership, and
your community will be forever impacted by the compassion and biblical truth that this
ministry brings.
If I can answer any questions or offer any further encouragement, please don’t hesitate to
reach out.
In Christ,
Pastor John W. Brent Stancil
Community Bible Baptist Church
