“Coping with Our Own Suffering,” the newest part of the “The Journey-Shepherding God’s People” video series, is now available online.

The video series program and accompanying tools are designed for those feeling separated from their faith community. The series is comprised of the video time of worship, a blog and three bible studies that can be used as a Spiritual Wellness program.

“Coping with Our Own Suffering” focuses on how those of us in the third chapter of life can find themselves feeling alone in their suffering praying for relief and praying that God would take the lead and open the door to a better reality.

“As we struggle, we remember that Jesus struggled, too. He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane before His passion and death. It seemed that God was not listening to his plea. Jesus’ reply was simply, and probably dejectedly, ‘your will be done.’ And then, three days later, the Resurrection!” Rev. Carol Jubenville, program coordinator, said.

“For Jesus, it was just as God had promised in the Old Testament — ‘I will never fail you or forsake you.’ (Dt 31:8) – a reminder for us that no matter the tortuous road that we may be traveling, sooner or later, there will be a fork that will take us to relief, fulfillment and joy”

This video series is designed to bring people who are living in senior housing, assisted living, skilled nursing and those who are finding it difficult to attend church services, a sense that their faith community has not forgotten them. Viewers will be able to experience a time of worship with a meaningful message, uplifting hymns, and centering prayers.

As the organization brings “church” into homes, the Rev. Jubenville, pastor at Oriskany Falls and Bouckville United Methodist churches, and the Rev. John Buehler, retired from St. John’s Catholic Church in Utica, will review scripture and discuss thoughtful ways in which viewers will be able to connect to their faith journey.