Dearest family, We love you. Jesus loves you. We cannot express in words the deep unspeakable sorrow we all hold over Jesse’s passing. This kind of grief has a distinct sting. As we journey together through this pain and suffering with God, we wanted to share this page with you. We hope it can be a place you can come to find helpful resources, see how you can serve and ultimately know God is with you, with us. We would love for you to take a moment to read these words from Pastor Vince that he wrote to our brother Jesse: Vince’s Writing. If you need to reach us directly, feel free to fill out a Connect card and let us know how we can reach out to you: Connect Card.
Scriptures we can hold on together. Hold them close to our hearts.
Curated Playlist of Songs made by Sophia to bring music to our journey: Spotify Link
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
- Khrystina & April Meal Train - https://mealtrain.com/8nd644
- Risse & Jesse's Kids Meal Train - https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/924vn5
- Go Fund Me for Khrystina for Funeral Expenses - https://gofund.me/efcfb8c02
- Go Fund Me for KK & Ollie Healing Fund - https://gofund.me/a3db4d2c9
- Funeral Services is Thursday September 25th from 4:00-8:00pm at Pacific Beach-La Jolla Chapel located at 4710 Cass Street San Diego, CA 92019. Important notes from Family: This will be an open casket visitation. We kindly invite you to pay your respects in the way you feel most comfortable. Attire requested is traditional funeral attire in respectful, dark, or muted tones. For those that feel called, light colors or a personal touch that reminds you of Jesse's bright spirit are also welcome. Above all, we hope you feel comfortable honoring Jesse in a way that reflects both reverence and the joy of his life.
GRIEF RESOURCES
CONTACTS
- CRISIS HOTLINE 619-557-0500 - Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day to talk with you if you are in jeopardy of hurting yourself or someone else. You can also text or call 988 as well. Youth Crisis Line 800-843-5200.
- Beauty for Ashes Clinic has Christian therapists available. You can call them at 619-352-0486 (Mon-Fri 8am-7pm). They are located at 3160 Camino Del Rio S. #116 San Diego, CA 92108.
- Friend of New City who is a believer Gretchen Penner specializes in Trauma treatment who will give free 15 minute phone consultations. You can reach her at 619-202-5258. Her center is located at 3990 Old Town Avenue Suite 209A San Diego, CA 92110. Her website: https://soundmindcenter.com/ (Note: She is out of town from Sept 20th-Oct 6th)
- Friend of Davis & Hendrickson Family who is open to receiving new clients. Kelli Redfield is a believer and a trauma therapist: https://www.kelliredfield.com/
- GriefShare is a faith-based grief group ministry that's bringing healing to communities. There are grief groups throughout the city being hosted at churches. Feel free to join one and see if others want to go with you https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us/states/ca/cities/san_diego
- Spark of Life has In-person and online experiences to help you live forward after loss: https://sparkoflife.org/
- NAMI.org has grief groups with faith backgrounds and are cost effective. They have groups specifically for people who lost loved ones to suicide.
ONLINE RESOURCES
- San Diego Bereavement Center & Resource Page: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me/families/bereavement.html
- Grief Booklet: https://dunamaiministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Final-Cristian.pdf
- Understanding Depression: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/bible-understand-depression/
- Resources for Parents or Leaders with Youth who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide: https://neverabother.org/youth-in-my-care/
SERMON VIDEOS
- Kenny’s sermons can speak to us today
- https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/a-prayer-of-lament/
- https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/lament-through-the-darkness/
- https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/remember-your-redeemer/
- Stephen’s sermon on Judas & Suicide: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/judas-iscariot-the-betrayer-050425-audio/
- Vince’s sermon on Stacking Stones Hebrews 12:1-3: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/stacking-stones/
- Jackai’s sermon on Where is God in our Suffering: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/where-is-god-in-our-suffering/
- Jackai’s sermon on Trusting God Through Difficulty Times: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/trusting-god-through-difficult-times/
- Heidi’s sermon on Meeting Jesus in our Disappointments: https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/meeting-jesus-in-disappointment/
- Vince’s Sermons on Hope
- Gospel Hope | New City Church https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/gospel-hope/
- Unstoppable Joy | New City Church https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/unstoppable-joy/
- Reason For Hope: Easter Sermon | New City Church https://www.newcitysd.com/sermons/reason-for-hope-easter-sermon/
- If you would like to take a moment to watch Jesse’s testimony on the last Sunday he was with us, here is the link to our Anniversary Sunday where Trevor invited him up to share (a rare occurrence of Jesse stepping into the spotlight): Link to Jesse’s testimony on Anniversary Sunday (his testimony starts at 38:52)
- A short series on how to navigate grief and suffering: https://subsplash.com/u/pacificcrossroads/media/d/39093b0-light-of-my-lantern-part-i
BOOKS
- A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser: https://a.co/d/4WDk81o
- Walking with God through Pain & Suffering by Tim Keller: https://a.co/d/hBecORx
- Spotify has a free Ebook if you have Spotify Premium Subscription: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WyNwu1mPtrSMgxwNbduU7?si=b374e867bddb455d
- I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye by Brook Noel & Pamela D Blair PhD: https://a.co/d/g0eG3hI
- A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/eJF53Zy
- God Is On Your Side by Joshua Ryan Butler: How Jesus is for You When Everything Seems Against You (Some of our leaders are currently reading through this book together. We would love to have you read it with us.) https://joshuaryanbutler.com/books/god-is-on-your-side/
- Description: Do you ever question whether God is on your side? It’s easy to believe he is when life is going well. It’s harder to believe when you’re reeling from rejection or betrayal, wrestling with depression or a terminal diagnosis, grappling with loneliness, or grieving broken dreams. Jesus reveals a God who is more on your side than you ever dared to dream. In this study on the gospel of John, you’ll discover the Creator who enters your side of creation, the Savior who fights for you on the cross, and the Redeemer who works through you with meaning and purpose.
- Spotify has a free Ebook if you have Spotify Premium Subscription: https://open.spotify.com/show/6naMEM3hnjz3ciiFloo3Ph?si=4a8716a3274e48df