How to control anger will be
discussed at Lifetree Café at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 4, 2014, and at
7 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014.
The program, titled "Out
of Anger: The Battle Between Self-Control and Out of Control,"
features the filmed story of Jerry Hartman, whose ongoing anger issues led
him in and out of prison until he was at last accused of assault with a
deadly weapon.
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"I had this mentality
that if you mess with me, you won't do it again," says Hartman.
"If you beat me, you won't do it again because you're going to pay.
When I was around people, I wanted them to fear me."
Participants will discover
what practical tools helped Hartman discover how to control his anger and
transform his life.
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Admission to the 60-minute
event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located
at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Avenue, West Des
Moines, Iowa 50265.
To get to the West Des Moines United
Methodist Church in the western part of the Des Moines area, take
Interstate-235 to the 8th Street/73rd Street exit (Exit
3). Go south on 8th Street to the intersection of 8th
Street and Grand Avenue. The church is on the southeast corner of 8th
and Grand.
Lifetree Café is a place where people gather
for conversation on life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. For
questions about Lifetree may be directed to Paige Chapman at 515-279-0826 or info@lifetreecafe.com. More information is available at Lifetreecafe.com.