IT’S A NEW DAY

Healing from Trauma & Abuse

A 14-week support group for women seeking healing, freedom, restoration, and wholeness in Jesus.

Meeting Monday nights at 6PM
Mercy Hill Church – Bay View

Healing from trauma and abuse can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. It’s a New Day is a safe, Christ-centered support group designed to walk alongside women on a journey toward healing and hope.

Through biblical teaching, supportive community, and honest conversation, participants are encouraged to experience restoration and freedom in Jesus.

Whether your wounds are recent or years old, this group exists to remind you that healing is possible and that your story is not over.

You Are Not Alone


It’s a New Day follows a biblically based 12-step curriculum created by Pastor Laurie Ganiere, a trauma-informed ministry leader and survivor advocate.

The curriculum helps women:

  • Process past trauma and abuse

  • Identify lies and destructive thought patterns

  • Experience emotional and spiritual healing

  • Grow in forgiveness and trust

  • Rediscover identity and hope in Christ

This group is designed specifically for women and is facilitated in a supportive, confidential environment.

About the Curriculum

The Journey Toward Healing

Over the course of 14 weeks, participants walk through topics including:

Understanding the “why” behind pain and trauma

Shame, fear, anger, and guilt

Lies, deception, and distorted thinking

Knowing God as Father

Seeing yourself through God’s eyes

Learning to trust again

Forgiveness and emotional healing

Moving forward without looking back

  • “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

    Psalm 34:18

  • “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun!”

    Isaiah 43:19

  • “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord...

    Jeremiah 29:11

Meeting Information

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Beginning May 11

Mercy Hill Church – Bay View

2842 S. 5th Ct.
Milwaukee, WI 53207

For Women Only

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Participants are never pressured to speak before they are comfortable.

  • Yes. Creating a safe and trustworthy environment is very important to us.

  • No. Mercy Hill Church sponsors this ministry as a way to help bring healing and wholeness to those in and around our community.

  • Yes.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

Questions or Ready to Register?

Pastor Phil Martinez
phil@mercyhill.org