Support Ministry
Griefshare Support Group
Grief Support Group is for those who have lost a loved one. Hurting people find healing and hope as they share the journey of grief. Sessions will be led by Pastor Reich and include a video seminar and support group discussion. Contact the office for more information.
Grief is perhaps the most difficult of human emotions to face, though it also has the potential for being the most therapeutic. Grief isn’t a bad thing; it’s the cost of having loved. If we hadn’t loved, if we hadn’t cared, we wouldn’t grieve. And our lives would have been even emptier.
Griefshare Support meets at our church on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. in the CLC Community Room.
CANOPY - Cancer Support Group
Meets the second and fourth Mondays in the church library UNLESS school is out, or due to weather, holidays, summer.
Meetin in the Library at the Community Life Center at 4:00 PM.
Call Priscilla at 226-2358 with questions.
Chronic Pain/Illness
Support Group
This group meets on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 pm at the Library in the Community Life Center. For more information call Karen at 226-3541, Paula at 229-4093 or 1st UMC 225-5680.
Divorce Support Group
This group offers nondenominational spiritual care to those who are separated and/or divorced. This group utilizes the Divorce Care Series which is a DVD series that is scripturally based and features Christian experts on divorce and recovery. Newcomers are welcome to join the group at any time.
One topic is covered at each meeting followed by group discussion of the information presented during the video. Participants are encouraged to share and support each other. Meetings are held at the church on the first and third Monday of the month from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Widow Support Group
Monthly breakfast includes fellowship & devotion. Also, special outings are frequently planned. All denominations are welcome. Call Carol Iwerks for more information at 225-7473
Care Givers Support Group
This group meets once a month on the 3rd Saturday at 9:00 am at the Millstone
Care Giver's Group is for persons who are caring for their loved one who may still be at home or may already be in a nursing home. The group provides information, support & sharing for those who care for other adults in their life.
For more information on times and locations, email or call Paula Cape at 225-5680.
Chronic Pain/Illness
Support Group
Do you suffer with
chronic pain/chronic illness? The Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness Support Group a
group of people who will welcome you with warm, non-judgmental, and caring
reassurance. "We aren’t meant to ‘do’ this journey alone" Meet others who share
the journey of chronic illness and daily pain. They’ve been there. They’ve heard
it. They gather to encourage each other, to offer each other emotional support.
This group is a place where "everyone understands." You will meet people who
will rejoice with you and who will also cry with you. We invite you to come and
find out more.
This group meets on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 pm in the Church Library in the Community Life Center. For more information call Karen at 226-3541, Paula at 229-4093 or 1st UMC 225-5680.
These are books available in
the Church Library that deal with Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness:
Why Can't I Make People
Understand?
Discovering the Validation
Those with Chronic Illness Seek & Why
by: Lisa Copen
"No one get's it!" we all
exclaim at one time or another. This book gives you unique insight into why you
crave the understanding of those around you when you are suffering.
But You Look So Good!
by: Sherri
Connell
A Guide to Understanding and
Encouraging People with Chronic, Debilitating
Illness.
Help Me Trust You,
Lord
by: Emilie
Barnes
Emilie is an organizer,
a tea cup lover, and a leading Christian speaker and author -- but she is also
someone who has lived for years with a chronic illness and understands pain and
uncertainty. This book will bring you great comfort as she shares from the heart
how she learns to trust the Lord, one day at a time.
Pure Joy
by: Patricia Knight
Patricia Knight has been
suffering with chronic pain for more than twenty-five years, and yet she has
found 'pure joy' through her unshakable faith in God. As one who suffers with
chronic pain myself, I have found this book of devotionals to be helpful in
learning to view pain as a gift from God and to experience joy and peace even in
the midst of pain.
 Parish Nurse, Priscilla Hamilton
622-7105
Office Hours:
Mondays 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
Wednesdays: 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m
Monthly services offered at the Church
Second Sunday of each month: Prayers for Healing and Anointing of Oil following worship
Fourth Sunday of each month: Blood Pressure Checks following worship
HISTORY OF THE PARISH NURSE
For centuries, the church has been a place of comfort where the wounded spirit can be nurtured and restored. Hundreds of churches are realizing that their parishioners' physical and emotional needs are interwoven with their spiritual well being. At the forefront of this ministry is the Parish Nurse. Reclaiming an old tradition of the church to go out and preach the Kingdom of God and to heal (Luke 9:2) Recognizing that the mission of the church community is to proclaim God's desire that we achieve abundant life. Reaffirming and supporting the journey toward wholeness in the relationship of body, mind, and spirit.
WHO IS THE PARISH NURSE?
A Parish Nurse is a registered nurse who is committed to the healing mission of the church.
WHAT IS PARISH NURSING?
Parish Nursing is a melding of nursing and ministry. The Parish Nurse ministers to individuals and families, using health education and spiritual maturity to promote wellness of body, mind, and spirit. This ministry is lived in and through a faith community.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PARISH NURSE?
Health Educator-
*Seeks to promote an understanding of the relationship between lifestyle, attitudes, faith, and well-being.
*Helps out with support groups.
*Uses volunteers as needed.
Personal Health Counselor-
Discusses health problems with parishioners and makes home, hospital, and nursing home visits.
Liaison with Community Health Organizations-
Acts as a liaison to community resources and services.
Clarifier of the Close Relationship Between Faith and Health- Brings together aspects of faith and health, how they relate and impact each other.
" The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers." 1 Peter 3:12
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF PARISH NURSE MINISTRY?
1. Coordinate presentations on such areas as: stress management, living wills,
Screening for hypertension, etc. 2. Offer support to individuals who are grieving.
3. Refer people to various support services, including adult programs, depression support, and Alcoholics Anonymous.
4. Offer presence and prayer during times of crisis and of celebration.
5. Encourage individuals toward healthy living through exercise, good nutrition, and spiritual disciplines.
6. Assist pastors in healing ministry
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