The Health Ministry of CEFC integrates the Word of God and Christian
principles of living into the areas of health and wellness in the local
church and the community to help individuals of all ages with their
physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
PHILOSOPHY:
- We believe in
the fundamental unity of human life in its physical, emotional,
intellectual, social
and
spiritual components.
- We believe that
this fundamental unity has its source and sustenance in a loving God.
- We believe that
each congregation strives to be a primary center where members look for
assistance
in living full, abundant and healthy lives, through all stages of life.
As Jesus attended
to various
needs in all phases of human life and death, the congregation through
the Health
Ministry
expresses the healing of Jesus Christ today.
- We believe that
professional registered nurses and other health care personnel can
provide
creative
ways to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the
congregation's
members.
- We believe that
the congregation is a healing institution and has the responsibility
for helping
its people
live full, abundant and healthy lives.
MEMBERS:
Kamalini Kumar,
RN (chair)
Patricia Keller,
RN
Frances Wilke,
RN
Laura Norman, RN
ACTIVITIES:
- Health Counselor: Discusses
health issues and problems with individuals as well as making
home,
hospital and nursing home visits as needed. Helps individuals cope with
the complicated
health
care system.
- Spiritual Support: Offers presence
and prayer during visits and times of crisis. Ministers care
and
concern in presenting the gospel.
- Health Educator: Educates on
health issues with an emphasis on prevention of disease and
promotion
of wellness.
- Referral Source: Assists in
locating community health resources and church based ministries.
- Facilitator: Recruits, trains,
and coordinates volunteers in the development of health ministries.
Examples of Health Ministry:
- Support group
facilitation
- Blood pressure
screening
- Visits to
hospitals, homes, and nursing homes
- Available to
pray with those who have health concerns
- Blood drives
- Health
education
- Medical Mission
Teams
- Promote
wellness classes and contests
- Write articles
for church newsletters and/or bulletins
