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Health
Ministry is integral part of the Care Ministries program at Pilgrim
Lutheran Church. The
program is implemented by part time Parish Nurse, Nancy Haughee, under
the direction of the Health Ministry Advisory Board. The Board is made
up of volunteers from the congregation and meets monthly.
Pilgrim’s
Health Ministry serves both members of the congregation and members of
community. Annual
activities planned by the health ministry include:
-
Blood
drives quarterly--August, November, February, May on 2nd
Wednesday
- Blood
pressure checks--2nd Sunday of the month, 9:15-9:45 am
- Healing
Prayer during communion at 8:15 service, 3rd Sunday of the
month
- Wednesday
Coffee and Conversation, 2-3:30 pm every week
- Exercise
classes—twice a week: Tuesday/Thursday 7-8:00 am and
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1-2:00 pm, Activities are mostly seated,
gentle exercise for seniors.
- Home
and Hospital visits on a need basis.
- Medical
equipment loan program (walkers, commodes, toilet support rails,
BP monitors) when needed.
- Lunch
Bunch--2nd Wednesday of the month with speakers on various topics.
12-1:00 pm. Available to all.
- Prayer
Shawl Ministry--Knit, Purl, Pray and Crochet Women’s Circle
which meets every 3rd Thursday, 10-11:30 am in member homes.
- Lions
Health Screening Van. Watch
the bulletin
- Pilgrim
Health Notes quarterly--January/April/July/October
- Bulletin
boards/ community health events posting Referral/health
information as needed and/or requested
For
specific information on programs please check the Church Calendar on
the Pilgrim web site or the monthly newsletter.
Last updated
November 15, 2008 07:44 PM
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