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Congregational Care Ministry
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He cared for those who could no longer care for themselves. This spirit
of Christian compassion is carried on by First Presbyterian’s Congregational
Care Ministry.
This ministry is aimed at members of our church family who have been
hospitalized, or who are recuperating from illness, or who are confined
to home and cannot worship with the rest of their brethren. It also provides
care and assistance to those who are in transitional phases of life due
to the aging process.
The Congregational Care Ministry concerns three primary areas: hospital
visitation by staff members to church family members; correspondence
(by telephone or letter) to those coping with illness or injury in their
homes; and the service of home Communion.
Rev. Peter T. Haas is the staff member who oversees this part of the church’s
outreach, and more than 100 volunteers from the church are involved.
Staff members spend three days a week regularly visiting area hospitals,
with visits on additional days in special situations.
The Congregational Care Committee processes prayer requests and maintains
an active prayer chain. Notes of encouragement or condolence are sent,
and phone calls and mailings go out to ailing church family members.
Congratulations go out in honor of new births. It provides support groups
and offers a healing/prayer ministry.
Members who are homebound or in assisted-living facilities can feel
spiritually connected to the church through the service of Communion
by the staff and elders.
All of us face transitional periods in our lives. We are blessed that
the people of the Congregational Care Ministry haven’t forgotten
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| CANCER SUPPORT |
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Cancer Support is composed of cancer survivors and family members committed to supporting those members facing a diagnosis of cancer in practical ways, sharing the journey, and working together toward a good outcome. Team members meet quarterly on the last Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 4:00pm.
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For more information please contact Frankie Bonner, RN, Parish Nurse at 810.234.8673 or fbonner@fpcf.org |
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| MEETS |
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Quarterly
4:00 PM
Last
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February
May
August
November
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| GRIEF SUPPORT |
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The loss of a loved one or drastic change in life produces the occurrence of grief. People are often surprised to find that they are unable to process grief by themselves. Often, people need a grief support group that offers understanding, guidance, and support enabling good management of their grief. A grief support group is available. It meets twice a month from 1:30-3:00pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays. This is an open ended meeting and anyone can be a part of it any time there is a need.
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For more information contact Kathy Robinson, Gail Hutchison or Jerry Walden, Liaison at jwalden@fpcf.org. |
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| MEETS |
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Second
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Fourth
Tuesdays
1:30 PM
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3:00 PM
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| HEALTH COUNCIL |
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The Health Council is composed of volunteers concerned about health and committed to carrying out the healing ministry of the church. It is a strong advocate for wholeness and supports stewardship of health expressed in all areas of the congregations life. The Council meets every second Tuesday at 6:00pm. at the church. All interested persons are invited to join us.
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For more information please contact Frankie Bonner, RN, Parish Nurse at 810.234.8673 or fbonner@fpcf.org |
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| HEALTH MINISTRY |
The Mission of the Parish Health Ministry is to provide holistic care to the congregation and community, focusing on emotional, spiritual, physical, mental, and relational well-being. Frankie Bonner, R.N., Parish Nurse, works to accomplish this goal through wellness education, health counseling, assistance to individuals and families with health concerns, referral, and representing the congregations vision of health to the community.
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For more information please contact Frankie Bonner, RN, Parish Nurse, at 810.234.8673 or fbonner@fpcf.org |
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To read
Healthy Happenings,
From the desk of
Frankie Bonner, RN,
Parish Nurse,
CLICK HERE
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| PET THERAPY |
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The Pet Therapy Program is a layman-based ministry of dedicated individuals who volunteer two important assets: their time and their pets, to bring joy and happiness to those hospitalized, shut-in, or disabled individuals through the use of therapy dogs.
The Pet Therapy teams of handlers and dogs have been certified to visit and provide friendship, and rehabilitative therapy to those who desire it.
The Pet Therapy teams provide visits to hospitals, nursing homes, elder care facilities, classrooms, camps and special literacy programs. Like music or art, visiting with a therapy dog offers people a special chance to enhance their healing emotionally.
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| TRANSPORTATION |
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Through our Wheels program, home bound individuals are picked up with the Church bus and brought to worship Sunday mornings. If you or a loved one needs a ride, please contact Peter Haas at 810.234.8673.
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| VISITATION |
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Visitation and encouragement is available at your request. A team of caring and trained individuals is available to visit you or a loved one.
Also, through our Deacon Flowery Delivery, flowers from Sunday morning are brought to home bound church members.
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To make visitation arrangements contact Lee Doll at 810.234.8673. |
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| OTHER CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRIES |
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Home Communion Ministry - pastoral staff and elders serve weekly home communions. |
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Correspondence Ministry - maintains contact with church members that have been restricted from regular church attendance. |
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Telephone Ministry - makes follow-up calls to those who have recently been discharged from the hospital. |
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Healing Prayer Team Ministry - offers help to any person seeking Gods healing touch for needs that may be physical, emotional, spiritual, or relational. |
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Copyright 1998 - 2007 - First Presbyterian Church of Flint
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