The Parish Health Ministry seeks to promote the physical, mental and spiritual well being of the congregation and community through workshops, seminars, support groups and resources. They augment pastoral care to homebound and to those returning home from surgery, new mothers, and also assistance with health insurance forms, transportation, and meals when needed.

 

 

 

 

What is Congregational Health Ministry?

Do you provide care for a family member who is ill, or are you struggling with illness yourself? Are you anxious, worried, in a need of help with a health problem and don’t know where to go?

 

The Congregational Health Ministry can help answer your questions, direct you to the resources you need, and provide short-term crisis assistance.

 

All of our CH&W committee members have worked or are currently working in the health care field. They are familiar with resources in our congregation and community that may help with your health concerns. They can assist with explaining the medical "jargon" of an illness and help clarify the directions for caring for an ill family member. They can act as ombudsmen if you feel you are not getting the care you need, or they can simply offer a kind, understanding and sympathetic ear when you need one.

 

CH&W services are offered to you at no cost and are held in strict confidence. Any information given to a CH&W member is shared only with your pastor and other health care workers involved in your care. Please don't hesitate to call on us when in need.

 

"and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick."

Luke 9:2

 

Pat Sprich, Rita Moss, Mary Doering

 

Mission Statements CHW

 

The Congregational Health & Wellness ministry is shaped by Christ's concern for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Our mission to Webster Gardens and its community is to carry out the healing work of Jesus by responding to people in their need. We promote and nurture wellness.

 

 

Congregational Health & Wellness Services

• Helping parishioners integrate faith and health.
• Stressing God's role in health and healing.
• Addressing body, mind, and spirit in wellness care.
• Providing instructions, council, consultation, and printed resources on preventive health care and healthy lifestyles.
• Serving as a liaison between parishioner and care provider to clarify health care issues and answer questions.
• Acting as a referral source for community social services, health agencies, and congregational resources.
• Working with volunteers to coordinate and conduct visitation, transportation and meals.
• In times of crisis, health screenings, health promoting events and worship services, and giving encouragement to support groups.
• Conducting workshops and sponsoring exercise classes relating to health.
• Maintaining confidentiality for all contacts.
• Offering blood pressure screenings on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, 9-9:30 am and 10:30-10:45 am
• Providing the above services with Christian love without cost to recipients.