And Jesus sent them out, to preach the kingdom of God, and heal the sick. Luke 9:2
The Health Ministry sees healing and health as integral to a life of faith and a key focus of the Church’s communal life.
It provides educational and experiential opportunities that promote physical, mental, emotional and relational wholeness.
Look for:
- monthly articles in Hope Church News
- monthly themes on the Health bulletin board in the Gathering Area
- library shelf books “Health Ministry” and “Living Fully – Dying Well”
- health books on shelves under Health Ministry bulletin board
- health tips in Sunday bulletins
- Care Notes available in Gathering Area and library
- archival Hope Church News articles
- participate in consultation with the Hope Church nurse – Office hours:Mondays 10:00am to noon (donita.robards@resthaven.org)
- monthly blood pressure screening in library
- yearly flu shot clinic
- quarterly blood drives
- occasional training in use of CPR, Automated External Defibrillator
- annual adult education series
- other health events
- First Aid Kits are available for use when needed: labeled First Aid kits in back of sanctuary, office, Room 108, Youth Room, Room 206, and on Nursery parent pager cart
- Automated External Defibrillator is located to the left of the doors to the parking lot from the Gathering Area.
- Health Equipment – List is on the Health Ministry bulletin board in the Gathering Area. Please call the church office, (616) 392-7947, for item availability. There is no charge.