Parish Nurse
 

MISSION: I promise as Parish Nurse, with God’s help, to minister to His people, guiding them to take responsibility for their spiritual, physical and emotional well being. As I serve in this healing ministry, I will nourish my own body, mind and spirit through prayer, scripture and peer support with the aide of my faith community.

HOW IS THIS DONE?
 Parish Nurse meets with Pastor quarterly to review the shut-in list and decide who we will visit.
 Monthly articles, quarterly bulletin boards and an annual intergenerational program as per design/recommendation of the Health Cabinet
 Blood pressure monitoring is offered monthly on the 4th Sunday of the month by request.
 Parish Nurse is notified of those parishioners who are hospitalized by the Pastor or church Administrative Assistant. Discharge planning follow-up and visit per request or need are made.
 Health Care Proxy/5 Wishes are presented in a table talk annually and assistance with questions and form completion are given as needed.
 Participates in healing services, funerals and shut-in services

MEETINGS: See Health Cabinet

CONTACT PERSON: Carrie Weinreich @ 693-1898

HEALTH CABINET

MISSION: The healing ministry of Jesus inspires the ministries of St. John’s congregation to promote the transformation of our faith community into a source of holistic health and healing.
HOW IS THIS DONE? The cabinet meets with the parish nurse once a year to design the health programs and topics of articles and the bulletin board and as needed for participation in health programs.

MEETINGS: Early September, generally after the 11:00 a.m. worship service and as needed.

CONTACT PERSONS: Joe Brady @ 668-9080
                             Gary Huenniger @ 668-5075