Health Ministry

What is Health Ministries All About?

Years of prayer and discussion led to the formation of Director, Pastoral Care & Senior Adult Ministry. "I'm blessed and honored to serve the church in this capacity." The objective of this position is providing leadership in identifying and meeting health education and health needs of the members of the congregation and community. "My responsibilities include home and hospital visits, providing educational classes and forums, fairs and health screening to the congregation, and the recruitment of volunteers to assist in this ministry. I'm excited about the countless opportunities God has for me to serve you."

Caregiver Support Group

First United Methodist Church Pensacola FL has a support group for caregivers that has begun meeting in the Wright Place, the third Tuesday of each month. Sacred Heart Senior Services is providing leadership with Joyce Brimhall and Libby Hyde as facilitators. This is an informal meeting, and all are welcome. We meet from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.

Prism Weight Management

Prism, a weight loss and weight management program, offers a 6-week phase toward learning healthy eating and lifestyle changes. Each phase includes a devotional book, weekly meetings and video, and can be continued until your goals are accomplished. The program encourages changes you can make in your every day life to help you transform yourself into the person God created you to be. This program also offers you a support group and accountability to God for the food choices you make. This has been a highly successful program for many in the church and community.

Opportunities

We are looking for volunteers interested in providing occasional respite visits to families caring for family while in the hospital. This would be short term visits (while the family member goes to dinner or takes a walk, etc.) Please consider if this would be an area of ministry that you might be interested in becoming involved!

Remember our medical closet--we have many items that may be used on loan. These include wheelchairs, bedside commodes, walkers, canes, crutches, blood sugar monitoring equipment, etc.

Seeking Support?

There may be some of us who are going though difficult circumstances or trying to cope with life situations that have left us feeling alone, frightened, depressed or uncertain about the future. We know God remains faithful through all of life's journey. We're looking to support each other through these times. If you're interested in providing support or seeking support from others please let Debra know.

Wishing for Wellness?

As Health Ministries Coordinator, I'm seeking to encourage and engage the church in health, wellness and prevention. You'll be presented with several opportunities throughout the year to focus on learning more about wellness. Take advantage of these opportunities.

What's in the Medical Closet?

Space has been secured and donations are being accepted for durable medical supplies. These would include new and used items, such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, other personal needs items. These will be cataloged and housed at the church, to be loaned to church families in need of medical supplies.

How Do I Volunteer?

As a church body, we have many needs and concerns that may go unattended or unnoticed. They're many opportunities to volunteer, including providing transportation for those unable to drive and telephone reassurance. If you're interested in serving in this ministry, please call the church today!