The Parish Nurse program began in June, 2002 through a grant obtained from Breckenridge Senior Independence"    In that time our Health & Wellness Ministry has grown to include our Care Team Ministry, Parkinson Disease Support Group, monthly Blood Pressure screenings, educational workshops, and counseling opportunities and programs to keep us healthy in body, mind and spirit.   We are blessed to have many individuals who are in the healthcare profession involved in our ministry.

The Health and Wellness Ministry objective is to offer ways to keep us healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually.   The vision statement is "a caring ministry team that promotes a holistic approach to health and well-being, centered on God, balanced in faith, and connected to others through the love of Jesus Christ".   This year our focus is to "long for Christ and be strong for Christ".   Our hearts long to know Him through His Word and yearn to become strong for Him in body, mind and spirit so we can spread His Word to all we meet.

The Care Team Ministry consists of 3-4 team members who pray, call, send cards or visit members that are ill, hospitalized, and homebound or have special hurts or needs.   This ministry has expanded to form a group of lay ministers who bring Communion to our homebound members.   We invite you to become involved in our Care Team Ministry.   Care Team meets on the first Saturday of every month at 10:00AM.

We would like to invite Advent disciples to become a part of our Healing Touch Ministry.   The only "skill" needed is a love for your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

We gather in prayer with people in need when requested, and some of us pray with those who come up to the altar as well.   You don't need to pray a certain way, only in a way that is comfortable for you.   Those of us in Healing Touch merely grab onto the promise that where two or three are gathered, Christ is there.

We have felt the power of prayer in our lives (as countless others in our congregation have!)and welcome any opportunity to be one of the "two or three gathered."   Healing happens through God's power alone and the ways in which healing is felt is varied.   How wonderful that God asks ordinary people to be vessels for His extraordinary love!!   Please join the rest of us ordinary people in Healing Touch, and experience God in a very extraordinary way!

For where 2 or 3 come together in my name, there am I with them.   (Matthew 18:20)

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Parkinson Support Group
They meet on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM
at Emeritus Senior Living (formerly Summerville Assisted Living in Mentor.

"Celebrating 6 years"

Upcoming Meetings:
August 25th   6:00PM
Contact Keith regarding meeting location
Note new time for August meeting

If you know of someone who is suffering from or caring for someone
with Parkinson's Disease, please let them know they are welcome to attend our meeting.

"Live your life, not your disease."

Caregiver's Support Group
Here at Advent there are many families experiencing the challenges of caring for a spouse or elderly parent and the difficult decisions that are required.   Pray for strength and courage for the caregivers and for comfort and peace for the care recipients.   The Health & Wellness Ministry Team is interested in developing a Caregivers Support Group to address these personal and challenging issues.   If you are interested in participating or assisting us in how we can best meet your needs as a caregiver, please call the Parish Nurse.   Check out the website www.icaregiver.org for educational resources and more information through Senior Independence.

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Health & Wellness Ministry
TBA

Blood Pressure Screening
TBA
Parish Nursing Office

High blood pressure is called the silent killer for a reason — there are no symptoms.   Get your blood pressure checked regularly!   Normal BP range is 110/60-130/80.   Do you know what your BP is?

Care Team Ministry and Lay Communion Assisting Ministers' Schedule
Care Team Ministry meets the first Saturday of each Month
10:00 AM Rooms 3/4

Next meeting: September 11th

If you are interested in participating or learning more about this ministry, please join us.

Healing Touch Ministry
TBA

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Faith in Action of Lake County

Faith in Action of Lake County is a cooperative program spearheaded by Senior Independence and funded by the United Way of Lake County.   It is designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly and disabled of Lake County that have not been met by other means.   The type of help being given includes friendly visits, shopping/errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation and transportation to doctor appointments.    Volunteers decide on the hours, days and boundaries of assistance they can give and are then matched with the care receivers needs.   Assistance for the elderly is a growing need in Lake County and a small offer of assistance can make a big impact on their lives.   We are all called in the bible to love and care for one another.   So, if you feel the call to help improve the life of a neighbor in need, be a volunteer today!   Please call Pam Lewis, Faith in Action of Lake County Program Coordinator at 953-1256 or email plewis@seniorindependence.org with any questions or to start your volunteer journey.

WEB LINKS:

http://www.seniorindependence.org/
http://www.fianationalnetwork.org/our-stories-detail.cfm?id=62

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CarFIT
August 17

If you are a mature driver over the age of 65, mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 17th.   AAA along with the American Occupational Therapists Association will be sponsoring an event called CARFIT.   There will be trained professionals who will show you how to improve your driving skills by fitting properly in your car.   This will be a FREE event to the community from 1:00PM - 3:00PM.   Registration information available in the August Candle and the Narthex.

So drive over to Advent’s parking lot on August 17th to see how comfortable you are behind the wheel.

CPR/AED Training Class

Attention Sunday School Teachers and Ushers!   There will be a CPR/AED Training Class held on Saturday, September 18th from 9:00AM-12PM.   This will be a Friends and Family Class — not for Healthcare Providers.   Anyone interested in attending is most welcome.    Cost is FREE - Just your time.   Lunch will be provided by H/W Ministry.   Sign up is in the narthex.