WELCOME
Our Purpose and Mission
The concept of treating the whole person is deeply rooted in many religions, making churches a natural environment for promoting wellness and enhancing quality of life. We honor the long-held belief that faith and health are intertwined. We believe God is concerned about our health in every aspect—spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and relational.
The Health Ministry & Care Team exists to provide awareness, education, and resources to meet the needs of our church body and the community. It is a fellowship that cares for, supports, and assists others through difficult times. Therefore, we see the need to reflect God’s love in a broad spectrum of ways.
GRIEF SHARE
You don't have to grieve alone ...
This program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was viewed. Past participants have related how helpful the information and follow-up discussions were to them.
Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Too often people, including Christians, tend to stuff their grief instead of allowing it to do the God-given work for which it is intended. Don’t allow fear of what others may think to keep you from what could help you. Confidentiality is very much a part of this program.
Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. You will find encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member, or friend. No matter what the cause of your loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling. You will learn how to recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief and that you do not need to live in bondage to certain emotions. You will learn valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future.
MEETING SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING FEB 8
5:30pm-7pm
FEBRUARY 8, 15, 22
MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
APRIL 5, 19, 26 (** will not meet April 12 **)
MAY 3, 10
Details
- Meets Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 7pm beginning February 8
- Cost is $30 (includes workbook)
- Scholarship assistance is available
- Childcare provided
- Snack supper beginning at 5pm in the fellowship hall
- Contact person: Rebekah Brooks 704.786.6183. epworthnurse@epworthnc.com
Health Ministry Opportunities
PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUR MINISTRY TEAM
- Quarterly blood drives
- Health education classes and seminars with guest speakers
- Low impact exercise classes
- Monthly blood pressure screenings & medication reviews
- CPR classes throughout the year
- Training in use of defibrillators (AEDs) that are placed in each of our two buildings
- Hand sanitizing stations throughout the campus
- Various first aid stations
- Annual flu vaccine clinic
- Prayer requests/prayer chain
- Caring calls & cards
- Hospital and home visits
- GriefShare support groups
VOLUNTEER WITH OUR TEAM
The highest form of spiritual care is to allow God to touch another person through you! If you are interested in volunteering with this team complete the Volunteer Skills, Interests and Talent Survey and we'll be in touch!
Epworth & One Blood
BLOOD DRIVES
- Sunday, January 29, 2023 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Sunday, April 23, 2023 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Sunday, July 23, 2023 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Sunday, October 22, 2023 8:00am - 1:00pm
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING A DONOR
Meet our Faith Ministry Nurse
Rebekah Brooks, MSN, RN
Registered Nurse, Rebekah Brooks is using her skill and passion for medicine to care for people beyond her career. As a Faith Community Nurse for Epworth United Methodist Church, she is leading the Health Ministry & Care Team. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University and a Master's Degree in Nursing from Gardner Webb University. She has a vast nursing experience from a variety of settings including critical care, cardiac care, hospice, and case management.
"I have a passion for helping others, this is why I chose nursing as a career. I feel that by being a Faith Community Nurse and leading this ministry team, I am using my passion for the glory of God and living out Ephesians 2:10 which states “We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”