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Parish Nurse Ministry
Be Nice! “…always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.” I Thes 5:15 The city truck came and accidentally left crushed glass all over a portion of our grass. Try as I might with the shop vac, I could not get it up and was really puzzled about what to do. In fact, I was aggravated and a little irritated. Wesley helpfully reminded me, “Be nice!” as I picked up the phone to call the city. His comment helped me to add gentleness to my voice as I explained the predicament. The gentleman on the other end was nice in return and promised to send out the city’s truck vac to scoop up the mess. As I hung up, I turned to my husband and saw him grinning widely. That episode was another reminder of the importance of being nice, of being kind to one another, both in the church family and in our dealings with the world in general. Am I being nice to the check-out person? Am I being pleasant to the person at the bank? Am I working on not being a complainer at the restaurant? Am I being nice to the members of my family that I have conflicts with? It’s too easy sometimes to leave our “church manners” behind as we exit this building, but let us challenge one another to continue in our good deeds 24/7. HeartSHAPE Dr. Jeff Fine is coming to FBS on Tuesday, May 27, at 10 a.m. in the Greer SS class to talk about the new CT Calcium Scoring program at Cardiovascular Associates. This program can help us prevent heart attacks. So come to this free program and bring a friend. Forever Young will be immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. Questions? Call Joy. Assistive Technology Workshop for Seniors…Simple Solutions for Difficult Tasks. Monday, June 9, 1-4 p.m. Kingsport Senior Center This workshop focuses on older adults, seniors with disabilities, and their families and friends. Caregiver Support Group Lunch When: Wednesday, June 4, 11:45-1 Where: Peggy Ann’s (Hibbert-Davis) What: Lunch and Conversation Come a little early to order and get your lunch, then we will have discussion and questions starting at 12:15. Bring a friend! Questions? Contact jeastridge@fbsumc. On the Porch Bible Study You are invited to participate in a summer women’s Bible study called Mocha on the Mount (Coffee Cup Bible Series) by Sandra Glahn. Sponsored by Joy Eastridge and Joyce Brogden, it is a 6 week inspirational and easy-to-use study that starts on June 11, at 9 a.m. We will meet on the Eastridge’s porch (1233 Radcliffe). This study gets great reviews –read them on Amazon.com—and plan to join us to deepen your walk with the Lord and your friendships with other Christian women. The book costs $10.39 so let Joy know if you want to join and she’ll order you a book. Blood Drive Thanks to everyone who donated at our recent Blood Drive. We collected 18 units. A special thanks to Jean Holt who volunteered to coordinate our efforts and to Kathi Boyd and Della Kivlighan for helping to host the event. NAMI Kingsport ProgramIf you or someone you love has a mental illness, you are invited to attend meetings of the Kingsport Chapter. This is a support group made up of friends and family of people with long-term mental illness and individuals with a diagnosis. Members offer help, hope and healing with the message, “You are not alone.” For more info check: www.namitn.org or call Sherry 282-8844. Who is our Parish Nurse? In addition to being our Parish Nurse, Joy is the wife of Wesley and the mother of three wonderful children. Her hobbies include walking with the dogs, cooking and reading.  What is a Parish Nurse? A Parish Nurse is a professional nurse who works in a church setting. She works to promote wholeness so that parishioners stay healthy in body, mind and spirit. What does a Parish Nurse do? A Parish Nurse can extend and expand the ministry and outreach of the laity and staff. She can serve as a resource, and advocate, and as a connector between those who desire to serve and those who are in need of help. Ideas? We are always open to new ideas and your input. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Joy at jeastridge@fbsumc.org. Want to be a part? If you are a nurse and you would like to be a part of the Parish Nurse Team, we would love to have you. The Team helps to plan programs, take blood pressures and assist the Parish Nurse in a number of ways. Click on the following link to view the most recent Parish Nurse Newsletter. |
At a Glance ..
Parish Nurse Happenings:
Safety Rodeo for Kids Wednesday, May 7 4-7 p.m. Gym at Woodyard Bring a friend! Caregiver Coffee Wednesday, June 4 11:45 to 1 p.m. Discussion starts at 12:15 Peggy Ann's (Hibbert-Davis) Lunch on your own BP Checks Every first Sunday Workroom 9:15 to 9:45 HeartSHAPE Dr. Jeff Fine Calcium scoring info Tuesday, May 27, 10 a.m. |
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