Asbury Health Ministry
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team will be announcing educational tables that will be held in the Parlor on Sunday mornings. Check back for more information.
The mission of the Health Ministry Team is to promote healthier members in mind, body and spirit.
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team will meet from 10:30 AM – 11 AM this Sunday, March 27, 2022, in the Parlor. The meeting is open to all.
The mission of the Health Ministry Team is to promote healthier members in mind, body and spirit.
Asbury’s Health Ministry invites you to drop by the Parlor on Sunday, March 13 between 9 AM and 11:15 AM for blood pressure screening and to receive balance tips to help prevent falls.
The team notes: “Always check your blood pressure any time it is offered. Hypertension or low blood pressure create NO symptoms. It is a silent disease!”
Cedar Crest College students will be providing the checks and will help to calibrate your personal appliance if you bring it along.
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team will meet from 10:30 AM – 11 AM this Sunday, February 27, 2022, in the Parlor. New members in the medical field are invited to join and give input.
The mission of the Health Ministry Team is to promote healthier members in mind, body and spirit.
Asbury’s Health Ministry invites you to drop by the Parlor on Sunday, February 20 between 9 AM and 12 PM for blood pressure screening and to receive tips for heart health.
The team notes: “Everyday stress can contribute to elevated blood pressure. Instructions for deep breathing techniques to help reduce stress will be available. February is Heart Health Month. Frequent blood pressure screening can identify sudden changes in blood pressure and potentially prevent heart disease.”
NOTE: This event was rescheduled from February 13, 2022, due to inclement weather.
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team will meet from 10:30 AM – 11 AM this Sunday, January 30, 2022, in the Parlor. New members in the medical field are invited to join and give input as the team explores how to best serve the congregation in the upcoming year. Planned offerings include blood pressure screenings, educational tips such as heart health and balance techniques to prevent falls, addiction awareness, and more.
The mission of the Health Ministry Team is to promote healthier members in mind, body and spirit.
A note from Asbury’s Health Ministry:
Asbury Congregation,
A big thank you for supporting our flu clinic.
37 flu shots were administered.
Cedar Crest nursing students took many blood pressures at our clinic.
A big thank you to Doris and Paige for their help and support.
A $200.00 donation to the church will follow.
Thanks again,
Health Ministry
About Asbury’s Health Ministry:
Asbury’s Health Ministry strives to promote informative subjects to increase mind, body, and spiritual growth for all members – from toddlers through seniors.
Thanks to your generosity, over $3,000 of personal items and gift cards were collected for the Ripple Community Center on Saturday. Thank you for helping to change lives in the name of Jesus!
Monitoring your blood pressure is a valuable health tool. It can tell you many things about your health. And it only takes 3 minutes!
Asbury’s Health Ministry offers blood pressure screenings on a regular basis as a valuable way to monitor your own health. On two upcoming Sundays, Cedar Crest College Nursing students will be available in the Parlor to offer blood pressure checks before, between, and after worship services at your convenience.
Sunday, September 19 (9 AM – 12 PM)
Sunday, November 14 (9 AM – 12 PM)
Administrators will be masked and blood pressure cuffs will be wiped with alcohol after each use.
Did you know October is considered the best time to receive a flu shot, as it helps to provide protection throughout flu season? Asbury’s Health Ministry is holding a Flu Shot Clinic on October 3 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Aldersgate Room. Flu shots are administered by Michael Silvonek, RPH. For each flu shot, a portion of the fee will be donated to Asbury. A high-dose vaccine is available for seniors.
About Asbury’s Health Ministry:
Asbury’s Health Ministry strives to promote informative subjects to increase mind, body, and spiritual growth for all members – from toddlers through seniors.
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team will meet from 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM next Sunday, July 25, 2021, in the Parlor. The goal of the meeting is to plan for holistic programs to offer this fall, including a Flu Vaccine Clinic. New members are welcome!
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team will meet after the completion of the 10:30 AM service this Sunday, June 6, 2021. The meeting is expected to be brief, but an opportunity for the team to greet each other in person and rekindle their mission. New members are welcome! The team is excited to be together, socially distanced, but with air hugs as a toast of friendship. The meeting will be outdoors by the Memorial Garden (upper level parking lot).
The mission of Asbury’s Health Ministry is to integrate health and faith through encouraging individuals to live healthier lives. We attempt to guide personal health through counseling, education and referrals to community resources. We would like to determine how we can help you and your family. In order to do that we would like to identify your health interests and needs, including physical, psychological and spiritual needs.
In order to determine how we can help, please check below all of the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs you and your family may have.
All responses are confidential.
Note: this is an update to information originally shared on September 4.
Asbury’s Health Ministry is offering flu shots on Sunday, October 4, from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (note the shortened time) in the Wesley Center lobby area at Asbury (entrance to the event is only available through the lower entrance near the Wesley Center). Shots will be free to those with Medicare Part B. A high-dose vaccine will be available. All CDC guidelines will be followed. Bathrooms will not be available.
Updated information (September 22, 2020): this event is now scheduled to end at 11:30 AM and be held in the Wesley Center lobby.
Asbury’s Health Ministry is offering flu shots on Sunday, October 4, from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the lower parking lot at Asbury (by the Wesley Center entrance). Shots will be free to those with Medicare Part B. A high-dose vaccine will be available. All CDC guidelines will be followed.
UPDATE: This event has been POSTPONED as Asbury is temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus. Learn more at asburylv.org/coronavirus.
Asbury’s Health Ministries – in conjunction with Miller-Keystone Blood Center – is offering a blood drive on Sunday, April 19, from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Please consider being a donor and “giving the gift of life”.
One pint of blood saves 3 lives. Health Ministries has a goal of having at least 20 pints donated, which will save 60 lives. Donations accepted from ages 17-90+.
Register online at https://donor.giveapint.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81409 or by visiting the Community Room on Sunday mornings beginning on March 29.
Photo ID required on the day of giving; and be sure to eat breakfast.
Learn more about Miller-Keystone Blood Center at giveapint.org.
Life is full of unexpected events and the kindness and support of others makes a powerful impact. Asbury’s Health Ministry will share information and demonstrations on the power and support of others through caring; and the hugs often needed to cope with daily life experiences. Doris Farrar, a member of the Health Ministry team, explains: “hugs often are the first step in gaining trust and finding a way to seek help for the situation. The team will offer blood pressure screening before and after the experience.” Additional information will also be available on Mental First Aid to assist others in crisis situations. Visit the Health Ministry table in the Community Room on January 19. (Also plan to join the Health Ministry team from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM in the Parlor if you’re interested in volunteering on the team).
UPDATED INFORMATION:
Looking to find a place you can belong? For a way to be connected, use your gifts and talents, or dive deeper into scripture? Learn about the many groups of Asbury – and how you can be connected to them – at our Ministry Fair on Sunday, February 23 between morning services.
ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Save the date: Asbury will be holding a Ministry Fair on Sunday, February 23, between morning services. This event will be a great way to get more information about and get connected to groups and ministries of the church. If you’re a group leader and want to have a representative from your group at the fair to share information about your group, contact the Spiritual Focus Team at spiritualfocusteam@asburylv.org. More information to come!
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Asbury’s Health Ministry realizes that the grieving journey is not an easy task. As a way to help remember and honor a departed loved one, the Health Ministry provides has special “IN LOVING MEMORY” Christmas ornaments available in the Community Room during the month of December. Visit the Health Ministries’ table between services for more information.
The first holiday season after the loss of a loved one can be painful. Join Asbury’s Health Ministry for “Preparing for the Holidays After a Loss”, an event to provide support, guidance, and tips on how to navigate this difficult time. The session will take place on November 7 at 1 PM in the Aldersgate Room. The atmosphere will be very relaxed and informative; and the session includes spiritual reflections and insights on how to help you and your family plan for the upcoming holidays (and other milestone events one faces during the grieving journey). Light refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring a friend or family member to share in this experience.
