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 Health Ministry
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.
Asbury’s Health Ministry is holding a Flu Clinic on October 13 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Aldersgate Room. Flu shots, administered by Michael Silvonek, RPH, will be available free for those with Medicare Part B; and for $30 for members with no insurance. For each flu shot, a portion of the fee will be donated to Asbury’s Capital Campaign. For additional information, visit the Health Ministry chat tables in the Community Room on September 29 and October 6.
About Asbury 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 strives to promote informative subjects to increase mind, body, and spiritual growth for all members – from toddlers through seniors. As they plan their next season, they’re looking for your input! On Sunday, August 25 after the 9 AM service, head to the Parlor and visit their “Chat Table” to offer a subject, hobby, or other idea that they could provide information on for a class, circle, or meeting you’re involved in during the coming months.
