Adult Ministries
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team works to help educate Asbury’s congregation on all things connected to health. Read their recent article about being a “Dementia-Friendly Church” and visit the Health Ministry Team page to learn more about the team and their impact.
In Pastor Eric’s message on “The Purpose and Power of the Church” (June 16, 2024), we were asked to accept one another and restore one another. Acceptance and restoration with those diagnosed with dementia within a faith community is a unique challenge.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association (2020) the estimated prevalence of Alzheimer’s Dementia among adults 65 years and older in Pennsylvania is 282,100 people or 11.5%. Many of us know one or more individuals in our own families or our circle of friends who are living with dementia. For further facts and figures related to the burden of Alzheimer’s Disease, see the infographic assembled by the Alzheimer’s Association.
It is often difficult to know how to best accept and restore these individuals within our faith community. Dementia Friendly America offers advice on how faith communities can provide an important spiritual respite for individuals and families living with dementia. This organization provides information on signs of dementia, dementia friendly communication skills, dementia friendly practices and caring for caregivers. To find out more about how we can become a dementia-friendly church, we recommend this information assembled by Dementia Friendly America.
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team works to help educate Asbury’s congregation on all things connected to health. Read their recent article by Jamie Laputka about “Adaptive Yoga” and visit the Health Ministry Team page to learn more about the team and their impact.
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team works to help educate Asbury’s congregation on all things connected to health. Read their recent article by Ellen Sagazio, a pharmacist at St. Luke’s Sacred Heart Campus on “Poison Prevention with Mr. Yuk” and visit the Health Ministry Team page to learn more about the team and their impact.
Join the Men’s Social Group on Monday, June 10, as they host a presentation by Dr. Charles Gardiner, a retired large animal veterinarian who will discuss his memoirs and his experiences working with large animals on dairy farms. He relates his experiences to his growth in the Christian faith. The meeting will be held in Room 108 at 9 AM.
Click to contact the group and get connected!Group contact: David Torrey
Wholeness is a combination of spiritual, physical, and mental wellness. The Health Ministry connects all these needs in harmony between a person and God, the source of healing and well-being.
Worship
Hear the word
Obey and live the word
Love one another
Energize your body with healthy living
Notice the world around you
Embrace life
Smile and laugh often
Share your talents
Today, Health Ministry Programs are in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other nations. They adapt to the needs of each church to promote the mission of healthier living in mind, body and spirit.
Historically, Parish Nursing is rooted in the early work of deaconesses and other religious sisters who worked in parishes promoting health from a whole person perspective. The contemporary side of Parish Nursing was conceptualized by Reverend Granger Westberg as a result of his work with Wholistic Health Center in the 1970’s.
In 1984 Reverend Westberg approached Lutheran General Health System, Park Ridge, IL, with the idea of partnering with local congregations in a parish nurse project. This resulted in six nurses being hired to work with six congregations. Represented in the six Churches were two Roman Catholic Churches and four in the Lutheran and Methodist Churches.
In late 1986, the National Parish Nurse Resource Center was developed though the Mission Church Religious Office of Lutheran General Health System. The first Annual Westberg Symposium was held on September 25, 1987.
In January of 1996, Lutheran General Healthy System, Park Ridge, IL, merged with Evangelical Health System, Oak Brook, IL, to form Advocate Health Care. The International Parish Nurse Resource Center can be found on the internet as part of the Advance Health Care homepage.
Personal Health Counselor
An accessible resource for pastor and congregation to offer health information and options, acknowledging the integration of faith and health.
Referral Service
Facilitate the use of health and social service agencies in the hospital and community, and link persons to these agencies as the need arises.
Health Educator
Empower individual members to assume responsibility for their own health Assess parish health needs and implement appropriate educational health programs
Facilitator
Coordinate and train volunteers for service. Work in conjunction with the pastors to link volunteers and needs appropriately.
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Read MoreYou’re invited! The Health Ministry Team appreciates anyone in the medical field, but welcome any interested person to join their mission. Meetings are held on alternating months from September through May to plan screenings, educational programs, ongoing assignments, referrals, and guidance. The team works closely with Asbury’s pastors to promote holistic spiritual lives.
Use the form below to contact members of the Health Ministry Team.
Register now for the Asbury Women’s Retreat! This special weekend – April 6-7 at Gretna Glen – aims to bring Asbury women together to grow in faith and fellowship with each other.
Come for the day on Saturday or stay overnight to enjoy breakfast and a Sunday morning together!
Schedule to be announced shortly!
Visit the Venue section below for more details about Gretna Glen and the Lodge
Saturday Day Guest – $45
Full Retreat (Overnight Guest) – $85
Registration Closes March 4 March 8 (extended!)– don’t miss out!
Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center (Lebanon, PA)
Gretna Glen can meet most dietary restrictions. Please fill indicate on the Registration Form if you have dietary restrictions.
Handicap accessible rooms available upon request. Please note your need on the registration form.
Registration is open now for a 6-week study during the Lenten season, exploring the experiences of the people who experienced the despair of Jesus’ death and the joy of his resurrection. Learn more and register now: asburylv.org/TheThirdDay.
The second 5 sessions of “Sweet Jesus is it June Yet?” will take place on Thursday nights at 6:30 PM from September 5 – October 3 (room TBD). Registration is open to all, not just those who were part of the first 5 sessions.
“Sweet Jesus is it June Yet?” is a 10-week Bible study for teachers to reduce burn-out and stress. The first five sessions of the study took place during Lent, February 15 – March 14.
The study examines 10 ways that the Gospels can help to combat burnout; and is based around the book of the same title by Amy Cattapan.
Group facilitator Jeff Dutt says “if you are an educator in need of revitalization, this Bible study is for you!”
Not sure if the group is for you or have a question? Complete this form to contact the group leader, Jeffrey Dutt.
The Men’s Social Group will tour the Mack Truck Museum on February 2 at 10:30 AM. The group will carpool from the Asbury rear parking lot leaving at 9:30 AM. The museum is located near the Queen City Airport off Vultee Street. The Mack Store will be open to purchase various clothing items. Donation is $5. Tour group limited to 10. Register by notifying group leader Dave Torrey using the form below if you would like to be part of this outing.
Click to contact the group and get connected!Group contact: David Torrey
Save the date: the Asbury Women’s Retreat is taking place April 6-7. Watch for more information for this fantastic opportunity to enjoy fellowship with other Asbury women while growing in Christ.
In “The Third Day: Living the Resurrection,” Tom Berlin uses his gifts of storytelling and understanding the Scriptures to connect the reader to the experiences of several individuals around Jesus in his final days, focusing on new life and redemption rather than loss.
Join Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they feel the despair of losing Jesus and the surprise and joy that awaits them in the resurrection. This study traces events around these characters, along with Paul and the disciples at Emmaus, and how the resurrection transforms their lives.
Have a question about a group? Please contact Asbury’s office.
Facilitators are needed for this upcoming Advent study, beginning in late November. “An Unlikely Advent” is a four-week Advent study focusing on the experiences of four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story. During this Advent season, Rachel Billups guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas.
WILLING TO FACILITATE A GROUP? Visit asburylv.org/AnUnlikelyAdvent to let us know!
“An Unlikely Advent” is a four-week Advent study focusing on the experiences of four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story. During this Advent season, Rachel Billups guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas.
Have a question about a group? Please contact Asbury’s office.
Next session October 26! Have young children and looking for a connection point? Mark your calendar for this new small group opportunity being led by Jon and Ashton Strohl!
When: Upcoming Dates TBA
Where: Wesley Center at Asbury
About the Group: Join other families with young children for fun games, activities, and dinner! Designed for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school age children. Food and drinks will be served at the first meetup on September 21.
Get Connected to This Group
The P.E.P. Club will meet on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 9:30 AM in Room 108.
Join the P.E.P. Club for fellowship and entertainment.
About the P.E.P. Club
The P.E.P. (People Enjoying People) Club is made up of adults of all ages (male and female) and centers around fellowship and entertainment, with a shared devotional time as well.
P.E.P. Club meetings every third Friday of the month (except July & August) with fellowship beginning at 9:30 AM.
Each member brings something unique and provides care, love, and support for each other.
Upcoming 2023 Schedule
– This is the final meeting of the P.E.P. Club
The Asbury Bridge Group (card playing) is looking for new members. They play on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1 PM – 3 PM. If you don’t want to commit to every session but are interested in being occasionally included, you can be added to the group’s Substitute List. Contact group leader George Grossmann using the form below to sign up.
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Group contact: George Grossmann
September 23, 9:30 AM – 12 PM, at Asbury’s lower level entrance
Asbury’s Health Ministries Team is holding a collection for the Ripple Community Center on Saturday, September 23. Ripple Community is guided by a vision of Allentown as a community where everyone has a role to play, a diverse network of social support, and a connection to the place they call home. Their programs serve over 150 Allentown residents, including people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, people who are socially isolated, people living with significant histories of trauma and mental illness, and the working poor. For our neighbors living with challenges like these, RCI is a source of friendship, support, and community.
At this time they are in need of donations of the following items:
– Baby wipes (highly needed)
– Flashlights
– AA, AAA, D batteries
– Tarps
– Tents
– Toilet paper
– Blankets
– Toothbrushes
– Toothpaste
– Razors
– Hair combs
– Hairbrushes
– Bookbags
– Reusable totes
– Portable chargers for cell phones
– Deodorant
– Lotion
– Lip balm
– Socks
– Feminine products (pads, liners, and tampons)
– Shaving cream
– Reusable water bottles
– Protein/ meal replacement shakes
– Single served flavored packets for water
– Cases of water/ Gatorade
– Umbrellas/ ponchos
– LANTA Bus passes
The Asbury Health Ministry Team greatly appreciates your generosity!
“Stewards of Eden” is a study based on the book of the same name by Sandra L. Richter. Richter guides readers through scripture, highlighting the importance of environmental theology – how we’re called to care for the earth that God created – and challenges us to turn those learnings into addressing the concerns we face with our environment in the here-and-now.
Take a moment to find the group that’s best-suited for you and register below.
Have a question about a group? Please contact Asbury’s office.
