Bear Ministry

Please sign out a bear in the folder in the Narthex.

Care Books

These books are available in the Narthex and are supplied by the Deacons.  They cover all types of health issues.

Deacons

Emergency Information - Fairfax County

• Red Cross
• Homeland Security
• Fire Marshall
• Emergency Kits

Flu Shot Clinic Dates

or Blood Drive will be available Here

  Blood Pressure Checks   and Dates

Health Related Phone Numbers and Links

COMMUNITY EVENTS

• GARY NELSON, a therapist with the Center for Pastoral Counseling of Virginia will be signing his book, A Relentless Hope: Surviving the Storm of Teen Depression, at Borders in Woodbridge on Sat, Aug 18 at 2 p.m. His book is the story of his own son’s battle with depression and how his family ‘survived the storm’ and he reflects on how teachers, ministers, therapists and family members can help youngsters dealing with depression.

• THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER of Oakton-Vienna is a volunteer interfaith organization comprised of seniors helping seniors. They offer free medical transportation to medical appointments, companion shopping, friendly calls, and handy helpers for minor home repairs to seniors in our community. Call 703 281-0538 Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• HAVEN of Northern Virginia provides a variety of bereavement support groups: suicide loss bereavement groups; widow/widower support groups; and children/teen bereavement workshops. For further information regarding these groups and to register, call 703 941-7000, e-mail havenofnova@verizon.net or visit their website at www.havenofnova.org.
• CLIFTON SENIOR FRIENDS’ CENTER is a social respite program for senior adults. The center is open Tue, Wed and Fri from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Bonnie Davis at bonnie-cliftonpc@vacoxmail.com or 703 830-3175.

Parish Nurse Articles

• Arthritis by Joanie Friend, Parish Nurse
• Emergency Preparedness by Joanie Friend, Parish Nurse

• Immunizations: They’re Not Just for Children! By Lenny Pacholski, Parrish Nurse

• Immunizations: They’re Not Just for Children! Article Two By Lenny Pacholski, Parrish Nurse

By Ralph Surette, Ph.D.

• Dealing with Grief or Loss
• Putting a Human Face on Mental Illness

PC USA Health Ministry

• Basic Health Information
• Resources for Depression
• Resources for Older Adult Ministries
• Tips to Prevent Medical Errors

• Ways to Better Health
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• Congregational Emergency Health Contact Form
• CDC checklist for Faith-Based Organizations
• Suggestions for Individual/Family Preparation
• Health Screening and Exams - when
• Health Quiz
• Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors
• HIPAA Rules and the Impact on Clergy, Health Ministry/Parish Nursing and Church Leaders

Rotating Library These books or tapes are available in the baskets in the Narthex Extension. There is no sign out, please feel free to take them to anyone in need.

Depression Support Group_

Ten Commandments of Faith and Fitness