Why is HEALTH a concern of the CHURCH?

The Church has always been a place of healing. Jesus' ministry dealt with health in the fullest sense when he healed the body, mind, and spirit. While our spiritual health is of utmost importance, God also asks us to live full, healthy, balanced lives of faithful service. If we are to use the gifts God has given us, we must honor and nurture all that we are -- body, mind, and spirit.  Even scientific research confirms that faith plays an important role in health. Our spiritual, physical, and mental dimensions are all wondrously interconnected. Recognizing this, the Church seeks to address the whole person.

"I will restore you to health and heal your wounds." declares the Lord.   Jeremiah 30:17

Christ Himself bore our sins in his body on the tree...by His wounds you have been healed.  1 Peter 2:24

Our Philosophy.
We believe...

• Health is the integration of body, mind, and spirit.
• In preventive medicine, early detection, and health promotion.
• The church becomes especially important at times of change, transition, illness and crisis.
• The church has the responsibility for the promotion of the health and wellness of its members.

Personal Health Counselors and Advocates.
We Care....

• Provide a professional listening ear.
• Assess health problems.
• Recommend minor health care measures.
• Refer to physician and/or community support services as needed.
• Educate individuals in specific ways to care for themselves and communicate good health concepts.

Health Educators.
We Know...

• Organize seminars, workshops, and adult forums concerned with special needs of LCI members and the community.
• Provide individuals with information about medications, their illness or upcoming surgery.
• Assist individuals after surgery or hospitalization to arrange, if needed, in-home care and to follow up with physician's aftercare instructions.

For more information on Health Ministry, or if you would like to have a nurse visit, please call the church office 858-487-2225, or e-mail.

Healing

Links to Health Information Sites

American Heart Association
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
National Headache Foundation
OBGYN.net
Sleep Disorders
U.S. Center for Disease Control

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