The
Faith Community Nurse Health Ministry is committed to sharing the love
of Christ in our community by offering: preventive health information,
community education programs, advocacy, referrals, healing prayer, a
Christ-based 12-step program, and by partnering with other community
organizations to meet the health needs of our community members. The
Faith Community Nurse ministers to body, mind, and spirit.
The
Nurse is IN! Every Tuesday from 1-6 PM for blood pressure screening;
health education; referrals; or just to listen and pray.
Do you have an Advance Directive or a Health Care Power of Attorney? Does your family know your end-of-life wishes in case you become incapable of making decisions for yourself?
The Faith Community Nurse is available to discuss your end-of-life wishes and to help you understand advance directives.
A Prayer for Those Struggling With Addiction
Dear Heavenly Father, I stand in faith on the authority I have as a
believer in Jesus Christ, and a co-heir to His kingdom. Your Word says
that Satan has come down with great wrath, knowing that he has only a
short time. We know Lord that You are the only answer. We know Lord that
the enemy comes to steal our lives, to kill and destroy our families.
In
the name of Jesus Christ, I bind every evil spirit and every evil plan
the enemy has planned to keep me in this addiction. God’s Word says that
God has plans for good and not evil (Jeremiah 29:11) for me and I claim
God’s plan for my life right now. You have given me all authority
through Jesus Christ to execute this judgment on the forces of Satan
(Psalm 149:5-9). Your Word says that the adversaries of the Lord shall
be broken in pieces in Your perfect timing, and will bring salvation,
restoration and healing to me (Samuel 2:10). O Lord, with each new day,
help me to be strong and continue to trust you. Bring into my eyes and
heart an honesty that sees my true situation and find strength in your
goodness and guidance. I declare release from my addiction and receive
my renewed joy in living from this day forward (Psalms 21:1-3). Let me
not be ashamed for I put my trust in You. Cleanse my mind of all
darkness and fill it with love and light. Almighty God, You sent Jesus
to set the captives free (Isaiah 61). I know Your power and I know Your
might. I ask that You deliver me from all addictions and bondage that
has kept me from being and doing my best. I know Lord that You and only
You can and will deliver me from this evil. Help me to arm myself with
strength and hope. Help those around me to give me sound and Godly
advice. I believe in miracles and according to Your Word in Psalms
149:5-9 because You are my deliverer. Heavenly Father, I ask that You
send Your angelic warriors to drive back this stronghold of addiction.
To God be the Glory. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen
If you have prayed this prayer and wish to find a support system that will help you grow in your relationship with Christ, please plan to attend one of the Overcomers Support Groups. Detailed information is listed below.
Ongoing Programs
Overcomers Recovery Support Group:
Group meets every Monday at 6:00 PM
Millions of people are fighting silent, losing battles with alcoholism,
drug addiction, gambling, pornography and sexual addictions, eating
disorders, violence, criminal activities, or feelings of inadequacy and
failure. Through self-help books, talk shows and the Internet, it has
become easy to research the subject of recovery. People have been
inspired to renew spiritual commitments, get involved in a local church
or develop a willingness to change. Maintaining emotional and spiritual stability
for a lifetime, however, involves more than knowledge; it requires
changes in attitudes and behaviors, and most of all, a relationship with
God.
The Overcomers Program has a long established history of success
through weekly meetings and the 90-day recovery workbook A Daily Choice,
Overcoming Life-controlling Problems, by Charles and Sharon Burton. The
daily lessons are personal and there is no specific evaluation of your
written work. You are asked to faithfully attend a minimum of 12 weekly
meetings and complete one easy to understand lesson each day for 90
days. Meetings are open to adults who desire spiritual and emotional
support while overcoming addictions, compulsive behaviors or
codependency. Our support groups maintain a positive atmosphere of
acceptance, practicality and encouragement. Observing the principle of
confidentiality creates a safe environment for discussing difficult
issues or disclosing painful emotional wounds. Your participation in
weekly support meetings and completion of the daily lessons will provide
direction for your successful future.
Our commitment is to give you friendship, prayer and acceptance,
along with the educational and spiritual tools to help you overcome your
life-controlling problems. A better understanding of God’s love and
forgiveness will help you make appropriate daily choices and regain your
self confidence. You can use your failures as stepping stones to make
necessary lifestyle adjustments and take control of your future.
Nurse Christian Fellowship Meetings
Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM
Jesus Christ is good news for nursing. Nurses Christian Fellowship
(NCF) helps nurses know God through
a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to live
out this relationship in nursing, bringing God's love and justice to
nursing education and practice.
NCF provides a local, regional, national and international
network to bring the message of Jesus Christ and a Christian
worldview to nursing education and practice.
This group meets for prayer, Bible discussion, mutual encouragement
and outreach.