Health Ministry
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God?
1 Corinthians 6:19
Our Health Ministry focuses on the whole person to emphasize wellness, disease prevention and health promotion, including healthy spirituality. We believe that health is growth toward well being and emphasizes the interrelationship of body, mind and spirit. Health is not simply the absence of disease but is a constellation of our thoughts, feelings, acts and our spirit.
Roles of the Parish Nurse and Health Ministry
Health Educator and Counselor; discussing health concerns, emphasizing early response to problems and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
Provides referral to healthcare and social services.
Facilitates support groups for the community such as prayer and support group for parents of special needs and Divorce Care.
Coordinate volunteers who help those in need.
If you feel urged to become a part of the Health Ministry in any way please contact us.
Peace be with you,
Therese Pineda R.N. Parish Nurse
Director of Health Ministries
health@gilbertumc.org
AA Meetings - Women's
Mondays @ 7:30pm in
Room 212
AA Meetings - Women and Men
Saturdays @ 9:00am in Room 212
You can donate blood, right here in the comfort of our activity center.
- Sunday, February 17
- June 22
- October 19
Call Therese at 602-686-1259 to register or email health@gilbertumc.org
Divorce Care
DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. For more information, contact Bruce or Linda Faber @ 480-821-0952 or www.divorcecare.org
Sign Chi Do/The Art of Moving Prayer
Instructor Therese Pineda R.N.
Tuesdays at 11a.m. in the sanctuary.
The Art of Moving Prayer is a program developed By Dr. Anne Borik an Internal Medicine Physician practicing here in the valley. This program harmonizes sign language with movement and breathing resulting in moving language. It is intended for people of all ages regardless of their abilities. and allows you to pray using your entire being. Sign Chi Do can help lower blood pressure, decrease risk for heart disease, reduce irritable bowel symptoms, enhance memory by increasing blood flow to the brain, improve balance, help control diabetes and improve fybromyalgia/chronic fatigue symptoms.
Call Therese at 602-686-1259 to register or email health@gilbertumc.org
Proceeds will benefit UMOM shelter for women and children.
For more information visit www.signchido.com.
Chat and Chew
Lunch on Wednesdays at noon. Our “Chat and Chew” group is a Brown Bag Lunch and Christian fellowship for Seniors. This is a great place to nurture your spirit with friendship while enjoying a simple lunch together.
Health Library
Checkout Health related books and tapes in the book case located in the church office.
Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar testing on the second Sunday of each month in the activity center between services.
Available to check out crutches, walkers, canes, wheel chairs, toilet risers and other medical equipment.
Group for those who are taking care of children with Special Needs. Meetings take place the second Wednesday of every month at 7p.m. in room 222. Call Therese for details 602-686-1259
Hand made prayer shawls for members who are suffering from illness, loss of a loved one or a difficult time or in life. For more information or if you would like to provide us with shawls please contact Linda Shasteen at 480-789-1050
Stephen Ministry
A Stephen Minister is a trained lay volunteer and a good listener who will provide one-to-one confidential care ready to offer God's love through a Christian caring relationship.
Stephen Ministry Referral Coordinator Pastor Laszlo Vega at 480-892-9166.
This book is currently being written by the members of the First United Methodist Church of Gilbert. This book contains the stories of our selves as well as our loved ones. Sharing the struggles and triumphs of illness and wellness and what happens in between. Stories about cancer, heart disease, MS, depression, diabetes ER visits, Doctor office visits….Prayers and scriptures that helped, what you did that you would or would not do again, whatever you would like to share with some one who may be going through something like you have. There will be a special chapter for children to be able to tell their stories. Please contact us if you have a story you would like to share.
Educational Health Seminars and One-on-One Health Counseling & Support
Upon request. Please contact Therese Pineda at
602-686-1259 or health@gilbertumc.org