Wellness Ministry

Our Wellness Ministry focuses on the development of a health ministry, in cooperation with church members, church leaders, the community, local agencies, and hospitals. Ministry team members and the Wellness Coordinator work together with God’s guidance to facilitate seminars, classes, and health related events and activities. Together, they identify the health needs and concerns of the congregation, and plan and implement programs that promote wellness. Our Ministry focuses on a “whole person” approach to wellness and healing, believing that wholeness involves harmony among mind, body, and spirit.

 

Areas of health and wellness promotion and disease prevention include exercise classes, health seminars and blood pressure screenings. I make referrals to community/medical resources, and most importantly listen and love the members, friends, and visitors of First Presbyterian Church. For additional information, please contact B.J. Moore, Wellness Coordinator, 843.448.4496.

LIVING, PLANNING and DYING WELL BOOKLET

Our Planning Booklet for Print

After a large need in our church for planning materials, we have designed a book to help you keep all your wishes in one place. You may download and print our book here OR pick up your copy in our Church Office.

DOWNLOAD HERE
HEALTH NEWS YOU CAN USE

Hearing Aid Loop System in Sanctuary

We have the hearing loop system in our church to enhance your worship experience.   A hearing loop (also known as an induction loop) is a wireless device technology that works with telecoil  or T-Coil hearing aids (almost all NEW hearing aids now have telecoils). It will also work with cochlear implants to produce clear sound.  The T-Coil is on the main floor of the church and choir loft. .  You may have to contact your audiologist to see if you have the T-Coil.   If you need a hand-held loop device, please contact an usher.

FITNESS & FUN

Yoga

Every Monday | 1:00 – 2:00 PM in A203

Every Thursday | 8:00 – 9:00 AM in A203

Every Friday | 10:00 AM in A203 (Chair Yoga)

Member, Kristin Mayhew, teaches in room A203 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Anyone can join, just bring your own yoga mat! Cost is $10 and half goes back to the church as a donation. We hope you see you there… Namaste.

 

Chair Yoga on Friday is free and taught by a different teacher.

SUPPORT MINISTRIES

Bereavement Support Group

Next Session Begins September 23rd

The class meets Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:00 PM in the Library and is led by Chaplain Rick Yant. This free, 8-session, weekly educational group explores such issues as understanding the stages of grief, surviving stress and loneliness, realistic grief recovery, spiritual elements of grief, the value of memories, and developing a supportive environment. Please call the church office to register. Please call B.J. Moore at 843-448-4496 to register for the class.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

1:00 – 2:30 PM | Fourth Wednesday of the month
Conference Room

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia? You’re invited to join our Support Group and learn new ways to deal with some of the problems you may encounter.

 

FPC Alzheimer’s Support Group meets year-round. Come discuss your needs and/or better ways of caring for your loved one. Alzheimer’s Association of South Carolina works closely with our group and our leaders are trained and well prepared. For additional information or to attend, contact B.J. Moore, Wellness Coordinator. 843-448-4496.

 

“Health”ful Connections

Contact BJ Moore for meeting times

If you are facing a health challenge, and want lively conversation and most importantly a supportive atmosphere, then JOIN US! If you feel it would be beneficial for you to share your health journey and be with others who may have similar experiences, then join us. The group will meet starting October 2 in Room A206 (Cornerstone Room) from 10 – 11AM B J Moore, Wellness Coordinator and Diane DeVaughn Stokes, both cancer “thrivers” will be facilitating Register on our website or Realm app.

 

 

Prayer Shawl

10:00 AM in the Kirk Room

Do you crochet or knit? This group crafts shawls, lap robes, and hats for those who are ill or bereaved. We invite you to come, join in fellowship, and craft much appreciated items created with love. Contact B.J. Moore, Wellness Coordinator, 843.448.4496 for further information. Leader of group, Debbie Heimbrook. Contact her at dheim79@hotmail.com.

 

 

Visiting Volunteers

4th Wednesday of every month, 10:30 – 11:30 AM // Room 104
September through May

Our Visiting Volunteers arrange visits to our elderly shut ins living at home or in Assisted Living facilities. During bi-monthly meetings, volunteers address any special needs these folks may have. Please reach out to leaders, Keith and Ruth Standley.

 

Lend-A-Hand

Lend A Hand’s Ministry

Are there jobs around your home or  yard that need doing? Jobs that you’ve been putting off because you can’t or possibly shouldn’t try them on your own? If so, you have a group of church members standing ready to provide you the assistance you need.

 

Our Lend-A-Hand  ministry at FPC has a dedicated group of volunteers who would like nothing more than to help you. Here is just a sampling of the household and landscape activities these volunteers can provide:

Fixing leaky faucets

Replacing toilet tank mechanisms

Replacing light bulbs

Hanging pictures

Changing batteries in smoke detectors 

Replacing HVAC filters

Cleaning ceiling fans

Hooking up new computers or TVs

Getting items from the attic

Cleaning out gutters 

Trimming bushes

Weeding and/or mulching

Yard debris pickup

Need something else? Simply call the church office and put in the request. The Lend-A-Hand team will do their very best to get you the help you want. Now’s a great time to check off a few of the  to do’s in and around your home. Call the church office at 843-448-4496 today.