Parish
Health Ministry

Mission Statement
The mission of the Trinity Lutheran Church Parish
Health Ministry, is to assist Trinity members and the local community
in their efforts to live full and abundant healthy lives. In doing
so the Parish Health Ministry seeks to respect the dignity and worth
of each person and to enhance the individuals capacity to assume
primary responsibility of hi/her own health.
"..and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of
God and to heal the sick."
-- Luke 9:2
".I have come that they may have life and have it
to the full."
-- John 10:10
Health/Education
Topics pertaining to all aspects of health and wellness:
(i.e. aging, heart health, safety, health care, caregiving, women's
health, are presented at various times throughout the year, and
also printed in our monthly newsletter, the Witness.
Health/Services
"Service of Prayer and Anointing"
- For those in our church and community who may be suffering from
physical and/or emotional pain. The services include hymns of praise,
reflection, assurance, and comfort.
Personal Visitations - The Pastoral Team
makes regular visits to persons who are ill, recovering, bereaved,
lonely, or with "special needs."
Stephen Ministry - One-to-one care to those
who are experiencing any kind of a life crisis.
CareNet Visitors - Lay members who visit
our shut-ins on a regular basis.
Angels on Call - Volunteers that provide
assistance (i.e. respite, transportation) to our members and neighbors,
especially someone in need and primarily homebound.
Loan Closet - We have a small supply of medical
equipment ready to loan on a short-term basis.
Meal Ministry - Volunteers ready to prepared
a meal for anyone who is experiencing a crisis.
Angel Tree - Members purchase gifts for
kids, families, and agencies at Christmas.
Bereavement Ministry - messages of empowerment,
encouragement and support, to those who have suffered a loss.
Blood Drives - Trinity hosts 2 blood drives
a year (February & June).
Blood Pressure Ministry -Monthly screening
by licensed health-care professionals.
Diana's Angels Project - Volunteers gather
monthly to sew burial clothing for pre-mature infants.
Trinity
Family Counseling Center
Christian
Counseling
The Trinity
Family Counseling Center is a ministry of Trinity Lutheran
Church & School. The center began in response to a need to provide
quality therapy and support programming within a Christian context.
The services provided are offered not only for the members of the
congregation but also the local residents, Lutheran and non-Lutheran.
The Center’s goal is to help individuals and families move
toward wholeness, health and continued growth.
Services
The Trinity
Family Counseling Center offers a comprehensive range of services
for:
Persons
experiencing depression, fear, anger of discouragement.
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Those who
find adjusting to life’s changes difficult.
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Parents seeking
answers to the problems of parenthood.
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Young adults
who feel lonely, insecure or puzzled about their vocation.
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Persons who
have unresolved difficulties at work or in personal relationships.
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Persons adjusting
to divorce or separation.
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Older persons
who feel lonely and separated from loved ones.
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Adolescents
having difficulties with school or social life.
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Individuals
or couples who are experiencing marital problems and poor communication.
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Persons
seeking opportunities for personal growth.
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Persons who
feel their lives are unsuccessful or unfulfilled.
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Support Groups:
Divorce Recovery; Grief.
Fees
A standard
fee has been established which is commensurate to existing fees
within the counseling community. Clients will have our assistance
in obtaining reimbursement from their insurance providers if applicable.
The philosophy of the Center, however, is that no one is turned
away because of inability to pay. During the initial interview,
a fee is set according to a sliding scale based on income.
Intern
Program
The Counseling
Center is part of Oakland University’s Counseling Internship
Program. The Intern is supervised by our director and may be seen
for a minimal fee.
Location
The Trinity
Family Counseling Center is located just east of Trinity Lutheran
Church’s campus. The Counseling offices are at 45052 Deshon,
which is 1 block east of Van Dyke, just North of Hall Road.You may
call the church for directions, (586) 731-4490.
"Stewardship
of God's creation call Christians to promote a lifestyle that
cherishes human life and sustains Christian hope."
(Matt. 12:11-13, 6:25-34)
STEPHEN
MINISTRY
"Bear
one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ."
(Galatians 6:2)
Stephen
Ministry is...
a program of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide
distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing
all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation
and community. Stephen Ministers work together with our pastoral
staff to reach more people with Christian Care than the staff can
reach by themselves.
Stephen
Ministers are committed Christian people who...
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express
God's care through their lives to others;
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receive
50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills
and concepts;
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serve for
at least two years;
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are commissioned
as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training;
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visit another
person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and
care;
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participate
in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained
Stephen Leaders;
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are committed
to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship;
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receive
continuing education and skill building throughout their years
of service.
Stephen
Ministry Care Receivers
There are times when each of us needs the care of another person,
a Christian friend, a Stephen Minister Caregiver! These needs include
but are not limited to...
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