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Congregational Care
Southern Heights Presbyterian

 

 

Welcome to the Southern Heights Deacons'

Congregational Care Resource Page

As a witness to the compassion of Christ, the Southern Heights Deacons reach out through their support ministries to church family members who are in need, ill, lonely, or in distress as well as through links on this web page to outside faith based and community resources.

Southern Heights also provides one-on-one Christian care through its Stephen Ministry. Click here for information about the Southern Heights Stephen Ministry.

 

DEACONS' SUPPORT MINISTRIES

Meals Ministry
The SHPC Deacons coordinate and manage the meals delivery program, providing meals for congregants in need due to illness, recuperation, loss, or birth/adoption of a child.  Church family members can volunteer their time to prepare and/or deliver a meal by clicking here and choosing meals delivery.

Card Ministry
This ministry expresses love, support, sympathy, concern, congratulations, and remembrance on behalf of the deacons and the congregation through greeting cards.

Funerals Ministry
At the time of a death in the congregation, the deacons coordinate practical assistance to the family. They provide meals to the bereaved family before or after the funeral, host fellowship luncheons after the memorial service, house sit, provide child care during the funeral and interment, and transportation to and from local airports and bus stations for out of town family mourners. Church family members can click here to volunteer to provide food or serve at funeral lunches.

Rides Ministry
Deacons provide rides to attend church services or church activities for church family members in need.

Event/Support Ministry
At special times during the year, the deacons sponsor speakers, seminars, and classes to provide a compassionate response to challenges church family members face in their lives.  Click here  for a calendar of current events.  Click here if you are interested in co-sponsoring a support seminar or speaker.

 

ECUMENICAL FAITH PARTNER RESOURCES

Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)
2110 Sheridan Blvd.   402-475-9702   www.westminsterlincoln.org

  • Overeaters Anonymous support group (OA)  -- meeting every Tuesday at noon.
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) support group -- meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. 
  • Recovery Inc. support group for those suffering from stress, anxiety, and depression -- meeting every Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the lounge. For more information call Recovery, Inc. at 402-476-9668.

First Plymouth Congregational Church (UCC)
2000 D Street   402-475-6702      www.firstplymouth.org

  • Grief Recovery Workshop -- Thirteen week course, four times per year.  Course cost is $50.00,  Call Addie Vortherms  at 402-475-7550 for information and regististration.
  • Rebuilding After Divorce Workshop -- Thirteen week course, four times per year.  Course cost is $25.00.  Call Addie Vortherms  at 402-475-7550 for information and registration
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) -- three meeting groups on either Mondays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays in the tower.  Times change, call for details
  • Al -Anon support group for family and friends of alcoholics -- meets Tuesdays at noon in the Courtyard Lounge.
  • Stretch and Relax classes, $5.00 fee -- for information on times, dates, and registration call Margaret Richers at 421-6800 or 423-2976 .  
  • Pilates Class, led by a certified Pilates instructor -- for information on times,dates, fees, and registration call Addie Vortherms at 475-7550. 

Sheridan Lutheran Church (ELCA)
6955 Old Cheney Rd.   402-423-4769  www.sheridanlutheran.org

  • Charley Brown's Kids, grief recovery support group for children -- meets every first and third Thursday at 6:00 p.m.   Call Bev Prucha at Sheridan for more information.
  • Yoga/Pilates classes, every Sunday.  Beginner classes 4:00 - 4:45 p.m., Advanced classses 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.  Call Georgia Welton at 402-0992 for information and registration.  Free or goodwill donation.

St. Mark's United Methodist Church (UMC)
8550 Pioneers Blvd.   402-489-8885   www.stmarks.org

  • Depression support group, facilitated by provisionally licensed practitioners   -  meeting every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in room 125.
  • Grief Recovery classes, facilitated by provisionally licensed mental health practitioners -- meeting twice per year for five weeks.  Sessions begin in September and January.  For more information contact Gayle Andres at  St. Mark's..       
  • Divorce/Relationship Recovery Workshops -- 12 week sessions held three times annually, January, September, and April. Twelve week session cost is $40.00, free childcare.  For more information contact Gayle Andres at St. Mark's.
  • AA and AL-Anon support groups -- contact Kelly Rendel at St. Mark's for information on times and days.

St. Paul's United Methodist (UMC)
1144 M St.   402-477-6951    www.saintpaulumc.org

  • Tai Chi exercise/meditation class -- meeting every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Bevins Family Life Center (BFLC).
  • Overeaters Anonymous (OA) -- meeting every Wednesday at noon in room 228.
  • Al-Anon -- meeting every Thursday at noon in room 228. 
  • Caregiver's Education Group -- meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.(except December) in the dining room.

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Bryan LGH Community Programs   -- The Community Health Education and Resource Center offers classes and seminars to the public. For the calendar of events click here.   Main number - 402-489-0200. 

Free and low cost seminars, programs, activities, and classes for:

  • 55PLUS seniors -- senior programs, classes, activities, 481-3355
  • Helping Hearts -- heart health
  • Health Enhancement --  wellness programs, classes, seminars, 481-3840 
  • Kid's Club -- seminars, classes, and fun activities for kids and parents

St. Elizabeth Medical Center  -- For a list of St. Elizabeth events and classes click here and then on a topic above the calendar or call 402-219-7000.

Free and low cost seminars, programs, activities, and classes for:

  • Childcare and Parenting
  • General Health
  • Women's Health
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Family & Youth

Tabitha Health Care Services -- For a list of Tabitha programs click here.

Older adult care through rehabilitation, home care, hospice, meals on wheels, intergenerational care, and Elder living options, including the Green House Project, and Alzheimer's/Dementia care.  A free Resource Guide is available at 800-418-9335 or 418-9335.  Free presentations on a variety of topics including:

  • Aging & Spirituality
  • Advanced Directives
  • Caring for the Caregiver
  • Medicaid Application Process
  • Healthy Aging
  • Depression
  • Cholesteral

Lincoln Area Agency on Aging -- For Agency information about classes, programs, and activities on the following and more click here or call 402-441-7070.

  • Caregiving
  • Lifetime Health
  • Widowed Persons Services
  • Travel/travelogues
  • Housing
  • Transportation
  • Nutrition
  • Employment

Lincoln Medical Education Foundation Cancer Resource Center -- For Foundation information on the following and more click here.    

  • Wig Bank
  • Counseling
  • Referrals to cancer support groups, go to the web site and click "Other Resources".