Wellness

It’s time again -- Ericsson School Supplies!

As in past years, we’ll be assisting Ericsson School with additional school supplies to assure each child has everything he or she needs to be successful in learning.  Traditionally we buy all the needed supplies in summer, taking advantage of the good sales on these items.  These supplies not only help get the children started in school, but also replenish depleted supplies throughout the year.  Each year the ‘supply closet’ at Ericsson is emptied.  School starts August17th this year, so please have your contributions in by August 10^th.   

Listed below are supplies that are needed this year.  Items can be left at Julie Blew’s office anytime.  If you have questions, call Julie Blew, 762-3624

Let’s help make this a terrific year for the Ericsson students!  Thank you!!

Trinity Pathway Hospice

15^th Annual Luminary Service of Remembrance

Tuesday May 25, 2010 at 7:30pm

In The Healing Gardens

Trinity Bettendorf

4500 Utica Ridge Road

Bettendorf, Iowa

A reception will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief service and candle lighting at sundown.  Luminaries will be lit by hospice staff and volunteers, one at a time, as names are read.

The program will be moved inside in the event of adverse weather.  Volunteers will be available to assist people with disabilities.  The program is open to the community.  Those being honored need not have been involved with Trinity Pathway Hospice.  This is a time for all to gather to remember friends and loved ones who have died.   

Luminaries must be ordered before May 25^th A $5.00 donation is suggested. 

The name of your loved one will be read as the luminary is lit. Your loved one’s name, year of birth, and year of death will also be shown on a big screen at the same time. If you choose, you may attach a picture of your loved one to be shown also.

Call Julie for registration and ordering details, 762-3624

WALK TO TANZANIA

 A CONGREGATIONAL WALKING PROGRAM

All members are invited to participate in this program. We are taking a “virtual” walk from Moline to Arusha, Tanzania. (Trinity has supported the Arusha Lutheran Medical Center).  This is a journey of 8,261 miles.

Yoga Classes

Sunday School Temple Room

Wednesdays, 4:30—5:45 PM
$9.00/class (11th class free)  
No reservations required, just drop in

Join the class and feel great!!

Everyone is welcome

Come and enjoy the fun!!
Call Julie Blew, 762-3624 for more information.

New address: 602 35th Ave., Moline
Same phone # 797-4688
Hours: Mon. 5-9pm and Thurs. 8 - 12am

Health Care for ages 16-64 who are employed but have no insurance or public aid benefits
(Photo I.D., W2 form or one month's pay stubs required at time of visit)

Taking appointments for:

Mondays 5:00-9:00 pm
Thursdays 8:00 am-noon
(No walk-ins)

Call for appointments at 797-4688

Staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, R.N.'s and licensed social workers

Call 797-4688 or see Julie for more details

Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Knit or Crochet?

This wonderful ministry is a great way to use gifts of needlework to bring comfort to those who are struggling and joy to those celebrating significant events in life.
If you'd like to learn more or are interested in joining, call Julie, 762.3624.

A prayer shawl from Trinity doesn't just warm your lap, it warms your heart!

Befriender Ministry . . .

Visitation of the ill and homebound is an important ministry for many congregations. It is part of Christ's instruction to his followers that they should care for and visit those who are struggling or suffering in any way (Matthew 25:35-40).

Our congregation has had a strong ministry of hospital visitation for the past 25 years through the Befriender program. Befrienders are members of our congregation who visit Trinity members that are hospitalized and homebound, bringing a word of greeting and blessing for healing on behalf of our congregation. The Befrienders also provide care by offering home communion and participating in the laying on of hands and anointing during the Service of the Word for Healing at worship services quarterly.

If you are interested in becoming a Befriender or have any questions, you may call Pastor Larry, Pastor Laura or Julie at the church, 762-3624.

Do you ever visit a friend or relative in an area hospital?

If so, you can help prevent hospital-acquired infections as well as protect yourself against infection. Simply wash your hands before and after visiting. Before the visit you are protecting the patient; after the visit you are protecting yourself. You can wash with soap and water (you've lathered long enough when you've sung Happy Birthday twice!) or you can use the waterless foam or gel located in each patient room. Let's help each of us stay healthier with this simple, yet important, action.

FIRST AID KITS

Did you know . . . That there are first aid kits located around the church? Do you know . . . Where they are located?

" In both kitchens in the drawers under the telephone
" In the nursery - drawer in the sink area
" In the upstairs Sunday school area
" In the usher's cabinet in the East Narthex area
" In the office workroom cupboard
" In the parish nurse office on the back counter
(Look for the red - cross sticker marking the area)
These kits are checked and restocked regularly, but if you notice one
is low in supplies, please let Julie know.

CPR and Heimlich Maneuver posters are located in both kitchens

The AED unit is located in the West Narthex in front of the main office.

It is a fact of life that sooner or later most of us will find ourselves hospitalized for some reason.  Personal experience tells me that being a patient in the hospital is uncomfortable, unpleasant and sometimes frightening.  It is at these times when the support and concern of those who care for us is most important.  As a church family, Trinity is concerned for each of its members, especially when faced with illness and hospitalization.

Following are a few suggestions for helping the church provide you or your loved ones with the spiritual care and support you desire while ill or hospitalized:

« Notify the church if you or a loved one are or will be admitted to the hospital.  Pre- hospital/surgical visits from the pastoral staff are available and encouraged.

« Pastors and/or Befrienders visit the hospitals most every day of the week.  If you do not receive a visit from Trinity, it means we are not aware of your admission.  You may have the hospital staff, or your family, notify us that you are a patient.

« If you specifically wish to see a pastor during your hospital stay, please notify the church, or have the hospital staff notify us.  Our pastors very much want to provide spiritual support during difficult times.  (Because of a federal law, hospitals may not notify us of your admission without specific permission from you)

« If you wish your hospital stay to be strictly confidential, or do not want visitors, please let the hospital know.  There are times and reasons why you may not wish to be prayed for publicly or visited – we want to be sensitive and respectful of those needs.

« It is recommended that you follow up conversations with pastors on Sunday mornings with a note – the pastors speak with many people regarding their concerns on Sunday mornings and in order to insure sufficient follow-up, a note is very helpful.

« Always call in an emergency.  The church number is 762-3624.  If the office is closed, following the answering machine message will guide you in contacting one of our pastors.

If you have questions or concerns regarding hospitalization, please do not hesitate to speak with any of the pastoral staff.

"Regardless of how strange it sounds, we are powerful people! We make a difference in others' lives, for good or for ill. We enhance people's lives when we encourage, support, and congratulate. It is easy to downplay the importance of our lifting up our fellow pilgrims even though it is no small thing when we are the beneficiaries of such life-giving gifts."