It seems impossible, but it is nevertheless true, the Lord has withheld his wrath against a sinful and corrupt world and allowed us all another year within which to share the "Good News!" I hope and pray that the opportunities for each of us abound in this regard, and, that we are given the words to speak and the fervent desire to accomplish His will. May God bless you with the Holy Spirit so that, through you, many more may come to know Jesus as their personal Savior in 2007!I come to you at this time with a request for your help. As you may recall, last year in the fall, we had set up a time and place to have those interested in formulating a Health and Wellness committee gather for an initial meeting. That meeting was held, and several attended, while several others sent their regrets because they were unable to make that first meeting. Since that time, for many and varied reasons there have been no further meetings. Some got sick, several had major conflicts, and the seasons of Advent and Christmas proved to be scheduling nightmares.
So we will try again!
Please include the following blurb in your church bulletins and or Newsletters if they have not already been published.
All, those interested (Pastors, staff ministers, teachers, nurses, social workers, and anyone working with or serving individuals touched by the dread diseases of dementia, or those struggling with the normal processes of aging) are invited to meet in the interest of Parish Nursing, Clergy certification for institutional Chaplaincies, and the development of Senior Ministries within and for congregations. The gathering will take place (G.W.) on January 25th, at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held in the fellowship room of Crown of Life Lutheran Church in West St. Paul, MN. The meeting will last no longer than 1.5 hours. In addition to organizational items, a brief presentation entitled: Putting the Person First in Dementia Care, will be presented by the chairman of the WELS Health and Wellness Committee, Pastor Frederick A. Kogler. Interested parties are asked to RSVP with reservations so sufficient materials will be available for all those attending. You are asked to please contact Pastor Kogler by phone: 651-283-9876, or 651-450-4857, or by e-mail to kogler@comcast.net
