“Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.”
(James 5:14)

“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.”
(Matthew 10:8)

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
(Revelation 21:4)

Parish nursing is about holistic health – mind, body and spirit. We do this through education, counseling, referrals and visiting. Turn to us when you need some help, or just someone to be with you through the trials. Better yet, let us help you stay healthy. From the cradle to the grave, we can help you take ownership of your own health care and give you the tools for healthy living.

Team members

We constantly are in contact with health care agencies in the area, home care service providers, other parish nurses, visiting nurses and hospices. While they provide care for only the body and the mind, we provide the Spirit connection also.

Counseling

If you need help with a difficulty that has cropped up in your life and are in need of a counselor to help you through, please check out our counseling page which has information about a new counseling resource available through our church.

Medical

Eighty percent of adults who use the Internet have used it to access health information. Use the web for research, but use it wisely. Be skeptical. The information does not replace treatment by a physician, but can be used to help you consult with your physician. As you're reviewing the website, determine the agenda of the website and if the information is current. Make sure sources are cited and explore the source documents before you rely on the information. Remember, you can always discuss your finding with our parish nurses.

Educational Programs

Prevention through education – let us help you before you are sick. We offer at least one major program every month from fall through spring. Programs range from cancer to childhood obesity to exercise for heart health to healthy eating. Check the church calendar for upcoming programs.

More resources are available at the “Health Information Center” located in the hallway outside the church office. It is filled with great booklets on everything from stroke and heart attack signs and symptoms, to breast cancer information, to healthy living and eating, to exercise and many other topics.

If you can’t find the information you need in the information center or if you would like to request a special program, let us know.

Support groups

Divorce Care
Grief Support

Community Programs

Focus On Health
Seniors Lunch
Bloodmobile
Food Bank

One-on-one services

If you are in the hospital, at home recuperating, in the nursing home or shut-in, expect to see Rev. Sherri Long, or one of the nurses. Remember, though, with the new privacy laws, hospitals cannot notify pastors of your stay unless the patient, upon admission, specifically states they want the pastor to be notified. So please give Sherri a call before you are admitted or have someone else call her.

The nurses are available for other personal visits, at the church, hospital or even your home. If you are confused about any aspect of health care or have some sort of problem, give the nurses a call at (260) 637-3798 or e-mail parishnurse@huntertownchurch.org. We have gone with parishioners to appointments, and even accompanied one person when she had emergency surgery and family was not available.

Contact Us

Pastor Sherri has a two-fold mission: pastor and nurse. Whatever you are dealing with – mind, body or spirit – give Sherri a call. Rest assured that all communications with Pastor Sherri are highly confidential.

Reverend Sherri Long
Pastor of Congregational Care
Parish Nurse
Phone: 260-637-3798
Church Email: Parishnurse@huntertownchurch.org
Confidential Email: Sonshinesherri@hotmail .com