Health and Wellness Potpourri—Fall 2021
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Autumn day, autumn day, God gives richest gifts today. Look on ev’ry side and see Pleasant things for...
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Add a COVID-19 Vaccine to the School Checklist This Year
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse ” ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for...
How About Some Friluftsliv?
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the...
Look Out COVID-19—We are Resilient!
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but...
Be Kind to Your Mind
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with...
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians...
Spring into Health!
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers...
Could This be a Scam?
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 “If you believe that,...
COVID-19 Vaccinations — The Basics
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 The vaccine is here!...
Coping with Grief during the Christmas Season
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18...
Health and Wellness: Christmas 2020 Edition
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for...
Give Thanks!
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 It is the time...
Do You Have Pandemic Fatigue?
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm...
It’s Time for Flu Shots!
**FOLLOWING A DISCUSSION WITH HY-VEE AND THE BETHEL RE-ENGAGEMENT TASK FORCE, WE HAVE DECIDED TO NOT HOLD FLU SHOT CLINIC AT BETHEL THIS...
Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,...
Keep Hope Alive
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. Psalm 71:14 Now faith is the...
Let’s Take a Trip… to the Grocery Store
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed to those who were seated; so...
Move That Body
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Jesus said to him, “Stand up, take your mat and walk.” At once the man was made well, and he took...
Finding Peace in Times of Uncertainty
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,...
You are an Important Member of Your Healthcare Team!
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick...
Your Faith Life and Wellness
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well...
Start 2020 by Looking at Your Whole Health
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of...
Give the Gift of Kindness
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion,...
November is National Caregivers Month
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse I lift my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker...
2019 Bethel Health Fair: Make the Connection—Health and Wellness
It is well, it is well, with my soul. Written by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse...
It is Flu Shot Time!
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul...
Is There an Epidemic of Loneliness?
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes...
Protect Your Noggin—Wear a Helmet
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. Psalm 3:3 It’s...
Grief Revisited—What I Know Now
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 This article is more personal...
Yoga—What is it and Should I Try It?
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with...
Enjoy Nature!
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or...
Take a “Wellness Journey” During Lent
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 1...
It’s American Heart Month – Cholesterol 101
By Kathy Ferguson, RN, Parish Nurse Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10. Every February...