Healing Ministries

Scripture Reference: James 5: 15-20 (NIV)

“Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is any one happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 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. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess you sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. My brothers if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover a multitude of sins.”

Mission statement for Health Ministries: That Redeemer be a place of health and healing.

All of us are broken, hurt, and in need of healing in some way and need the healing power of Jesus to become whole. Redeemer can be a “hospital” for the hurting and we as part of the body of Christ can be His instruments of healing love to others.

Activities of Health Ministry:

• Caring Ministry Team
  • Meals Ministry: This ministry coordinates meals for those who may have had a recent illness, death, or other major needs where meals will assist a person/family in a concrete manner
  • Cards: Please refer to the card list with addresses on our weekly bulletin. Sending a card is an honored tradition at Redeemer and we encourage everyone to participate in this form of ministry
  • Visiting the sick: Visitation is always needed and appreciated. Contact the Health Ministry team if you would like to make regular visits to those who are home bound

How to help with the Caring Ministry Team: Contact Sue Heitmuller – or Kathie Zimmerman

• Celebrate Recovery: Celebrate Recovery is for anyone who is struggling with life’s hurts, hang-ups, habits or addictions. We offer a recovery ministry in a warm, loving environment where the leaders you meet will listen and understand.  You will always be welcome at Celebrate Recovery.
  
  
  
• Prayers
  • It is a sacred privilege to offer prayers for those in need. If you would like to place someone on the bulletin prayer list contact the church office (301) 253 - 3000 or use the Contact Form and select "Prayer Request" as the subject.