Parish Nurse, Joy

Wellness Ministry

Wellness Ministry was first established in 1993 at Our Risen Lord Lutheran church by member Joy Burns RN. Joy served in mutuality with the pastor to address health and wellness aspect of our members. Compassionate listening, encouraging, health education teaching, and grief and loss/caregiver support were the cornerstones of this ministry. Joy retired her professional RN license in June 2024 after 30 years of health ministry to ORL.

Basic wellness ministry may continue informally by members, as volunteers as an aspect of Gather and Grow committee.

• Coordination of ORL’s Prayer Chain per email, text or calls as prayers are requested.
• Maintaining a self- serve loan closet of assistive mobility and safety equipment for short- term use. Borrowers to assume responsibility for appropriate and safe use. Equipment to be returned in good working condition and sanitized. Supplies located in church attic and wellness office area.
• A modest wellness and health education lending library in former health ministry office area.
• Promotion of friendly visits and greeting card ministry by members to promote contact with shut- in members and to those in health challenges or in time of loss.