Stephen Ministry

Lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, and others facing a crisis or life challenge.

Cradle Club

This multifaceted program nurtures families with new babies.

Yoga

Morning, evening, and Saturday classes offered by a certified Yoga instructor, using ChiYoga, a balance of Haatha Yoga and ChiKung.

CPR/First Aid Education

These classes enable participants to receive certification from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Medical Equipment Closet

Items such as walkers, crutches, shower chairs are available to people on a short term basis, if not available through insurance.

Blood Drive

Twice a year, United Blood Services is available at the church to receive blood donations for those in our community in need of blood transfusions.

Flu/Pneumonia Immunization Clinic

Every fall, flu shots are available for any adult who wants to reduce their risk of contacting or transmitting this potentially life threatening disease. Cost is minimal or free with Medicare B.

Support Groups

Dayspring offers support for anyone experiencing loss of a child (M.I.S.S) or a loved one of any age, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Divorce Recovery (Children and their parent(s)), Gay and Lesbian Support Group, including their families and friends, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Breast Cancer Support Group.

Other

Various Workshops, Screenings and Educational Opportunities relating to Health and Wellness are offered throughout the year.

Ribbons of Support

Mission Statement: "Ribbons of Support is a faith based group that will support one another intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually through their journey with cancer. The instillation of hope will be forever present in order to find a greater level of acceptance, love and inner peace."

As of 2009, The Pink Ribbon Support Group will be changing and now will be discussing and sharing information encompassing all types of cancer, therefore now being called RIBBONS OF SUPPORT.

The group will meet the second Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:00. The first meeting will be held in the Adult Room on Saturday, January 10th. Light snacks will be served at each meeting.

Whether you personally are going through cancer treatment, have family, loved ones, or co-workers with cancer, we will share and offer insight to gain greater insight and understanding for all those who have or who are presently in their journey through cancer.

Please stop by the RIBBONS OF SUPPORT table located in the courtyard on January 4th. Your input on the focus of this group is most appreciated and by your attendance we can best see what you, as a group are most interested in.

Hope to see you there as we start a New Year, a new program, and a new emphasis on support within our faith community here at Dayspring. Any questions, please call the church office.

Fast Flu Facts

The flu is an illness that infects your lungs. For most healthy adults and children, the flu poses no serious health threat. But for some people, the flu can lead to pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death.

Who should receive the flu vaccine?

• People 65 years and older;
• People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that house those with long-term illnesses;
• Caregivers of those with long-term illness;
• Adults and children 6 months and older with chronic heart or lung conditions, including asthma;
• Adults and children 6 months and older who need regular medical care for diabetes, chronic kidney disease, lung disease, anemia, asthma, heart disease or with a weakened immune system due to HIV/AIDS, long-term steroid treatment, or cancer treatment with chemotherapy or radiation;
• Children 6 months to 18 years of age who are on long-term aspirin therapy. (Children given aspirin while they have influenza are at risk of Reye syndrome);
• Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season;
• All children 6 to 23 months of age;
• People with any condition that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secretions (that is, a condition that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, such as brain injury or disease, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other nerve or muscle disorders.)

You need to get a flu shot every year to be protected because the circulating flu virus can change each year. Most of these same people should also get a pneumonia shot. If you are in any of the above groups talk with your doctor about whether a flu and/or pneumonia shot is right for you.

Some people worry or believe that the flu shot can give them the flu. Not the case! The shot cannot cause the flu, because it is not a live vaccine. It takes about 2 weeks for the vaccine to "take effect"" and for your body to build the protection you need. During that time it is possible to be exposed to the flu and get sick.