Health Ministry
 Our Health Ministry operates to promote the physical and spiritual health of the members of the church. Monthly Focus
Each month we focus our attention on a specific health issues, and provide information to our members on the Congregational Health bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall, as well as information here on the website.
Our focus for March will be Brain Injury Awareness and Prevention, which will include information on Alzheimer's and Dementia. We will be hosting guest speakers and a luncheon for clergy and healthcare professions relating to spiritual care for these individuals.
Precious Memories: Caring for Flickering Light - March 24th - 29th
From March 24th through the 29th, WFBC will have a variety of events related to our monthly focus on the brain:
- The Alzheimer's Association will have an exhibit on the brain in Room 110, which will be open 7-9 PM Monday, March 24th through Friday, March 28th and 10 AM - 4 PM on Saturday, March 29th.
- Carole Netherton of the Alzheimer's Association of Eastern North Carolina will join our Alzheimer's Support Group on Tuesday evening March 25th from 7 to 8:30 PM. Carole has a Master of Science degree in marriage and family therapy. She will speak on "What is Memory? - Everything You Wanted to Know About Memory But Forgot to Ask!". This workshop explores the different types of memory, brain anatomy as it relates to memory, and differences between normal and abnormal forgetfulness. The group will participate in brain excercises as we learn how to keep ourselves mentally fit.
- StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit project that seeks to honor and celebrate lives through listening. By recording the stories of our lives with the people we care about, we experience our history, hopes, and humanity. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to take home and share, and is archived at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is the largest oral history project of its kind, creating a growing portrait of who we really are as Americans. Through a generous grant, this voice reccording is made available at no cost to person or families with memory loss of any kind. Make your appointment by calling Anne Packett at 919-215-2407. All appointments will be held at Wake Forest Baptist Church between March 24th and March 29th.
- WFBC will hold on a luncheon on Friday, March 28th from 11:30 AM to 1 PM on "Finding Meaning in the Experience: Spiritual Needs of Persons with Dementia". This workshop for nurses, clery, and care providers of persons with dementia will introduce the latest research surrounding the spirituality of persons with dementia and will foster tools to enhance the spiritual care and the emotional well-being of those who suffere through spiritual reminiscence. The workshop will be presented by Vance Midgett, MDiv, Manager of Pastoral Care Services at Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, Virginia. Registration is $15 and includes lunch, materials, and contact hours. Please call Anne Packett at 919-215-2407 by March 26th to register.
Support Groups
Our support group for individuals with loved ones dealing with Alzheimer's disease meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 PM.
The cancer prayer support group offers emotional & spiritual encouragement for cancer survivors and their caregivers. God can help us move out of the shadow of uncertainty and find renewed purpose and joy. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month in the prayer room.
Blood Drives
WFBC works with other churchs in the area to schedule regular blood drives. Our next drive is on June 3rd at Wake Forest Baptist Church.
Care Teams
We have support teams to assist families and individuals with special medical or related needs. Medical skills are useful, but not necessary.
Other Projects
WFBC also plans other projects through the year that focus on specific health needs, such as Walk Through Bethlehem and Flu Shot Clinics.
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