Olivet's Health & Care Ministries embody the spiritual, psychological, physical, and social dimensions of the person (Faith and Health, Hickman). To be more involved in this area of ministry, you do not need to be a parish nurse or healthcare professional. Having a passion for health and wellness and the willingness to respond to God's call for care, is what health ministry embraces. We have a variety of volunteer needs in Olivet's Health & Care Ministries. For more information on any of these programs, please contact the church office.
Hospital & Home Visits
Olivet’s Pastoral team offers hospital and home visits on an as-needed basis or upon request. Please get in touch with a member of the Olivet staff if you or a family member would like a home visit.
Grief Ministry
Olivet’s health ministry offers support to promote healing for those who have experienced a loss. Monthly and seasonal grief care notes, messages, mailings, and available community resources are provided. Special services, programs, and other gatherings are offered around holiday times and other times throughout the year.
Foot Care Ministry
Olivet partners with Healthy Feet ND to provide foot care for adults. The treatment includes an assessment by an RN, Epsom salt foot soak, nail trim, nail debridement and filing, softening of callous/corns, exfoliation with a homemade sugar scrub, and lower leg/foot massage with lotion. Paraffin treatment is also available upon request for an additional fee. Referrals and education are also provided as needed. Appointments are required and can be made by emailing healthyfeetnd@gmail.com.
service of Remembrance
In November, All Saints Sunday is the day the Christian Church has reserved for remembering and honoring our forebears in the faith. At 9:45 a.m. come to a special time to remember our loved ones. A special display is created to remember specifically members who have died this past year.
Olivet Blood Drive
In response to the ongoing need and desire to support our community and beyond, Olivet’s health ministry, in conjunction with the local blood services, hosts a blood drive 2-3 times per year. We are always grateful when you can join us and participate in something amazing like this!
Baptism Welcome
At the time of baptism, families are welcomed with a blanket made by our Olivet quilters, along with a care note from their Olivet family. New baby home visits from a parish nurse are available upon request.
Olivet visitors
Olivet visitors are dedicated and trained volunteers who conduct home visits as referred by Olivet’s parish nurse and/or pastors. They offer a caring and listening presence to those they see and are a vital part of Olivet’s overall care ministry.
Emergency Response Care
Olivet’s staff, along with many volunteers, are CPR certified, as well as trained on how to administer basic first aid. An AED, emergency manuals and first aid kits are thoughtfully placed around the building and updated by our health ministry team. We are always in need of healthcare professionals who are willing to update, refill supplies, provide continuing education, and respond to situations that may arise during worship or programming. If you are a healthcare professional or have BLS skills, please contact Olivet’s parish nurse.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Olivet members share their gifts of crochet and knitting by creating beautiful prayer shawls, which are given to those in need of comfort, shelter, and peace. This is a prayerful ministry as the prayer shawl makers begin each shawl with prayers for the recipient and continue throughout its’ creation.