Care
Can we pray for you?
To request prayer for a concern or thanksgiving, email us at prayers@faithwestwood.com.
In your request, please include your name and whether you would like the prayer to remain confidential -- meaning your request will be held in prayer with just our staff and prayer team but not shared with the congregation-wide prayer list.
Health & Wellness
Our faith community nurses work with members of the Health & Wellness team, the H&W advisory board, and FaithWestwood ministry directors to assess and respond to the wellness needs of the congregation through education, training, and care of the spirit.
Current Initiatives include:
- Tai Chi for Balance - scroll down for more information
- Solutions Group for Family Caregivers - scroll down for more information
- Staffing first aid stations for large church events such as Vacation Bible School, FaithWorks Pantry Thanksgiving Bag distribution, and the Live Nativity.
Contact:
Caring Ministries Director Vikki O'Hara, at 402-650-9489 or at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com
Support
FaithWestwood offers several caring ministries to meet the physical and emotional needs of our congregation and the community.
These ministries include:
- Pastoral prayer and counseling
- Counseling referrals
- In-home and healthcare facility visitation
- Periodic meetings of GriefShare -- support for those grieving a loss. More information below.
Contact:
Caring Ministries Director Vikki O'Hara at 402-650-9489 or at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com
Funerals & Memorials
Caring Ministries Director Vikki O'Hara is the first point of contact to arrange and coordinate funerals and memorial services at FaithWestwood.
To reach Vikki, call or text to 402-650-9489 or at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com.
Tai Chi for Balance
Tai Chi is a slow, gentle, non-strenuous exercise routine that has been proven to improve balance and decrease the risk of falls. Tai Chi is also associated with other health benefits including reducing blood pressure, improving sleep and decreasing stress.
Our instructor, Paula Allen is a certified tai chi instructor. She holds a BA in Occupational Therapy.
Tai Chi for Balance meets Mondays and Thursdays from 11:15 am - 12 pm. Enter through the west entrance.
Scheduling Note: There will be no Tai Chi on September 7, 10 & 17.
Contact:
Caring Ministries Director Vikki O’Hara, at 402-650-9489 or at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a national Christian ministry for those grieving the death – recent or in the past – of someone close.
Thousands of GriefShare support groups find caring, supportive people ready to help them navigate the difficult journey of grief. At FaithWestwood, this 13-week seminar and support group meets periodically during the year.
For more information about future groups, please contact Caring Ministries Director Vikki O'Hara at 402-650-9489 or at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com.
Solutions Group for Family Caregivers
The Solutions Group is an informational support group that helps family caregivers manage the challenges of caring for an ill or disabled loved one. Special focus is on (but not limited to) the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease, other forms of dementia, and chronic or acute illnesses related to aging.
The Solutions Group meets at FaithWestwood every other month and is facilitated by Nancy Flaherty, MS, NHA, CDP a licensed social worker, a licensed nursing home administrator, and a certified dementia practitioner. In addition to facilitating the Solutions Group, other services Nancy provides include:
- Consultation with family caregivers to develop individual plans and find resources
- Coordination between caregivers and providers
- In person or phone consultation regarding placement/living options, especially when unexpected transitions occur.
- General education, information and referrals
For more information, to sign up to attend the next Solutions Group, or to access Nancy’s services and resources, contact Caring Ministries Director Vikki O’Hara at 402-650-9489 or at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com.