Hospital Happenings

Newsletter
A newsletter of the Pastoral Care Department October 2010

Opportunity to Save Lives

On November 2, citizens the State of Georgia will have an opportunity to save lives. By passing Ballot
Amendment 2 on Nov. 2, Georgia’s constitution can be amended and establish a dedicated funding source
for the state’s trauma care system. For an annual car registration fee of $10, the state can generate $80 mil-
lion a year. 100% of the money from this fee will go into the trauma fund and cannot be used for anything
else. The State of Georgia’s trauma network is inadequate to meet the trauma needs of the state. (refer to
the map) There are areas in the state with limited or no adequate trauma system. Amendment 2 can literally
mean life or death for those in our state. Consider Amendment 2 when you vote November 2.
 Clergy Appreciation Month
October is Clergy Appre-
ciation Month. The
Northeast Georgia area
is blessed to have caring
clergy to meet the spiri-
tual needs of their flock.
Each day numerous clergy come to the North-
east Georgia Medical Center to bring the pres-
ence of a loving God to those who are ill. We
are grateful for your ministry. As a way to ex-
press our appreciation, you are invited to a
brunch in your honor next Wednesday, October
27 from 11 to 12:30. The brunch will be held in
the conference room next to the Pastoral Care
Office in the North Patient Tower. The brunch
is a drop-in, so come to grab some refresh-
ments or stop and stay to visit.
Ministry is a demanding vocation. However, it
is essential for those who suffer. Thank you for
all you do in your service to others, but please Hospice of NGMC Groups & Events
remember to take care of yourself. Henri J. M.
Nouwen once wrote: All groups and events are FREE, but registration is re-
quired. Call 770-219-8888 to register.
Try to give your agenda to God. Keep saying,
'Your will be done, not mine.' Give every part of Grief Support Groups
Dates: Mondays, October 18 – November 22
your heart and your time to God and let God tell
Location: Toccoa – First United Methodist Church, 283
you what to do, where to go, when and how to E. Tugalo St.
respond. God does not want you to destroy Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
yourself. Exhaustion, burnout, and depression
are not signs that you are doing God's will. God Dates: Tuesdays, October 19 – November 23
is gentle and loving. God desires to give you a Location: Gainesville – Hospice of NGMC, 2150 Lime-
deep sense of safety in God's love. Once you stone Parkway, Suite 222
have allowed yourself to experience that love Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
fully, you will be better able to discern who you
are being sent to in God's name. Dates: Thursdays, November 4 – December 16
Location: Cleveland – Mossy Creek United Methodist
Church, 2154 Post Rd.
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Spring CPE Unit
Dates: Tuesdays, November 9 – December 28Location:
Gainesville – Hospice of NGMC, 2150 Limestone Park-
We are accepting applications for our spring way, Suite 222
extended unit of Clinical Pastoral Education. Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
The unit will begin Monday, January 3 and will
Seminars
end the middle of May. Classes are held on
Topic: Dealing with grief during winter and holidays
Mondays. If you are interested or have ques- Date: November 13
tions, please call Chaplain Jeff Thompson at Location: Gainesville – Lanier Park, Blue Ridge Room,
770-219-3563 or email him at 675
White Sulphur Rd.
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

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