Lawson Hospital Ministries works in cooperation with the Saskatoon Health Board in the area of Spiritual Care to provide a vital service to patients in Saskatoon hospitals. Each week several members of Lawson are involved in visiting and ministering to the sick, the injured, and the terminally ill. Many of these people receive encouragement and ministry at a time when they need it the most.
Over time this ministry has grown to include the visitation of loved ones, family members, and friends of those from across our nation. People from as far away as eastern Canada have contacted the church and asked if someone could visit a sick friend, or a dying loved one.
Coordinator - Gerald Klassen
Each person of the Hospital Ministry Team must have a recommendation from the Senior Pastor. The pastor makes up a letter of reference that is attached to an application form. This form is given to the Director of Spiritual Care at the hospital. Upon approval from the Saskatoon Health Board a photo is taken and an I.D. badge is made that is worn during visitation ministry. A parking pass is also provided so that volunteers do not have to pay parking fees during visitation ministry.
Each team member is encouraged to make at least one visit a week. The purpose of the visit is to simply bring love, comfort & cheer into lives that may be discouraged and suffering.
As well as making weekly visits volunteers are encouraged to attend funerals and the occasional social function sponsored by the Health Board.
Visits can be arranged by phoning the church at 934-7100 or you may use the Contact Link and request a visit on line.
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