Two registered nurses serve the Redeemer Community as volunteer parish nurses.  They are: Julie Higbie, RN Elaine Mankowski, RN They received their special training through the Parish Nursing Educational Program at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Parish nurses focus on the spiritual, emotional and physical dimensions of people as they strive to achieve wellness and to manage their illness.  The parish nurses functions as an: Health Educator...who provides health related classes, screenings, health fairs and information in bulletins. Personal Health Counselor...who discusses personal health issues and makes visits to homes, hospitals and nursing homes as needed. Referral Source...who assumes a liaison role in connecting parishoners to community resources and services. Volunteer Coordinator...who helps to train and provide support needed activities. Role Model...who promotes the relationship between faith and health. To reach our parish nurses please contact the church office at 228-9883. The Parish Nurses would like to invite members of the congregation to a Prayer Shawl Ministry organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. What is a Prayer Shawl?  A Prayer Shawl is a gift that may be knit, crocheted or woven and may sometimes be referred to as a Comfort Shawl, Peace Shawl, etc.  The shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings and when it is finished, it is presented to someone as a visible expression of care, concern and God’s love.  A Prayer Shawl is given as a gift of love, a gift of healing, a gift of encouragement, a gift of prayer.  We are looking for people to knit, crochet, teach and learn, and wanting fellowship and prayer.  Also patterns, yarn and needle sizes will be discussed at our first meeting.