She led a group of teens in the church through a discussion on healthy sexuality, and helped host a new mother s dinner group and meeting. She also was instrumental in getting pink ribbons distributed across the entire community for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pastor Larry and Jeanne said they would like to progress with their ministry and carry on this unique program. Their challenge now is to seek the funds needed for their ministry to continue and to grow. Jeanne says she is beginning to understand why parish nurses needs to be spiritually mature.
Spiritual maturity is the acceptance of life and relationships.
That statement really struck me as being full of wisdom for the ministry of parish nursing. On the right is the Affirmation of Faith printed on the Cancer Support Group brochure. In learning about the ministry of parish nursing done by Jeanne Connor and her pastor, I got a glimpse of how these words are made real to the people of Big Timber as Jeanne and Pastor Larry work together to be the Affirmation of Faith to those they touch. The light of God surrounds me. The love of God enfolds me.