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Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC)

Progress continues for the PNC, with nearly 40 Pastor Information Forms (i.e. resumés) received so far from prospective pastors! These include a nice mixture of people who contacted us directly, recommendations from people who know Cottonwood and electronic matches from PC(USA)’s Church Leadership Connection (CLC) site. The CLC electronically searches all Pastor Information Forms (PIFs) and matches them based on very strict and specific criteria that were outlined in Cottonwood’s Church Information Form (CIF).

The PNC has begun the process of prayerful consideration and discussion, to reach consensus on each PIF. It is critical that candidates have the necessary experience, skills, passion and personality – so picking the right PIFs is just the first step in our selection process. This process will require patience in order to find the person that God has planned to lead Cottonwood. We’re excited and hopeful for the future! Please continue to pray for the PNC.

 

CROSSROADS URBAN CENTER NEEDS

Food of the Month for February:  Drinks - small, large, canned, boxed, individual or family size juice (highly preferred over soda)

From our Parish Nurse, Cherie Paulson
Helping people who cannot think clearly
Try to be calm and relaxed.
Be relaxed and the person you are caring for will relax, too.
Find ways to make things easier.
• Set up the home so it is easier to help.
• Present a task or activity in a new way.
Visit at a time of day when the person is most alert.
Do not force a task or activity:

• Try again later.
• Try to find an easier way to do the task.

Make the home a calm and relaxing place.

• Use low, soft lighting.
• Play low, soft music or sounds of nature.
• Cover or remove mirrors to reduce glare.
• Use shades or curtains to reduce bright sunlight.
• Use shades on all light bulbs.

Do tasks in small, easy steps.
Break tasks, like brushing teeth, into small steps.
Steps to brush teeth:
1. Get toothbrush.
2. Hold toothbrush.
3. Put toothpaste on brush.
4. Brush teeth.
5. Rinse mouth.
6. Rinse toothbrush.
7. Put toothbrush away.
Go slowly.
Use reminders.
Use a big calendar:
• Write down events and the time of the event.
• Write down tasks that need to be done.
• Check off the things that are done.
Set an alarm to go off when it is time to do a task:
• Time to take medicines
• Time to go somewhere
• Time to call someone
Keep important things in one place:

• Keep keys by door or always put in same drawer.
• Keep note pads and pens next to phone or bed.
• Keep lists of contact numbers next to phone.

Make dressing easier:

• Get rid of clothes or shoes that do not fit.
• Put extra clothes in storage.
• Use only clothes easy to put on and take off.
• Pullover clothes
• Buttons in front, not back or side
• Velcro, not snaps or zippers
• Slip-on shoes

Make it easy to find what is needed.
Do not overfill closets or drawers.
Give only 2 choices.
Make toileting easier:

• Set a time for toileting.
• Do it the same time every day.
• Keep to the routine.
• Use pads or diapers.
• Use disposable wet wipes for easy clean up.
• Use rubber sheets.
• Do not get upset when accidents happen.
• Keep a change of clothes nearby in case of accidents.

 

About medicine side effects:
Stomach problems
Skin problems, like rashes
Headaches or other pains
Muscle problems, tremors, or facial twitches
Dark or black stool
Always tell your doctor about medicine side effects.

Help that you need at home:
Getting rid of cockroaches or other pests
Getting rid of mold
Fixing leaky sinks or toilets
Cleaning the house
Tests or shots you may need
Flu shot
Pneumococcal (pneumonia) shot
Allergy tests
Other doctors, nurses, or providers
Emergency department visits
Other doctor visits

                                    Cheryl Paulson

COALITION OF RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES - CORC

  

The Coalition of Religious Communities is a statewide coalition consisting of persons of faith who want to positively impact the state’s policies that affect low-income Utahns.  There are currently members from 18 faiths and dozens of congregations throughout the state.  CORC is a vehicle by which these faith communities are contributing to positive social change

 

Via-duct Volunteers

On the last Sunday of each odd month, the unfinished Christians’ Sunday School group volunteers to feed the homeless under the via-duct.  Please come and help us with this very worthwhile endeavor. Contact Doug Kirmer, 801-541-0921, for more information.