Spring is here!

Issue #22

June 2018

Greetings!

Busy is the season! I have been busy in the last few months. Pastoral Care and Counseling sponsored the 2nd Annual Self Care Retreat at the end of April (continuing education credit certificates should be to you after Annual Conference) at the Pere Marquette State Park and Lodge. We are taking suggestions for where it should be in 2019 at Annual Conference!

In May PCC hired a part-time Administrative Assistant, welcome Janet! Shauna presented at the Making a Good Move Workshop talking about how itineracy affects our clergy and their families and how both clergy, their families, and congregations and church leaders can best help make these transitions as smooth as possible. Shauna presented on Teen Suicide, Depression, and Self-Injury to the Camping and Retreat staff of East Bay and Little Grassy. So glad to have been invited to talk about these really important topics!

Guest column

My first Facebook light bulb moment

Rev.Judy Vidakovich writes about a month-long fast from social media.

"On my best days, I use Facebook to stay connected to people, reach out to those in need, see pictures of my grandchildren, and use it as a ministry tool. On my worst days, I feel pleased when I see how many 'likes' or comments I got on one of my posts," she writes. "Dare I say sometimes those 'likes' and other emoji reactions give me a rush, or the absence makes me feel disappointed, wondering why no one liked what I said. But I never realized how much I reacted to it all until I went on my month-long fast."

Mental Health Minute

Social media etiquette tips

Proper online etiquette is critical for many reasons. Even your personal accounts can be visible to people you don’t know, and your posts and shares, once public, are on the record for a long time. Your social media presence should inspire pride, not regret, and what you share should stand out from the daily babble.

Greenify Tips

Green Spring Cleaning tips

GreenScaping encompasses a set of landscaping practices that can improve the health and appearance of your lawn and garden while protecting and preserving natural resources. By simply changing your landscape to a GreenScape, you can save time and money and protect the environment.

From Chestnut Global Partners

Listening tips for difficult situations

During your workday, you are going to encounter boring and uninteresting meetings or lectures which require attention that may be hard for you to give. We’ve all sat through a lengthy presentation in which it was hard to stay alert or a meeting that just seemed to go on and on without accomplishing anything. In these situations, it’s key that you stay engaged. Use the tips and techniques below to help you stay focused so you can better listen and take in what’s going on.

Encouraging Words

I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you— the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. -- Psalm 121

Featured Recipe

Crunchy Chicken Salad

Crunchy Chicken Salad is a perfect summer lunch idea. This recipe, shared by Chestnut Global Partners, makes five servings with items found in the produce and dairy departments of your local store

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Blessings,

Shauna Summers

Pastoral Care and Counseling Coordinator

Illinois Great Rivers Conference

shauna.r.summers@gmail.com

(309) 642-0262

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