Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care at Florida Hospital Waterman offers the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ to each person according to his or her faith system, with recognition of and respect of personal beliefs. To achieve superior health care, we are devoted to promoting the spiritual wellness of our patients, employees, medical staff, and community.
Pastoral Care focuses on the spiritual aspects of a person. It is non-sectarian and seeks to assist the individual to identify his/her own spiritual strengths to deal with the situation at hand. A large number of our patients and their families are not active in a local church. These are encouraged to develop a relationship with the church of their preference. We will be happy to contact a minister, priest, rabbi, or spiritual advisor of your choice. If you would like to contact the Pastoral Care Department at Florida Hospital Waterman please call 352.253-3389.
Ministry of the Chaplain
The Chaplain is a minister who specializes in the spiritual care of patients, their families and employees by providing spiritual guidance and emotional support. In times of crises, the chaplain’s services are especially needed and helpful.
In providing assistance to people of all religious faiths, the chaplain seeks to assist in utilizing personal coping skills and the spiritual resources unique to the individual.
Chaplains are available daily: for prayer, to listen, to be a friend, for spiritual guidance, to discuss any problem.
The Chapel
The chapel is a sacred oasis for you. You’re welcome to use our Chapel for meditation and prayer. It is always open.
Brief worship serves are held in the Chapel on a weekly basis. A monthly worship service, Joy in the Morning, is held in our Resource Center. This service, open to staff, Auxiliary, and visitors consists of special programs and music.
Community Involvement
The Pastoral Care Department at Florida Hospital Waterman is involved in a variety of community programs, including the following:
- Area Clergy Liaison
- Home Health Visitations
- Area Ministerial Associations
- Grief Recovery Seminars
- Parish Nursing Program
- Special Events
Help from God’s Word
Where to look in the Bible
When you are weary
-Matthew 11:28-30;
-Romans 8:31-39
If you are sick or in pain
-Psalms 41:3; 91; 103:3-5
-Proverbs 4:20-22
When you are lonely or fearful
-Psalms 27; 46:1
-Isaiah 41:10,
-Hebrews 13:5
-Deuteronomy 31:6
When you experience severe losses
-last part of Romans 8
When you are angry
-Ephesians 4:26;
-Proverbs 15:1 & 18
When you are discouraged
-Philippians 4:6, 7:
-John 14:1 & 27
When you feel blue
-Isaiah 40
When you feel frustration
-Psalms 55:22;
-1 Peter 5:7;
-2 Timothy 1:7
When you are suffering
-Psalms 27:14; 34:19; 42:11
-2 Corinthians 5:8-10;
-1 Peter 4:12-14
For times of sadness:
-2 Thessalonians 2:16-17;
-Isaiah 43:2
-Hebrews 4:15-16
For a time of bereavement
-1 Thessalonians 4:13-14;
-Psalms 23
-2 Corinthians 1:3, 4; 5:1-4
-Revelation 21:4