Hospice and Care at End of Life

Posted By admin on January 9, 2012

Synopsis:

Kosberg will cover hospice philosophy and hospice care.

Speaker:

Karen Kosberg was Chaplain for Parkview Hospice.  From 1985-1994, with a Masters in Ministry (more…)

Military End of Life Issues

Posted By admin on January 9, 2012

Synopsis:

The workshop will provide information to help pastors, Stephens Ministers, counselors, caregivers, families, friends, etc. prepare for and deal with the death of military personnel and veterans.  It will explore differing end of life issues experienced by many soldiers and veterans, as related to their experiences such as:  combat or non-combat experience, duration of war, POW captivity, exposure to mutilated bodies, post traumatic stress, guilt, sexual trauma, exposure to illegal acts, branch of service and rank, and whether they enlisted or were drafted.

Speaker:

Leslie Haines is Executive Director and Founder of Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries Inc. and a Retired Major US Army (more…)

Planning for Advanced Directives

Posted By admin on January 9, 2012

Synopsis:

At this presentation, Adair will discuss wills, trusts, probate avoidance, and nursing home planning.  The presentation will also include a review of how the Christian version of the power of attorney for health care differs from a typical Indiana form.

Speaker:

Heidi Adair is an attorney who is certified as an Estate Planning & Administration Specialist by the Indiana State Bar Estate Planning and Administration Specialty Certification Board, and has a BA and JD from Indiana University. (more…)

End of Life Workshops

Posted By admin on January 6, 2012

You cannot escape it!  So how do you deal with it?

“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord
determines his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9

Sponsored by: Fort Wayne Area Lutherans for Life

Co-sponsors: Allen County Right to Life,  Cross Connections,  St. Michael Stephen Ministers

Allen County Library, Downtown, Meeting Room C, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Free registration at the table

February 9:
Planning for Advance Directives
Workshop Leader:  Heidi Adair, Attorney certified as Estate Planning & Administration Specialist

March 15:
Military End of Life Issues
Workshop Leader:  Leslie Haines, Executive Director and Founder of Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries Inc.  (LMVFM)

April 26:
Hospice and Care at End of Life
Workshop Leader:  Karen Kosberg, Parkview Hospice Chaplain

Organ Transplants
Workshop Leader:  Dr. Charles “Fred” Haigh, a heart transplant recipient and frequent speaker for the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization

Christmas Greetings

Posted By cmbuuck on December 22, 2011

Abortion Clinics Fined $83,000 For Dumping Babies Bodies

Posted By cmbuuck on December 20, 2011

The Texas Commission on Environment Quality has released documents showing two Texas abortion businesses and the disposal company Stericycle have been slapped with fines in excess of $83,000 for illegal dumping of the remains of aborted babies.

To read the entire article, click on the following link: 

http://www.lifenews.com/2011/12/01/abortion-clinics-fined-83000-for-dumping-babies-bodies/