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How To Make a Hospital Visit

5/13/2019

 
THE LANGUAGE OF GRACE - "HOW TO MAKE A HOSPITAL VISIT"
Bringing help and hope to the suffering was a vital part of the ministry of Jesus. When the church is involved in reaching out to suffering humanity, it becomes an extension of the ministry of our Lord.

Dr.  Richard Young’s book, “HOW TO MAKE A HOSPITAL VISIT” is a classic. I encourage you to reflect upon Dr. Young’s helpful ways to make a hospital visit.

   1. Become acquainted with the circumstances of the case before entering the room.
   2. Respect “No Visitors” and “Isolation” signs on the door.
   3. Always look to see if the light over the patient’s door is burning.
   4. Never touch the patient’s bed.
   5. Size up the entire situation immediately upon entering the room.
   6. Let the patient take the lead in shaking hands.
   7. Take a position in line with the patient’s vision so he or she will not have to move in bed.
   8. Do not share your own hospital experience with the patient.
   9. Help the patient to relax. Avoid nervous movements.
10. Avoid carrying “emotional germs” from one room to another.
11. Be careful not to reveal negative reactions through the voice, countenance or manner.
12. Do not visit when you are sick.
13. Limit the length of the visit.
14. Do not whisper to the nurse or family in the patient's room or near the room.
15.Leave when the patient’s meal arrives. One might say, “Now that your meal has arrived, would you like for me to say grace before I go?’ 

I hope you will find these suggestions helpful when you make a hospital visit.

​Our Father, We pray for those who are sick. I pray that our hearts will be filled with compassion for those who suffer. Help us to be open to what you desire to do in us and through us as we visit the sick.
​In the name of Jesus we pray,  Amen.

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    Dr. Gene ("Doc")Tyre, Pastor
    Dr. Gene Tyre came to the pastorate of Providence Baptist Church in October of 2005.  Dr. Tyre is native of Wayne County Georgia.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer University and his Master’s and Doctor of Ministry Degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky  He has participated in special studies at Central State Hospital and Yale University.   For twenty-three years he was Pastor of First Baptist Church, Newnan, Georgia.

    Dr. Tyre has also been active in the Georgia Baptist Convention, having served as Chairman of the Executive Committee, Chairman of the Administration Committee, Chairman of the Georgia Baptist Hospital Board, and Vice President of the Convention.  He has served as a member of the Mercer University Board of Trustees.  In 1993 he was named "Coweta County Citizen of the Year." He is on the Board of the Samaritan Clinic in Newnan. He has participated in preaching missions to Liberia, Kenya, South America, and Honduras.

    Dr. Tyre's philosophy of ministry is to "Preach the Gospel" and "Love the People." His wife, Margaret, has served as the President of the Ministers' Wives of Georgia. The Tyres have a daughter, Jenny and a grandson, Mihai.

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