What is a Parish Nurse?
Having a Parish Nurse is an exciting blessing for the families of Grace Lutheran Church & School as it adds another level of care to the ministry of church and school. You can trust that your care is in good hands as those who fill this role must be a Registered Nurse, a member of the congregation, have completed the training curriculum of the LCMS Health Ministry, and be committed to the health and healing ministry of the church. A Parish Nurse is someone who is available for consultation, who provides various services such as health and wellness screenings and seminars and provides tips for healthy living through newsletter articles, blogs and other such media sources.
Shari Larson grew up in several cities including Lombard and Villa Park, Illinois and Los Alamos, New Mexico. She got her Bachelors degree in Nursing from University of Texas El Paso, where she met husband Edwin. They were both active duty stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. Ed continued his career and Shari was in the Army Reserves while stationed in Germany. After Germany, they returned to Ft. Hood, Texas. She worked at Scott & White in Temple, Texas, where she was part of the Orthopedic Operating Room Team. She then worked in the Operating Room at Metroplex for many years. While working at Metroplex, Shari was activated for Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. She currently works part-time for Surgical Services, Rollins-Brook, in Lampasas, Texas.
Shari finisher her Parish Nurse course through LCMS Health Ministry in July, 2019, and is excited to begin volunteering at Grace Lutheran Church & School as a Parish Nurse.
Shari and Ed live in Killeen and have been members of Grace for over twenty-five years and are very blessed by this congregation.
When might you want to contact the Parish Nurse?
When you need someone to talk about your health issues, life concerns, or joys.
If you are looking for health and wellness information, advanced directives information or lifestyle change accountability and encouragement.
If you would like information regarding church and community services and support groups.
When you have ideas, identify a need, or have gifts and talents you would like share with others in the church and school in regards to health ministry.
If you know of someone in need of a new baby blanket or prayer shawl.
Contact the Parish Nurse
Shari Larson, RN, Parish Nurse
Cell Phone : (254) 466-2510
Coming Activities
- Monthly Blood Pressure Screening
- Monthly Health & Wellness Tips
- Exercise Classes
- Prayer Shawl Ministry
This information is provided by the Parish Nurse of Grace Lutheran Church and School. It is intended to be used to provide information about health and wellness issues and, in no way, should be taken as a recommendation for managing your own health. Please see and discuss the benefit/impact of these things with your personal doctor/health care professional before making or implementing any changes to your health care.