Religion: A Pastor Ponders

Methodist Church Offers Advanced Directives Seminar

May 8, 2005

Pros and cons about the recent Terri Schiavo case have swamped the news media, grabbing national attention and forcing many individuals to consider their stance on quality of life. In its continuing effort to meet the needs of the community, League City United Methodist Church will be hosting an Advanced Directives Seminar on Sunday May 22nd.

An Advanced Directive provides information about what kind of care you would like to have if you become unable to make medical decisions. Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney and Do Not Resuscitate Orders are all advanced directives. “All adults over the age of 18 should consider completing the necessary forms to ensure that their wishes are known in case they cannot communicate themselves,” asserts Associate Pastor Rosemary Dubois. “Having taken care of these matters will help prevent those persons close to you from needless agony in making life and death decisions without your guidance.”

The Advanced Directives Seminar will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will be facilitated Rev. Jerry Procell, who has served as Senior Chaplain to the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System for almost seven years. He is an ordained minister, a certified Christian Counselor and a Board Certified Chaplain.

For information on the seminar, contact the church offices at 281-332-1557 or visit the website at

HYPERLINK - http://www.lcumc.org

League City United Methodist Church is located at 1411 Main Street (FM 518), one block east of Interstate 45.