Heart-to-Heart project aims at uplifting nurses in Centurion
Christiaan Ackermann, a pastor at Eldoraigne Family Church, told Rekord that together with various churches in the area, the Heart-to-heart initiative was born.
It’s no secret that people who work on the front line in the fight against Covid-19 are under severe pressure, both physically and emotionally.
Christiaan Ackermann, a pastor at Eldoraigne Family Church, told Rekord that with various churches in the area as well as individuals who wish to assist, the Heart-to-Heart initiative was born.
“Many staff are called back during their leave to provide urgent assistance due to the shortage of staff at hospitals. Many staff members also have to work double shifts. One shift’s hours are sometimes from 06:30-17:30.
“These nurses are in direct contact with the virus every day and this, by its very nature, causes great stress and trauma among them,” Ackermann said.
The initiative aims to provide each nurse with a care package. The care package consists of a box of fruit juice, a cookie or biscuit, a bag of instant coffee, a chocolate and a pack of chips.
“No family members are allowed to visit their loved ones at the hospitals and in many cases, they do not see their loved ones alive again. The result is that the nursing staff are the last people to assist the patients before they die,” he said.
“A small gesture like this will encourage them and also show that the community has great gratitude and admiration for the dangerous and selfless work they have to do every day.
“This package can also include a letter of encouragement as well as a possible prayer which also gives the nursing staff the assurance that they are being prayed for,” he added.
“The community can get involved with this project by donating the care package items for us to make up or alternatively making a financial contribution. These parcels can then be delivered to different hospitals on a specific date.
“There are currently two congregations that want to get involved in this project, namely Eldoraigne Family Church and the Raslouw congregation. Other congregations may later become involved in the project as well,” he concluded.
If you would like to get involved, feel free to contact Christiaan Ackermann at the Eldoraigne Family Church.
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