Health Ministries
Meet Nurse Leoma
I am delighted to be your Faith Community Nurse! It is my belief that life is short and we must give and care for each other when we can.
“Help each other with your troubles. When you do this, you are obeying the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2
I am married to a great person and have two wonderful children: a son who lives in Phoenix with his beautiful wife and two grandchildren and a daughter who lives in California. For 31 years, I’ve been in the medical field. I achieved my Bachelor’s degree from GCU and my Associate Degree from Maricopa College. I recently retired from Banner Del Webb last August. After retiring, I did find I was missing a big connection with helping people. I have an enthusiastic gift of caring for the mind, body, and spirit. I am totally impressed with the friendships and caring members of the church. I am grateful to have such a great caring staff.
Please contact me if you would like to get involved in Desert Palms' health ministries or if you have any questions.
Leoma Lightner
(623) 584-4602 ext. 209
leoma@desertpalmschurch.org
Ministries
Fitness Fun
A fabulous exercise class that includes stretching, cardiovascular, strength training and balance. Fitness Fun is free to attend (free-will donations appreciated) and open to both church members and the community.
Certified Instructor: Coleen Burke
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Click the link below to view our online fitness library!
Educational Talks
Each month, Nurse Leoma hosts educational talks from interesting people and organizations around the community. These events are free to attend for both church members and the community. Click the link below to see our upcoming events or reach out to Nurse Leoma for more information.
Blood Drives
Desert Palms holds several blood drives each year in conjunction with Vitalant. Blood drives are important to keep our community's supply of life-giving blood well stocked. Click the link below to see our upcoming events or reach out to Nurse Leoma for more information.
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiving is a blessing and a burden. If you are caring for others in your home, at a facility, a neighbor or a loved one that lives far away, please join our Caregiver Support Group. This group is a warm and caring time where you can share your story, find new ideas and resources and be cared for. We meet every month in person and on Zoom. Please contact Nurse Leoma for more information.
Meals of Joy
Caring for DPPC members and the community is part of our mission. A challenge for many in our faith community is having access to nutritious meals during health or life challenges. When these life challenges occur, making time for meal preparation all but disappears for those involved. As a faith community, we can tangibly give care to our community members journeying through these transitional seasons in a simple and yet profound way: through the gift of a meal.
Click the link below to learn more and reach out to Nurse Leoma for information on how you can be blessed by or help with Meals of Joy.
Cardio Drumming
Cardio drumming combines cardio exercise to the rhythm of the music in an easy yet effective workout. It is a fun, fast-paced way to get your heart rate up, strengthen muscles, and burn a ton of calories.
Beginning May 1, classes will start at 11:45 a.m.
Please note! There will be no cardio drumming on the following days: April 24 and May 5.
Certified instructor: Coleen Burke
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Useful Links
Contact info
(623) 584-4602
dppc@desertpalmschurch.org
