April 2015
Vol. 1 Issue 5
A monthly newsletter of Satribari Christian Hospital Guwahati.
Greetings to all the readers in the name of Jesus!
In this issue I would like to share on “A Thorn in the Flesh” from 2
Corinthians 12:7-12:10
Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me.
And the Lord has said to me, “my grace is sufficient for you, for power is
perfected in weakness.”
Paul the Apostle, who has written many books of the New Testament
immensely used by the Lord Jesus, has affliction in his life for this reason
he prayed three times , no one knows for certain about the nature of Paul's thorn, and there
has been extensive speculation about the nature of his misery. What we know for sure that
he had suffered physically. Some people become defined by their hardships while others
rise above their pain. We may suffer broken relationships, broken promises, broken
expectations, but we don't have to become broken people. Pain is inevitable.
Every Christian has some kind of “thorn” and 'thorns” either physical or
psychological. Through this weakness, we are made humble. God cannot easily work
through a person who is proud. We can see that God gave Paul amazing gifts and
experiences, at the same time He also gave Paul a 'thorn' to keep him humble. Therefore
let us not complain or discourage about the “thorn” whatever it might be. That thorn is
given to us for our spiritual benefit, because of our weakness God's power will be more
visible in our lives. Any thorn that is present in the lives of God's children is under His
permission. We should learn to be humble before God.
When trouble comes, it comes with a purpose and a reason. We need to realize that
for our own good, God's answer is sometimes “no”, for he knows what is the best for His
children. God kept Paul in touch with his limitations. Paul had been given extraordinary
revelations; he had access to some top-secret stuff! It wouldn't have been surprising if
Paul started thinking a bit too highly of himself, taking credit for his success. So he was
given the blessing of a handicap. Paul's affliction kept him from relying on self, and kept
him trusting God's power. The disappointments of life--lost love, being passed over for
promotion, or physical disability--are just some of the many thorns of life.
Psalm 118:8. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man, this passage
is known as the middle chapter and verse in the Bible, where the Lord wanted to convey to
his people that He should be in the centre of our lives.
Therefore, let us ask ourselves, what is our thorn/ thorns, in this pilgrim journey of
life is? It may not be easy but we can still rejoice and keep on moving by humbling before
God knowing for sure that everything is under His control.
In His Service
Mr. Thensem Singson, Chaplain
In gratitude and appreciation for the services rendered by Mr. Manesh Mathew, CEO (2012-2015). A prayer service was held on 18th May 2015 in the
Chapel Hall. The Swift wish him all the best in his future endeavour.
Praise and Worship Team of
the Hospital - The
“Revelation Band”
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The hospital would like to acknowledge Mr Raj Thapa, 25 years, VIP Airport Road,
Guwahati, whose mother died of Terminal Cancer on September 2014 for his generous
contribution of some medicines for poor patient at Satribari Christian Hospital. May the
good Lord bless him.
Palm Sunday marching in
progress within the Hospital
Campus.
TWO DAYS SEMINAR in the Hospital premises
For private circulation only
Editorial Team : T. Singson, Chaplain, K Sushila, Vice Principal , SON & Mrs. Naomi Sangma
Circulation : Mr. Biren Boro
Address: Satribari Christian Hospital, KC Road, Satribari, Guwahati-781008
E: [email protected]
Website: www.schcare.org
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The hospital conducted a two days seminar on “Saline process “with Dr Latha Mathew on 27th -28th March 2015.
Bible Verse for the Month
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
- Proverbs 31:28.
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MANAGEMENT OF STRESS
Being aware of the sources of personal stress is an important step towards management of stress.
PREVENTION OF STRESS
 Develop a plan of action or management of stress
 Elimination of the stressor
 Modification of the stressor
 Changing the perception of the stressor
 Critical nature of nursing work
 Staffing shortage
 Inadequate rest rotating shifts of irregular schedule
 Nurses have to develop lifestyle habits that helps to reduce stress, adequate sleep, a balanced diet, regular
exercise, and frequent interaction with friends are excellent stress buffering habits.
 Deep breathing & Good posture are important during stress management.
 Rest and sleep: one should find out how much sleep is needed and work on arranging activities.
 Relaxation: taking breaks and time outs during the day for short walk or a refreshment can help de-stress during
the day. Relaxation techniques are valuable tools in managing stress. Useful techniques are quiet time and
meditation, music, yoga, quiet corners or favorite places, sports and hobbies etc.
 Proper nutrition: good nutrition helps reducing stress, eat smaller, more frequent, meals for energy, and eat foods
which have higher carbohydrates, adequate proteins and low fat content. Include vitamins and minerals and drink
lots of water.
 Exercise: may be walking, swimming, jogging, bicycling, stair- stepping or low impact aerobics. Exercise has
been shown to improve people's mood and induce a state of relaxation by reducing physiological tension.
 Routine and habits should be maintained as much as possible.
 Unnecessary changes should be prevented during high stress.
Temporary And Permanent Sources Of Peace
It's a common notion (idea) to think of peace as being closely related to the beauty of nature - the play of waves on
a beach, the blowing of wind through a forest, the soaring and swooping of gulls; in short, anything away from the rush
and hurry of the city. Alternatively we associate peace with some physical form of relaxation like headphones plugged
into soothing music, a hot bath after a hard day, a brisk walk in the park, etc. In meditation we realize peace to be our very
essence (nature); we realize very quickly, trying to extract peace from the world around us or even from some physical
sensations in our own bodies gives us only a temporary experience of it.
Once we start meditating, we start to see physical relaxation as an escape from tension and not a solution for it; and
the beautiful scenes of nature now no longer as sources radiating permanent peace. But in fact it is their mere absence of
conflict, their harmony of colours, forms and sounds which appeal to us.
There is something in each of us which cries out to be free from conflict. We discover that "small voice" or need is
only our true nature demanding to be recognized. We realize that neither the body nor nature can give the peace that the
soul was longing for, but it has to be tapped from within. Having found it, it remains constant, whether in the city or
countryside, in comfort or discomfort. In the midst of noise and confusion, peace is really our own.
Life has become full of stress. If we do not have “peace of life”, life will become miserable! So spend some
time alone in our stressful life.
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I, Ms. Ngoru Dentin Moyon from Manipur, was
trained here in SCH and at present I am working
as a staff nurse. I led a normal healthy life all
throughout my student period, but in 2014, I experienced a
tough moment in my life, when I came to know that I was
suffering from cancer. This was the great turning point in my
life: right from pain treatment to healing process. As I
diagnosed of having cancer, I decided to go for healing prayer
at Tongsen in Manipur rather than hospitalization; there I was
taken care by many in prayers. Then I came back to Satribari
Christian Hospital, the staff and students received me with
care, constant prayer, physical service and financial support.
My family supported me a lot but above all Lord Jesus Christ
was the greatest strength. He heard my prayers, my cries and
gave me a new life to live more carefully and to serve Him.
Stress should be
powerful driving a
force not an
obstacle.
- Bill Phillips
Palm Sunday & Passion Week in the Campus
The Hospital organised a rally with a slogan “Hosanna” on the occasion of Palm Sunday on 29th March 2015 early
in the morning at the hospital premises. The marching were participated by the campus staff and Nursing students with
beautiful palm leaves in their hands. Special prayer was offered for the campus families.
This was followed by Passion week organised every evening from 30th March to 5th April 2015 by the Spiritual
life Dept. with Nurses Youth Fellowship & White Memorial Hostel, the speakers were Mr. T. Singson, Chaplain SCH,
Mr. Angambou, Mr. Hudson George, Pastor Hejang Kipgen (Ebenezer Ministries), Mrs. Neisewheno Siria, Chaplain
WMH. They spoke on different subjects. The services were cheered with different melodious voices by the staff and
students. Easter Sunday began with sunrise service, the white memorial hostellers' distributed Easter eggs to the patients
with the help of nursing students and the programme ended successfully.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
The swift would like to wish the following staff and students on their birthdays.
NAME OF STUDENT
DATE
NAME OF STAFF
DATE
Myingthunglo Lotha
13
Dr Dolly Talukdar
1
Anupama Pradhan
29
Nakul Kalita
1
Mary Kathar
20
Dr Deepom Sharma
4
Amal Borah
13
HOSPITAL ACTIVITIES
Sunday Campus Fellowship
Every Second Sunday Fellowship
Every Wednesday
Every Third Sunday Fellowship
Daily Roster Devotion
Nurses Youth Fellowship
Hospital Prayer Meeting
: 6:00 to 8:00pm
: Holy Communion
: Cottage Prayer Meeting
: Bible & General Quiz
: 7:30-8:00 am (Monday to Saturday)
: 7:00-8:00 pm (Only on Friday)
: 7:00-9:00 pm (Every 1st Saturday)
NAME OF STAFF
Dr Tribeni Goswami
Dr Animesh Basak
Pramod Sharma
Anil Gogoi
DATE
13
19
25
31
2015
SOURCES OF STRESS
 Changing job, changes in working hours, problems with boss are stressful.
 Poor physical working condition- physical dangers, work over load, time pressure, conflict with superiors, peers
and subordinates.
 Nurses face stress- heavy workload, consequences of equipment failure, reporting to numerous bosses,
communication problems.
 Nurses working in high stress and dangerous environment.
 Stressful working conditions are associated with increased absenteeism, tardiness, and workers intension to quit
their job
 Stressful nature of the profession can lead to burnout, disability.
for th e M
on th
1 0,
Stress is the natural way of responding to the demands of ever changing world.
Th oug h t
Testimony
Ma
y
Stress
K.Sushila, Vice Principal
I am Lilly Touthang, batch of 2011 and singing is my hobby. I am a person who sticks to the resolution
that I make. As a child I was brought up in a Convent under the sweet and loving care of Catholic nuns till
the completion of std X.
Coming into this place and profession became a stepping stone to anything that I am going to do. I chose
this platform because “SERVICE TO GOD IS SERVICE TO HUMANITY” and as I began my career I
experienced so much of pressure and hardships, but I believe that in every aspect of life there are pros
and cons to fulfil our expectations. But I genuinely love this place and profession because it gives me
RECOGNITION, NAME, FAME and a kind of respect and memories that I will cherish in the days to come. I can truly
say that Satribari Christian Hospital is a place where “LOVE IS ESSENCE OF LIFE” because in spite of different tribes,
language, caste and creed we live in peace and harmony. For all these, I give glory and honour to God for what I am today
and also for the people who blessed me and took initiative for my spiritual growth and for those who helped me to be
competent in my profession. As a part of being in the healing ministry, I embrace more religiousness and adopt love,
compassion, mutual respect and commitment to my responsibilities.
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