Leader: Brenda Rau
Parish Nurse Ministry at Hopewell
Hopewell is blessed to have a parish nursing ministry because of the generosity these women volunteering their time, knowledge, and experience to make this ministry possible and are available to all Hopewell members and members of our immediate community.
Our Mission Statement
Hopewell’s Parish Nurses recognize health as encompassing the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. They dedicate themselves to providing a ministry that allows for the integration of faith and wellness for every person.
Hopewell’s Parish Nurse ministry offers assistance with many aspects of health care: understanding new diagnoses and medications, helping prepare for doctor’s visits with questions you want to ask, visitation from a registered nurse after hospitalizations to check blood pressure, other vital signs or wound care, and assistance with finding long term placement for a loved one.
Meet the Team
Brenda Rau, RN
336-416-6181
I started my career in Greenville Memorial Hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center. After a decade I married and relocated to Baton Rouge where I took a position as Director of Nursing at the Retirement Center and Skilled Care Facility. After returning to Greenville, I took a break from nursing full time to raise our girls. When I returned I found my passion in hospice nursing. I love being a Parish Nurse for Hopewell!
Roni Lockhart, RN
I began my nursing career at Greenville General Hospital as an intensive care nurse. After my first child was born I started working as an oral maxillofacial surgery nurse. My main duty was to assess, monitor, and administer anesthesia under the direction of the oral surgeon. I was with Dr. Robert Coles for right at 50 years. Since retiring in 2023, I have continued to teach BLS, ACLS, AED, and some emergency office procedures. I also am a lead member of the Nurses Honor Guard of South Carolina. Of course, being a part of the Hopewell United Methodist Church Parish Nurse Ministry is my greatest professional blessing at this time.
Pat Faris, RN
I started my nursing career in New Haven, Ct. where I worked in Oncology, Psychiatry and Home Health Care. My favorite career choice was the last 20 years as a school nurse for children from pre-k to 8th grade. My passion is impacting lives by teaching and promoting healthy habits. I have planned and held classes on several different topics chosen by the Hopewell congregation. Please let me know what topics you would like to learn about!
Carole Hattan, RN
I began my nursing career at the bedside of hospitalized patients and truly enjoyed hands-on care. I left bedside nursing to work as Utilization Review Coordinator monitoring patient care plans and their progress in achieving their health care goals. After 11 years, I returned to patient care and worked 5 wonderful, fulfilling years in hospice. I finished my nursing career as a Coordinator of an Adult Day Care center for mentally challenged adults.
Sue Miller, LPN
I started my nursing career in psychiatry. My husband, Durand, was in the Navy and we were stationed all over the East Coast. I enjoyed bedside nursing at hospitals and nursing homes throughout the area. However, my heart remained with my psych patients. I did work for a vet for a short period of time. I love animals so it was perfect. I retired in 2018 and am so excited to be part of the Parish Nursing.
Emergency Response Teams
The Parish Nurse Ministry is currently developing a medical emergency response team for Hopewell. This team of medical and non-medical members will respond to any emergency that may occur during Sunday service or any event held on church property. Also in development is a security emergency response team. Any member interested in helping on either team, please contact Brenda, Roni, or Pat.
You may also call Brenda Rau at 336-416-6181.
