APPENDIX 1

CHECKLIST
Visiting the Sick:
Theological, Pastoral, and Practical Categories

Take this checklist with you and review it before visiting.

Theological

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Ask leading questions

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Read Scripture

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Pray the gospel

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Affirm the promises and attributes of God

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Trust God’s sovereign plan

Pastoral

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Prepare your heart

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Watch your time

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Listen; don’t solve

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Leave a note when necessary

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Enjoy the moment

Practical

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Make eye contact

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Touch with discernment

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Be pleasant

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Be perceptive

Ilf_97803105171_0067_004.gif Freshen your breath