Health Ministry Established 2003
Scripture:
John 1:2 NKJ Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. And
1 Corinthians 6: 19-20 NKJ What? Know all of you that your body Is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which all of you have of God and all of you are not your own? For all of you are bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which is God’s.
Purpose:
To reaffirm our duty, as outlined in the Bible, to nurture both our physical and spiritual well-being.
To educate and promote church parishioners and the community about health issues facing individuals and the community. Employing ways to maintain optimal health accomplished by various events:
- Health Screenings
- Health fairs
- Exercise programs
- Health Awareness
- Individual counseling, as requested
- Finding health and wellness resources
- health presentations
Sub Committee:
- Emergency Response Team(established 2011): A team of skilled individuals prepared to render first aid, CPR, or active 911 to parishioners during service if warranted. The Emergency Response team will be activated for 1. Falls, 2. Fainting, 3. Chest pain, 4. Vomiting or 5. Individuals who feel an overall change in their well-being.
Ministry Leader: Theresa Goodman, Ph.D., MSN, NP-C
Email = tgg123@att.net Phone = 216406 2466