HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE AND GLUCOSE CHECKS

EVERY 3rd SUNDAY!

MONEY SMART PROGRAM 

Money Smart.  This is about making smart decisions about money for parents and kids to make the most of what they have.

• Families with children age 6-11
• Families will have separate education for parents and children but will eat together and play together during program sessions.
• This program is 8 weeks long, with 1 session per week.
• Cooperative Extension agents and program assistants will work with parents.
• Participants will receive compensation for the time they spend to help with research to evaluate the program.

The Money Smart Program will start October 12, 2019 – December 7, 2019

Contact Rev. Marshall or a member of the Team

EBC FAMILY LIFE

Ministry Mission:

To edify lives by providing resources, information, health screenings and/or other programs that will enhance awareness and increase knowledge about what it takes to keep God’s temple.

Ministry Vision:

To empower individuals to take active roles in managing their health and modifying their behaviors to make a life style change in order to live longer. The ministry will attend to the physical, psychosocial and spiritual scopes of each person.

Ministry Scripture Reference:

“Do you want to get well?” – John 5:6b, NIV

Ministry Description/Purpose:

To provide accurate and meaningful education, programs, activities and focus to address health issues pertinent to each congregational member and the community it serves.

To provide ongoing educational seminars, workshops, health screenings for the members.

To provide access to a variety of healthcare professionals and organizations.

The ministry will focus on the body, mind and spiritual aspects of the individual.

To bring healing, health and wellness to all.

This will include blood pressure, glucose screenings, exercise programs and spiritual counseling, etc. to the congregation and community on a regular basis.

To partner with various local organizations to maximize resources that will allow individuals to improve their health.

 Health Information is shared through the following:

• Seminars and workshops
• Bulletin Boards & Poster displays
• Presentations to church groups
• Bulletin inserts and brochures

Act as health resources within the church

• Referring members to community resources
• Conducting screenings: diabetes, blood pressure, etc.
• Supporting members in life-style changes,
• Counseling individuals who have personal health questions

Spiritual gifts, skills and traits desired for people considering serving in this ministry:

• A loving and compassion heart regarding the health and wellness of individuals
• Willingness to learn skills to help screen our congregation and community
• Willingness to share information to increase awareness of health risk factors
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Health screenings:

Every 3^rd Sunday after morning services and as needed

Ministry Team Leaders:

Rev. Carolyn “Nippy” Marshall, RN    Director

Cassandra Chapman, RN                  Coordinator

Kaylah Young                                     Public Health Coordinator

Gwen Samuels                                   EMT & Nurses’ Unit Coordinator

Jasmine Moore                                   Medical Coordinator

Jasmine Chapman                              Medical Coordinator

HEART MONTH 2019

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2018

On Sunday, April 22, Health and Wellness Ministry asks you to wear Red in honor of

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Awareness. 

On Saturday, May 5 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Health and Wellness will sponsor a Hypertension and Stroke Seminar w/ guest speaker.

Digital pictures courtesy of https://www.saga.co.uk/

February Heart Month 2018

EBC Exercise for the Heart

Wear Pink in honor of BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Month.

Oct. 15, 2017

Honoring our SURVIVORS, LOVED ONES LOST, and those who are still GOING THROUGH.

OCTOBER - CELEBRATING OUR SURVIVORS OF BREAST CANCER

HEALTH RESOURCES