Health Ministries

Welcome to the FUMCC Health Ministries

The Health Ministries Team at FUMC is a group of people acting on faith, inspired by Christ’s witness to the healing activity of God. The team reaches out to strengthen, empower and improve the spiritual, physical, mental health of this congregation and the community we serve through increasing self-knowledge, personal responsibility and interdependence among God’s people. This ministry crosses the entire life span as well as the entire spectrum of health need. It does not replace your healthcare professional. The team strives to foster a spiritual healing presence in the local and global community and to serve as a reminder that Christ came to give us abundant life.

"I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."  -  John 10: 10 (NKJV)

Upcoming Programs

Programs are held typically the fourth Wednesday of each month. 
Some changes may be made to accommodate church or speaker schedules.

May 28, 2008 Program:   
GERD (Heartburn/Acid Reflux) and Associated Risks
May 28, 2008, 7-8:30 PM, Philathea Room
Kenneth Kohagen, MD and Carolyn Corn, RN, MPH

21 million Americans have GERD (Heartburn, Acid Reflux disease). Many consider this to be a harmless part of living in an affluent society with rich food and other excesses. Please come to a meeting with Dr. Kenneth Kohagen, a gastroenterologist, to learn what is happening in your body to cause heartburn and GERD. Learn from an expert the best ways of diagnosing, making lifestyle changes and treating this potentially serious condition. Dr Kohagen graduated from Case Reserve University and his GI Fellowship was at the University of Michigan Hospitals.

Carolyn Corn lost her husband,Jim, to Esophageal Cancer in 2002 and will be discussing this topic in relationship with GERD. To read more about " Jim's Journey with Esophageal Cancer" please go to the Johns Hopkins website.

http://pathology2.jhu.edu/beweb/

Please join us and bring your questions. Our programs are usually very interactive.

 

June 25, 2008: ‘Metabolic Syndrome-Increased Cholesterol, Obesity, High Blood Pressure’ Dr Alex Newman - Room 156 Philathea, 7:00-8:30PM

July 23, 2008: ‘The Mind Body and Soul Connection’ Sybil Roach, Dr. Charlie Mann - Room 156 Philathea, 7:00-8:30PM

Did you know we have two AEDs on site?  These are Automated External Defibrillators, used to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).  One is located in the Children’s Center on the wall by the MCC office (Templeton Building first floor near the side entrance) and the other is located on the wall between the Sanctuary and the front offices. 

CPR and First AID classes are being arranged on April 26 from 9:00AM to 1:00 PM in room 200 and are highly recommended for all volunteers who work with children and youth. Cost will be $15 and sign-up is online. Click here to sign up.

Christ Centered Yoga
Thursdays until May 8.

The Health Ministries Committee meets the second Sunday of each month at 5:00PM in room 212. We welcome new faces and fresh ideas!! Please come help us brainstorm, develop, and implement!

If you would like to participate in the ministries of the Health Committee, please contact Carolyn Corn, chair of the Health Ministries Committee, carolyncorn@nc.rr.com.

 

Dates TBD:

Resources
Read Healing Thoughts, Spiritual Reflections
Learn about the Lifeline Screening and Health Fair Results from September 2007
Past Programs Sponsored by the FUMCC Health Ministries Committee
2007 Health Ministries Committee Survey