Health and Wellness
Beloved, I will above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. III John 2
The mission of the Health & Wellness Ministry is to promote health and wholeness of mind, body, and spirit at ECOD and in the community for the glory of God. God is the source of healing and wholeness. This ministry is a channel for healing which comes from God.
Our Health & Wellness Ministry is a safe, and biblically sound ministry providing the tools for people to become physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthier. We challenge you to be more accountable for the stewardship of your body.
Goals:
- To improve awareness of illnesses & diseases that affect men, women & children in our church and community; by providing education on causes, early detection and prevention.
- To promote healthy attitudes, healthy diets, activities and lifestyles.
- To offer health screenings and provide educational tools / resources in the surrounding area and referrals to local programs.
A few examples of programs/activities offered by this ministry include:
- Screenings (BP, Cholesterol, Diabetes,)
- Exercise/Fitness
- Healthy Eating
Best Practices For Health and Wellness:
- Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
- Love your neighbor as you love yourself — be an example of self-care as well as caring for others.
- Honor your body as a gift from God and temple of the Holy Spirit. Feed it healthy foods and build your physical and emotional endurance with regular physical activity.
- Reflect your faith and use your God given gifts.
- Develop healthy habits to keep your wholeness wheel in balance and to be fit for a ministry of service.
- Equip yourself to use your gifts effectively to proclaim and live out the Gospel in the world.
- Practice and seek forgiveness.
- Pray daily.
