Health & Wellness Ministry - Alfred Street Baptist Church

Director: Dawn Stafford
President: Zenita Johnson
Secretary: Cheryl Morgan
Lay Leader: Deacon Willard Jasper

SCRIPTURE --1 CORINTHIAN, 6:19-20 (19) Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; (20) You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body. (NIV)

THE PURPOSE OF THE MINISTRY The Health & Wellness Ministry assists the members of Alfred Street Baptist Church in keeping each "temple" of God healthy for service to God by promoting an ongoing awareness of the importance of good health care. Its primary mission is to assist the membership and the community in the development of a healthy mind and body by increasing an awareness of preventive health measures through health education.

In addition, the ministry provides targeted screening and other preventive measures (e.g., educational awareness and preventive programs, health fairs and seminars) thus, improving the overall health status of its members, their families and the community at large.

CURRENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:

•Spring Blood Drive
•Fall Health Fair & Blood Drive
•Fall Flu Clinic
•Provide RN medical coverage for Vacation Bible School, Historical Tours, Brothers Keepers and AWANA, HBCU College Festival, Annual Church Picnic, and Church Services.
•Provide educational information - ongoing
•Provide support to the Senior, Women, Men and Young Adults Ministries (guest speakers and medical assistance)
•Provide B/P screenings every third Sundays
•Provide CPR & AED training as needed.
•Collaborate with the Youth Ministry in providing Health Seminars.

NEW INITIATIVES FOR 2012:
•Children's H&W Program
•Block Party/Feed 5000
•Evangelism
•Cancer Care & Awareness Ministry
•Healthy Lifestyle Changes
•Increased Health Education and Information to members
•Improve Website