Health
Chairperson : Dr. Lovene Knight
Advisor : First Lady Regina Taylor
Membership:
Open to men and women of PWBC who are interested in nutrition, healthy lifestyles and physical fitness for our church family and community.
Meeting times: Every 2nd Friday of each month at 6pm
Scripture: I Corinthians 3:16-17
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.”
Mission Statement
- to promote good and improved physical fitness, mental and spiritual health of our congregation and community.
- to address the health awareness issues that impact our community.
- to promote healthy lifestyles and nutrition within all church ministries and events.
Purpose
- to provide opportunities to share health related information, health screenings, activities and seminars to improve our physical and mental health to our church and community.
- to empower our congregation and the community to make smart decisions regarding their health.
- to encourage church family to take preventive measures and exams with their care professional.
- to support the Usher &Health Guild Ministry with licensed medical health professionals within our church family.
Goal
- to have a healthier and well-informed church and community regarding physical fitness and health related issues that impact our community.
- to reduce the statistics and incidents of various health conditions and diseases within our church family and community.
Activities
- Health Fairs, Seminars, Walk-A-Thons, Exercise Classes, Blood Drives, Donor Drives, Community Events, etc.
- CPR / First Aid Training.
- Maintain resources for our church and community health professionals and organizations.
- Maintain medical emergency kit and basic medical equipment.