SheridanLutheran

HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY

Keeping it healthy
"Don't you know your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? So use your bodies for God's glory." (1 Cor 6:19-20.) Sheridan Lutheran programs support health and wellness for young and old. Health is living a Christian life to our greatest potential; experiencing wholeness through prayer, music, worship, and outreach activities that promote healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. It is possible to experience wholeness even though we may be dealing with physical health issues. Spiritual and emotional well being necessitate that physical ailments are not treated in isolation from the rest of a Christian life. We can remain centered in the assurance that God is always with us to comfort and give us peace through his grace.

Health Facts	Upcoming Health Events
FACTS About Obesity: 3 in 5 Nebraska adults are overweight or obese Overweight or obese individuals risk high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke among other health impediments NE ranks 45th worst for "5-A-Day" fruit and/or vegetable consumption America spends more than $300 billion annually treating preventable health problems! Get a Step up on Fitness Fitness programs encourage an additional 2,000 steps a day (about a mile). Revving up your fitness and energy level is literally as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Walking lifts your spirits, reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis, and helps manage weight, cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes. A walking program—especially one where you work with another person or a group—can help you reach your fitness goals. This life is not righteous, but growth in righteousness; not health, but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, but exercise. – Martin Luther GO!	Next scheduled Blood Drive TUESDAY, May 6 12:00-3:30 pm Blood Pressure Checks Blood Pressure Checks are conducted on the second Sunday of the month at the Faith Walk Cafe.
Health Ministry
Health Ministry Team A Health Ministry Team of registered nurses and health professionals guide and advise on the health and wellness ministry. Grant-writing is used to supplement funding for Health Ministries activities. Wellness Activities Fun and fellowship, participation in sports, emphasis on nutrition, day trips, and outings together for fellowship and growth in faith are incorporated into youth and adult activities. An exercise program/walking club is being formed. Education Awareness of health issues through talks, health fairs, attendance of community-based programs, and articles that focus on the National Health Observances Calendar. Health Screenings and Involvment in Community Causes Basic health screenings by Sheridan members for the purpose of raise awareness of health needs that may necessitate follow up with Community professionals. Support for national and community health causes are promoted and donations solicited. Sheridan/Community Advocacy Support Groups and “caring connections” are being formed for those dealing with cancer and other health issues. Healing Gardens Sheridan has a gardening group who meet on a regular basis to plant and maintain selected perennial gardens, plant annuals and some vegetables for sharing and for use by hospital visitors and visitation caregivers to take bouquets as gifts when visiting. Donations, church funding and memorial money support this ministry. For more information on our Health & Wellness Ministry, contact Cheri Peterson: c.peterson@sheridanlutheran.org