| 15 South Mulberry Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 301-733-3565 |
| MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Hagerstown Church of the Brethren is to celebrate the love of Jesus Christ and glorify the Lord by striving to live as Christ lived, experiencing the power of God's healing in our lives. We seek to nurture our faith community through prayer, music and the proclaimed Word, while enthusiastically reaching out to others with compassion, respect and love for everyone so that we may grow in faith and commitment together. VISION STATEMENT Journeying with Christ - Serving Our Neighbors - Uniting at the Master’s Table |
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| Keep Your Heart Happy and Healthy Winter months are upon us and getting outside to exercise may be difficult. Finding other ways to keep active in your home like stretching, bending, stair climbing and walking becomes important. Keep track of what you eat. Eat heart healthy meals, if possible. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water to keep hydrated. Our skin seems to dry out during the winter months so it’s important to drink water and moisturize our skin for good health.
On the West Entrance bulletin board is a poster showing you what is important for good heart health. Please read and find out what you can do for yourself to have a happy, healthy heart. |
| Eight Healthy Habits I. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. They provide cancer fighting antioxidants and help you add fiber to your diet that helps you lose weight and maintain it. Keep in mind a serving of meat should be the size of a deck of cards to meet your daily needs. Beans also provide plenty of protein in your diet. 2. Snooze and Win. Studies have shown that people that take a short midday nap, may reduce their risk of a heart attack by reducing stress. Fifteen to twenty minutes is all you need. 3. Monitor Sun Exposure. Use a sunscreen even in the Winter Season. Just 15 minutes of sun daily supplies enough of the 'sun vitamins' you need. Take care of your skin as it is the largest organ of your body, and reduce your risk of skin cancer. Tanning is no longer a healthy look and ages your skin rapidly. Did you know that a one bad sunburn can set you up for a much higher risk of skin cancer. 4. Laugh a Lot. Laughing is the closest thing to a workout for the abs. It releases serotonin and dopamine that enhances feelings of well being. People who have a sense of humor and can laugh at life's issues can heal faster following traumas and Surgery .Learn to look at the funny side whenever possible. 5. Add Color to Your Environment. Color lifts your spirits. Painting a room a cheery yellow or a soothing green can inspire you to love your surroundings. Add color by using bright house plants to brighten your life in the winter. Add bright colored cushions to your sofa for additional color. 6. Learn What Reduces Your Stress Level. Stress is often the cause for sleep problems, headaches and lack of energy .Learn what relaxes you and practice it. Take charge of your body and be kind to it. 7. Exercise is Wise. Develop an exercise routine that works for you and schedule in your day. If you do not plan it, you plan to fail in the follow through. Add some strength training to improve your bone density, muscle strength and overall fitness. Strive to do 15-20 minutes three times weekly on alternate days along with your walking exercise of at least 30 minutes five days weekly. 8. Don't Worry. Be Happy. It is all up to you. Steer your life in the direction you choose that makes you happy. Create your own future and take steps to accomplish your goals. |
| Parish Nurse Program Our two Parish Nurses at the Hagerstown Church of the Brethren participate with nurses from 46 other faith communities in Washington County to provide health education, health screening, counseling and visitation to members of their congregations and communities. We regularly participate in Parish Nurse Network meetings for sharing program ideas and for continuing education. One RN On Call every Week. Please reference your weekly bulletin for the Parish Nurse on call this week. |