Christ Lutheran Church
Welcome to the Health Ministries page!
As Christ Lutheran Church grows, we need to pay close attention to our physical, emotional, spiritual, and social harmony which leads to a healthy and healing relationship with God, family, faith communities, culture and creation. As your parish nurse and coordinator of the health ministries program, together, we can make that happen!
Visit this page often for healthy lifestyle tips, health news updates, & a weekly calendar of upcoming programs and activities.
Feel free to contact me with questions &/or suggestions. I'll pray with you and for you, no matter what your need.
"What we choose changes us. Who we love transforms us. How we create remakes us. Where we live reshapes us. So in all our choosing, O God, make us wise. In all our loving, O Christ, make us bold. In all our creating, O Spirit, give us courage. In all our living, may we become whole." ~ Jan Richardson
Peace in Christ,
~Beth Olejniczak RN, PN
Christ Lutheran Church Health Ministries presents…
Healthy Lifestyles
2nd & 4th Saturday mornings of each month
@ 9:00a
Meet in the Church Hall & Activity Center
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, have the desire to eat right, want to start moving again, or desire to maintain your health, this program is for you! Need someone to keep you accountable? Then join us for fellowship and support!
Learn tips on healthy eating!
Find out ways to get moving again!
Hear inspirational scripture to keep you going!
We’ll gather to support each other, pray together,
& get active together!
Questions? Call Beth Olejniczak (parish nurse) 548-7357 or e-mail her @ beth.olejniczak@valpo.edu
Check out the info on the Health Ministry’s table in the Gathering area!
February is American Heart Health Month!
Unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. These conditions are also leading causes of disability preventing people from working and enjoying family activities. Cardiovascular disease is also very expensive—(read more http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/ )
5 Medication-free Strategies to Help Prevent Heart Disease
- Don’t smoke or use tobacco products.
- Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week.
- Eat a heart-healthy diet.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Get regular health screenings.
(Read more - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease-prevention/WO00041/NSECTIONGROUP=2 )
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