FARISH STREET AREA CHURCHES COME TOGETHER
TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Shalom: A Day of Health and Wellness
The
Farish Street Community of Shalom (FSCS) will Sponsor Shalom: A
Day of Health and Wellness,
October 24, 2009
in the historic Farish Street District. The day long event will
seek to promote a healthy lifestyle for all by offering access
to health education. There will be informational seminars and
health screenings in several areas including high blood
pressure, HIV and diabetes, major health concerns for
African-Americans.
The day will begin with a 5K Run-Walk/1 mile Fun Run and
community prayer breakfast. Along with the Health Fair, there
will be a basketball challenge between area churches and an old
fashioned block party. Registration for the 5K Run-Walk is $10
per participant, which includes a free pedometer and t-shirt for
early registrants. Early registration ends October 10.
The FSCS is a nonprofit community development corporation that
seeks to improve the quality of life for the people primarily in
the historic Farish Street District, through building community
relationships, emphasizing health and wellness and promoting
economic development.
CUMCFLCDirector@yahoo.com.
For more information, please contact:
Michelle Henry at 601.355.7858 or
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WHAT: Shalom: A Day of Health and Wellness
WHEN: October 24, 2009
WHERE: Historic Farish Street District
Central United Methodist Church
500 N. Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39202
The Society of
St. Andrew - is in desperate need of volunteers
for gleaning opportunities. The amount of food available
in these fields is huge and left unpicked will rot. This
produce can help feed hungry Mississippians. In a recent
meeting I had with the Executive Director of The Mississippi
Food Network, he stated this time last year they were serving
60,000 Mississippians per month and now they are servicing
100,000 per month.
Is the work hot? Yes. Is the work
dirty? Yes. Are the fields wet and muddy? Yes.
Are people in our very own state not getting enough food to eat?
YES!! Can you make a difference? YES!!
The following is a list of opportunities to
glean throughout the state.
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Blueberries-Purvis, MS-available now and for the next two
weeks.
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Blueberries-Lumberton, MS-available now and for the next two
weeks.
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Blueberries-Tylertown, MS-available now and for the next two
weeks.
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Watermelons-Port Gibson, MS-available now and for several
weeks.
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Sweet Corn-Indianola, MS-available now but will be ending
shortly.
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Squash, Okra, Zucchini, Purple Hull Peas-available now until
squash quits producing.
If anyone is interested in helping with our
efforts to fight hunger in our state, please do not hesitate to
call me to get more specific information about the gleaning
opportunities listed above. Jackie Usey, Program
Coordinator Mississippi, Gleaning Network Society of St. Andrew
Volunteers are vital on the Gulf Coast
To schedule a work team to help heal hearts and homes in Mississippi, please call 866-435-7091 or e-mail disastercenter@meridianumc.org. To check the schedules at our host sites or get forms, waivers, and other information about bringing a team, call us.
You may or may not be able to come and serve alongside us in a physical way on the Mississippi Gulf Coast . You can, however, stand with us in prayer. This is the most important support of the ministry of healing hearts and homes.
Here are some of many ways you can pray with us:
 | Pray for our volunteers. Pray that they make themselves available, flexible, and willing to do God's work, whether it is swinging a hammer or lending an ear. Pray that they drive and work safely. |
| Pray for our host site coordinators. These are people who have come to live on the coast to manage volunteers and work at our campsites. Pray that they can be organized and energetic. Pray that they experience God's love through volunteers and homeowners and never get tired of working for God. |
| Pray for case managers and construction coordinators. These people assist the homeowners before volunteers ever arrive. Pray that God would give them compassionate hearts as they see people in desperate and despairing places. Pray that God would grant them wisdom to help homeowners in the best way they can. |
| Pray for homeowners whom we assist. Pray they will see God in a volunteer, a site coordinator, a case manager, or a construction coordinator. Pray that they will see God's justice, mercy, and love. Pray that they won't lose hope. |
| Pray for our management staff. Pray they will be servant leaders. Pray they will be responsible with and dedicated to the ministry God has entrusted to them. |
| Pray that this ministry will be financially stable. Pray we will trust God to provide. |
| Pray for all of the people who live along the Mississippi Gulf Coast . Pray for the reopening of businesses and the restoration of communities. Pray that local churches will be evidence of God's presence in the world. Pray that rescue and redemption will replace destruction and despair. Pray that God will be recognized as the One who heals hearts and homes. |
Emily Barlow is the Volunteer Coordinator for Mississippi United Methodist Katrina Recovery. She may be reached by calling 866-435-7091.
