Ms. Annie K. Johnson-Price
Health Ministries Director
Cayman Islands Conference of Seventh-day Adventist
P.O.Box 515, KY1-1106
209 Walkers Road
Phone# 1-345-949-2647
1-345-516-5925
e-mail address anniek@candw.ky |
MESSAGE:
3 John 2 Beloved I wish above all things, that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. It is God’s desire that every man, woman and child should be in good health.
God has blessed the Seventh-day Adventist Church with the Health Message, a most precious gift. This message was given to us not only for ourselves, but for the health and healing of nations. It is to be shared with all nationalities in all parts of the world. It encompasses the entire being spiritually, physically, mentally and socially. Wholeness and health have been an emphasis of the Seventh-day Adventist church since the 1860s when the church began. The Bible reminds us that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we have been entrusted with the privilege of maintaining and improving our spiritual, mental, social and physical health. Health and wellness are necessary to support each individuals spiritual well-being, this ministry is as vital to the work of the church as any other. Health Ministries promotes good health and the prevention of ill health to achieve this goal of wholeness.
Holistic health is of paramount importance to all persons regardless of nationality, race, or creed, without which, quality of life is impacted negatively and God’s work cannot flourish as it should. As Christians, waiting for the glorious return of our Lord and Savior, we need to have our bodies, minds, and souls prepared for the great task that lies ahead. This will enable us to, become health promoting Christians, teaching holistic lifestyle practices, (primary prevention), conducting screening programmes for early detection (secondary prevention) and visiting the sick, teaching simple natural remedies, demonstrating healthful meal preparation, and praying for health and healing, (tertiary prevention).
It is my hope and indeed my prayer that each Health Ministry Leader will allow the Lord to lead them to develop skills that can be used for health promotion and disease prevention.
Additionally, it is our prayer that members of this community, take charge of their health, educate themselves on what constitutes good health, make the right choices and enjoy a healthier, happier, life.
|
