“Committed to Optimal Health and Wellness for Christ”
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of total health ministry is to provide health care education and counseling services that encourages ownership and self help across the life span.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision for total health ministry is to provide a continuum of health care counseling and educational services that promote healthy life styles combined with Christian living.
Tina Holloway, PhD, FNPBC
Total Health Ministry Coordinator
Its almost time to get out and run/walk for excercise and fund raising. It is a consensus of the group to host this event in July instead of September. This time is closely upon us so lets get... More »
Year-round activities:
Bi-Monthly Activities in fellowship hall
sponsorship of Anointed Steppers
Monthly:
SpringFEST with an auction & Mt. Vernon Bucks (March)
Easter (April)
Mother Day (May)
help with Vacation Bible School
Father's Day (June)
Fun Run/Walk (July)
Senior Citizen's Day (August)
Major Fair in Fall (Surviving Financially in Today's Economy) (October)
Thanksgiving lunch outreach (November)
Christmas Celebration with kids (December)
PAST EVENTS:
1ST ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Mt. Vernon Church, 4881 S. College St., Auburn
Cost: FREE
Diabetes screening, hypertension screening, weight screening, door prizes and much, much more!!!
Come join us during our 1st Annual Community Health Fair at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, October 4th! This community-wide event will provide an opportunity for active participation in health education and counseling. Planned activities include blood donation and mental, sexual, and physical health education. There will be screening and counseling for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, physical fitness, and nutrition, along with a host of other health attractions. Transportation is available for the elderly.
We look forward to seeing you there to engage in this festive day of total health awareness. For updates visit www.mtvernonauburn.com. Tina Holloway, PhD, FNP‑BC Total Health Ministry Coordinator
We'd like to thank the following booth sponsors for supporting the 1st Annual Health Fair:
•BODY & SOUL
•AMERICAN RED CROSS - BLOOD DRIVE MOBILE
•TIME FOR A CHANGE FITNESS -Tuskegee, Alabama
•WOMEN'S HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC - Auburn, Alabama
& AIDS AWARENESS
•UNITED CEREBRAL PALSEY - THE CHILD CARE ENHANCEMENT
WITH A PURPOSE PROGRAM
•LEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
•BLACK BELT MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS “Helping all people live healthy lives”
•EAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER
DIABETES TREATMENT CENTER
•EAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER
CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
•CHI ETA PHI, INC.
•MT. VERNON
A special Thank You to:
AuburnBank
Wal-Mart, Inc. Peterson & Williams Funeral Home WZMG Magic 910AM "The Touch"
Charlie Tee's - Tuskegee, AL
Moe's
Red Lobster
Winn Dixie
Auburn University Athletics
... and others who contributed to the cause
For additional photos from the Health Fair, please visit Mt. Vernon's photo gallery.
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Place: walking trail near Chewacla State Park - Auburn
Description: Participants will run 2 miles or walk one mile. Each participant is asked to have at least one sponsor at $1 per minute that it takes to complete the FUN RUN/WALK with donation not to exceed $30. There is a $1 registration fee for each participant. T-shirts and prizes are available for participants with 2 or more sponsors. Everyone is invited to attend. Visit our website for more information. www.mtvernonauburn.com
Tina Holloway, PhD, FNP‑BC, Total Health Ministry Coordinator
We'd like to thank the following sponsors for supporting the Fun Run/Walk: Dr. Thomas Taylor, Dermatologist - Tampa, Florida
