Health Promotion Sunday resources are available.

Resources will be available this week for Church of the Brethren congregations wishing to celebrate Health Promotion Sunday on May 20. The theme for this year’s emphasis is "Christ Exalted in the Body: Congregational and Personal Health." The Association of Brethren Caregivers (ABC) sponsors Health Promotion Sunday for the denomination.

The annual emphasis each May looks at issues affecting the caring ministries of the church. This year’s theme describes how church leaders from across denominational boundaries are lifting up the need for healthier clergy and congregation members. "Jesus modeled a ministry that cared for the physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of all people," said an announcement from ABC. "The church’s renewed emphasis on wholeness, or complete health in body, mind, and spirit, is vital for others to experience the healing touch of Christ."

Resources for congregational and personal health and worship will be available beginning March 1 at the ABC website, www.brethren-caregivers.org. Congregation leaders can request a printed version of the resources at no charge from ABC by calling 800-323-8039.

Source: 2/28/2007 Newsline