MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Shalom Ministries is to nourish and cultivate health and wholeness of mind, body, and spirit for the members and friends of Christ Congregational Church, U.C.C. in an atmosphere of love and support.

CORE VALUES:  Wholeness, Community, Faith

Who is the Shalom Ministries Core Team?
We are group of people who empower and support others to do various ministries at Christ Church.  We help lay people discern their gifts and passions to discover how they can fulfill their God given call to service.  We train and equip lay leaders to do their individual mission or ministry.

Our core team members include:  Jean Boutwell, Janice Howard, Marilyn Johnson and Debbie Jones.

Shalom Ministries will make a difference because it provides:
Health promotion and disease prevention rather that treatment.
Collaboration and empowerment rather than direction.
Networking rather isolation.
Innovation rather than status quo.
Spiritual growth rather than material gain.
Congregational and community resources rather than hospital resources.
Healing rather curing.

CURE VS. HEALING
Cure alters what is; Healing offers what might be.
Cure is an act; Healing is a process.
Cure acts upon another; Healing shares with another.
Cure manages; Healing touches.
Cure may occur without healing; Healing embraces the soul.
Cure tends to isolate; Healing tends to incorporate.
Cure combats illness; Healing fosters wellness.
Cure fosters function; Healing fosters purpose.
Cure eliminates the disease; Healing gives wholeness to the person.

Definitions:
Shalom is defined as peace, wholeness, well-being.  It is the ideal human state, both individual and communal.  It is the ultimate gift from God.

Health is defined as wholeness, salvation, shalom. A person is healthy when the physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of life are in harmony with self, others, the environment and God.

Potential Activities and Programs:
Walking Groups
Healthy Eating Series
Prayer Group
Ballroom Dance Group
Health Fair
Lifestyle wellness series
Time management workshop
Parenting group
Weight loss support group
Volunteer network to meet needs of members
Adopt a grandparent / grandchild program
Stress management
Any ministry that Jesus/God is calling you to do

For more information - Contact Deb Jones at debjones@bww.com.