GETHSEMANE NEWS
Here's What's Happening at GBC! Health Spotlight:
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Shedding Light on a Silent Threat
September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a silent yet significant threat to men's health. In this article, we emphasize why this month is essential, focusing on the heightened risk among African American men and how everyone can take action.
Why It Matters:
Prostate cancer affects millions of men worldwide, but it disproportionately impacts African American men. They are more likely to develop prostate cancer, experience more aggressive forms of the disease, and have a higher mortality rate
Take Action:
1. Get Screened: If you're over 45 or have risk factors (including being of African American descent), discuss prostate cancer screenings with your healthcare provider.
2. Healthy Lifestyle: Adopt a balanced diet, stay physically active, limit alcohol consumption, and avoid smoking to reduce your risk.
3. Support: Seek out support groups and organizations for guidance if you or a loved one faces a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Get Involved:
Participate in local events, fundraisers, or educational campaigns to support the cause. Share this information to spread awareness during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and stress the importance of early detection, particularly among African American men.
Knowledge is power, and together, we can make a difference in the fight against prostate cancer, striving for health equity for all.
Presents the Now What? Series.
Join us for the very first event in the "Now What? Series," presented by the Healthy Relationship Ministry of Gethsemane Baptist Church on Friday, September 22 at 7 PM.
This month's topic is "I've Joined The Church and Was Called to Ministry, Now What?" This chat and chill is for those called to serve in the church in all capacities. It provides essential guidance for effective ministry, focusing on spiritual discovery, church understanding, outreach, and self-care. Connect with church members, develop a clear vision, and make a meaningful impact.
Come out to explore ways to connect with our ministries.
To help us prepare please using the following link to register today:
https://gethsemanebaptistchurch.breezechms.com/fo rm/7714f9
Register for today for: Fundamentals for Starting a Business !
UnleashBusinessSuccessattheFundamentals forstartingaBusinessSeminaronSept.16th
KeyDetails:
Date:Saturday,September16th Time:10:00AM
Location:GethsemaneBaptistChurch,5405 RoanokeAve,NewportNews,VA23605
GuestSpeaker:TimHarrell,Sr.,Business Accelerator
WhoShouldAttend?:
Anyonelookingtostartabusiness. Anyonewhoislookingtobuildyour business,gaininsightonnewtrends,or increaseyourrevenueforanestablished business.
Newbusinessowners
ReserveYourSpot: Don'tmissthischancetokickstartyour businessjourney.Registernowat:
https://gethsemanebaptistchurch.breezechms. com/form/457f4e
Getreadytopaveyourpathtosuccesson September16th!
MEN’SBREAKFAST
Calling men and young men of all ages. Join the Promised Men’s Ministry on the 1st Saturday of each month at 8 AM for breakfast and prayer.
