Edition II, Vol 2, Issue 2 Saturday, March 3, 2012
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Lovestruck 2012
n Mayor Shirley Gibson n Hope for the Ignorant Sinner n Diabetes and Alzheimer's Linked n Defining Overweight Published by the Mt Pisgah SDA Church Communications Department 3340-50 NW 215th Street Miami Gardens, FL 33055
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Pioneer Mayor Speaks on Community Services By: Nancy Wells food and don’t know how to prepare it in a tasty way they might just discard it.
Mayor Shirley Gibson is the first Mayor of the City of Miami Gardens; the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Even though she is at the end of her mayoral term, Mayor Gibson remains committed to a city she helped found and continues to be enormously proud of. The Mayor recently took time out to talk about her city and to discuss how local churches can get involved with their community. She also provided information on the many services available to citizens of Miami Gardens, some of which are currently under utilized. Mayor Gibson was asked what community outreach programs she would like to see local churches develop or expand and also to comment on existing services available to the citizens of Miami Gardens. The Mayor was eager to share information on several programs citizens of the community need to be aware of. The Jasmine Project is a national Healthy Start program focused on “ promoting healthy outcomes for black infants, pregnant women and new mothers. Kristy House is an agency in Miami – Dade providing services and comprehensive follow up treatment for victims of sexual abuse. Silver Sneakers is a fitness program that incorporates exercise and wellness programs for older adults. These are only a few of the many programs available to citizens of Miami Gardens. A detailed list is available at www.miamigardens-fl.gov. Mayor Gibson pointed out there are also federal funds available to Miami Gardens that will for instance, install free shower heads in homes, and help senior citizens with home repair costs. When the Mt. Pisgah Food Pantry was discussed The Mayor pointed out obesity and health issues that are rampant in all communities and suggested our church offer nutrition and meal preparation instruction to individuals who receive food boxes. She emphasized that if people receive healthy
All municipalities work hard to develop programs and services for their citizens that, at times go underutilized. Asked what the best services are in her city that are the least accessed, Mayor Gibson said one service available to school children in Miami Gardens is an after school program that provides transportation from school and day care for school age children. She believes there are parents in Miami Gardens who are not aware of this city sponsored service. Also, The Mayor mentioned mental health and counseling services available that she feels are not used because too often those in need of this type of care turn to friends or even clergy when they or their family could benefit from professional counseling. And of interest to college bound students; through a partnership with The City of Miami Gardens and St. Thomas University, scholarship money is available for qualified individuals. While some or all of these programs do not benefit every citizen of the city, Mayor Gibson feels the one thing lacking in the community is volunteering and she believes most everyone has a little time to donate to their city because everyone benefits from basic services provided to citizens of Miami Gardens. A list of volunteer opportunities is available on the city web site along with a form, when completed; puts you in touch with community leaders looking for volunteers. An exceptional event Mayor Gibson feels passionate about is “Cancer Relay”. This is a two day event in the spring that brings together a lot of individuals who walk to raise funds for cancer research or in memory of loved ones who lost their battle with cancer. This event, The Mayor feels in an excellent way for local churches to be involved, volunteer for this event, and get to know their Miami Gardens neighbors. She was eager to point out what a fun event this is for a worthy cause. While tried and true in their day, Mayor Gibson feels local pastors need to reevaluate some of the “older programs” used
to reach out to the community. Something like “Cancer Relay” is an excellent way to involve all ages because she thinks it is a lot of fun and money is raised for a worthy cause. Also, The Mayor pointed out, if you want to attract visitors to your church and have the community support your events, you need to support programs at other churches and in your community, as well as events like “Cancer Relay”. She repeatedly stated that in the end we are all part of a larger community and sometimes it is what people of the church do in their community that attracts newcomers, not what they say in a pamphlet or flyer. One of Mayor Gibson’s many major accomplishments is “Jazz in The Gardens”. This is a two day event at Sun Life Stadium that brings international attention to the city. Asked If there are community outreach opportunities there, she pointed out this event is planned a year in advance and the production company staging it would need to be contacted. But she didn’t eliminate the possibility for local churches to perhaps have vendor opportunities in the future. When asked as Mayor of Miami Gardens, what she believes has been her biggest success Mayor Gibson points to the citizens of her city and said the pride in “their city” is her greatest accomplishment. Theirs is now a city of parks, dependable code enforcement and community pride that shows in cleaner streets and manicured yards. No matter where she goes, Mayor Gibson says people see her and say “That’s my Mayor” and they are proud to say they live in The City of Miami Gardens. Mayor Shirley Gibson can be proud of not only what she has done for her city, but can take enormous pride in the example she has set for other leaders, female and male alike. The Mayor says she never asks people to work harder than she does and has always lived by these words, “Stop asking, God why me, and start asking, Why not me?”
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Defining
Overweight & Obesity Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems.
DEFINITIONS FOR ADULTS For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the “body mass index” (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat. An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. See the following table for an example. Height
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Weight range
BMI
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124 lbs or less
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18.5 Underweight
125 lbs to 168 lbs
18.5 to 24.9
Healthy weight
169 lbs to 202 lbs
25.0 to 29.9
Overweight
203 lbs or more
30 or higher
Obese
It is important to remember that although BMI correlates with the amount of body fat, BMI does not directly measure body fat. As a result, some people, such as athletes, may have a BMI that identifies them as overweight even though they do not have excess body fat. Other methods of estimating body fat and body fat distribution include measurements of skinfold thickness and waist circumference, calculation of waist-to-hip circumference ratios, and techniques such as ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). DEFINITIONS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS For children and teens, BMI ranges above a normal weight have different labels (overweight and obese). Additionally, BMI ranges for children and teens are defined so that they take into account normal differences in body fat between boys and girls and differences in body fat at various ages. Assessing Health Risks Associated with Overweight and Obesity BMI is just one indicator of potential health risks associated with being overweight or obese. For assessing someone’s likelihood of developing overweight- or obesity-related diseases, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute guidelines recommend looking at two other predictors: The individual’s waist circumference (because abdominal fat is a predictor of risk for obesity-related diseases). Other risk factors the individual has for diseases and conditions associated with obesity (for example, high blood pressure or physical inactivity).
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KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (From the Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: Evidence Report, 1998) ■■ Weight loss to lower elevated blood pressure in overweight and obese persons with high blood pressure. ■■ Weight loss to lower elevated levels of total cholesterol, LDLcholesterol, and triglycerides, and to raise low levels of HDLcholesterol, in overweight and obese persons with dyslipidemia. ■■ Weight loss to lower elevated blood glucose levels in overweight and obese persons with type 2 diabetes. ■■ Use the BMI to assess overweight and obesity. Body weight alone can be used to follow weight loss and to determine the effectiveness of therapy. ■■ Use the BMI to classify overweight and obesity and to estimate relative risk of disease compared to normal weight. ■■ The waist circumference should be used to assess abdominal fat content. ■■ The initial goal of weight-loss therapy should be to reduce body weight by about 10 percent from baseline. With success, and if warranted, further weight loss can be attempted. ■■ Weight loss should be about 1 to 2 pounds per week for a period of 6 months, with the subsequent strategy based on the amount of weight lost. ■■ Low-calorie diets (LCD) for weight loss in overweight and obese persons. Reducing fat as part of an LCD is a practical way to reduce calories. ■■ Reducing dietary fat alone without reducing calories is not sufficient for weight loss. ■■ However, reducing dietary fat, along with reducing dietary carbohydrates, can help reduce calories. ■■ A diet that is individually planned to help create a deficit of 500 to 1,000 kcal/day should be an intregal part of any program aimed at achieving a weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. ■■ Physical activity should be part of a comprehensive weight loss therapy and weight control program because it (1) modestly contributes to weight loss in overweight and obese adults, (2) may decrease abdominal fat, (3) increases cardiorespiratory fitness, and (4) may help with maintenance of weight loss. ■■ Physical activity should be an integral part of weight-loss therapy and weight maintenance. Initially, moderate levels of physical activity for 30 to 45 minutes, 3 to 5 days a week, should
be encouraged. All adults should set a long-term goal to accumulate at least 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, and preferably all, days of the week. ■■ The combination of a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity is recommended, because it produces weight loss that also may result in decreases in abdominal fat and increases in cardiorespiratory fitness.
behavior therapy. After successful weight loss, the likelihood of weight-loss maintenance is enhanced by a program consisting of dietary therapy, physical activity, and behavior therapy, which should be continued indefinitely. Drug therapy also can be used. However, drug safety and efficacy beyond 1 year of total treatment have not been established. ■■ A weight maintenance program should be a priority after the initial 6 months of weightloss therapy.
■■ Behavior therapy is a useful adjunct when incorporated into treatment for weight loss and weight maintenance. ■■ Weight-loss and weight-maintenance therapy should employ the combination of LCDs, increased physical activity, and
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/defining.html
Body Mass Index (BMI) Reference Table To use the table, find the appropriate height in the left-hand column labeled Height. Move across to a given weight (in pounds). The number at the top of the column is the BMI at that height and weight. Pounds have been rounded off. BMI Height
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20
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22
23
24
25
58
91
96
100 105 110
115
119
124 129 134 138 143 148 153
158 162 167
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94
99
104 109 114
119
124 128 133 138 143 148 153 158
163 168 173
60
97
102
107 112
118 123 128 133 138 143 148 153 158 163
168 174 179
61
100
106
111
116 122 127 132 137 143 148 153 158 164 169
174 180 185
62
104
109
115
120 126 131 136 142 147 153 158 164 169 175
180 186 191
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107
113
118
124 130 135 141 146 152 158 163 169 175 180 186 191 197
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110
116
122 128 134 140 145 151 157 163 169 174 180 186
192 197 204
65
114
120
126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180 186 192
198 204 210
66
118
124
130 136 142 148 155 161 167 173 179 186 192 198 204 210 216
67
121
127
134 140 146 153 159 166 172 178 185 191 198 204
211
68
125
131
138 144 151 158 164 171 177 184 190 197 203 210
216 223 230
69
128
135
142 149 155 162 169 176 182 189 196 203 209 216
223 230 236
70
132
139
146 153 160 167 174 181 188 195 202 209 216 222 229 236 243
71
136
143
150 157 165 172 179 186 193 200 208 215 222 229 236 243 250
72
140
147
154 162 169 177 184 191 199 206 213 221 228 235 242 250 258
73
144
151
159 166 174 182 189 197 204 212 219 227 235 242 250 257 265
74
148
155
163 171 179 186 194 202 210 218 225 233 241 249 256 264 272
75
152
160
168 176 184 192 200 208 216 224 232 240 248 256 264 272 279
76
156
164
172 180 189 197 205 213 221 230 238 246 254 263 271 279 287
(inches)
26 27 28 Body Weight
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
(pounds)
217 223
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Diabetes and Alzheimer's linked Diabetes may increase your risk of Alzheimer's. Reduce this risk by controlling your blood sugar. Diet and exercise can help. By Mayo Clinic staff
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iabetes and Alzheimer's disease are connected in ways that still aren't completely understood. While not all research confirms the connection, many studies indicate that people with diabetes — especially type 2 diabetes — are at higher risk of eventually developing Alzheimer's disease. Taking steps to prevent or control diabetes may help reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease. UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTION Because diabetes damages blood vessels, it has long been recognized as a risk factor for vascular dementia — a type of cognitive decline caused by damaged blood vessels in the brain. Many people with cognitive decline have brain changes that are hallmarks of both Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Some researchers think that each condition helps fuel the damage caused by the other.
disease and damage to your eyes, kidneys and nerves in your feet. STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PREVENT OR MANAGE DIABETES INCLUDE: ■■Follow your health care team's recommendations about the best plan for monitoring your blood glucose, cholesterol level and blood pressure. ■■Eat healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, and low-fat milk and cheese. ■■Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week. If your doctor prescribes medication, take it on schedule.
SMALL STEPS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. In a large study funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, participants with blood sugar levels slightly above normal Ongoing research focuses on confirming (prediabetes) cut their risk of developing the link between Alzheimer's and diabetes type 2 diabetes in half by losing as little and understanding why it exists. The link as 5 to 7 percent of their body weight between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's and exercising for 30 minutes five days may be especially strong as a result of the a week. That weight loss translates to 10 complex ways that type 2 diabetes affects to 14 pounds (4.5 to 6.4 kilograms) for a the ability of the brain and other body tissues 200-pound (90.7-kilogram) person. to use sugar (glucose) and respond to insulin. Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/ Diabetes may also increase the risk of health/diabetes-and-alzheimers/AZ00050 developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), AFRICAN AMERICANS AND DIABETES a transition stage between the cognitive Compared to the general population, changes of normal aging and the more African Americans are disproportionately serious problems caused by Alzheimer's affected by diabetes: disease and other types of dementia. ■■3.7 million, or 14.7 percent of Greater insight into how diabetes and all African Americans aged 20 Alzheimer's disease are connected years or older have diabetes. may eventually reveal new strategies to avoid Alzheimer's as a complication of diabetes. These insights may also suggest new Alzheimer's treatments Based on today's knowledge, working with your health care team to prevent diabetes or manage your diabetes effectively is your best strategy to avoid complications — including those that may affect your brain. Preventing diabetes or managing it successfully will also help you avoid other complications, including heart
help reduce your risk; however, many people are not even aware that they have diabetes until they develop one of its complications. BLINDNESS African Americans are almost 50 percent as likely to develop diabetic retinopathy as non-Hispanic whites. KIDNEY DISEASE African Americans are 2.6 to 5.6 times as likely to suffer from kidney disease with more than 4,000 new cases of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) each year. AMPUTATIONS African Americans are 2.7 times as likely to suffer from lower-limb amputations. Amputation rates are 1.4 to 2.7 times higher in men than women with diabetes. HEART DISEASE AND STROKE Heart disease and stroke account for about 65 percent of deaths in people with diabetes. Adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without diabetes. The risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times higher and the risk of death from stroke is 2.8 times higher among people with diabetes. MEN Deaths from heart disease in men with diabetes have decreased by only 13 percent compared to a 36 percent decrease in men without diabetes.
WOMEN In women with diabetes, deaths from heart disease have increased 23 percent over the past 30 years compared to a 27 percent ■■African Americans are 1.8 times more likely decrease in women without diabetes. to have diabetes as non Hispanic whites. NERVE DAMAGE ■■25 percent of African Americans between Diabetic neuropathy is a serious the ages of 65 and 74 have diabetes. complication of diabetes that affects ■■1 in 4 African American women millions of people every day. Nerves over 55 years of age has diabetes. damaged by diabetic neuropathy can cause stinging or burning sensations, Diabetes is associated with an increased tingling, pain, numbness or weakness risk for a number of serious, sometimes in the hands and feet. Diabetic life-threatening complications, and certain neuropathy puts you at risk for foot populations experience an even greater injury, infection, even amputation. threat. Good diabetes management can
Source http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/african-americans-and-complications.html
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For the Ignorant Sinner And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13.
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n Romans 3, Paul says there are people who are inescapably lost in their inability to seek God. In fact, he said, “There is none that seeketh after God” (verse 11). If we will seek Him, we’ll find Him when we have searched for Him with all our hearts, but none seeketh after God. Then where does the seeking begin? We are supposed to seek, but none seek.
“‘If a woman has ten silver pieces and loses one of them, does she not light the lamp, sweep out the house, look in every corner till she has found it? And when she has, she calls her friends and neighbors together, and says, “Rejoice with me! I have found the piece that I lost.” In the same way, I tell you, there is joy among the angels of God over one sinner who repents’” (Luke 15:8-10, NEB). In this story Jesus is telling us, through the symbol of the coin, that it is possible to be lost and not to know that we are lost, and not to know the way back. And the One goes out and looks for this lost coin. In the lost-coin symbol, it was lost in the house instead of out in the mountains somewhere, and perhaps we could go so far as to say it was lost within the church. Or lost in the family. And it’s lost among the rubbish and the rubble of an ancient Middle East dwelling, but the search continues because it is still a piece of silver. It’s still of value, and the value of one soul can never be overestimated in the eyes of Heaven. “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me . . .” How? “With all your heart.” “With all your heart.” It is the sense of need that makes the difference. It is the great finding point. It is the point when we find Christ and the point when Christ finds us. “The Lord can do nothing toward the recovery of man until, convinced of his own weakness, and stripped of all self-sufficiency, he yields himself to the control of God. Then he can receive the gift that God is waiting to bestow.”—The Desire of Ages, p. 300. By Morris L. Venden Faith That Works, 1999, RHPA
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A Corporate Worship Experience for worshippers from all over South Florida
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Mt Pisgah
New Family Member Spotlight
DANTE NICHOLAS Favorite Color – Red Favorite Text – John 3:16
ELTICIA BUISSON Favorite Color – Yellow Favorite Text – James 1:12
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life."
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
Favorite Song/Hymn Shout to the Lord Birthday – May 1st 12
Favorite Song/Hymn Christ is All Birthday – July 18th
Recipe of the Month:
Healthy Homemade Oven Fries INGREDIENTS 4 sm. baking potatoes (about 1 lb.) 1 tbsp. butter, melted 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/4 tsp. paprika 1/8 tsp. onion powder (optional) Non-stick spray coating
PREPARATION Scrub potatoes thoroughly. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 slices. Brush cut surface of potatoes lightly with melted butter. In a plastic bag, combine Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, paprika and onion powder, if desired. Add 8 potato slices to the bag. Shake to coat; potatoes
will not be completely coated. Spray a 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish with non-stick coating. Arrange potatoes in baking pan. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot. Makes 3 to 4 servings Source: www.cooks.com
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March Birthdays Patrice Williams — March 1st Melda Peterkin — March 1st Hilary Martin — March 2nd Sharon Moosa — March 4th Shakira David — March 11th Christopher Robinson — March 13th Tiyah Jackson — March 16th Tashara Scotland — March 19th Joi Lewis-Cash — March 25th Prentice J. Hicks-Gillum — March 30th
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Simone Laing Melda Charles
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Simone Anderson Elder Steve Williams
March 2012 Sun
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Early Service at 8 am
Sunset: 6:23 pm
Sunset: 6:23 pm Friends & Family Day at 11 am Service Pastor Rupert Bushner, Jr.
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Pathfinder Club Meeting at 9:15 am
Nursing Home Visitation following Church Service
Mid week Bible Study & Prayer at 7:30 pm
Adventurer Club Meeting
Sunset: 6:27 pm
Sunset: 6:27 pm
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS Church Board Meeting
Mid week Bible Study & Prayer at 7 :30 pm
Sunset: 7:30 pm
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REVIVAL IN MY SOUL – NIGHTLY SERVICE AT 7:00 pm GUEST SPEAKER PASTOR RUPERT BUSHNER, JR. (NO SERVICE THURS – MARCH 15th)
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Pisgah Pantry 2-4 pm
Nursing Home Visitation following Church Service Adventurer Club Meeting
Mid week Bible Study & Prayer at 7 :30 pm
Sunset: 7:33 pm
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