Worship

03 07 10

*Thought: Those who know Christ, know life at its fullest and best.

I will be in the church office this week on Tues. 3/9 & Wed. 3/10. Please stop by for a Blood Pressure Check or if I may be of any assistance.

Remember the luncheon & special program on care giving, resources, care options & respite care for families dealing with challenges presented by those with Alzheimer's Disease & other dementia issues next Sun. 3/14, 11:45 am. Sign up on Parish Nurse Bulletin Board. Because of this, I will not be available after 2nd service for visits/B. Pressure checks. Do stop in Rm. 114 after 1st service & before 2nd to see me.

Movin' to Music, 1st Wed. morning of each month: With an experienced leader for our "low impact, participate at your own pace" exercise class.

***Due to last week's cancellation, WE ARE MEETING THIS WED. 3/10 in Fellowship Hall at 10:15-11am. Please join us! All are welcome!!

Some upcoming Health Related Programming in our area includes:

• Blood Glucose Screening: 2nd Mon. each mo. (Mon. 3/8), 9-10am, at Lifeworks, Middleburg Hts., & 2nd Tues. each mo. (Tues. 3/9), 9-10am, at Middleburg Hts. Comm. Center

• Alzheimer's Support Group: Parma-(Afternoon Care for loved ones) 2nd Fri. each mo. this 3/12, 1:30 pm Health Ed. Center, 7300 State Rd.

02 28 10

Some bacteria can continue to change & grow into “super-bugs” that do not respond to antibiotics. This leads to the growing antibiotic resistance diseases problems we hear so much about today. Keep in mind that generally, antibiotics are not appropriate for common colds (usually caused by viruses), sore throats (unless positive for strep.) seasonal flu, bronchitis or coughs, runny noses and fluid in middle ear (otitis media). Antibiotics will usually be ordered for Urinary tract infections, strep throat and other positive bacteria infections. Never take antibiotics unless prescribed by your physician.

 Thought:  Start and end each day with God.

02 21 10

MESSAGES FROM MARGARET

Taking Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be safely & effectively used to treat many common concerns (headaches, cold, aches & pains). However, taking more than  recommended can be dangerous. Because acetaminophen is often the ingredient in many over-the-counter drugs, if you take them along with plain Tylenol, you may be getting an overdose. Read labels and ask the pharmacists or your doctor if you have any questions to avoid taking too much of this medication.

Thought: In Christ we are made alive, whole, and useful.

02 14 10

We need healthy hearts not only for giving love! To reduce our risks for cardiovascular (heart) disease we can take steps to improve heart health. They include: *Do not smoke *Get your cholesterol tested (it’s to be below 200) *Know your blood pressure (goal of 120/80) *Get tested for diabetes *Eat heart-healthy foods *Keep a healthy weight *Eat less salt *limit alcohol intake *Get plenty of exercise *Take medications as directed *See a doctor regularly and *Make time for meditation and prayer.

*”And you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and  authority.”  Colossians 2:10