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Sabbath Service for March 23, 2024
Sermon Title: " Giving God My Best Life"
Speaker for the Day: Pastor Robert Best
Scripture: Romans 12-1 NKJV
The Welcome: MOSDAC PRAISE TEAM
Invocation and Call To Worship: First Lady Mrs. Teresa Best
Tithes & Offering : Elder Bruce Archie
Children's Story: Gracelink Video - Your host: Mrs Jenifer Eugene
Prayer By: Mrs Jenifer Eugene
Prayer Request and Intercessory Prayer: Pastor Robert Best
Special Music: MOSDAC Praise Team, Londa Larmond & KHCC Levites, Greater Allen Cathedral Allen Cathedral Church Praise Team
PLEASE LISTEN to or WATCH our SABBATH SCHOOL DISCUSSION @ 9:30 AM on Zoom. Please contact Elder Darryl Johnson, Administrative Assistant or check your email for the Zoom link.
PLEASE WATCH US AT 11:00 AM ON FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/mosdac/ or at MOSDAC live broadcast. You can even watch us on YouTube.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO RELAX AND ENJOY OUR AWESOME SERVICE, AND THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL!!!!!!!
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TRUST in HIS timing,
RELY on HIS promises,
WAIT on HIS answers,
BELIEVE in HIS miracles,
REJOICE in HIS goodness,
RELAX in HIS presence. |
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Give your days extra power with Scripture and the 2024 Devotionals By ABC
Does your faith journey need a power boost? Starting and/or ending your day with Jesus can be the thing that sets the tone for a great day and a peaceful night. Devotional books can be as little or as much as you need: give the day's thought a quick read or use it as a jumping-off point for deeper study. Either way, you'll be enriched.
The new 2024 daily adult and children's devotionals are now available at AdventistBookCenter.com. Links to Spanish and French titles are available too.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A 2024 DEVOTIONAL AND SEE IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE:
Please contact one of the following people: Reginald Alexander: ralexander@aecsda.com (206)370-0479, Jean Good: jgood@aecsda.com (732)648-7890. Robert Moses: rmoses@aecsda.com (410)419-2855. to place your order for the 2023 Devotionals. We can get a reduced rate for the cost of the books when we order in bulk. They are also available in French and Spanish.
Please check your email dated 12-30-21, 10:00 am, from the Administrative Assistant, Elder Darryl Johnson inorder to see information about these devotionals. |
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WE NEED YOUR ATTENDANCE!
Our Adult SABBATH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT invites you to join us each and every SABBATH MORNING at 9:30 a.m. in the SANCTUARY. Become a part of one of our small, insightful, Biblical Lesson Study groups.
DURING THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC, Please listen to our SABBATH SCHOOL DISCUSSION @ 9:30 AM on the PRAYER LINE. The number is 712-775-8968 Pass Code: 909676.
Our Adult Sabbath School has moved to Zoom. Please contact our Administrative Assistant for the Zoom link and other information. |
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CHILDREN, YOUTH, TEENS (CYT)
Don't forget Bible study is from 10:00 am - 10:50 am each Sabbath. Parents, grand-parents, and guardians, we are depending on you to bring your children to our Lesson Study and Arts Time on Zoom! We can hardly wait to see you!
For our upcoming,13th Sabbath Presentations, of each quarter of 2024, please contact our leader, Sharon Howard, for the Zoom link.
Our 13th Sabbath Guest Day Presentation for the 1st Quarter will be Sabbath, April 1, 2024.
Our 13th Sabbath Guest Day Presentation for the 2nd Quarter will be Sabbath, July 1, 2024.
Our 13th Sabbath Guest Day Presentation for 3rd Quarter will be Sabbath, September 30, 2024.
Our 13th Sabbath Guest Day Presentation for 4th Quarter will be Sabbath, December 30, 2024.
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Parents, please remember that our cytPM meets twice a month on Wednesday evenings. For the day, date, time, and Zoom link of this PM, fun-filled, Bible Study, please contact our leader, Sharon Howard.
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During this COVID-19 PANDEMIC, STAY INFORMED ABOUT DIFFERENT CYT EVENTS THAT WILL BE HAPPENING ON ZOOM FROM MOSDAC AND AEC.
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DUE TO THE THINGS GOING ON IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW THERE WILL BE NO IN HOUSE EVENTS AS SOON AS THINGS GO BACK TO NORMAL WE WILL RETURN TO OUR IN HOUSE EVENTS .
STAY SAFE AND KNOW THAT GOD IS GOOD, THAT HE IS IN CONTROL, SO JUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* REMINDER: PRAYER MEETING EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 6:30 PM ON ZOOM. |
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The Seventh-day Adventist Church had its roots in the Millerite movement of the 1830s to the 1840s, during the period of the Second Great Awakening, and was officially founded in 1863. Prominent figures in the early church included Hiram Edson, James Springer White (Husband to Ellen G. White), Joseph Bates, and J. N. Andrews. Over the ensuing decades the church expanded from its original base in New England to become an international organization. Significant developments such the reviews initiated by evangelicals Donald Barnhouse and Walter Martin, in the 20th century led to its recognition as a Christian denomination.
Foundations, 1798–1820s[edit]
The Second Great Awakening, a revival movement in the United States, took place in the early 19th century. The Second Great Awakening was stimulated by the foundation of the many Bible Societies which sought to address the problem of a lack of affordable Bibles. The spread of Bibles allowed many who had not had one to be able to purchase and study it themselves rather than just hear it preached, and led to the establishment of many reform movements designed to remedy the evils of society before the anticipated Second Coming of Jesus Christ.[1] Many religious minority movements formed out of the Congregational, Presbyterian, and the Baptist and Methodist churches. Some of these movements held beliefs that would later be adopted by the Seventh-day Adventists.
An interest in prophecy was kindled among some Protestants groups following the arrest of Pope Pius VI in 1798 by the French General Louis Alexandre Berthier. Forerunners of the Adventist movement believed that this event marked the end of the 1260-day prophecy from the Book of Daniel.[2][3][4] Certain individuals began to look at the 2300 day prophecy found in Daniel 8:14.[2] Interest in prophecy also found its way into the Roman Catholic church when an exiled Jesuit priest by the name of Manuel de Lacunza published a manuscript calling for renewed interest in the Second Coming of Christ. His publication created a stirring but was later condemned by Pope Leo XII in 1824.[2]As a result of a pursuit for religious freedom, many revivalists had set foot in the United States, aiming to avoid persecution.
Millerite roots, 1831–44[edit] Main article: Great Disappointment
The Seventh-day Adventist Church formed out of the movement known today as the Millerites. In 1831, a Baptist convert, William Miller, was asked by a Baptist to preach in their church and began to preach that the Second Advent of Jesus would occur somewhere between March 1843 and March 1844, based on his interpretation of Daniel 8:14. A following gathered around Miller that included many from the Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian Connection churches. In the summer of 1844, some of Miller's followers promoted the date of October 22. They linked the cleansing of the sanctuary of Daniel 8:14 with the Jewish Day of Atonement, believed to be October 22 that year. By 1844, over 100,000 people were anticipating what Miller had called the "Blessed Hope". On October 22 many of the believers were up late into the night watching, waiting for Christ to return and found themselves bitterly disappointed when both sunset and midnight passed with their expectations unfulfilled. This event later became known as the Great Disappointment.
Pre-denominational years, 1844–60[edit] Edson and the Heavenly Sanctuary[edit]
After the disappointment of October 22 many of Miller's followers were left upset and disillusioned. Most ceased to believe in the imminent return of Jesus. Some believed the date was incorrect. A few believed that the date was right but the event expected was wrong. This latter group developed into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. One of the Adventists, Hiram Edson (1806–1882) wrote "Our fondest hopes and expectations were blasted, and such a spirit of weeping came over us as I never experienced before. It seemed that the loss of all earthly friends could have been no comparison. We wept, and wept, till the day dawn."[6] On the morning of October 23, Edson, who lived in Port Gibson, New York was passing through his grain field with a friend. He later recounted his experience:
"We started, and while passing through a large field I was stopped about midway of the field. Heaven seemed opened to my view, and I saw distinctly and clearly that instead of our High Priest coming out of the Most Holy of the heavenly sanctuary to come to this earth on the tenth day of the seventh month, at the end of the 2300 days [calculated to be October 22, 1844], He for the first time entered on that day the second apartment of that sanctuary; and that He had a work to perform in the Most Holy before coming to the earth."[7]
Edson shared his experience with many of the local Adventists who were greatly encouraged by his account. As a result, he began studying the bible with two of the other believers in the area, O.R.L. Crosier and Franklin B. Hahn, who published their findings in a paper called Day-Dawn. This paper explored the biblical parable of the Ten Virgins and attempted to explain why the bridegroom had tarried. The article also explored the concept of the day of atonement and what the authors called "our chronology of events".[8][9]
The findings published by Crosier, Hahn and Edson led to a new understanding about the sanctuary in heaven. Their paper explained how there was a sanctuary in heaven, that Christ, the High Priest, was to cleanse. The believers understood this cleansing to be what the 2300 days in Daniel was referring to.[10]
George Knight wrote, "Although originally the smallest of the post-Millerite groups, it came to see itself as the true successor of the once-powerful Millerite movement."[11] This view was endorsed by Ellen White. However, Seeking a Sanctuary sees it more as an offshoot of the Millerite movement.
The "Sabbath and Shut Door" Adventists were disparate, but slowly emerged. Only Joseph Bates had had any prominence in the Millerite movement.[12]
Adventists viewed themselves as heirs of earlier outcast believers such as the Waldenses, Protestant Reformers including the Anabaptists, English and Scottish Puritans, evangelicals of the 18th century including Methodists, Seventh Day Baptists, and others who rejected established church traditions.[13]
Sabbath observance develops and unites[edit] Main article: Sabbath and Seventh-day Adventism § History
A young Seventh Day Baptist layperson named Rachel Oakes Preston living in New Hampshire was responsible for introducing Sabbath to the Millerite Adventists. Due to her influence, Frederick Wheeler, a local Methodist-Adventist preacher, began keeping the seventh day as Sabbath, probably in the early spring of 1844. Several members of the Washington, New Hampshire church he occasionally ministered to also followed his decision. These included William and Cyrus Farnsworth. T. M. Preble soon accepted it either from Wheeler or directly from Oakes. These events were shortly followed by the Great Disappointment.
Preble promoted Sabbath through the February 28, 1845 issue of the Hope of Israel. In March he published his Sabbath views in tract form. Although he returned to observing Sunday in the next few years, his writing convinced Joseph Bates and J. N. Andrews. These men in turn convinced James and Ellen White, as well as Hiram Edson and hundreds of others.[14]
Bates proposed that a meeting should be organised between the believers in New Hampshire and Port Gibson. At this meeting, which occurred sometime in 1846 at Edson's farm, Edson and other Port Gibson believers readily accepted Sabbath and at the same time forged an alliance with Bates and two other folk from New Hampshire who later became very influential in the Adventist church, James and Ellen G. White. Between April 1848, and December 1850 twenty-two "Sabbath conferences" were held in New York and New England. These meetings were often seen as opportunities for leaders such as James White, Joseph Bates, Stephen Pierce and Hiram Edson to discuss and reach conclusions about doctrinal issues.[15]
While initially it was believed that Sabbath started at 6 pm, by 1855 it was generally accepted that Sabbath begins at Friday sunset.[16]
The Present Truth (see below) was largely devoted to Sabbath at first. J. N. Andrews was the first Adventist to write a book-length defense of Sabbath, first published in 1861.Sabbath observance develops and unites[edit] Main article: Sabbath and Seventh-day Adventism § History
A young Seventh Day Baptist layperson named Rachel Oakes Preston living in New Hampshire was responsible for introducing Sabbath to the Millerite Adventists. Due to her influence, Frederick Wheeler, a local Methodist-Adventist preacher, began keeping the seventh day as Sabbath, probably in the early spring of 1844. Several members of the Washington, New Hampshire church he occasionally ministered to also followed his decision. These included William and Cyrus Farnsworth. T. M. Preble soon accepted it either from Wheeler or directly from Oakes. These events were shortly followed by the Great Disappointment.
Preble promoted Sabbath through the February 28, 1845 issue of the Hope of Israel. In March he published his Sabbath views in tract form. Although he returned to observing Sunday in the next few years, his writing convinced Joseph Bates and J. N. Andrews. These men in turn convinced James and Ellen White, as well as Hiram Edson and hundreds of others.[14]
Bates proposed that a meeting should be organised between the believers in New Hampshire and Port Gibson. At this meeting, which occurred sometime in 1846 at Edson's farm, Edson and other Port Gibson believers readily accepted Sabbath and at the same time forged an alliance with Bates and two other folk from New Hampshire who later became very influential in the Adventist church,
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NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS 2024!!!!!
THINK ABOUT THIS EVERYDAY!!!
BE VERY CAREFUL EVERYDAY!!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!
- June 26, 2022: Illicit Trafficking and International Day in support of victims of torture
*National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed every year on January 11.
*This observance was started in 2011 by Presidential Proclamation of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
In 2011 President Barack Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation, designating each January to be National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The anniversary of this proclamation became known as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Slavery was officially abolished in the USA by the Thirteenth Amendment in December 1865 however sadly human trafficking is growing at an alarming rate and despite the USA being a first world country, human trafficking has become a lucrative business for some members of our society.
The victims affected and forced into modern day slavery can be of foreign nationalities or the citizens of the USA, but they are all subjected to the horrific injustices of human trafficking, including sex trafficking, forced labor, involuntary servitude, forced marriage and debt bondage.
Many of the anti trafficking organizations arrange awareness raising campaigns all year round, but particularly in January when this awareness day is recognised and publicity is at its peak. It is important to know the signs of human trafficking and who you can contact should your suspicions be raised. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline, a resource that anyone can call to submit a tip about potential incidents of trafficking, received 20,424 calls and had 5,748 cases of trafficking reported in 2016 alone with figures increasing every year. Help raise awareness and potentially save peoples lives by educating yourself more about the despicable act of human trafficking and what you can do if you suspect anyone of being a victim or organizer of this terrifying act. |
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Some groups are more affected than others.
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These feelings were found to be more common among LGBQ+ students, female students, and students across racial and ethnic groups.
- Nearly half (45%) of LGBQ+ students in 2021 seriously considered attempting suicide—far more than heterosexual students.
- Black students were more likely to attempt suicide than students of other races and ethnicities.
- Why Is This a Big Deal?
Poor mental health in adolescence is more than feeling blue. It can impact many areas of a teen’s life. Youth with poor mental health may struggle with school and grades, decision making, and their health.
Mental health problems in youth often go hand-in-hand with other health and behavioral risks like increased risk of drug use, experiencing violence, and higher risk sexual behaviors that can lead to HIV, STDs, and unintended pregnancy.
Because many health behaviors and habits are established in adolescence that will carry over into adult years, it is very important to help youth develop good mental health.
- The Good News
The good news is that teens are resilient, and we know what works to support their mental health: feeling connected to school and family.
- Fortunately, the same prevention strategies that promote mental health—like helping students feel connected to school/family—help prevent a range of negative experiences, like drug use and violence.
- Building strong bonds and relationships with adults and friends at school, at home and in the community provides youth with a sense of connectedness.
- This feeling of connectedness is important and can protect adolescents from poor mental health, and other risks like drug use and violence.
- Youth need to know someone cares about them. Connections can be made virtually or in person.
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Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to U.S. history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of women’s history milestones stretches back to the founding of the United States.
The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.
A few years later, the idea caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March. |
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Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is the fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah, Who would be persecuted, die for our sins, and rise on the third day (Isaiah 53). Remembering the resurrection of Jesus is a way to renew daily hope that we have victory over sin. According to the New Testament, Easter is three days after the death of Jesus on the cross.
Easter follows a period of fasting called Lent, in which many churches set aside time for repentance and remembrance. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Good Friday, the day of Jesus' crucifixion. The 40-day period was established by Pope Gregory 1 using the 40-day pattern of Israel, Moses, Elijah, and Jesus' time in the wilderness.
The week leading up to Easter is called The Holy Week, or "Passion Week," and includes Palm Sunday (the day Jesus entered Jerusalem and was celebrated), Maundy Thursday (the "Last Supper" where Jesus met with his disciples to observe Passover), and Good Friday (when Jesus would be crucified on the cross).
Easter is a very significant date within Christianity and is the foundation of the Christian faith. Jesus, the Son of God, fulfilled prophecy and, through his death, has given the gift of eternal life in heaven to those who believe in his death and resurrection. Read the entire Biblical account of Resurrection Day in Matthew 28, Mark 16, and Luke 24 and more Easter Bible verses at BibleStudyTools.com.Christians celebrate Easter because it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This pivotal event stands as the bedrock of Christian belief, embodying the promise of redemption, eternal life, and the triumph of light over darkness. For believers, Easter represents the culmination of God's divine plan for humanity, offering profound hope, forgiveness, and the assurance of salvation through Christ's sacrificial death and glorious resurrection. It serves as a sacred opportunity for spiritual renewal, collective worship, and joyful celebration, inspiring hearts with the enduring message of God's boundless love and grace. |
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Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. The United States Congress has honored her as "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement".[1] Parks became an NAACP activist in 1943, participating in several high-profile civil rights campaigns. On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Parks rejected bus driver James F. Blake's order to vacate a row of four seats in the "colored" section in favor of a white passenger, once the "white" section was filled.[2] Parks was not the first person to resist bus segregation,[3] but the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) believed that she was the best candidate for seeing through a court challenge after her arrest for civil disobedience in violating Alabama segregation laws, and she helped inspire the Black community to boycott the Montgomery buses for over a year. The case became bogged down in the state courts, but the federal Montgomery bus lawsuit Browder v. Gayle resulted in a November 1956 decision that bus segregation is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.[4]
Parks's act of defiance and the Montgomery bus boycott became important symbols of the movement. She became an international icon of resistance to racial segregation, and organized and collaborated with civil rights leaders, including Edgar Nixon and Martin Luther King Jr. At the time, Parks was employed as a seamstress at a local department store and was secretary of the Montgomery chapter of the NAACP. She had recently attended the Highlander Folk School, a Tennessee center for training activists for workers' rights and racial equality. Although widely honored in later years, she also suffered for her act; she was fired from her job and received death threats for years afterwards.[5] Shortly after the boycott, she moved to Detroit, where she briefly found similar work. From 1965 to 1988, she served as secretary and receptionist to John Conyers, an African-American US Representative. She was also active in the Black Power movement and the support of political prisoners in the US.
After retirement, Parks wrote her autobiography and continued to insist that there was more work to be done in the struggle for justice.[6] Parks received national recognition, including the NAACP's 1979 Spingarn Medal, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, and a posthumous statue in the United States Capitol's National Statuary Hall. Upon her death in 2005, she was the first woman to lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. California and Missouri commemorate Rosa Parks Day on her birthday, February 4, while Ohio, Oregon, and Texas commemorate the anniversary of her arrest,
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Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg (/ˈbeɪdÉ™r ˈɡɪnzbÉœËrÉ¡/ BAY-dÉ™r GHINZ-burg; née Bader; March 15, 1933 – September 18, 2020)[1] was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020.[2] She was nominated by President Bill Clinton to replace retiring justice Byron White, and at the time was viewed as a moderate consensus-builder.[3] Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman and the second woman to serve on the Court, after Sandra Day O'Connor. During her tenure, Ginsburg authored the majority opinions in cases such as United States v. Virginia (1996), Olmstead v. L.C. (1999), Friends of the Earth, Inc. v. Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. (2000), and City of Sherrill v. Oneida Indian Nation of New York (2005). Later in her tenure, Ginsburg received attention for passionate dissents that reflected liberal views of the law. She was popularly dubbed "the Notorious R.B.G.",[a] a moniker she later embraced.[4]
Ginsburg was born and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Her older sister, Marilyn, died of meningitis at the age of six, when Joan was a baby, and her mother died shortly before she graduated from high school.[5] She earned her bachelor's degree at Cornell University and married Martin D. Ginsburg, becoming a mother before starting law school at Harvard, where she was one of the few women in her class. Ginsburg transferred to Columbia Law School, where she graduated joint first in her class. During the early 1960s she worked with the Columbia Law School Project on International Procedure, learned Swedish, and co-authored a book with Swedish jurist Anders Bruzelius; her work in Sweden profoundly influenced her thinking on gender equality. She then became a professor at Rutgers Law School and Columbia Law School, teaching civil procedure as one of the few women in her field.
Ginsburg spent much of her legal career as an advocate for gender equality and women's rights, winning many arguments before the Supreme Court. She advocated as a volunteer attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union and was a member of its board of directors and one of its general counsel in the 1970s. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed her to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, where she served until her appointment to the Supreme Court in 1993. Between O'Connor's retirement in 2006 and the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor in 2009, she was the only female justice on the Supreme Court. During that time, Ginsburg became more forceful with her dissents, such as with Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (2007).
Despite two bouts with cancer and public pleas from liberal law scholars, she decided not to retire in 2013 or 2014 when Obama and a Democratic-controlled Senate could appoint and confirm her successor.[6][7][8] Ginsburg died at her home in Washington, D.C., in September 2020, at the age of 87, from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. The vacancy created by her death was filled 39 days later by Amy Coney Barrett. The result was one of three major rightward shifts in the Court since 1953, following the appointment of Clarence Thomas to replace Thurgood Marshall in 1991 and the appointment of Warren Burger to replace Earl Warren in 1969.[9] |
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Early Life and Career
Michelle Robinson Obama was born in DeYoung, Illinois, on January 17, 1964, to parents Frasier Robinson III and Marian Shields. She grew up in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood with her older brother Craig, attending Chicago Public Schools and quickly joining gifted classes in elementary school.Mrs. Obama graduated in 1981 as class salutatorian from Whitney Young High School, Chicago’s first magnet high school. She followed her brother to Princeton University in New Jersey, graduating cum laude in 1985. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Sociology with a minor in African-American Studies, which informed her senior thesis: “Princeton-Educated Blacks and the Black Community.”
In 1988, Mrs. Obama received her law degree from Harvard Law School. Following graduation, she was hired by the Chicago corporate-law firm of Sidley & Austin, where she specialized in entertainment law, and was ultimately assigned as advisor to summer associate Barack Obama. After leaving Sidley & Austin in 1993, Mrs. Obama worked for the city of Chicago’s Department of Planning and later the national service organization Public Allies.
Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson were married in 1992 at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ. They have two daughters, Malia and Natasha “Sasha.”
Mrs. Obama accepted the position of Associate Dean of Students at the University of Chicago in 1996, where she also served as director of the University Community Student Center. In 2002, she became the University of Chicago Hospital’s Director of Community Affairs, and was promoted to Vice President of External Affairs and Community Relations in 2005.
At the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Mrs. Obama was introduced by her brother, Craig Robinson, and delivered an address to the convention. |
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What is child abuse?
Child abuse is hurting a child. It occurs when a child experiences harm or neglect. Often, the abuser is someone the child knows. It may be a parent, family member, caregiver or family friend.
Most U.S. child abuse laws agree on this definition of child abuse: Any intentional harm or mistreatment of a child under age 18 is abuse and a criminal offense.
Another term for child abuse and neglect is adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). If untreated, these experiences can impact a child’s lifelong health and well-being.
What are the types of child abuse?
Child abuse can come in many forms:
- Physical: Slapping, pushing, punching, kicking, shaking or burning a child or not allowing a child to eat, drink or use the bathroom.
- Emotional: Frequently verbal, involving insults, constant criticism, harsh demands, threats and yelling.
- Sexual: Rape, incest, fondling, indecent exposure, using a child in pornography or exposing a child to pornographic material.
- Medical: Intentionally trying to make a child sick or not treating a medical condition.
Is child neglect a form of child abuse?
Yes. Child neglect is a form of abuse. Neglect is failing to provide a child with food, shelter, education, medical care and emotional support.What is incest?
Incest is a sexual act between family members who are too closely related to be legally married. The sex act can be anything from fondling to intercourse. Any sexual act with a child is abuse.
How does sexual abuse affect a child?
Researchers have noted certain characteristics in children who have experienced abuse. Some behaviors may be more noticeable, such as:
- Acting out sexually in inappropriate ways.
- Chronic belly pain, headaches or other physical complaints.
- Return to childish behaviors such as thumb-sucking and bedwetting.
- Running away.
- Self-destructive behavior, such as cutting and self-harm.
- Severe behavioral changes.
Other characteristics may be harder to identify, such as:
- Anxiety and depression.
- Difficulty learning and concentrating.
- Evidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Lack of emotional development.
- Poor self-esteem.
- Recurring nightmares.
- Suicidal thoughts and/or attempts.
- How common is child abuse?
Child neglect and child abuse are common. At least 1 in 7 children has experienced neglect in the past year. The actual figure is likely higher. In the United States in 2018, nearly 1,770 children died of abuse and neglect.
Who is more at risk of child abuse and neglect?
Some children are at higher risk of experiencing abuse and neglect. Risk factors include children who:
- Live in poverty. Rates of child abuse are five times higher for children in families with low socioeconomic status.
- Are younger than 4 years of age.
- Have special needs, which increase the burden on caregivers.What are signs of child abuse?
Signs of child abuse may not be obvious. You may first notice a shift in the child’s behavior. Or they may react differently to situations. Any change in a child’s behavior or temperament without an obvious trigger can be a sign of abuse.
Other signs of child abuse include:
Physical signs:
- Looking unclean or neglected.
- Unexplained bruises, welts, sores or skin problems that don’t seem to heal.
- Untreated medical or dental problems.
- Pain in the genital area.
- Vaginal bleeding other than a menstrual cycle (period).
- Unusual discharge or pain.
Emotional signs:
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How Does The Foster Care System Work?
The foster care system is complex, composed of a combination of federal, state and local organizations working to keep children safe and help them thrive in a home and school environment. The foster care system is not a single entity.
While the primary responsibility of child welfare services belong to the states and counties (depending on if the state is county administered), the federal government plays a supporting role in funding and legislation.
Specifically, The Children’s Bureau (CB) implements federal child and family legislation within The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
They develop programs that focus on preventing child abuse and neglect by strengthening families, protecting children from further maltreatment, reuniting children safely with their families, or finding permanent families for children who cannot safely return home, according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway.
What Is Foster Care?
Foster care is meant to be a temporary arrangement in which trained caregivers, including kinship or relative caregivers, provide for the care of a child when their biological parent(s) are unable to care for them.
Over 77% of all foster children are placed with relatives or non-relative caregivers, while the remainder are placed in group homes (any home that has six or more kids in it, which can also be considered a family household), institutions, or supervised independent living.
All ages, from infants to youth between 18 – 21 years old (depending on the state), are represented in the foster care system, with the median age of entry just 6.1 years of age. While designed to be a temporary arrangement, the average time a young person spends in care is almost 2 years (20.1 months) before they are reunified or exited care to permanency, legal guardianship including adoption, or have emancipated from the system.
The goal for all children is to reunify with their family unless reunification is not possible (parents are dead or incarcerated) or it is not in the best interest of the child (i.e. parents present a real, documented and present danger to the life and health of the child).
Each state provides a subsidy to cover some of the basic costs associated with raising a child. Nationally, these subsidies are less than half of the average amount a family spends to raise a child.
According to the most recent Children’s Bureau statistics, there were an estimated 437,465 children in foster care on September 30, 2016, which is an increase of approximately 10,000 children compared to the same date the year prior. Of these, there are approximately 108,000 foster children eligible for and waiting to be adopted. Tragically, this stat has stayed consistent for the past five years
How many children are in foster care nationally?
1. There are approximately 424,000 foster youth nationwide. Despite child welfare’s efforts to prevent the removal of children from their parents, the number of children in foster care has been increasing. Currently, we are at an all time high as the demand for foster parents is far higher than the supply, and factors like parental opioid addiction are forcing more children to be removed from their homes.
2. The median age of children in foster care is 6 ½ years old. While many people stereotype foster children as troubled teens, the truth of the matter is that most foster children are just that — children. Their biological parents are taken from them at a very young age, which can have a huge impact on their cognitive and emotional development growing up if they are not cared for properly in their youth.
3. 20,000 youth age out of the foster care system between the ages of 18 – 21 annually. The exact time a foster youth ages out of the system depends on where they live. Regardless, roughly 20,000 youth are forced to exit the system annually without having found a forever family, leaving them to fend for themselves.
4. The foster care system underinvests in foster children, contributing less than 50% of what it costs an average American family to raise a child from 0 – 17 years of age. With this tragic lack of investment, it is not surprising that youth are not adequately prepared for independence. Within four years of aging out, 70% will be on government assistance, 25% will not have completed high school, and less than 12% will ever earn their college degree. Not only is this a tragic loss of potential, but our economy as a whole suffers a cost of $1million per youth we fail because of lost production and the cost of social services.
The iFoster Resource Portal provides thousands of curated resources specifically to address this investment gap, contributing over $125 million annually into the lives of foster youth.
5. Within four years of aging out, 50% have no earnings, and those who do make an average annual income of $7,500. After a foster youth ages out, homelessness and unemployment become a huge issue. Despite there being more than 34 million entry level jobs nationwide, many foster youth aren’t prepared to be independent and don’t have the skills or resources needed to access the opportunities that could launch them into employment.
The iFoster Jobs Program was created to combat that exact issue. This is a trauma and evidence informed training program that has provided hundreds of foster youth with the job skills they need to succeed in the workforce. iFoster has partnered with over 25 major corporate employers who offer interviews to each of the youths who graduate from training. As a result, these youth have achieved financial stability, and have experienced three times the industry average retention rate in the first six months of their jobs. The iFoster Jobs Program is being evaluated as a promising practice in youth employment.
6. Only 5% of rural foster youth and 21% of urban foster youth report access to a computer at home. Having access to technology is crucial for a foster child to be on a level playing field with their peers and to pursue education and employment opportunities. Without a laptop or smartphone (that has voice, text, data and a hotspot), they are restricted in many arenas, including studying, job applications, extracurricular opportunities, and networking.
The iFoster Pilot Program with California Public Utilities Commission has provided over 12,000 cell phone Internet hotspots to foster youth in California. The iFoster Computer Program has provided over 5,000 laptops to youth across the county. Technology is the gateway to normalcy and opportunity for foster youth.
Want to learn more? Please contact support@ifoster.org so we can connect you with the resources you or your foster youth need to succeed |
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Sexual assault
Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity or contact that you do not consent to. Sexual assault can happen through physical force or threats of force or if the attacker gave the victim drugs or alcohol as part of the assault. Sexual assault includes rape and sexual coercion. In the United States, one in three women has experienced some type of sexual violence.1 If you have been sexually assaulted, it is not your fault, regardless of the circumstances.
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Fathers play an essential role in the development and well-being of their children. They can provide love, support, and guidance to their children. In addition, dads involved in their children’s lives can help them develop strong self-esteem and confidence. I will discuss the essential qualities of a good father that will transform your family relationship in no time if practised.
QUALITIES OF A GOOD FATHER THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR FAMILY NOW (WITH VIDEO)
09/09/2022
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Fathers play an essential role in the development and well-being of their children. They can provide love, support, and guidance to their children. In addition, dads involved in their children’s lives can help them develop strong self-esteem and confidence. I will discuss the essential qualities of a good father that will transform your family relationship in no time if practised.
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I owe much of this post to Dermot Cotulli, whose good father sermon on Father’s Day was adopted.
A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.
Billy Graham
Why is it essential to be a good father?
1. Good fathers are likelier to be involved in their children’s lives.
2. Good fathers help their children learn how to interact with others and develop social skills.
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3. Good fathers provide emotional support for their children and help them deal with difficult situations.
4. Good fathers set a positive example for their children, which can lead to better academic performance and overall success in life.
5. Good fathers teach their children essential life lessons, such as the importance of hard work, responsibility, and respect.
What makes a good father?1. A good father respects his spouse
A good dad respects his children’s mother and continues to revisit and work on his relationship with her. However, he realizes the best thing he can do for his children is to have a loving and peaceful relationship with their mother. By so doing, he becomes an irresistible husband.
2. Provisioning is another quality of a good father
A good father provides for his children and shows through his example that hard work isn’t something to be afraid of. He instils into his children the belief that hard work brings rewards to the family, not just the individual.
3. Disciplinary action
A good dad is a disciplinarian. Your job is to teach your children how to do what is right regardless of how they feel at any given time. The Bible urges fathers to “train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” 4. The father’s quality of raising great children
A good father focuses on raising good adults, not just good kids. He spends quality time with his children, engaging in activities, conversations, and bonding experiences.
What are some challenges of fatherhood?
1. Being a role model: As a father, you are a role model for your children. Therefore, you need to set a good example for them to follow. That can be challenging at times, but it is essential to remember that your children are watching you and learning from you.
2. Financial provisioning: It is essential to provide for your family, but this can be challenging if you are not earning enough money or have a lot of debt. Try to make wise financial decisions and create a budget that will help you meet your family’s needs.
3. Balancing work and family: Being a father is a full-time job, and balancing work and child-rearing responsibilities can be daunting. You may miss out on essential aspects of your child’s life when working full-time.
Please, make time for your family and take advantage of flexible work arrangements. Also, talk to your partner about sharing parenting responsibilities.
4. Being patient: Children can sometimes be frustrating, so it is essential to be patient with them. Remember that they are still learning and growing, and they will make mistakes along the way |
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.How much is too much?
Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks. Keep in mind that the actual caffeine content in beverages varies widely, especially among energy drinks.
Caffeine in powder or liquid form can provide toxic levels of caffeine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cautioned. Just one teaspoon of powdered caffeine is equivalent to about 28 cups of coffee. Such high levels of caffeine can cause serious health problems and possibly death.
Although caffeine use may be safe for adults, it's not a good idea for children. Adolescents and young adults need to be cautioned about excessive caffeine intake and mixing caffeine with alcohol and other drugs.
Women who are pregnant or who are trying to become pregnant and those who are breast-feeding should talk with their doctors about limiting caffeine use to less than 200 mg daily.
Even among adults, heavy caffeine use can cause unpleasant side effects. And caffeine may not be a good choice for people who are highly sensitive to its effects or who take certain medications.
Read on to see if you may need to curb your caffeine routine.
You drink more than 4 cups of coffee a day
You may want to cut back if you're drinking more than 4 cups of caffeinated coffee a day (or the equivalent) and you have side effects such as:
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Irritability
- Frequent urination or inability to control urination
- Fast heartbeat
- Muscle tremorsEven a little makes you jittery
Some people are more sensitive to caffeine than are others. If you're susceptible to the effects of caffeine, even small amounts may prompt unwanted effects, such as restlessness and sleep problems.
How you react to caffeine may be determined in part by how much caffeine you're used to drinking. People who don't regularly drink caffeine tend to be more sensitive to its effects.
You're not getting enough sleep
Caffeine, even in the afternoon, can interfere with your sleep. Even small amounts of sleep loss can add up and disturb your daytime alertness and performance.
Using caffeine to mask sleep deprivation can create an unwelcome cycle. For example, you may drink caffeinated beverages because you have trouble staying awake during the day. But the caffeine keeps you from falling asleep at night, shortening the length of time you sleep.
Some medications and herbal supplements may interact with caffeine. Examples include:
- Ephedrine. Mixing caffeine with this medication — which is used in decongestants — might increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke or seizure.
- Theophylline. This medication, used to open up bronchial airways, tends to have some caffeine-like effects. So taking it with caffeine might increase the adverse effects of caffeine, such as nausea and heart palpitations.
- Echinacea. This herbal supplement, which is sometimes used to prevent colds or other infections, may increase the concentration of caffeine in your blood and may increase caffeine's unpleasant effects.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether caffeine might affect your medications.Curbing your caffeine habit
Whether it's for one of the reasons above or because you want to trim your spending on coffee drinks, cutting back on caffeine can be challenging. An abrupt decrease in caffeine may cause withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, irritability and difficulty focusing on tasks. Fortunately, these symptoms are usually mild and get better after a few days.
To change your caffeine habit, try these tips:
- Keep tabs. Start paying attention to how much caffeine you're getting from foods and beverages, including energy drinks. Read labels carefully. But remember that your estimate may be a little low because some foods or drinks that contain caffeine don't list it.
- Cut back gradually. For example, drink one fewer can of soda or drink a smaller cup of coffee each day. Or avoid drinking caffeinated beverages late in the day. This will help your body get used to the lower levels of caffeine and lessen potential withdrawal effects.
- Go decaf. Most decaffeinated beverages look and taste much the same as their caffeinated counterparts.
- Shorten the brew time or go herbal. When making tea, brew it for less time. This cuts down on its caffeine content. Or choose herbal teas that don't have caffeine.
- Check the bottle. Some over-the-counter pain relievers contain caffeine. Look for caffeine-free pain relievers instead.The bottom line
If you're like most adults, caffeine is a part of your daily routine. Usually, it won't pose a health problem. But be mindful of caffeine's possible side effects and be ready to cut back if necessary.
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Types of Blood Donations
- Giving the "right" type of blood donation - based on your blood type and patient needs - helps ensure the best use of your valuable contribution. Here are some things to consider when determining how you can have the most impact.
- Whole Blood Donation
Whole blood is the most flexible type of donation. It can be transfused in its original form, or used to help multiple people when separated into its specific components of red cells, plasma and platelets. Learn more about whole blood donations.
Who it helps: Whole blood is frequently given to trauma patients and people undergoing surgery.
Time it takes: About 1 hour
Ideal blood types: All blood types
Donation frequency: Every 56 days, up to 6 times a yearPower Red Donation
During a Power Red donation, you give a concentrated dose of red cells, the part of your blood used every day for those needing transfusions as part of their care. This type of donation uses an automated process that separates your red blood cells from the other blood components, and then safely and comfortably returns your plasma and platelets to you.
With just a little extra time at your appointment, you can donate more red cells and increase your impact on patients in need. Learn more about Power Red donations.
Who it helps: Red cells from a Power Red donation are typically given to trauma patients, newborns and emergency transfusions during birth, people with sickle cell anemia, and anyone suffering blood loss.
Time it takes: About 1.5 hours
Ideal blood types: O positive, O negative, A negative, and B negative
Donation frequency: Every 112 days, up to 3 times/year
Height/Weight requirements: See specific details
- Platelet Donation
Platelets are tiny cells in your blood that form clots and stop bleeding. Platelets are most often used by cancer patients and others facing life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
In a platelet donation, an apheresis machine collects your platelets along with some plasma, returning your red cells and most of the plasma back to you. A single donation of platelets can yield several transfusable units, whereas it takes about five whole blood donations to make up a single transfusable unit of platelets.
Platelets are collected at Red Cross donation centers only, and are not collected at blood drives. Learn more about platelet donations.
Who it helps: Platelets are a vital element of cancer treatments and organ transplant procedures, as well as other surgical procedures.
Time it takes: About 2.5-3 hours
Ideal blood types: A positive, A negative, B positive, O positive, AB positive and AB negative
Donation frequency: Every 7 days, up to 24 times/year
- Plasma Donation
During an AB Elite donation, you give plasma, a part of your blood used to treat patients in emergency situations. AB plasma can be given to anyone regardless of their blood type. Plasma is collected through an automated process that separates plasma from other blood components, then safely and comfortably returns your red blood cells and platelets to you. AB Elite maximizes your donation and takes just a few minutes longer than donating blood.
Plasma is collected at select Red Cross donation centers. Learn more about plasma donation.
Who it helps: AB Plasma is used in emergency and trauma situations to help stop bleeding.
Time it takes: About 1 hour and 15 minutes
Ideal blood types: AB positive, AB negative
Donation frequency: Every 28 days, up to 13 times/year
- How can one donation help multiple people?
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In modern medical treatments, patients may receive a pint of whole blood or just the specific components of the blood that are needed to treat their particular condition. This approach to treatment, referred to as blood component therapy, allows several patients to benefit from one pint of donated whole blood.
The transfusable components that can be derived from donated blood are red cells, platelets, plasma, cryoprecipitated AHF (cryo), and granulocytes. An additional component, white cells, is often removed from donated blood before transfusion.
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Why is children’s mental health important?
Mental health—an essential part of children’s overall health—has a complex interactive relationship with their physical health and their ability to succeed in school, at work, and in society. Both physical and mental health affect how we think, feel, and act on the inside and outside. Mental health is important throughout childhood—from prenatal considerations through transitions to adulthood.
For instance, an overweight young boy who is teased about his weight may withdraw socially and become depressed and may be reluctant to play with others or exercise, which further contributes to his poorer physical health and as a result poorer mental health. These issues have long-term implications on the ability of children to fulfill their potential as well as consequences for the health, education, labor, and criminal justice systems of our society.
For instance, a boy named Bobby is being physically abused by his father and often acts out aggressively at school. His behavior is a natural reaction to the abuse, but his behavior may also mark the beginning of undiagnosed conduct disorder. His teachers simply see him as a troublemaker and continually punish his behavior. Later, Bobby drops out of school as a teenager because he finds it a harsh and unwelcoming environment and is anxious to leave his abusive home and fend for himself. However, holding down a job is difficult because Bobby often clashes with his coworkers and supervisors due to his aggression. Bobby has also begun to self-medicate by abusing alcohol and has been arrested a number of times for drunken disorderliness. By the time Bobby finally receives a proper diagnosis of his conduct disorder and substance abuse, he is in his 30s and his mental health problems have become deeply entrenched. They will require extensive therapy, which Bobby probably cannot afford without a job that provides adequate health insurance. Things could have been very different if Bobby was referred to a psychologist in his childhood who could have diagnosed him, offered effective treatment, and alerted the authorities about the abuseAll children have the right to happy and healthy lives and deserve access to effective care to prevent or treat any mental health problems that they may develop. However, there is a tremendous amount of unmet need, and health disparities are particularly pronounced for children living in low-income communities, ethnic minority children, and oppressed populations such as those defined by gender identity and sexual orientation; immigration status; physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities; or chronic medical conditions.
How does one find a psychologist for children?
Psychologists working with children can be found in many settings:
- In schools
- In community health centers
- In hospitals working in partnership with pediatricians and psychiatrists
- In research centers
- In private practice
You can find a psychologist in your area.
You can also call (800) 964-2000 |
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Teenage Pregnancy Statistics
According to Save the Children (a leading international organization), 13 million children are born to teenagers each year; 90% of these births occur in the developing countries. It is also believed that the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the world is found in Sub-Saharan Africa.
According to the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), it was seen that 329,797 babies were born in the year 2011 in the United States. The age group of these pregnant women was between 15 to 19 years; hence, they come under the category of ‘teen moms’. The live birth rate was 31.3 per 1000 for the women in this age demographic. The birth rate fell to 11% for women aged 15 – 17 years, and 7% for women aged 18 – 19 years, when compared to the statistics of the previous year. The main reason for the decline in numbers has not been proven. It has been observed that teens who are sexually active have been using birth control methods like condoms and contraceptive medication more than what they previously did.Other Important Facts
- Even though there has been a decline in teen pregnancies in the US, around 34% of teenage girls have at least one pregnancy before they reach the age of 20 years.
- At least 79% of the teens that get pregnant are single mothers.
- About 25% of teen mothers have a second child, within two years of having their first child.
- 80% of these pregnancies are accidental.
- The rise in ‘teen moms’ are in the age group below 15 years.
- Today, at least 33% of teen pregnancies lead to abortions.
- Sons of teenage mothers are more likely to serve some jail time, and there is a higher chance that the daughters go on to become teenage mothers themselves.
- The teen pregnancy rate in the United States of America is twice as that of Canada, four times that of Germany and France, and eight times that of Japan.
- Complications during pregnancy and childbirth is a major cause of deaths of teen mothers, between the ages 15 to 19, in developing countries.Understanding Teen Abortions
Most people put in a lot of thought and planning before they decide that they want to have children. Raising a child is no easy task, and requires a lot of psychological, physical, as well as financial backing. The first and the most important thing about teenage pregnancy is that the teenage is a very tender and vulnerable period. That’s why, teenagers lack the physical as well as psychological maturity required for conceiving and raising a kid. Pregnancies can be extremely difficult to deal with, not only for the expecting teen, but her entire family too, and might have an effect on the younger siblings of the teenager as well.
Continuing education becomes very difficult for someone who has a child at a very young age, which again leads to an unstable future with less employment opportunities. This affects the quality of living of both the mother as well as the child.
The risks associated with childbirth are higher for girls under the age of 14. An underdeveloped pelvis often leads to complications during childbirth. A C-section option can be used for dealing with obstructed labor. However, in developing regions, where medical services might be unavailable or not up to the mark, it can lead to obstetric fistula, eclampsia, infant mortality, or even maternal death.Apart from the physical issues regarding abortions, there are also psychological effects that should be considered. Depression due to guilt is one of the main causes for a disturbed mental status of the pregnant teen. Most teens, who abort, harbor the feeling of regret throughout their life. They turn into a hollow shell and are unresponsive. Some also resort to self-harming such as cutting themselves, drug and alcohol abuse, etc. In such cases, the teens who have had an abortion should go in for counseling, so that they can learn deal with their emotional issues. Family members should also be supportive and understanding in such situations.
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Bladder cancer occurs when cells in the bladder start to grow without control. The bladder is a hollow, balloon-shaped organ in the lower part of the abdomen that stores urine.
The bladder has a muscular wall that allows it to get larger to store urine made by the kidneys and to shrink to squeeze urine out of the body. There are two kidneys, one on each side of the backbone, above the waist. The bladder and kidneys work together to remove toxins and wastes from your body through urine:
- Tiny tubules in the kidneys filter and clean the blood.
- These tubules take out waste products and make urine.
- The urine passes from each kidney through a long tube called a ureter into the bladder.
- The bladder holds the urine until it passes through a tube called the urethra and leaves the body.Types of bladder cancer
Urothelial carcinoma (also called transitional cell carcinoma) is cancer that begins in the urothelial cells, which line the urethra, bladder, ureters, renal pelvis, and some other organs. Almost all bladder cancers are urothelial carcinomas.
Urothelial cells are also called transitional cells because they change shape. These cells are able to stretch when the bladder is full of urine and shrink when it is emptied.
Other types of bladder cancer are rare:
- Squamous cell carcinoma is cancer that begins in squamous cells (thin, flat cells lining the inside of the bladder). This type of cancer may form after long-term irritation or infection with a tropical parasite called schistosomiasis, which is common in Africa and the Middle East but rare in the United States. When chronic irritation occurs, transitional cells that line the bladder can gradually change to squamous cells.
- Adenocarcinoma is cancer that begins in glandular cells that are found in the lining of the bladder. Glandular cells in the bladder make mucus and other substances.
- Small cell carcinoma of the bladder is cancer that begins in neuroendocrine cells (nerve-like cells that release hormones into the blood in response to a signal from the nervous system).
There are other ways to describe bladder cancer:
- Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer is cancer that has not reached the muscle wall of the bladder. Most bladder cancers are non-muscle-invasive.
- Muscle-invasive bladder cancer is cancer that has spread through the lining of the bladder and into the muscle wall of the bladder or beyond it.What Is Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer occurs when cells in the bladder start to grow without control. The bladder is a hollow, balloon-shaped organ in the lower part of the abdomen that stores urine.
The bladder has a muscular wall that allows it to get larger to store urine made by the kidneys and to shrink to squeeze urine out of the body. There are two kidneys, one on each side of the backbone, above the waist. The bladder and kidneys work together to remove toxins and wastes from your body through urine:
- Tiny tubules in the kidneys filter and clean the blood.
- These tubules take out waste products and make urine.
- The urine passes from each kidney through a long tube called a ureter into the bladder.
- The bladder holds the urine until it passes through a tube called the urethra and leaves the body.
ENLARGEAnatomy of the male urinary system (left panel) and female urinary system (right panel) showing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The inside of the left kidney shows the renal pelvis. An inset shows the renal tubules and urine. Also shown are the prostate and penis (left panel) and the uterus (right panel). Urine is made in the renal tubules and collects in the renal pelvis of each kidney. The urine flows from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder. The urine is stored in the bladder until it leaves the body through the urethra.Types of bladder cancer
Urothelial carcinoma (also called transitional cell carcinoma) is cancer that begins in the urothelial cells, which line the urethra, bladder, ureters, renal pelvis, and some other organs. Almost all bladder cancers are urothelial carcinomas.
Urothelial cells are also called transitional cells because they change shape. These cells are able to stretch when the bladder is full of urine and shrink when it is emptied.
Other types of bladder cancer are rare:
- Squamous cell carcinoma is cancer that begins in squamous cells (thin, flat cells lining the inside of the bladder). This type of cancer may form after long-term irritation or infection with a tropical parasite called schistosomiasis, which is common in Africa and the Middle East but rare in the United States. When chronic irritation occurs, transitional cells that line the bladder can gradually change to squamous cells.
- Adenocarcinoma is cancer that begins in glandular cells that are found in the lining of the bladder. Glandular cells in the bladder make mucus and other substances.
- Small cell carcinoma of the bladder is cancer that begins in neuroendocrine cells (nerve-like cells that release hormones into the blood in response to a signal from the nervous system).
There are other ways to describe bladder cancer:
- Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer is cancer that has not reached the muscle wall of the bladder. Most bladder cancers are non-muscle-invasive.
- Muscle-invasive bladder cancer is cancer that has spread through the lining of the bladder and into the muscle wall of the bladder or beyond it.
Learn more about bladder cancer
Symptoms
Many bladder cancer symptoms are also seen with other less serious conditions. These are the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore.
Causes and Risk Factors
Using tobacco, especially smoking cigarettes, is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. Learn about tobacco use and other risk factors for bladder cancer and what you can do to lower your risk.
Screening
Learn about bladder cancer screening tests for people at high risk.
Diagnosis
Learn about the tests that are used to diagnose and stage bladder cancer.
Prognosis and Survival Rates
Learn about bladder cancer survival rates and why this statistic doesn't predict exactly what will happen to you.
Stages
Stage refers to the extent of your cancer, such as how large the tumor is and if it has spread. Learn about bladder cancer stages, an important factor in deciding your treatment plan.
Treatment
Learn about the different ways bladder cancer can be treated.
Coping and Support
Coping with bladder cancer and the side effects of treatment can feel overwhelming. Learn about resources to help you cope and gain a sense of control.
Childhood Bladder Cancer
Childhood bladder cancer is a very rare type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the bladder. Learn about the symptoms of bladder cancer in children, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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The latest IRS scams
Have any of these happened to you?
1. 'We recalculated your tax refund and you need to fill out this form'
These scam emails display the IRS logo and use subject lines such as "Tax Refund Payment" or "Recalculation of your tax refund payment." It asks people to click a link and provide their Social Security numbers, birthday, address, driver's license number and other personal information in order to submit a fake form to allegedly claim their refund.
2. 'You need to pay a small fee to get your stimulus check'
This is a growing scam related to the government's ongoing response to the coronavirus, the Federal Trade Commission warns. Many Americans will qualify for a stimulus check, but the government (including the IRS) does not require anyone to pay anything to receive the money.
3. 'We're calling from the FDIC and we need your bank information'
The Federal Depository Insurance Corporation insures bank deposits so that consumers won't lose all of their money if a bank fails. But it does not send unsolicited correspondence asking for money, sensitive personal information, bank account information, credit and debit card numbers, Social Security numbers or passwords. Scammers claiming to be from the FDIC are hunting for information they can use to commit fraud or sell identities.4. 'We're calling to tell you your identity was stolen; you need to buy some gift cards to fix it'
In this trick, a criminal calls the victim and poses as an IRS agent. The criminal claims the victim's identity has been stolen and that it was used to open fake bank accounts. The caller then tells the taxpayer to go buy certain gift cards; later, the crook gets back in touch and asks for the gift card access numbers.
5. 'We'll cancel your Social Security number'
In this IRS scam, the criminal contacts the victim and claims that he or she can suspend or cancel the victim’s Social Security number.
"If taxpayers receive a call threatening to suspend their SSN for an unpaid tax bill, they should just hang up," the IRS says.
6. 'This is the Bureau of Tax Enforcement, and we're putting a lien or levy on your assets'
There is no Bureau of Tax Enforcement. Victims often receive a letter from the fake agency claiming that they have a tax lien or tax levy and that they had better pay the “Bureau of Tax Enforcement” or else.7. 'If you don’t call us back, you’ll be arrested'
Criminals can make a caller ID phone number look like it's coming from anywhere — including from the IRS, the local police or some other intimidating source. But the IRS doesn’t leave prerecorded voicemails, especially ones that claim to be urgent or are threatening. Also, the IRS can’t revoke your driver’s license, business licenses or immigration status.
8. 'Use this Form W-8BEN to give us personal
data'Although the Form W-8BEN, which is called a “Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding,” is a legitimate IRS form, criminals have been modifying the form to ask for personal information such as mother’s maiden name, passport numbers and PIN numbers. (The real form is here.)
9. 'Click here to see some details about your tax refund'
These emails are intended to trick the reader into clicking on links that lead to a fake IRS-like website and expose the user to malware. The IRS never emails taxpayers about the status of their tax refunds. (We've collected in one place the links to track the status of your tax refund directly with the IRS or your state's tax authority.)
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The global pandemic that began in Wuhan, China in November 2019 has led to the lockdown of businesses, schools, restaurants, and recreational centers, leaving a huge impact on the world. Current studies as of September 4, 2020, indicate the confirmed number of cases globally is 26,472,012, the number of deaths is 873,229, and the number of recoveries is 18,664,866. Although a few cases of children have been registered, they are believed to be less vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, except those with underlying health conditions such as asthma.
Studies so far indicate that the pandemic could have negative effects on children’s physical and mental health, and yet parents do not have the appropriate mental health or counseling skills to help their children or themselves. However, due to uncertainties surrounding the outbreak and ongoing scientific research, it’s estimated that 220 million Chinese children are at a risk of facing mental health issues due to potential prolonged school closure and home containment.
Additionally, the fear that the psychological impact on children and adolescents could potentially be neglected has exacerbating effects. During the first months of the outbreak in China, studies revealed that the average posttraumatic scores were four times higher among children who were quarantined than those who were not. This implies that, due to restrictions to routine lifestyle, psychosocial stress caused by home confinement or isolation could further exacerbate the harmful effects on the child’s physical and mental health.
Studies show that the mental health needs of COVID-19 patients are on the rise and yet poorly met. Research indicates that the mental health needs of patients with confirmed COVID-19, patients with suspected infection, quarantined family members, including medical personnel have been poorly managed.
Although these studies were originally conducted in China, the nations that are currently getting new cases of COVID-19 should learn from China’s experience. For instance, home confinement restricts children from their normal lifestyles which has effects on their physical and mental health. Since children are constantly exposed to COVID-19 related news which could alleviate their anxiety and panic, parents need to create direct conversations with children about these issues to avoid panic and reduce anxiety. This could also create opportunities to develop close and open communication with children so that any physical and psychological concerns are addressed.It’s important that the health authorities establish multidisciplinary mental health taskforce teams compromised of professional psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinical psychologists, and other mental health workers at regional and national levels to provide mental health support to patients. Professionals with specialized skills should collaborate and work with religious clergy to bring specialized treatments and appropriate mental health services to families and patients, including those who have been isolated. |
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Answering God’s Call during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Written by Marie Lloyd-MOSDAC Media
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Mount Olivet Seventh-day Adventist Church (MOSDAC), answered the call to provide care packages for the senior members of the church as well as anyone in the community who were in need of food, toiletries, or supplies. Celia Archie (Deaconess), Sharmaine Edwards (Community Service), and George Jenkins (Deacon) from MOSDAC were joined by several volunteers who helped prepare, bag, and distribute the items to the community.
 
Sharmaine and her team regularly distribute food to the community every Wednesday and every second and fourth Thursday. However the distribution on Wednesday was different.
Because of the Covid-19 crisis, it was determined that there was a need to serve a targeted group of seniors, single parents, and single members of the church, as well as the broader community. That is when Celia Archie and her team of deaconesses got to work making phone calls to find out who in this targeted group needed food and personal items.
Celia acquired toiletries and teamed up with Community Services, Sharmaine Edwards, to prepare care packages. They enlisted help from Deacon George Jenkins, who didn’t hesitate to lend a helping hand. He loaded the church van with food and supplies and delivered care packages to everyone that was on the targeted list.
Even though the number of people who are being affected by the pandemic increases daily, Sharmaine is still determined to provide food to the community for as long as possible. Celia, filling bags with toiletries, says, that the “feeling of doing something good for the community and the sense of accomplishment to be there for our seniors and community in their time of need,” is a good feeling as a Christian.
According to George, the challenges they faced with “orderly distribution and the language barrier” within the community were minor in light of the gratification they experienced in doing “something good for someone else” and putting the needs of others before their own. About 100 care packages were prepared for distribution to the community, not including all the care packages that were prepared and delivered to the targeted group of seniors, and singles with or without children. MOSDAC is heeding the call in this time of need. “As a deaconess, we are called to do this as part of the job”, said Celia.” “This is not a one-time thing. God has called us to look out for one another.”
 
 
MOSDAC was also able to assist the Williamstown Seventh-day Adventist church by providing enough food to fill two trucks which enabled them to service their community. With a community that is scared and filled with fear, MOSDAC is answering the call and is reaching out to fulfill a need and to provide hope by making that fear a little more bearable.
Celia points to Psalm 91 as encouragement to deal with fear. There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him.
All three described the collaboration as a success. The need is great, and Mount Olivet is answering the call. |
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Week 1: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
NIOSH: The NIOSH Musculoskeletal Health Program works to reduce the burden of work-related MSDs through a focused program of research and prevention that protects workers, helps management mitigate related risks and liabilities, and helps practitioners improve the efficacy of workplace interventions. A recent blog post summarizes NIOSH research to protect workers from MSDs over the last 50 years. Technology has a role to play in MSD prevention. A series of webinars highlights how emerging technologies such as wearable technologies, exoskeletons, and computer vision can reduce work-related MSDs. MSD prevention is part of Healthy Work Design. For more information see the NIOSH website Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders.
NSC: Overexertion (e.g., lifting, pushing, pulling, holding or carrying objects) and bodily reactions have long been the leading cause of work-related injuries and illnesses in the U.S., with the recent exception of 2020 due to COVID-19. Every worker deserves to work in an environment where their safety is valued and risks of musculoskeletal disorders are evaluated and minimized. The NSC has been working on several key initiatives to prevent these ergonomic injuries through the MSD Solutions Lab, of which NIOSH is a founding member of its advisory council.
NSC encourages companies and organizations to protect their most valuable assets – their workers. By taking the MSD pledge, you will join a growing community of employers committed to sharing ergonomic solutions and cutting-edge insights, enhance the wellbeing of your workers, gain access to free tools, events and training, strengthen your safety culture and be able to assess your progress.
Changing the approach to MSD risks can provide relief to millions of workers and save employers the costs of physical and psychological disability. In addition, many technologies that reduce MSD risk also make it easier for workers to perform their tasks, directly enhancing productivity. By investing in workplace safety, employers can improve their bottom line, strengthen retention, reduce absenteeism and improve workers’ lives on the jobsite and beyond.
Week 2: Workplace Impairment
NIOSH: The opioid crisis is taking a devastating toll on parts of the U.S. workforce. High rates of opioid overdose deaths have occurred in industries with high injury rates and physically demanding working conditions such as construction, mining, and fishing. Workplaces have the opportunity to play a critical role in improving the safety and well-being of workers. A recovery-supportive workplace aims to prevent work-related factors that could cause or extend a substance use disorder while making it easier to seek and receive appropriate care and maintain recovery. The NIOSH opioid webpage provides more information for workers and employers, including resources related to medication-assisted treatment and Naloxone.
Substance use/misuse is not the only work-related issue that may result in impairment in the workplace. Fatigue can affect any worker in any occupation or industry, with serious consequences for worker safety and health. Fatigue can slow down reaction times, reduce attention or concentration, limit short-term memory, and impair judgement. Work-related fatigue is often related to nonstandard schedules, such as night shift work and extended work hours, which can disrupt or shorten sleep. However, there are other factors such as physically demanding work, or hot environments which can affect fatigue. For more information on managing fatigue such as online training, and fatigue detection technologies, please visit the NIOSH Center for Work and Fatigue Research.
The mental health of workers is increasingly a concern in today’s rapidly evolving workplaces. Workplace stress and poor mental health may arise from, or be worsened by, difficult working conditions, and may be associated with impairment. The NIOSH Total Worker Health ® program is exploring how work can impact mental health. See the related webinar.
NSC: Impairment has been a workplace safety issue for decades. The pandemic, however, has forced a new era of workplace safety, one where employers are grappling with increased substance use and misuse as well as increased mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety – medical conditions that are frequently interrelated. It has also negatively impacted other causes of impairment such as fatigue.
NSC defines impairment as the inability to function normally or safely as a result of a number of factors – from chemical substances (e.g., alcohol, opioids, cannabis), physical factors (e.g., fatigue and certain medical conditions), social factors (e.g., professional and other stressors) and mental distress (e.g., related illness and other factors). A recent NSC national employer survey on impairment showed more than 90% of participants agree with this expanded impairment definition. It also revealed that more than half of employers say impairment is decreasing the safety of their workforce. NSC offers a variety of employer impairment resources including cost calculators on substance use, fatigue and mental health as well as toolkits on opioids, fatigue and safe driving.
Week 3: Injury Prevention
NIOSH: Controlling exposures to occupational hazards is the fundamental method of protecting workers. A hierarchy of controls helps determine how to implement feasible and effective control solutions. One of the best ways to prevent and control occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities is to “design out” or minimize hazards and risks. NIOSH leads a national initiative called Prevention through Design (PtD) (see related blog). Safety and health data play an important role in identifying at-risk industries and occupations (see data blogs). Examples of efforts to target industries and jobs with high injury rates include:
- The NIOSH Lifting Equation mobile app, NLE Calc, a tool to calculate the overall risk index for single and multiple manual lifting tasks. This application provides risk estimates to help evaluate lifting tasks and reduce the incidence of low back injuries in workers.
- The Aerial Lift Hazard Recognition Simulator helps prevent falls and other injuries and deaths related to aerial lifts. From 2011-2014, 1,380 workers were injured and 87 died as a result of operating an aerial lift.
- The NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety provides research-based guidance to prevent work-related motor vehicle crashes- the leading cause of work-related deaths in the U.S.
- An infographic highlights risks to lawn care workers who have a fatality rate over six times that of all workers.
NSC: According to Injury Facts, four million work-related injuries requiring medical consultation occurred in the U.S. in 2020. Tried and true injury prevention approaches like hazard recognition, job safety analysis and risk assessment are crucial to curbing workplace injuries and deaths. But it will also take innovation.
The Work to Zero program at NSC is designed to eliminate workplace fatalities through the use of technology. Work to Zero offers a suite of resources to help employers of any size along their Safety Innovation Journey, including Safety Technology Locator Tool, Organizational Readiness Resources, Business Case for Safety Innovation, Employer Investment Calculator, and a Safety Technology Pilot and Implementation Roadmap paper. Attend a free webinar on June 21 to learn more.
Week 4: Slips, Trips, and Falls
NIOSH: Falls are a hazard found in many work settings. A fall can occur while walking on a level surface, while climbing a ladder to change a light fixture, or as a result of a complex series of events affecting an ironworker 80 feet above the ground. The construction industry experiences the highest frequency of fall-related deaths (roughly 300-400 each year). To combat this problem, each year NIOSH joins with partners for the Falls Campaign and National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction to raise awareness of fall hazards and reinforce safe work practices that help prevent fatalities and injuries related to falls.
The highest numbers of nonfatal fall injuries are in the health services and the wholesale and retail industries. NIOSH research found that providing highly-rated slip-resistant shoes to food service workers led to a 67% reduction in workers compensation claims for slip injuries. Download the infographic available in English and Spanish and visit the NIOSH falls website to learn how to keep workers safe.
NSC: Slips, trips and falls were the second leading cause of workplace death and the third leading cause of workplace injuries resulting in days away from work in 2020 according to Injury Facts. Falls can happen anywhere. Whether it’s working at heights or tripping on the same level, you always need to keep your eyes out for hazards.
Falls from heights often cause more serious injuries and fatalities. The Council’s Falls from Heights resources offer best practices, planning tools and more to keep workers safe. Technology can also help reduce unnecessary hazards at heights by going places workers can’t. Learn more in the Drones for Working at Height report. |
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Coronavirus reinfection may be rare, but it's still possible, so experts advise wearing a mask even if you've recovered from the virus.
As coronavirus case counts continue to rise, so does the number of people who've recovered from the illness.
However, patients who recover from COVID-19 may not be in the clear immediately. Side effects can linger, and medical experts have expressed concern about long-term damage, especially to the lungs and heart.
There are also concerns about reinfection, which means that people who've had the illness should still be wearing masks, social distancing and following other safety guidelines, like frequent hand-washing and avoiding touching their face. While patients are likely to be immune for at least some time after recovering, experts say they worry about the possibility of reinfection.
Dr. Patrick Kachur, a professor at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, pointed out that there have only been a small number of documented cases of people being infected with COVID-19 a second time. "We don't yet know enough about how infectious they might be," he told TODAY. "It does seem that having a genetically distinct strain of infection the second time has been a factor in some of the reported cases."
Dr. Colleen Kraft, associate chief medical officer at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, said that some cases have indicated that people who get the illness a second time might be less affected by it, but it's hard to be certain without much data.
"I think right now a lot (of our information) is just anecdotal," said Kraft. "We don't know, but we think that when you get reinfected you probably have a much less severe illness because your immune system already has fought it off once."
Both Kachur and Kraft said that it would be important to continue to wear masks, especially with the virus surging across the country. Beyond the possibility of reinfection with COVID-19, wearing a mask will also help you continue to protect those around you from other viruses.
"There's more than just COVID that people can give each other," Kraft said. "You may be carrying something other than COVID, so it's a good idea to just try to minimize the transmission of respiratory viruses this year."Kraft also emphasized the importance of acting out of solidarity and respect for one another. "We want to just be watching our bodily fluids, right?" she said. "These droplets transmit lots of different things, so in general just wearing a mask for source control is a healthy way to behave, especially right now."
Kachur agreed that continued mask-wearing can help prevent the spread of other viruses, which can be important, especially as doctors try to understand more about the long-term effects COVID-19 can have on the body.
"For people who've survived COVID, particularly if they're high-risk to begin with, they may have some residual risk for other infections," he said. "Continuing to wear masks for other respiratory infections can be ... a way of protecting ourselves and others."
Finally, Kachur and Kraft both said that wearing a mask even after recovering from the virus can help with public perception, since there's no way to tell from looking at someone whether or not they're immune to the virus.
"It's not like you're going to wear a shirt or a sign that says 'I've already had COVID, it's OK, I don't need a mask,'" Kraft joked |
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If you’re one of those people who always keeps a spotless home, the influx of new coronavirus cases might have kicked you into a coronavirus cleaning frenzy. Even if you’re someone who thinks cleaning is more of a chore than a calling, the news that the new coronavirus appears to be able to survive on physical surfaces for varying lengths of time may have you looking for a few house-cleaning tips.
First, a big disclaimer: Based on what we know so far, the new coronavirus is transmitted primarily through respiratory droplets, not contact with contaminated surfaces, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains. The new coronavirus can spread when people are in close contact with each other—typically within six feet—and someone with the new coronavirus disease (also known as COVID-19) coughs, sneezes, or talks. These actions produce droplets that can land on the noses and mouths of other people, thereby spreading the infection, Marc Lipsitch, D.Phil., professor of epidemiology at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, tells SELF. (It may also be possible to just inhale the droplets before they land on your body.)
Even though SARS-CoV-2 (the pathogen that causes the new coronavirus disease) appears to spread mainly via those droplets, experts think you can also get COVID-19 by touching a surface contaminated with the virus, then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, the CDC says. What’s more, as we referenced, emerging evidence indicates that SARS-CoV-2 can live on some surfaces for several hours or even days.
Researchers, including infectious disease experts from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), published a recent study that suggests the new coronavirus can potentially live on copper surfaces for up to four hours, on cardboard for around 24 hours, and on plastic and stainless steel for up to four days. These findings haven’t yet been peer reviewed, which means experts will need more time before they can say exactly how long the virus can live on surfaces under real-world conditions (outside of a lab). But working from this premise, you can see why it’s extra important that we’re all really on top of cleaning and disinfecting right now (in addition to things like regularly washing our hands). So let’s get right to the cleaning Qs and As.
- How often do I need to clean my home right now?
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First things first: There’s a difference between cleaning, which means removing visible traces of dirt, and disinfecting, which involves killing germs with chemicals, the CDC explains.
Provided that you regularly clean and disinfect your home, you’re starting from a great place. Regularly is a relative word, but in general, you should aim to clean your home at least once a week, Philip Tierno, Ph.D., clinical professor in the departments of microbiology and pathology at NYU Langone Medical Center, tells SELF. Yes, even in non-pandemic times.
To increase your protection against the new coronavirus, the CDC recommends daily cleaning and disinfecting of “high-touch areas,” which, as you probably guessed, are the surfaces of your home that you’re always touching for one reason or another. Since your hands are great at transferring bacteria, viruses, and the like, these spots tend to be among the germiest places in your home. They include doorknobs, light switches, tables, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, sinks, and chairs. Basically, anything you or the people you live with touch even somewhat frequently deserves a lot of your attention right now, especially if it’s a hard surface. (Viruses generally live longer on hard surfaces than on soft, more porous ones, according to the Mayo Clinic.
- What should I use to clean and disinfect?
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It depends on if you’re talking about hard or soft surfaces.
For hard surfaces, the CDC says you can use regular soap and water for cleaning (or a special cleanser if the material calls for it), then you can use a few different options for disinfection. One is a household disinfectant like the type you buy in a store. If you’re determined to use the most effective disinfectant possible to account for the new coronavirus, take a look at this list of products that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved for combating emerging pathogens, including the new coronavirus. The list is by no means exhaustive, but you’ll find products from several well-known brands on it, including Lysol, Clorox, and Purell. In other words, many of the products on this list aren’t obscure cleaners that only pros know about.If your local store doesn’t have many disinfectant options at the moment, you can also disinfect surfaces with alcohol solutions that contain at least 70% alcohol (which you might have lying around as an antiseptic), or you can make a diluted bleach solution (four teaspoons of bleach per quart of water), the CDC says. Tierno is a strong proponent of bleach and considers it “the cheapest and most effective disinfectant that money can buy,” he previously told SELF. So, if all else fails (or your favorite disinfectant wipes are temporarily out of stock), a paper towel and your household disinfectant of choice will do the trick. Just remember to wear disposable gloves if you can while you’re cleaning (so you can toss them when you’re done), the CDC says. And be sure to follow the instructions on the label of whatever you’re using.We’ve talked a great deal about hard surfaces, but some of us have carpets, curtains, and other softer spots around the house that need to be cleaned as well. First, the CDC says to remove any visible dirt or grime, then clean those areas with products that are made for those surfaces. After you’ve done that, the CDC recommends dropping the items in the laundry (which we’ll get to next), if you can.
- MORE COMMING NEXT WEEK and BE SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What is anal cancer?
Anal cancer (also known as carcinoma of the anal canal) develops in your anus’ tissues or the lining of your anal canal. Your anal canal connects your anus (the opening) to your rectum (the lower part of your digestive system). Your anus is where poop leaves your body. Healthcare providers can cure anal cancer if they detect and treat it early on.
Types of anal cancer
There are two types of anal cancer — squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common anal cancer type. Squamous cell carcinoma in anal cancer is different from skin cancer that starts in the top layer of your skin.
Is anal cancer common?
No, it’s not. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 9,000 people in the United States will receive an anal cancer diagnosis in 2023. (The ACS estimates include anal cancer, anorectal cancer and anal canal cancer.) In comparison, an estimated 153,000 people will learn they have colon cancer in 2023.
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What is the immune system?
The immune system protects your child's body from outside invaders. These include germs such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and toxins (chemicals made by microbes). The immune system is made up of different organs, cells, and proteins that work together.
There are 2 main parts of the immune system:
- The innate immune system. You are born with this.
- The adaptive immune system. You develop this when your body is exposed to microbes or chemicals released by microbes.
These 2 immune systems work together.
The innate immune system
This is your child's rapid response system. It is the first to respond when it finds an invader. It is made up of the skin, the eye's cornea, and the mucous membrane that lines the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts. These all create physical barriers to help protect your child's body. They protect against harmful germs, parasites (such as worms), or cells (such as cancer). The innate immune system is inherited. It is active from the moment your child is born. When this system recognizes an invader, it goes into action right away. The cells of this immune system surround and cover the invader. The invader is killed inside the immune system cells (called phagocytes).
The acquired immune system
The acquired immune system, with help from the innate system, makes special proteins (called antibodies) to protect your body from a specific invader. These antibodies are developed by cells called B lymphocytes after the body has been exposed to the invader. The antibodies stay in your child's body. It can take several days for antibodies to form. But after the first exposure, the immune system will recognize the invader and defend against it. The acquired immune system changes during your child's life. Immunizations train your child's immune system to make antibodies to protect them from harmful diseases.
The cells of both parts of the immune system are made in different organs of the body, including:
- Adenoids. Two glands located at the back of the nasal passage.
- Bone marrow. The soft, spongy tissue found in bone cavities.
- Lymph nodes. Small organs shaped like beans, which are located all over the body and connect via the lymphatic vessels.
- Lymphatic vessels. A network of channels all over the body that carries lymphocytes to the lymphoid organs and bloodstream.
- Peyer patches. Lymphoid tissue in the small intestine.
- Spleen. A fist-sized organ located in the belly (abdominal) cavity.
- Thymus. Two lobes that join in front of the windpipe (trachea) behind the breastbone.
- Tonsils. Two oval masses in the back of the throatHow do antibiotics help fight infections?
Antibiotics can be used to help your child's immune system fight infections by bacteria. But antibiotics don’t work for infections caused by viruses. Antibiotics were developed to kill or disable certain bacteria. That means that an antibiotic that works for a skin infection caused by a certain bacteria may not work to cure diarrhea caused by a different bacteria. Using antibiotics for viral infections or using the wrong antibiotic to treat a bacterial infection can help bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic so it won't work as well in the future. It's important to take antibiotics as prescribed and for the right amount of time. If antibiotics are stopped early, the bacteria may develop a resistance to the antibiotics. Then the infection may come back again and be harder to treat.
Most colds and acute bronchitis infections won't respond to antibiotics. You can help decrease the spread of more aggressive bacteria by not asking your child’s healthcare provider for antibiotics in these cases.
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We all know who vegetarians are. Vegetarians are people who do not consume meat, poultry and sea food. Many vegetarians also abstain from consuming or using by-products of animal slaughter such as eating eggs or even wearing leather belts or leather shoes.There are certain extreme vegetarians who even abstain from consuming honey. Vegetarianism is a good thing. There is no doubt about it. The reason many people become vegetarians is because they see animals as beings which also have life. They therefore don’t see the reason why animals should be killed in order for us to enjoy.
What are the importance of being a vegetarian?
- Vegetarianism has so many benefits to the individual and society at large. One of the major importance of being a vegetarian is the fact that a vegetarian diet has lots of health benefits. Scientific studies have shown that people who live on a proper vegetarian diet tend to live longer than those who eat meat. Recently, the Loma Linda University conducted a major study into the link between longevity and being a vegetarian. At the end of the research, researchers found out that vegetarians live between seven and fifteen years longer than people who eat meat regularly.
- Another importance of a vegetarian diet is that it can significantly help in the fight against obesity and cardio-vascular diseases.
- Vegetarians also rarely suffer from cancer, hypertension and constipation as compared with regular meat eaters.
- Since vegetables and fruits contain a significant amount of antioxidants and nutrients that help protect the heart, it goes without saying that a proper vegetarian diet helps the body significantly.
- Another very important benefit we derive from vegetarianism is the fact that vegetarianism can save the planet in the sense that the mass production of meat for human consumption damages our environment. According to a research, about 70 percent of all grain crops grown in the United States is used for feeding animals for the sole purpose of consuming their meat. Research has shown that animal farming is not environmental friendly as it helps in generating high amounts of nitrous oxide and methane which are not good for the health of this planet we live in. Science tells us that excessive amounts of nitrous oxide and methane in the atmosphere contributes immensely to global warming.
- Another good reason why you should become a vegetarian is because it is cheaper. Believe it or not but a vegetarian diet is quite cheaper than the meat diet. Imagine how much meat and chicken cost these days? Just compare the price of buying vegetables and fruits with that of buying fish and meat.
The above are some of the major importance of vegetarianism. As you can see from the above, the health benefits of vegetarianism are immense. What are you waiting for? Try a vegetarian diet and make this world a better place for yourself and others.
- NOTE: The writer of this article is not a vegetarian but is hoping to to become one soon.
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When it comes to stroke, every minute counts. Your immediate action can help prevent brain damage and long-term disability.
Signs of stroke: dizziness, weakness, trouble speaking, vision changes
Signs of stroke: loss of balance, headache, confusion
Signs of stroke: difficulty understanding, numbness, trouble walking
Do you think you could identify all signs of stroke?
You might know the BE FAST* signs of stroke: Balance loss, Eyesight loss, Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911
But did you know that recognizing the other signs is just as important?
A SUDDEN ONSET of the following symptoms may indicate stroke*
SYMPTOMS A LOVED ONE MAY EXPERIENCE
SIGNS YOU MAY NOTICE
1. CONFUSION - Unable to understand what is happening, can't think clearly or feel thrown off
A puzzled look, a hard time focusing, trouble making decisions
2. DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING - Unable to comprehend speech or language
Raised or wrinkled eyebrows, shaking their head “no.”
Unsteady or woozy
3. DIZZINESS - Feeling faint, lightheaded, or like the room is spinning
Unsteady movements (like they have motion sickness), like they are drunk (without having any alcohol)
4. LOSS OF BALANCE - Unstable with less coordination
Wobbling around, grabbing onto a stationary object
5. NUMBNESS - A tingling sensation in the body (i.e. face, arm, or leg), like pins and needles
Constant touching, massaging, or shaking of the numb areas
6. SEVERE HEADACHE - Pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck with no known cause
Touching their head or rubbing their temples, sensitivity to light
7. TROUBLE SPEAKING - Unable to speak or slurred speech
Sentences that can’t be understood, difficulty having a conversation
8. TROUBLE WALKINGS - tumbling or unable to walk straight, Tripping over nothing
9. VISION CHANGES - Blurred vision or trouble with eyesight in one or both eyes
Squinting or rubbing their eyes, not able to read
10. WEAKNESS - Lack of strength in the face, arm, or leg—especially on one side of the bodyWanting to sit or lay down, difficulty doing simple tasks
*Note that these symptoms or a combination of them are not unique to stroke, but if they are sudden and out of the ordinary, they may indicate a sign of stroke and require immediate attention.
Call your local emergency services immediately if you think you or someone near you is having a stroke.Download the list.
*BEFAST was developed by Intermountain Healthcare, as an adaptation of the FAST model implemented by the American Stroke Association. Reproduced with permission from Intermountain Healthcare. © 2011, Intermountain Healthcare.
NEXT SABBATH: Review stroke facts |
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The following are more likely to notice the warning signs of a stroke.
- People over age 55
- People with family history of stroke
- Overweight people
- Those who smoke, drug addicts, alcohol addicts
- Those who have had pre stroke
- High levels of homocysteine
- Those who use certain medications in excessive amount
- Those who have undergone hormone replacement therapy
- People with high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, etc.
It is believed that men are more susceptible to stroke than women, but if you check the above list of risk factors, you will notice that women are equally susceptible to stroke as men.
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REMEMBER TO THINK PINK!!!
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!!!
GET YOUR MAMMOGRAM!!!
ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO GET A MAMMOGRAM!!!
MEN CAN GET BREAST CANCER TOO!!!
SUPPORT A SURVIVOR!!!
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Types of Cancer that Develop in Children
The types of cancers that occur most often in children are different from those seen in adults. The most common cancers of children are:
- Leukemia
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Neuroblastoma
- Wilms tumor
- Lymphoma (including both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin)
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Retinoblastoma
- Bone cancer (including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma)
- Other types of cancers are rare in children, but they do happen sometimes. In very rare cases, children may even develop cancers that are much more common in adults.
- Leukemia
Leukemias, which are cancers of the bone marrow and blood, are the most common childhood cancers. They account for about 28% of all cancers in children. The most common types in children are acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). These leukemias can cause bone and joint pain, fatigue, weakness, pale skin, bleeding or bruising, fever, weight loss, and other symptoms. Acute leukemias can grow quickly, so they need to be treated (typically with chemotherapy) as soon as they are found.
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Brain and spinal cord tumors
Brain and spinal cord tumors are the second most common cancers in children, making up about 26% of childhood cancers. There are many types of brain and spinal cord tumors, and the treatment and outlook for each is different.
Most brain tumors in children start in the lower parts of the brain, such as the cerebellum or brain stem. They can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred or double vision, dizziness, seizures, trouble walking or handling objects, and other symptoms. Spinal cord tumors are less common than brain tumors in both children and adults.
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Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma starts in early forms of nerve cells found in a developing embryo or fetus. About 6% of childhood cancers are neuroblastomas. This type of cancer develops in infants and young children. It is rare in children older than 10. The tumor can start anywhere, but it usually starts in the belly (abdomen) where it is noticed as swelling. It can also cause other symptoms, like bone pain and fever.
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Wilms tumor
Wilms tumor (also called nephroblastoma) starts in one, or rarely, both kidneys. It is most often found in children about 3 to 4 years old, and is uncommon in older children and adults. It can show up as a swelling or lump in the belly (abdomen). Sometimes the child might have other symptoms, like fever, pain, nausea, or poor appetite. Wilms tumor accounts for about 5% of childhood cancers.
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Lymphomas
Lymphomas start in immune system cells called lymphocytes. These cancers most often start in lymph nodes or in other lymph tissues, like the tonsils or thymus. They can also affect the bone marrow and other organs. Symptoms depend on where the cancer starts and can include weight loss, fever, sweats, tiredness (fatigue), and lumps (swollen lymph nodes) under the skin in the neck, armpit, or groin.
The 2 main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma (sometimes called Hodgkin disease) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Both types occur in children and adults.
Hodgkin lymphoma accounts for about 3% of childhood cancers. It is more common, though, in early adulthood (usually in people in their 20s) and late adulthood (after age 55). Hodgkin lymphoma is rare in children younger than 5 years of age. This type of cancer is very similar in children and adults, including which types of treatment work best.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma makes up about 5% of childhood cancers. It is more likely to occur in younger children than Hodgkin lymphoma, but it is still rare in children younger than 3. The most common types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children are different from those in adults. These cancers often grow quickly and require intense treatment, but they also tend to respond better to treatment than most non-Hodgkin lymphomas in adults.
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Choose Food by Color for Cancer Fighting Nutrients Part I: Red, Purple and Blue Foods
MARCH 5, 2014 BY JULIE LANFORD MPH, RD, CSO, LDN
If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Julie, a registered dietitian specializing in oncology nutrition.
I focus on providing evidence-based information for eating well before, during, and after cancer. You’ll often find me citing credible organizations such as the American Institute for Cancer Research, the Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
If you're looking for something specific, use the sidebar to search over 300 evidence-based articles. Also, be sure to join my newsletter for articles about lifestyle choices and cancer risk.
Thanks for visiting!
First off, to understand why the color of your food is important, you MUST know the basics on nutrition and cancer. If you’re not sure, read this short article I wrote a few months ago called Nutrition and Cancer 101: The Basics.
Don’t have time to read it?
The Bottom Line for Cancer Fighting Foods:
Phytochemicals, also known as phytonutrients, or plant nutrients are the KEY to a health promoting diet. The more the better!
Food sources of phytochemicals come from:
- PLANTS! You will note that you do not get phytochemicals in animal based
foods. Consuming animal products can be part of a cancer fighting diet,
but only in the context of mostly plant based diet.
- Not processed. Plants that are processed basically have phytochemicals
removed. White rice does not have near the phytochemical count that
brown rice does.
- Bonus points for phytochemicals from tea,
herbs, spices and whole grains. Anything that is a plant has phytochemicals.
Why Does Color Matter?
The color of our food tells us something. And I’m not talking about color, like jelly beans, or kool-aid! I’m talking about the colors of foods when they are grown in the ground. The color they are grown to be. The color of the food actually represents the phytochemicals, or plant nutrients, that are present in the food.
Every color is important, and by eating a variety of colors on your plate, you will make sure to get a variety of nutrients. Over the next few articles, I will highlight a color group and share what makes it particularly good for you, and share practical recipes that I use. Today it’s the purple, blue, red group!
Foods with Red, Purple and Blue Color
There are a lot of delicious foods that fit into the Red/Purple/Blue color group. Here’s a list to get you started thinking about it:
- cranberries
- strawberries
- raspberries
- grapefruit
- blueberries
- red bell peppers
- kidney beans
- cherries
- prunes
- eggplant
- figs
- tomatoes
- watermelon
- & more! – obligatory on lists of things
Nutrients in Red, Purple & Blue Foods
As a reminder, there are over 900 different phytochecmicals discovered so far. Here are some of the phytonutrients that are found in red, purple and blue plant foods:
- Antioxidants like anthocyanins (blueberries are one of the top sources of these particular antioxidants), lycopene (watermelon and tomatoes) all work to protect against cell damage.
- Folic acid (strawberries, beets, kidney beans) – keeps DNA healthy and promotes and maintains the growth of new cells.
- Fiber (all fruits and vegetables) – fiber is known to reduce risk for colon cancer.
- Vitamin C (berries, grapefruit, red peppers) – essential for wound healing and protects cells from damage.
- Vitamin A (red peppers) – necessary for eye and skin health.
- Potassium (cherries, figs and tomatoes) – helps to protect against nerve damage and plays a role in electrolyte balance.
There are many reasons to make sure that you have red, purple & blue foods on your plate at least once a day!
– Julie |
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We cannot flourish without the church members of Mt Olivet. We would like your contributions so that we can continue to eat healthier. Not all food at the Food Bank is "free"!!!
We'd like to thank all who supported ACS over the past year. We look forward to your continued support of this ministry throughout 2022 and beyond.
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JUST A LITTLE REMINDER!!!
Those who hold meetings in the Annex, please do not enter the far room. It is the area where the community service items are stored. Thank you!!!
SO JUST REMINDER WE ARE STILL NOT AS OF YET IN OUR CHURCH BUT LOOKING TO BE THERE SOON STAY STRONG AND GOD BLESS.!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Two families will be selected for special prayer every first Sabbath. If you would like your family to be included, please contact: relationshipministry@mosdac.org.
Please call for your family to be scheduled during this COVID-19 season!!!!
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PLEASE INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY @ 8pm EST (302) 202-1110, pin 814478.
1st Friday - Focus on the Family
3rd Friday - Couples Devotion
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- On Sabbath, April 23, 2022, there was a presentation, "Understanding Memory Loss," by the New Jersey Alzheimer's Associationon. This event is from 4:00-5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Information for this meeting is, ID: 727 887 0606 with Passcode: 230498, and One tap mobile: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) US (Washington DC).
There is an AEC 50+ Association Vesper Service via Conference Call for the Month of June. It is an awesome service event, and lots of people have chimmed in to enjoy.
There will be Special Music, a Health Segment, Prayer and a Vesper Thought. All who have been involed have been Blessed. Mark your calendar for the next spectacular services in the coming months of 2024.
Please check your MOSDAC email, sent , for dates and times for these Services and for the Zoom link for the special program mentioned below.
On April 10, 2021@4:30 PM, there was a special afternoon program presented by the MOSDAC Fifty Plus Club. A special guest from AARP gave a presentation on Fraud Watch Network Basics. See flyer for more details. *If you missed this presentation and would like to get information about this topic, please contact the 50 Plus Leader, Sister Fern Bliss-Morgan.
If you are looking for a fun, loving, and stress free ministry of seasoned people that love Jesus, The MOSDAC 50+ Club is the ministry for you!!! Contact Dr. Fern Bliss-Morgan or Patricia Rodgers for more info. We are looking for volunteers for the following positions: Retired Social & Mental Health Workers.
As of right now we are still not in church due to renovations being done on our church but look forward to seeing you very ,very soon GOD BLESS and STAY PRAYED UP |
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Will be meeting every other Wednesday@ 10am. Next meeting will be in the Annex.
As we continue our time of "Prayer and Praise", bring your Bibles, prayer requests and a smile.
DUE TO COVID-19, this meeting was cancelled.
ONCE WE ARE WORSHIPPING IN OUR PHYSICAL BUILDINGS AGAIN, LOOK FOR OUR NEW DATE FOR THIS SERVICE!!!
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR PREVIOUS ATTENDANCE!!! |
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN HOUR OF POWER!!!
IF YOU NEED A "MID-WEEK BOOST" OR "PICKER-UPPER," PLEASE ZOOM WITH US EACH WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 6:30 PM.
GOD KNOWS JUST WHAT WE NEED!!!
YOU MIGHT NEED THAT SONG BEING SUNG ,MAYBE THE TESTIMONY THAT'S GIVEN, OR A SPECIAL PRAYER THAT'S BEING OFFERED, NO MATTER WHAT IT IS, YOU WILL BE BLESSED!!!
TRUST GOD TODAY AND ALWAYS!!!
PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE ZOOM INFORMATION, SO YOU CAN BE CONNECTED!!!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!
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- Look for the class to be on the 1st Sunday of each month @ 10am in the Fellowship Hall.
TOPIC: DIFFERENT TYPES OF INSURANCE, ETC.
Next class: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Please RSVP Elder Kenny Watkins @ 856-667-4636 for more information.
DUE TO THE THINGS GOING ON IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW, WE ARE UNABLE TO BE IN CHURCH. WITH GOD'S GRACE AND LOVE, WE WILL BE BACK IN THE BUILDING AGAIN. IN THE MEANTIME, STAY STRONG, STAY SAFE, AND STAY PRAYED UP. |
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MOSDAC FAMILY WORSHIP
MOSDAC Family Worship resumed on January 8, 2024 from 7:30-8:30 pm, and will be every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. We will have Family Worship, led out by our Personal Ministries Leader, Whitney Allen.
Our last meeting was Friday, June 11, 2022 @ 7:30 pm.
We resumed September 10, 2021, (to start the Fall season), and will continue on a monthly basis thereafter, only on the 2nd Friday of each month.
Basic Imfo:10
Topic: MOSDAC Family Worship
Time: 7:30-8:30 pm, 2nd & 4th Friday evenings
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 829 5616 0671
Passcode: 816878
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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kf6ylMZCn
Thank you for your attention.
Have a blessed day! |
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Relationship Ministry - Join us for First Friday's "Focus on the Family". Our next Friday will be on the evening of April 5, 2024 from 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm. Call (302) 202-1110 pin # is 814478.
If you are interested in special prayer for your Family in March, please call Lorene Watkins at 856-952-5002. Please mark your calendars and set your alarm for these special monthly calls.
If you would like to check out and see what "Love In Action" is doing, go to either Lorene Watkins' FaceBook page, MOSDAC's FaceBoook page for their community involvement.
We would like to thank you all for helping out with the homeless. We look forward to seeing you next time.
We need toiletries and zip lock bags. Also if you have gently used clothing we would love to have them. Any questions or concerns please contact Lorene Watkins at 856-952-5002. |
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If your child is being bullied, it's important that you help them understand that bullying is never their fault. Bullying is always more about the person who is engaging in the behavior and not the person being targeted.
It's not up to a child to prevent their own bullying, but it can be helpful to have a plan in place for how to address it and potentially help stop it from escalating. Here are some suggestions to prepare a toolkit for kids to use in tough situations when it can be hard for them to think straight.
Promote positive body language
By age 3, your child is ready to learn tricks that may help them feel more empowered in difficult situations, including when being faced with bullying behavior. "Tell your child to practice looking at the color of their friends' eyes and to do the same thing when they are talking to a child who's bothering them," says Dr. Borba. This will force them to hold their head up so they will appear more confident.
That's not to say that being confident will necessarily stop a bully or that not being confident enough will promote bullying, but confidence can help your child feel more empowered in a challenging situation. Also, practice making sad, brave, and happy faces and encouraging them to switch to "brave" if they are being bothered. "How you look when you encounter a bully is more important than what you say," says Dr. Borba. |
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Suicide is one of the top causes of death in the U.S., with rates rising across the country. Nearly 45,000 Americans died by suicide in 2016, according to the CDC.
Suicide can be preventable. And that starts with knowing what to look for and what to do.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). It’s always open, and you can speak to a trained counselor.
If someone is threatening to kill themselves, don’t leave them alone. Call 911 or, if you can do it safely, take them to the nearest emergency room. Try to keep the person calm, and get help from others.Warning Signs
People who commit suicide don’t want to die, but to end their pain. Don’t dismiss their talk of suicide as just threats. If you notice any signs that they may be thinking about harming themselves, get help.
Focuses on death. Some people talk openly about wanting to die or to commit suicide. Or they dwell on the topic of death and dying. They may research ways to kill themselves or buy a gun, knife, or pills.
Makes plans. The person may take steps to prepare for death, like updating a will, giving away stuff, and saying goodbye to others. Some may write a suicide note
Becomes withdrawn. The person avoids close friends and family, loses interest in activities and social events, and becomes isolated.
Shows despair. The person may talk openly about unbearable pain, or feeling like they’re a burden on others.
Shows swings in mood or sleep. Often, the person may be depressed, anxious, sad, or angry. They also may be very irritable, moody, or aggressive. But they can suddenly turn calm once they’ve decided to go through with the suicide. Then they may sleep a lot more or a lot less than usual.
Drinks or takes drugs. Substance misuse raises the chance of suicide. Using a lot of drugs and alcohol may be an attempt to dull the pain or to harm themselve
Acts recklessly. The person may take dangerous chances, like driving drunk or having risky sex.
People may also be at risk if they have:
- Mental disorders
- Addictions to alcohol or other drugs
- A serious physical illness
- A major loss (such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a relationship or job)
- Serious legal or financial problems
- A history of trauma or abuseHow to Help
Take all suicide warning signs seriously. Your involvement and support may help save a life.
Don’t be afraid to ask whether the person you’re concerned about is thinking of suicide, is depressed, or has problems. Talking about it won’t make the person act on their feelings. It might actually help ease suicidal thoughts -- and lets you know if you need to take further action.
Encourage the person to talk to a mental health professional as soon as possible. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is always open. You can reach a trained counselor at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).
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Ways of Contacting Suicide Hotlines
Because people in distress are all different, people choose to access suicide hotline services in different ways. Suicide hotlines provide a toll-free number, but many also provide online chat, email, and text messaging hotline services as well. You should choose to access a suicide hotline in the way that makes you the most comfortable. Calls to most suicide hotlines are confidential and free.
Who Answers a Call at a Suicide Hotline?
Suicide hotlines are typically staffed by trained personnel but it depends on the specific hotline as to how they're trained. Some suicide hotlines are manned by volunteers with minimal training whereas the operators at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, for example, are skilled, trained counselors that are often in your area.
Suicide hotlines that are for specific types of crises, such as the concerns of veterans or of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or queer (LGBTQ) individuals, are generally trained in the main issues facing those populations. Often you'll speak to a member of that group his or herself when you call that type of suicide hotline.
What Happens When You Call a Suicide Hotline?
Depending on the suicide hotline, your call may be routed to a central location or, as in the case of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, your call may be answered by the center closest to you. When you call, you'll typically hear a message confirming the number you have reached and then on-hold music until someone can answer your call.
Once your call is answered, a caring and trained person will listen to you, learn about your situation, ask questions and will then generally tell you about mental health services in your area. Services in your area can range from a mobile response team to a suicide prevention center staffed with counselors where you can be accommodated overnight.
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DO YOU NEED A JOB?
MOSDAC Family,
If anyone is interested in a part-time driving position, transporting clients to and from their outpatients program. Please call 856-424-4124 and speak to the administrator. This job tip comes from our own, Charmaine Waterman.
Thank you for your attention. Have a Blessed rest of your day!
Elder Darryl A. Johnson, Administrative Assistant, Mount Olivet Seventh-day Adventist Church, 800 Chelton Avenue, Camden, New Jersey 08104, 856-365-6108 Ext. 1001, admina@mosdac.org |
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- He loved me first.
I John 4:19 (NKJ)
19 We love Him because He first loved us.
- He sent Jesus as a sacrifice to pay the price for my sin.
John 3:16 (NKJ)
16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
- His blood has redeemed me.
1 Peter 1:18-19 (NKJ)
18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers,
19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
- He does not judge, reject or condemn me.
John 3:17-18 (NKJ)
17 "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
18 "He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
- He forgives me.
I John 1:9 (NKJ)
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- His love and goodness cause me to seek His grace and His mercy and repent of my sin – so that He can forgive me.
- His love and goodness cause me to seek His grace and His mercy and repent of my sin – so that He can forgive me.
Romans 2:4 (NKJ)
4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
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- The Board Meeting
“There will be a meeting of the Church Board immediately after the service,” announced the pastor.
After the close of the service, the Church Board gathered at the back of the sanctuary for the announced meeting. But a stranger was in their midst — a visitor who had never attended their church.
“My friend,” said the pastor, “Didn’t you understand that this is a meeting of the Board?”
“Yes,” said the visitor, “and after today’s sermon, I suppose I’m just about as bored as anyone else who came to this meeting.”
- The Miraculous Cane
Bent over and obviously in pain, the old man with a cane hobbled laboriously through the sanctuary and into the pastor’s office while the choir practiced.
Ten minutes later, he came out, walking upright and moving gracefully and quickly.
“Good gracious,” the choir director exclaimed. “Did the pastor heal you by faith?”
“No,” the old man said with a smile. “He just gave me a cane that wasn’t six inches too short!”
- He Brews
Early one morning, the husband and wife were arguing over who should get out of the warm bed to make the coffee. Finally, the wife folded her arms and said, “You have to make the coffee. It’s in the Bible!”
The husband was shocked. “Is not! Show me!”
Pulling out her Bible, the wife opened it to one of the New Testament books and declared, “It says right here — HEBREWS!”
What did the classmate say when asked why they kept walking next to the same person at school? "I was told I'm supposed to walk by Faith!
What did God's people say when food fell from Heaven? "Oh man-na!"
Which king liked to do things on his own?Solomon.
Which nursery song would Jesus have heard the most? "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
Why did Adam and Eve do math every day? They were told to be fruitful and multiply.
How do you know Pharaoh was athletic? He had a court.
Which Bible character was the best musician? Samson—he brought the house down.
What did the lawyer ask when someone started talking about God's will? "Was it notarized?" |
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HAVE YOU THANKED GOD TODAY?
HOW MANY THINGS ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?
LIFE--HEALTH--STRENGTH--OXYGEN--SUNSHINE--FOOD--FAMILY--FRIENDS, PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
THANKSGIVING SHOULD BE EVERY DAY IN YOUR LIFE!!!
PRAY TO GOD EVERY DAY!!!
PRAISE GOD EVERY DAY!!!
THANK GOD EVERY DAY!!!
GOD GIVES YOU SOMETHING EVERYDAY!!!
Don't Forget to Stay Six Feet Apart, Wear Your Mask, and PLEASE, PLEASE, DON'T FORGET TO WASH YOUR HANDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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DON'T WORRY
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Rosa Parks
We will fail when we fail to try.
Cicely Tyson
I have learned not to allow rejection to move me.
Booker T. Washington
If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.
Nelson Mandela
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Madam C.J Walker
Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them. |
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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS BELIEVE
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*The Holy Scriptures are the inspired Word of God * 2 Tim. 3:16.
*In the Trinity:God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.*Heb. 1:-3, John 15:16.
* In regeneration and the birth, through the acceptance of the Gospel.*2 Cor. 5:17.
*That man by nature is mortal and eternal life is a gift of God through Christ.*John 14:1-33, Acts 1:11, Matt. 24:30.
*In the resurrection of the dead.*1 Thess. 4:16 & 17, John 5:29, 11:25, 1 Cor. 15.
*In the ultimate final destruction of sin and the wicked.*Malachi 4:1-3.
*In justification by faith through Christ.*Rom. 4:3-5.
*That God's law, the Ten Commandments, including the seventh-day Sabbath command is the rule of life for Christians.*Ex. 20:3-17, James 2:10-12.
*In baptism by immersion. In the Communion of the Lord's supper preceded by the ordinance of cleansing.*Romans 6:3-5, Mark 1:9 & 10, John 13:4-17, 1 Cor. 11:23-26.
*In the gifts of the Holy spirit.*Eph. 4:8-11.
*In the support of the gospel through tithes and offerings.*Malachi 3:8-11, Matt. 23:23.
*In discarding unhealthy practices.*1 Cor. 3:16 & 17, Deut. 14:3-20.
*That Christians will be characterized by modesty in dress,conversation,deportment,and a high standard of social relationships.*1 Tim. 2:9 & 10, James 1:27.
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ENJOY THE MONTH OF APRIL
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- "Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations."
—Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut
- "The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression."
—W.E.B. Du Bois
- "In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute."
—Thurgood Marshall, first African American U.S. Supreme Court member
- “Defining myself, as opposed to being defined by others, is one of the most difficult challenges I face.”
—Carol Moseley-Braun, politician and lawyer
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PRAYER FOR TODAY
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Pray as you can, not as you can't."
- Dom Chapman
"Prayer is the inner bath of love into which the soul plunges itself."
- St. John Vianney
"The whole reason why we pray is to be united into the vision and contemplation of God to whom we pray."
- Julian of Norwich
"Do not forget that the value and interest of life is not so much to do conspicuous things ...as to do ordinary things with the perception of their enormous value."
- Teilhard de Chardin
"I believe that it is impossible to grasp all the different forms of prayer without great purity of heart and soul. There are as many forms of prayer as there are states of soul. A person pays in a certain manner when cheerful and in another when weighed down by sadness or a sense of hopelessness. When one is flourishing spiritually, prayer is different from when one is oppressed by the extent of one's struggles."
- John Cassian
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GOD'S LOVE POEMS
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- "You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody."
- "You can only become truly accomplished at something you love."
- "Nothing will work unless you do."
- "Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible."
- "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."
- "I know why the caged bird sings."
- "Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it!"
- "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
- "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
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THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
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"Like the Sabbath, the week originated at creation … Six days were employed in the work of creation; upon the seventh, God rested, and he then blessed this day, and set it apart as a day of rest for man." —Ellen White
A world without a Sabbath would be like a man without a smile, like a summer without flowers, and like a homestead without a garden. It is the joyous day of the whole week.
—Henry Ward Beecher
The savings bank of human existence is the weekly Sabbath.
—William Garden Blaikie
The happiness of heaven is the constant keeping of the Sabbath. Heaven is called a Sabbath, to make those who have Sabbaths long for heaven, and those who long for heaven love Sabbaths.
—Philip Henry
As we keep or break the Sabbath day, we nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope by which man rises.
—Abraham Lincoln
Sabbath is that uncluttered time and space in which we can distance ourselves from our own activities enough to see what God is doing.
—Eugene Peterson |
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SICK AND SHUT IN
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Please continue to PRAY for the following persons:
Adrienne Archie, Angelique Archie, Celia Archie and her Mother, Simone Archie, Shelia, Shayne, and Jerry Bardowell, Pastor Best's Daughter and His Mother, Dr. Fern Bliss-Morgan, Amelia Clements' daughter (Kirstin Johnson), her grandson , (Alex Pope), and her adopted daughter, (Theresa Martin-Franklin), Cooper-Jones Families, Blondel Dwyer, her Sister, and their Uncle, Earl Edwards, Shelly Eldridge (Joan Jackson's Daughter), Sharmaine Edwards, Darlene Figueroa, Elder Paula Fleming, her daughter, Christina, and her grandchildren-Brooklyn, Isaiah, and Selweyn, Cassandra Freeman, Theodore, Sharon Green and Baby TJ, Elder Enoch Hopkins, Sharon Howard, James Jackson, Joan Jackson's Sisters, Jamar Jenkins, Elder Darryl Johnson, Antoine Jones' brother, Joseph Jones, Dorothy Kilpatrick, Dennis Sr. and Elaine Larmond, Tony Lloyd, Sadie McClean, Mark Mahan, Margaret O'Bryant, Lancey Patman, Penny Rodgers' sisrer, Ramona, Elder Arlene Pierre, Darlene and David Smith, Rita Smith's daughter, Sharlyn Smith, Tyrone Smith, Sedia Tatum, Jeannie Thornton, Wanda Williams |
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PRAYERS FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES
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Please Pray For Our MOSDAC Church Members, and their Families who have experienced the loss of a love one.
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The Following Families are in much needed prayer for the recent Loss of one or more Family Members:
Bernard, Sharon, and Kellen Howard, in the loss of Kellen's family member, Earle Bronson Wilson, a Distinguished Immigration Judge with the Department of Justice for over 32 years, passed on January 26, 2024.
Joyce, Kenny, Lonnie Watkins in the loss of their sister, LaVerne Andrea Barnett on January 16, 2024.
Sisters-Fernanda Brown Smith, Pat McCargo, and Geraldine had 3 losses (an Uncle, niece's husband, Pat"s husband, Bill McCargo)
Cassandra Freeman, Janice Wright in the loss of their sister, Michelle Maldonado in November 2023.
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Much Needed Prayers for Lillie and Antoine Jones and Family in the loss of 4 or more family members, such as, Sisters, Nephew, and the recent loss of a Brother.
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Sally Gant and Family in the recent loss of her Nephew.
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Harold and Darlene Carter in the recent losses of various family members, Aunts, Cousins.
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Jeanie Thornton and Family in the recent loss of Aunt Zelda who lived in Georgia.
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Yvonne Roberts and Family in the loss of her Uncle, Romus Myers, who lived in Charlotte, NC. The recent loss of Yvonne's Aunt Marie Myers Jones (Romus' sister), who lived in Philadelphia, PA. Please Pray for their children, grandchildren, extended family members, and friends as well.
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Prayers are needed for Michael and Tamara "Tammy" Smith in the loss of their only child/son, Demerious, AKA "Deme", who passed away on Saturday December 31, 2022. His death was caused from a serious car Accident which ocurred on Friday, December 30, 2022. Please remember his Aunt, Karen Smith, and his Fiance, Naomi Varmah in your prayers too. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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We regret to inform you of the passing of Pastor Best's Aunt Bea. Please keep him and Sister Teresa, his mother Patricia, cousins Roscoe and Felicia, and the rest of the family in prayer.
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Prayers for Yvonne Myers Roberts and Family in the loss of her cousin, Diane E. Myers, who lived in Philadelphia. Please pray for all extended Myers family members, Diane's friends, and her co-workers, as well.
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We regret to inform you of the passing of Kenneth Dwyer, uncle of Sister Blondel Dwyer. Please keep Blondel and the family in prayer. Arrangements are still pending.
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We regret to inform you of the passing of Eric Lewis, the brother of Elder Paula Fleming and uncle to Christina Fleming-Gabriel. Please keep their siblings Joseph & Shelia, Eric's children and the rest of the family in prayer.
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Prayers for Pastor/Dr. Colby, Ericka, Colby, Jr., Judah, his mother, Sister Matlock, and his two sisters in the loss of his Father.
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Pastor Augustus (Shirley) O' Giste and family are in need of prayers in the loss of his brother and a nephew. Please pray for his extended family as well.
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Mary Hopkins and Eloise Morton loss their youngest brother due to a lenghty illness. Please keep them, their other siblings, and all of their Family members, and friends in Prayer.
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Prayers for Sister Patricia Rodgers and Family for deaths of two Family members. Her son-in-law, Alfonzo (Gwen's husband)has passed away.
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Please continue to pray for the VanNockay Family, in the loss of their Father and our Dear Brother, George H. VanNockay. Please pray for Yvonne Roberts and Family, Larry and Dottie Berry, and Mosdac members.
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Ena Johnson and son Jay-Jay in the loss of her 14 year old granddaughter in the Bahamas. Prayers for her other sons and their families as well.
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Please continue to Pray for Sister Margaret O'Bryant and Family in the loss of her great, great, great nephew (Michele Sellars' Grandson) who was killed in a tradgic situation. Please Remember his Twin Sister the Gibson, Easterling, Johnson, O'Bryant, Smothers, White, Williams Families, Extended Family, in Special Prayer.
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Prayers for Lillie (Antoine) Jones and Family, Charmaine Cooper and Family in the loss of their brother and brother-in-law. Remember Cheryl Cooper, Sharon (Theodore) Cooper-Jones Green, Lakeisha Cooper and Family in loss of their Uncle, other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other Family members, friends, and MOSDAC members.
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Please pray for the Gulledge Family, Brenda, Patty, Clara, cousin (Debbie Bennett), and others, in the loss of their brother, Michael Gulledge, and Our Dear MOSDAC Brother, who just passed away.
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Please pray for Donna Houston and son, Mark, in the loss of their cousin, Brenda Brown. Remember her children, other family members in former coworkers of Camden BOE, MOSDAC members, Blondell Dwyer, and other friends as well.
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Please pray for our dear sister, Deaconess Rita Smith, and dear brother, Deacon Wendell Smith, and their family in the loss of Rita's brother, Elwood Woolfolk.
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Please pray for our dear sisters, Elder Arlene Pierre and her sister Deborah (Debbie) Carr, and their families in the loss of their brother Michael.
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Please pray for our dear sister and brother, Jennifer (Rob) Eugene and Family in the loss of Jennifer's Uncle.
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Henry Tuten's Family in the loss of Henry and his mother
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Darlene Carter, Harold, Harold, Jr., Jadeah, Darlene's siblings and their families in the loss of Darlene's/their brother, Jerry Huggins, and the recent loss of her male cousin.
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Lewis Jessup, Price Family, Darlene and David Smith and Family in the loss of Lewis' wife and their mother and our Dear Sister and Deaconess Debbie Jessup. Please pray for these families and Mosdac members
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FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
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From Elder Kenny Watkins & Inner City Ministry:COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
This applies NATIONWIDE. Please share.COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
We are working with stakeholder groups to get their input on ways we can best provide this assistance, and to enlist their help with outreach to families and communities. FEMA will begin to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April.
Additional guidance is being finalized and will be released to potential applicants and community partners as soon as possible. In the meantime, people who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:
- The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
- There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
How to Apply
In April, FEMA will begin accepting applications. If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include:
- An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant's name, the deceased person's name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.
- Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
How are Funds Received
If you are eligible for funeral assistance you will receive a check by mail, or funds by direct deposit, depending on which option you choose when you apply for assistance. |
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"LOVE IN ACTION"
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Relationship Ministry serves the homeless community in the downtown Camden City Area every third Sabbath of each month. In conjunction with other churches and community organizations, they help to feed the homeless, provide blankets, gloves/mittens, hats, scarves, other articles of clothing, toiletries, and the like. In additional to providing these things, they also try to help with the spiritual aspects of life for these homeless participants. For more information, please contact the Relationship Ministry Leader, Lorene Watkins. |
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LET'S READ!
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MOSDAC WOMEN'S MINISTRY Chapter Chattin’ Book Club has read "When Joy Came To Stay", by Karen Kingsbury; and "The Masterpiece" by Francine Rivers.
Our new book is "Atonement Child", by Francine Rivers. This book will be discussed iat a later date. Get your copy of the book now, and be involved in the discussion as soon as everybody is ready.
Books can be purchased at: www.christianbook.com, www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com
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For the purchase of this new book, or any of the other books, please contact either Celia Archie, or Paula Fleming - Women's Ministry Leader.
HOPE TO SEE YOU!!!
AS YOU KNOW WE CAN NOT BE IN THE CHURCH RIGHT NOW BUT AS SOON AS WE CAN WE WILL BE BACK TO NORMIAL.
GOD BLESS AND STAY STRONG!!!!!!!!!!! |
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WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY WILL BE MAY 5, 2024 BUT ...
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EVEN THOUGH THESE CELEBRATED DAYS WILL COME AND GO, WE MUST CONTINUE TO THOROUGHLY WASH OUR HANDS ALWAYS!!!
A PRO'S GUIDE TO HAND WASHING
4 TIPS FOR GERM-FREE HANDS
1. Make sure you lather your hands in soap and don't forget under your nails and around your wrists.
2. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds, which is two Happy Birthday songs.
3. Antibacterial hand soap is not necessary and plain soap works well.
4. When soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that is at least 60% (percent) alcohol.
REMEMBER THAT VERY CLEAN HANDS IS ONE OF MANY THINGS TO DO TO HELP US TO BECOME COVID-19 FREE. |
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CLEAN AIR OR DIRTY AIR?
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It directed the Environmental Protection Agency, then newly established, to draft — and periodically update — national standards and rules to rein in several pollutants that were already known to endanger human health. Those included carbon monoxide, lead, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter and sulfur dioxide.
A Democratic-controlled Congress, however, devised the act with the intent of giving the E.P.A. great flexibility in its interpretation of the law, envisioning that it could be deployed to address environmental hazards that lawmakers had not yet conceived.
And that is what happened as fear began to escalate about global warming, which is caused by the rise in emissions of carbon dioxide — a heat-trapping gas that was already ubiquitous in the earth’s atmosphere, but is also produced by burning fossil fuels.
The Clean Air Act does not explicitly direct the E.P.A. to regulate carbon dioxide — rather, it more broadly asks the agency to regulate pollutants that “endanger human health.” In 2007, the Supreme Court ordered the E.P.A. to determine whether carbon dioxide fit that description, and in 2009, the agency concluded that it did.
That conclusion meant carbon dioxide could be legally defined as a pollutant, and prompted the Clean Air Act requirement that the E.P.A. regulate its emissions, which are chiefly produced by gasoline-powered vehicles and coal and gas-fired power plants.
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BREAK THE FAMILY CYCLE!
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Did you know these 10 facts about diabetes?
- About one third of all people with diabetes do not know they have the disease.
- Type 2 diabetes often does not have any symptoms.
- Only about five percent of all people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
- If you are at risk, type 2 diabetes can be prevented with moderate weight loss (10–15 pounds) and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity (such as brisk walking) each day.
- A meal plan for a person with diabetes isn’t very different than that which is recommended for people without diabetes.
- Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.
- People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease than someone without diabetes.
- Good control of diabetes significantly reduces the risk of developing complications and prevents complications from getting worse.
- Bariatric surgery can reduce the symptoms of diabetes in obese people.
- Diabetes costs $174 billion annually, including $116 billion in direct medical expenses
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Teas To Drink This Fall Season:
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Strawberry-Basil Sweet Tea
Sweet tea gets a seasonal makeover in this fun, fruity recipe. Well-suited for a fancy ladies' lunch or a casual beach day, this Strawberry-Basil Sweet Tea will be the drink of the summer.
Balanced and not overly sweet, this beverage is tea-forward with hints of strawberry and basil. The strawberry-basil simple syrup can be used for a variety of other mixed drinks, with or without alcohol. At many modern cocktail bars, herb garnishes are heavy-handed to give you the scent of the drink before the taste—replicate that experience with a plentiful bushel of basil as a garnish.
You can use the tried-and-true Southern trick of adding baking soda to the tea to prevent cloudiness, but know that since the thick strawberry syrup is not clear, it will cloud a bit more than regular sugar. Our Strawberry-Basil Sweet Tea is fantastic all on its own, but if you're in the mood, feel free to spike it with a little something stronger (might we suggest a splash of bourbon?).
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh strawberries, plus more for garnish
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup fresh basil leaves, plus basil sprigs for garnish
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3 family-size black tea bags
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1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
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Ice cubes
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SCIENCE -BACKED BENEFITS OF GRATITUDE
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LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE!
Starting meals with a PRAYER OF GRATITUDE can trim 10 points off your blood pressure, plus cut the risk of pressure spikes by 40%, researchers say. Cardiologist Herbert Benson, M.D., explains, "Gratitude Prayers elicit a relaxation response that slows your heart rate and lowers blood pressure."
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In addition, Potassium helps manage blood pressure and supports heart and nerve function. You can find potassium in foods like acorn squash, apricots, bananas, cooked lentils, kidney beans, plain yogurt, raisins, sweet and white potatoes, and tomatoes. |
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8 CANCERS TO AVOID
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- COMPLAINING
- GOSSIPING
- ENVYING
- COMPARING
- CONSUMING
- DOUBTING
- FEARING
- HATING
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
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PROTECTIVE FOOD AND SUPPLEMENT
1. MELATONIN
2. VITAMIN D3
3. OMEGA 3s
4. IODINE
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Why Going Vegan Should BE SOMETHING To Think About
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HEY! January is WORLD VEGAN MONTH!
1. It’s the Best Way to Help Animals
Did you know that every vegan saves nearly 200 animals per year? There is simply no easier way to help animals and prevent suffering than by choosing plant-based foods over meat, eggs, and dairy “products.”
2. Slim Down and Become Energized
Is shedding some extra pounds first on your list of goals for the new year? Vegans are, on average, up to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters are. And unlike unhealthy fad diets, which leave you feeling tired (and usually don’t keep the pounds off for long), going vegan allows you to keep the excess fat off for good and have plenty of energy.
3. Be Healthier and Happier
Being vegan is great for your health! According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, vegans are less likely to develop heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure than meat-eaters are. Vegans get | | | |
