GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

   

SUNDAY MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS



Announcements for Sunday, August 17, 2008

The Youth Department will host its 2008 Back-2-School Blitz on Friday evening, August 22 from 6:00 PM to 11:45 PM. Youth and parents will be given essential tips for being successful youth and parents. Free school supplies will be distributed to those in attendance. The event is free and will include a cookout, workshop sessions and parent/teen bonding activities. The blitz will close out with a concert. Don’t Miss It! For more information, please contact our Youth Minister, Sis. Debra Johnson.

The Children’s Ministry will sponsor a big Back To School Fair on Saturday, August 23 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be Bible games, free spiritual materials and school supplies. Boys in kindergarten through 5th grade can also sign up for Cub Scouts at this time. Please see our Children’s Minister, Sis. Patricia Brewer, for more information.

The St. John Nursing Corp and the Oklahoma County Immunization Coalition will give free immunizations for adults and adolescents (10-18 years of age) on Monday, August 25 from 6 PM to 8 PM in Room 104 (Orientation Room). Immunizations given will include MCV4, Tdap, Tetanus Diptheria and Gardasil.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will sponsor a free back to school hair cut day on Monday, August 18 from 8 am to 5 pm. at Twice The Cutz Salon located at 8905 NE 10th Street. This covers 5th grade thru 12 grade students.

If you are a United States citizen residing in Oklahoma and at least 18 years old, you may apply to become a registered voter. You can register to vote, change your name and/or address by stopping by the table in the Fellowship Hall after morning worship next Sunday. Thank you, Sis. Ernestine Terry.

Attention all USHERS! The Evangelism Training Session for the Usher Ministry will begin Tuesday, August 19, at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

St. John will observe “Back-to-School Sunday” on August 24 during morning worship service. Dr. John Porter will be the speaker.

2008 W. K. Jackson Scholarship recipients are reminded to turn in their class schedules so that ½ of your award can be issued. 2009 graduating seniors are reminded to complete a Senior High ID Form as soon as possible.

Our new Biblical Counseling Ministry stands ready to serve you. All counseling sessions are professionally conducted with strict confidentiality being upheld. Bro. Greg Demartra, a Certified Christian Counselor, can be reached by calling 478-3345 to make an appointment.

Project HOPE, the St. John Homeownership Ministry, is hosting their next Homebuyer Education Class on Saturday, August 30, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Anyone interested in exploring the homeownership process should plan to attend. For additional information, please call the church office at 478-3344.

The Worship Committee is looking for those with acting ability (children, youth and adults) to help present our first major Christmas Production.




The following families are in bereavement
Sis. Clara Robinson and family
Sis. Betty Williams and family
Deacon Theron and Sis. Cleo Perry
Bro. Raymond Butler and family


Hospitalizations
Sis. Dollie Braxton
Bro. Willie Haskins, Sr.
Sis. Eva Moore


Recently Released from the Hospital
Bro. Michael Bray, Sr.


Special Prayer Requests
Our military men & women in uniform
The survivors of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma
Bro. Joe Lee Perkins
Bro. James Norris
Bro. James Andrews
Charles Brown, the son of Sis. Ester Pickens
Deacon James C. Thomas

Email: mwbeatty@stjohnokc.org

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

   
Health Tips from the Nursing Corps of
St. John Missionary Baptist Church


Each month, the St. John Nursing Corps will provide health related tips for our members that are designed to help you live healthier, longer lives. Please let us know of any topics you would like us to address by calling the church office at 478-3344.

FEBRUARY 2007

The Month of February is Hearth Health Month

Quick treatment of a heart attack (within 1 - 2 hours of the first onset of symptoms) is essential to lessen the damage to the heart and to increase your chances for survival.

Symptoms of a heart attack include:

(1) Discomfort, pressure, heaviness or pain the chest, arm or below the chest bone.

(2) Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat or arm.

(3) Fullness, indigestion or choking feeling.

(4) Sweating, nausea, vomiting or dizziness.

(5) Extreme weakness, anxiety or shortness of breath.

(6) Rapid or irregular heartbeats.




TOPICS COVERED IN PREVIOUS MONTHS CAN BE FOUND BELOW.

NOVEMBER 2006

November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month as well as Diabetes Awareness Month. Please see the health tips provided below for these two diseases that affect a large segment of the African American community.

Ten Things African Americans Should Know About Prostate Cancer

[1]
One in four African American men is at lifetime risk of prostate cancer. It is the single most diagnosed non-skin cancer among African Americans: 30,770 will be diagnosed this year alone.

[2]
Prostate Cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in African American men. An estimated 5,050 will die from prostate cancer this year.

[3]
African American men have the highest rate of prostate cancer in the world: 1 in 4 men. African American men also are 2.5 times more likely to die from the disease than Caucasian men.

[4]
The chances of getting prostate cancer are 1 in 3 if you have just one close relative (father, brother) with the disease. The risk is 83% with two close relatives. With three, it’s almost a certainty (97%).

[5]
Every African American man age 40 or older should resolve to be screened annually for prostate cancer.

[6]
There are no noticeable symptoms of prostate cancer while it is still in the early stages. This is why screening is so critical.

[7]
Before the advent of early detection through PSA screening, about three-fourths of all prostate cancer cases were found in the late stages. With the widespread use of screening, 88 percent of cases in African American men are now found early.

[8]
Nearly 100% of African American men diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer are still alive five years from diagnosis. Of African American men diagnosed in the late stages of the disease, 29% survive five years.*

[9]
Screening for prostate cancer involves a simple blood test and a physical exam. It takes about 10 minutes and is covered by health insurance in many states.

[10]
Obesity and high cholesterol levels are strongly associated with advanced prostate cancer. Men with a body mass index over 32.5 have about 1/3 greater risk of dying from prostate cancer.

*not including those who died from causes other than prostate cancer.

All prostate cancer statistics are 2006 estimates by the American Cancer Society


OCTOBER 2006

The Month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself or a loved one from one of the leading causes of death among African American women.

Never Take a “wait and see” Approach”
Breast cancer experts all agree: It is crucial for you to be proactive if you notice any changes in your breasts. If you’re told that you have a lump and your doctors says “Let’s watch it”, ask for more testing, a mammogram or an MRI.

Be There for a Friend or Relative
If you have a loved one who has just been diagnosed, help her navigate the rough road through treatment and recovery. It will make all the difference in the world.

Recognize Your Risk
Factors you may never have considered (for example, your weight or whether you’ve ever had a baby) could impact your risk for developing breast cancer. Don’t forget to discuss race. Black women under 50 are twice as likely as White women of any age to get more aggressive forms of breast cancer.

Think of Your Sisters
The Sister Study is recruiting African-American women who have never had breast cancer but have a sister who has been diagnosed with it. This nationwide study of women of all ages is attempting to find out more about the root causes of breast cancer. Call 877-4-SISTER for more information and to find out how to participate.

Get to Know Your Breasts
Do self breast exams on a regular (at least monthly) basis, and if you feel something in your breasts, get it evaluated and insist on follow up tests -- regardless of your age. And don’t miss your doctor’s clinical breast exams.