Fred Hardinge – Montrose, Colorado … A monthly community health outreach program titled Health Bites: Simple Steps to Wellness launched February 25 at the Montrose Seventh-day Adventist Church in Montrose, Colorado. Over 20 people attended the first session, and the program will focus on good food, fellowship, and health facts.
This opening session commenced with a brief Bible lesson on the topic of health and prayer. Attendees were given fellowship time to get acquainted with other people at their tables while enjoying a simple meal of selected soups and crackers.
The meal was followed by short cooking demonstrations on how to prepare the soups. The evening concluded with a presentation by a registered health professional and an opportunity for the audience to ask questions.
Montrose Church’s Health Ministries Committee, led by Dr. Fred Hardinge, who is also an elder at the church, has planned a regular schedule of high-impact, low-intensity programs for most months in the coming years. “This deliberate approach reinforces the sustainability of our ministry within the community,” Harding remarked.
He continued, “The name and logo we chose reflect that wellness results from many simple steps toward good health. The green leaf symbolizes growth and vibrancy, while the circle suggests a wholistic approach encompassing the whole man: physical, mental, social, and spiritual.”
Please contact the Montrose Seventh-day Adventist Church for more information on the program.
—Fred Hardinge, DrPH and registered dietician, is the director of Montrose Seventh-day Adventist Church Health Ministries Committee. Photos supplied.
