New Jerusalem Church Relay For Life
Monday, August 18, 2008

New Jerusalem Church pastored by Dwayne K. Pickett, Sr. will host the first church Relay For Life in the State of Mississippi at their North location, 5708 Old Canton Road, Jackson, Mississippi.  Walkers go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. This celebration of life brings together numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer in a unified effort to fight back. 

            Teams of enthusiastic citizens will gather at New Jerusalem for an overnight relay from 6:00 pm on August 22 until 6:00 am on August 23 that celebrates anyone who has battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost and empowers all to fight back against the disease.

            Relay For Life is a unique fundraising event that allows participants from all walks of life — including patients, medical support staff, corporations, civic organizations, faith-based groups and community volunteers — to join together to fight cancer. Relay For Life reminds us that progress has been made in the fight against cancer and that everyone who participates is making a difference.

            Relay For Life opens as cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) take the first lap. This emotional time sets the stage for the importance of each participant's contribution. A festive atmosphere always develops around the track area at Relay For Life events. As participants make new friends and spend time with old ones, the Relay celebration and camp-out begins. Team members come together to celebrate, barbeque, play games and walk the track for a great cause.  Special speaking and musical guests will be in attendance:  Bishop Joseph Walker, Nashville, TN, Se’Lah Norwood, Tonya Boyd-Cannon, Vergia Dishmon, Cynthia Goodloe Palmer, Stan Jones, Big “Z” Trey, Minister Robbie Cade from Natchez, MS and Dathan Thigpen & Holy Nation.  New Jerusalem will begin celebrating on Thursday and Friday nights, August 21-22 at 7P with a Revival and Pathway to Purpose Conference on Saturday, August 23 at 7:30A and culminating with an All-White Soiree at 8:30P.  For more information on the New Jerusalem Church’s events, please call (601)372-6772 or log onto www.njc-ms.org.

New for 2008 is the “Fight Back” Ceremony, in which a community leader inspires Relay participants with his/her own commitment to tangibly battle cancer, and he/she challenges them to make a personal pledge to take action (e.g., stop smoking, eat more healthily, exercise regularly, etc.)

            Highlighting the evening is the Luminaria Ceremony, held after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle against cancer. Hundreds of luminaria (white bags lit with a candle) line the track and are left burning throughout the night to remind participants of the incredible importance of their contributions.

            Relay For Life is as much an awareness raiser about the progress against cancer as it is a fund raiser. Many of the participants will be people who have been dealt with cancer themselves. Their involvement is proof of the progress that has been made in reducing cancer death rates and in the quality of life following cancer treatment.

            The funds raised will enable us to continue our investment in the fight against cancer through educational programs, research and services to patients.

            Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life is available from the American Cancer Society at 601-321-5513 or 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit www.RelayForLife.org. More information on New Jerusalem Church call 601-371-6772 or visit www.njc-ms.org.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information, call

1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

Springhill Christian Center Benefit Play
Monday, August 18, 2008

Springhill Christian Center is sponsoring a benefit play entitle "Jesus is Coming to Dinner" written by Evangelist Gloria Williams to benefit Catherine Anderson who needs medical assistant for an Eye surgery. This play will be at Springhill Christian Center 1518 Spring Hill Road in Raymond August 23rd at 6pm. For more information call 601-506-0405.

True Ministries Apostolic Church
Monday, August 18, 2008
True Ministries Apostolic Church is having a “Overcoming Opposition Revival” Wednesday August 20th through Friday August 22nd. The revival starts at 7:30pm each night with “The Woods Lady” Lucinda White. True Ministries Apostolic church is located at 3171 Robinson Road in Jackson. For more information call 601-965-5522.
EC Super Show '08 for the American Cancer's Camp Rainbow
Monday, August 11, 2008
A benefit Car, Truck, Motorcycle show and Stereo Competition for The American Cancer Society’s Camp Rainbow for Kids; will be September 27th and 28th at Lakeshore Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. They’ll have live bands plus games for adults and kids. For More information call 601-573-5139 / 601-383-3697or on the web at www.explicit-concepts.net or www.myspace.com/ecsuper_show

Adults 5 dollars kids 12 and under free. Pre register by Sept 8th for 25 dollars, day of show 30 dollars.

EC Super Show '08
p.o. Box 180369
Richland, MS 39218
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Friday, July 25, 2008
Every year, the U.S. Department of the Treasury receives about 1.4 million reports of problems with paper checks. Checks can be lost, stolen or delayed. If you receive Social Security payments by paper check, Treasury wants you to know about a safer, more convenient option: the Direct Express® prepaid debit MasterCard. It’s new and available to Social Security recipients, even those without bank accounts. Call 1-877-212-9991 or visit USDirectExpress.com.
Richland Community Dance Club
Monday, August 18, 2008

The next fun Friday for the Richland Community Dance Club will be Friday September 12th. A line dance class starts at 6:30 with a ballroom and country dance

To start at 7pm. Refreshments and music are just four dollars. It’s fun for all ages with or without a partner. You can just sit and enjoy the music of you don’t want to dance. For more information call 601-939-2241.
Mississippi State Department of Health Immunizations
Monday, July 7, 2008
The start of the new school year is just around the corner. The Mississippi State Department of Health reminds parents to do their homework and immunize their children against childhood diseases. Parents must provide the school with a certificate of immunization. Check with your physician or local county health department to see which immunizations your child will need. For more information call 1-866-458-4948 or visit www.healthyms.com/immunizations.
Stand Against Aids
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
In September HIV Positive people, loved ones, advocates, and activists from all over the country will meet in Oxford to raise awareness on issues like access to health care, scientific research, increased funding for prevention tools, and to create a blue print for a national strategy in ending the aids pandemic. The event will be held September 24th through the 26th at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. For more information call 601-944-1403 or 1 877 End Aids.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Friday, February 15, 2008
PVA, Paralyzed Veterans of America, is a non-profit organization that helps support our disabled Veterans by getting them the assistance they deserve. To donate to this great cause and empower our disabled veterans please contact the Paralyzed Veterans of America at www.pva.org
TummySafe Program
Monday, February 11, 2008

Friday February 29th the Mississippi State University Extension service of Rankin County will offer Tummy Safe, a food safety education course for childcare providers. The course will be held from 8am till 4pm at the Rankin County Extension office located at 601 Marquette Road in Brandon. Deadline for entry is February 22nd. This course is recognized by the Mississippi Department of health for six education hours. For more information call 601-825-1461 or e-mail rankin@ext.msstate.edu

Baptist Announces Upcoming Events in August 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008


 

Super Sitters Babysitting Class

Baptist Medical Center’s Educational Resources Department will host “Super Sitters,” a class recommended for kids ages 11 to 15 who are interested in babysitting. The class includes CPR training.

Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.

Baptist Medical Center

$45, which includes books, boxed lunch, and snack

Call 601-968-1712 to register. Online registration is not available.

 

Join Baptist Cancer Services for Four Tuesdays in August Seminars

These lunchtime seminars, part of the All About Living Lecture Series, offer participants the convenience of the lunch hour to gain practical information for managing cancer. The free seminars include a box lunch. Space is limited. Topics are as follows:

August 5 -  “Managing Your Medical Record”. – Speaker, Patsy Hathorn, Director of Clinical Resource Management

August 12 - For Husbands Only – How to help you and your wife through a diagnosis of breast cancer. Speaker-  Bufkin Moore, PSY. D

August 19 - Navigating the Internet for Cancer Information- Speaker, Mary Ann Hood, Cancer Services Navigator

August 26 -  Managing and Coping with  Peripheral  Neuropathy – Speaker, Deniece Ponder, RN

Time: 12 noon each date and there is no cost.

Location: Hederman Cancer Center

 

Smoking: It’s Time to Quit!

If you have struggled with smoking for years, you need solid help to kick the habit. Join guest speaker William Frazier, M.D., to learn steps you can start TODAY to finally stop. Optional box lunch provided.

Tuesday, August 19, 11:45 a.m. Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room

$5 per person for lunch

 

More Than Tears

Grief is one of the most misunderstood emotions in our society. Join Trudye Garraway of Baptist Cancer Services to learn truths and myths about grief and mourning, and to discover coping strategies, especially for dealing with special days and holidays.

Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 p.m.

Hederman Cancer Center

 

Free Caregivers Support Group Held at Baptist Adult Day in Clinton

Baptist Adult Day Health Services and the Alzheimers Association will host an Alzheimers Support Group Meeting the third Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in the conference room next to Baptist Adult Day Health Services-Clinton at 503 E. Northside Drive.

For more information contact Baptist Adult Day Health Services at 601-926-1222

 

Bones and Groans

Forget “Achy Breaky Heart”—it’s your achy, break-prone BONES that could really have you singing the blues. Join rheumatologist Deaver Collins, M.D., for a complete overview of joint pain, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. Optional box lunch provided.

Friday, August 22, 11:45 a.m. Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room

$5 per person for lunch

 

Yawning All Day, Snoring All Night

Do you snore? Wake up tired? Have no get-up-and-go? Join William Frazier, M.D., for this free seminar to find out about sleeping problems and ways to help.

Tuesday, August 26, 6 p.m.

Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room

 

 

Baptist Hosts Free Creative Arts Program for Cancer Patients

Editors please NOTE Summer dates for ART THERAPY FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Baptist Cancer Services offers a creative arts program, including knitting, and art therapy for cancer patients at no cost. All events take place in the Hederman Cancer Center. Call the Baptist Health Line to register at 1-800-948-6262 or 601-948-6262.

*  “Knit Together” is held every third Tuesday of the month at noon.

*  “Art Therapy” will be held at noon on August 13 during the summer.

 

 

Free Cancer Support Group - HOPE (Helping Others Providing Empathy)

Editors please remove this support group from your calendars until further notice. Thank you.

 

 

Baptist Offers Free Cancer Rehab Classes

Baptist's Cancer Rehab Program is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. every week at no cost in the Activity Room of the Hederman Cancer Center, 1227 North State Street, Jackson, Miss. To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 1-800-948-6262 or 601-948-6262. The class helps cancer patients enhance cardiovascular strength and endurance and immune system and bone density. It helps to increase overall strength and stamina, decrease fatigue, weight loss and improve digestion.

 

 

Diabetes Support Group

Editors please note that group does not meet in August.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Annual Gala
Thursday, January 10, 2008
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Annual GalaWild Pursuit For The Cure” will be held at the Country Club of Jackson 7:00 p.m. until Midnight February 16th. Featuring; Wild Game Cuisine, an Open Bar and a Live & Silent Auction. Table Reservations are limited. For Sponsorship Information or Tickets, call 601-956-7447.
Baptist's Cancer Rehab Program
Friday, December 28, 2007
Baptist's Cancer Rehab Program is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. every week at no cost in the Activity Room of the Hederman Cancer Center, 1227 North State Street, Jackson. To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 1-800-948-6262.