Fall 2014 www.HMACofChrist.org 816-833-1000 ext 1262

“Lift up Wholeness and Well-being for the members of the church to the same level of importance as Peace and Justice or Generosity” was the action taken by the 2013 World Conference delegates. HMA was named as one of the primary organizations to bring an increased focus of health to the life of the church. HMA members are integral in the First Presidency-appointed “Health and Wholeness Team”.

“Health is a state of com-plete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” as defined by the World Health Organization. This holistic approach to health is part of our basic belief in the worth of persons as creations of God. Wholeness of body, mind, and spirit expands the concept to “whole person health”. This message of health and wholeness is for each individual, each family, and each congre-gation. HMA and the Health & Wholeness Team focus is on promoting health

and wholeness for all persons through education, re-sources, activities, and worship. “Whole person health” is about serving God with all our “heart, might, mind, and strength” and as we say in HMA, its “promoting health with a heart.”

Health and Wholeness Team Meets - HMA Vice President is Chair

Kathy Robinson is Team chair for 20 members and consult-ants in 4 USA time zones and 3 Australian time zones. Three meetings by conference call and several meetings with church depts. have already taken place.

What Does “Healthy” Look Like?

“Life balance” could describe individual whole-ness in terms of positive self-talk, stress manage-ment, physical exercise, good diet choices, weight management, uplifting relationships, fellowship with and caring for others, and nurturing the spirit thru prayer, study, and meditation. When any aspect of life is out of balance, other areas become neglected, often due to “lack of time”.

Nurturing families treat each member with respect and dignity from newborn to senior, eat together to share the day’s activities, value each person’s opinion and ideas, play together and enjoy each other’s company.

Healthy congregations might be described as caring, loving people worshipping together, shar-ing meals together with foods created by God (not industrial labs) that nourish the body while feeding the spirit with fellowship, uplifting one another in prayer and communications during the week so that Sunday morning is a celebration together, and a “sanctuary” where each person is valued, encouraged, and supported. Vibrant, healthy congregations provide relevant ministry that makes each individual desire to participate in the life of the church.

Team members, Jeanne Earnest and Dan Waite, participate from the Temple while others call in.

Recent health crises around the world bring a

renewed focus on the need for indigenous

healthcare providers. Educating these workers has

been an important goal of HMA and its predecessor

organizations, MDA and PNA.

HMA is creating an Endowment Scholarship Fund

for international healthcare education post high

school. These funds will be available for a variety of

health professions, not just nursing. With donations

and bequests, HMA goal is $200,000 of endowed

funds. HMA will support indigenous students

studying in their native country. It is also important

to HMA that the educated individuals be

committed to serving in areas of greatest need.

Contributions to this endowment fund have begun.

Please consider this opportunity as part of your

planned giving legacy and/or a memorial gift

honoring a health professional passionate about

educating the next generation.

HMA currently helps young people obtain an

auxiliary nursing certificate while they complete

high school through their partnership with Friends

of Education, Honduras (formerly called the Futures

Program).

Auxiliary nurse education enables employment in

rural village government clinics. The high school

diploma allows them to enroll in university classes

for professional nursing or attend a nursing

program equivalent to LPN school in the USA. At

this time, HMA members and donors support six

auxiliary nursing students at this basic level of

health education attending high school in Santa

Barbara, Honduras.

[The $50,000 endowed scholarship fund created by the Professional Nurses Association still assists professional nursing students after they have completed half of their university classes. Though HMA does not manage these funds, HMA can recommend applicants.]

HMA Education Endowment Fund Established

Visit Honduras with HMA June 2015

Teach English for five days to eager

children in a rural school for a week.

Fellowship with Honduran church

members and enjoy the scenery of a

beautiful country. Contact the HMA

office for details 816-833-1000 ext 1262.

Lake Yojoa near La Buena Fe in Honduras

Veronica Hernandez was one

of the first indigenous

persons supported for

nursing educaton. After 30+

years Veronica still serves the

Blumenschein Clinic in La

Buena Fe, Honduras.

SAVE THE DATE

August 28 & 29, 2015 (Friday evening and Saturday)

Planning for the 2015 Workshop has begun with

new committee members adding fresh ideas.

Theme to be announced soon!

13th Annual

WorkshopWorkshop

“Promoting Health with a Heart”

Web: www.hmacofchrist.org Mail: 1001 West Walnut

Independence, MO 64050 Email: hma@cofchrist.org

Phone: (816) 833-1000 X1262 Fax: (816) 521-3084

Board of Directors

Tom Bennett, JD Com. of Christ Legal Counsel, Retired

Nadine Z. Bennetts, MS

Special Education, Gifted Facilitator Blue Valley School District

Paul Bennetts, CRNA

Clinical Assistant Professor University of Kansas Medical Center

Alexa Cary, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist

Coram CVS/Specialty Infusion Services

Terry Flowers, RPh Pharmacist/Supervisor

Centerpoint Medical Center

Fred Hahn, MD ENT Practitioner, retired

Catherine Madden Zahniser, MD

Psychiatrist Children’s Mercy Hospital

Patricia Magle, MD Family Practitioner, retired

Don Potts, MD Family Practitioner, retired

Sue Ridings, MS Family Life Educator, retired

Kathy Robinson, RN, MSN Nursing Administrator, retired

Gary Rummel, RDMS, RVT Sonographer

University of Kansas Hospital

Chris Stone, MD Pediatrician

Children’s Mercy Hospital

Thelma Sword, RN, EdD Associate Professor of Nursing

Graceland University

Vickie Ward, APRN Mental Health Practitioner, retired

Staff

Paula Rummel, RN, B.A. Executive Director

Diane Rogers, B.A. Executive Assistant

Member Memos

Plan ahead!

Open Membership Meeting

April 18, 2015 Many HMA members live in Missouri or a neighboring state. If you can make the meeting, you’ll be welcome!

♥ Election of Officers ♥ Update on programs and committees ♥ Networking and sharing ideas

2015 HMA Activities - Mark your calendar! Get in on the “Action” as the HMA

Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction

goes “Hollywood”

March 21, 2015.

Put on the Ritz, the glitz , and the bling! Come as a favorite movie star or dressed in formals, fur, and bow ties, or just have fun “faking it”!! Walk the red carpet, and enjoy a whole evening of fun with HMA.

ATTENTION Golfers and Goofers!

Mark your calendar NOW for the next

HMA Benefit Golf Tournament.

June 18, 2015 WinterStone Golf Course

That’s a Thursday, so plan to take the day off

and enjoy the nice weather, great golf, and

fun time HMA always has for you!

Watch for the HMA Annual Appeal letter coming soon to your mailbox!

If you are not able to join us for our Independence activities,

you can support HMA’s work with donations, dues, and contributions

on our website www.hmacofchrist.org or by mail to the office.