Welcome to the Health Ministry Department of Genesee Park Boulevard SDA Church. We are dedicated to sharing the restorative power of God’s natural laws to help our community thrive.
Our Mission
Our mission is to demonstrate God’s love by promoting the well-being of the whole person: physical, mental, and spiritual.
We believe our bodies are “temples of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19). We seek to empower our church and local community to live vibrant, abundant lives through health education and the practical application of natural remedies.
Nature’s Remedial Agencies
We advocate for the use of “God’s True Remedies,” as outlined in the Spirit of Prophecy (The Ministry of Healing). These eight pillars of health are vitalizing agents provided freely by our Creator:
- Exercise: Strengthening the body to better serve God and others.
- Water: Essential for internal and external cleansing and vitality.
- Sunlight & Pure Air: Natural elements that provide energy and promote healing.
- Temperance: Practicing moderation in all things good and total abstinence from things that are harmful.
- Rest: Honoring the body’s need for daily restoration and the sacred rest of the Sabbath.
- Trust in Divine Power: Recognizing God as the ultimate Healer and the source of all life.
Medicinal Herbs & Foraging
“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed… to you it shall be for food.” — Genesis 1:29
We believe that “the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations” (Revelation 22:2). Our ministry encourages the responsible, educated use of medicinal herbs as a key part of a holistic, God-centered lifestyle.
The Garden and Foraging Group
Join us as we explore God’s “Second Book”—Nature! Our group meets regularly to:
- Identify and Forage: Learn to recognize healing plants in our own environment, such as Hyssop, Dandelion, and Lemon Balm.
- Cultivate: Share tips and techniques for growing your own medicinal garden at home.
- Prepare: Learn simple, effective ways to use herbs in teas, poultices, and nutrition to support the body’s natural healing processes.
Meet Our Team
Health Ministry Director: Mathurine M. Louis
Assistants: Beverly Folkes, Syretta Dholichand, & Audrey Stephenson
Get Involved
If you would like more information regarding the Garden and Foraging Group or our upcoming health programs, please reach out to us.
Contact: Mathurine M. Louis
Email: mathou0034@gmail.com
Phone: (609) 610-9649