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Partner with GMBSC in Ida Relief and Recovery

9/3/2021

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For more information:  https://www.gmbsccabinet.com 
To contribute electronically:  https://gmbscms.churchcenter.com/home
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We are our Sister and Brothers' Keeper

8/18/2021

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The Vaccine is Safe & Saves Lives 

To The Morning Star Baptist Church Family and Friends:

Since my last letter, a lot has transpired for me personally and for us as a community. Personally, my eldest son passed away on July 19, 2021, due to complications following a complex surgery. Collectively as a community, we have seen a tremendous upsurge in COVID-19, unlike anything we have experienced thus far.
 
For the past several days, Mississippi has recorded more than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19. Deaths, in general, are on the rise, and just minutes before sitting to compose this letter, I was informed that a beautiful soul I hired while at my last place of employment, having been diagnosed with COVID-19 two days ago, was found dead this morning. The world has truly lost an angel.
 
But just as sad as her death is, the fact that she was not vaccinated makes this tragic life moment even more heartbreaking. The vaccine could have prevented this unnecessary and untimely death of our dear friend.  
 
So many people are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine for various reasons. Some people do not trust the government, and some believe that the vaccine was developed too fast. Since the FDA has only granted “emergency use authorization” of the vaccine, some say that it is not safe. Regardless of the excuse, the truth is that people are dying unnecessarily.
DO NOT BECOME A NEGATIVE STATISTIC!
TAKE THE VACCINE! IT IS FREE! IT IS SAFE! IT SAVES LIVES!
The life you save may be your own. More importantly, the life you save may be the life of a loved one, 
child, parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or friend. We are indeed our sister and brothers’ keeper. Let
us demonstrate the same by getting vaccinated. If you have been vaccinated, take a few minutes each day
to call or talk with an unvaccinated person and share your experience with them and encourage them to
get vaccinated.

 
God bless you, and we love and appreciate you much. Stay safe and exercise reasonable precautions,
​i.e., wear your masks, wash your hands thoroughly, and often and remain socially distant from others.

 
Yours in the Bond of Love and Service,
​

John H. Whitfield, Pastor
STAY HOME SAVE LIVES 
REMAIN FAITHFUL NOT FOOLISH
 ​1. STAY home as much as you can.
 2. KEEP  a safe distance.
 3. WASH hands often.
 4. COVER your cough.
 5. SICK? Call ahead.
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Pastor John H. Whitfield
Prayer for Peace
Lord God, Your Word says, “You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways” (Psalm 139:1-3).
​Because of that You know all my anxieties of the unknown, how my body will react to this vaccine, my fear of side effects, and my fear of still contracting something even if I do what I feel I need to in order to not get this virus or pass it on to others. Please give me comfort, calm my concerns, and help me to be assured that You will honor the intentions of my heart.
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​​Morning Star Baptist Church
2050 Thornton Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

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Emergency Rental Assistance

4/7/2021

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The Harrison County Emergency Rental Assistance Program will allow for up to 12 months of rent payments and an additional three months of forwarding payments for a total of up to 15 months of rental assistance for qualified residents as well as assistance with utilities where allowed.
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Biloxi Fire Department Vacancy

9/25/2020

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General Purpose:  To participate in classroom and practical training in the performance of a wide variety of technical tasks in support of the fire prevention and suppression, medical emergency and hazardous materials handling functions; to learn the operation and maintenance of a variety of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment; and to participate in fire prevention and station and equipment maintenance activities. 
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MHP Accepting Applications - Cadets '65

9/25/2020

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Jackson, MS - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the upcoming Cadet Class 65 which will begin in early 2021.
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10 Essential Health Tips For Seniors

6/5/2020

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Today, there are more people living longer than at any other time in history. In fact, baby boomers will number 78 million by 2030. "This generation, associated with social change including the civil rights and anti-war movements in the 1960s, has another important cause ”staying healthy," says soon-to-be 65-year-old Arthur Hayward, MD, a geriatrician and clinical lead physician for Kaiser Permanente.
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Dr. Hayward recommends these 10 easy health tips for seniors to help baby boomers live longer and thrive:
  1. Quit smoking. Take this critical step to improve your health and combat aging. Smoking kills by causing cancer, strokes, and heart failure. Smoking leads to erectile dysfunction in men due to atherosclerosis and to excessive wrinkling by attacking skin elasticity. Many resources are available to help you quit.
  2. Keep active. Do something to keep fit each day, something you enjoy that maintains strength, balance, and flexibility and promotes cardiovascular health. Physical activity helps you stay at a healthy weight, prevent or control illness, sleep better, reduce stress, avoid falls and look and feel better, too.
  3. Eat well. Combined with physical activity, eating nutritious foods in the right amounts can help keep you healthy. Many illnesses, such as heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis, can be prevented or controlled with dietary changes and exercise. Calcium and vitamin D supplements can help women prevent osteoporosis.
  4. Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Use the Kaiser Permanente BMI (body mass index) calculator to find out what you should weigh for your height. Get to your healthy weight and stay there by eating right and keeping active. Replace sugary drinks with water, water is calorie-free!
  5. Prevent falls. We become vulnerable to falls as we age. Prevent falls and injury by removing loose carpet or throw rugs. Keep paths clear of electrical cords and clutter and use night-lights in hallways and bathrooms. Did you know that people who walk barefoot fall more frequently? Wear shoes with good support to reduce the risk of falling.
  6. Stay up-to-date on immunizations and other health screenings. By age 50, women should begin mammography screening for breast cancer. Men can be checked for prostate cancer. Many preventive screenings are available. Those who are new to Medicare are entitled to a "Welcome to Medicare" visit and all Medicare members to an annual wellness visit. Use these visits to discuss which preventative screenings and vaccinations are due.
  7. Prevent skin cancer. As we age, our skin grows thinner; it becomes drier and less elastic. Wrinkles appear, and cuts and bruises take longer to heal. Be sure to protect your skin from the sun. Too much sun and ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer.
  8. Get regular dental, vision, and hearing checkups. Your teeth and gums will last a lifetime if you care for them properly which means daily brushing and flossing and getting regular dental checkups. By age 50, most people notice changes to their vision, including a gradual decline in the ability to see small print or focus on close objects. Common eye problems that can impair vision include cataracts and glaucoma. Hearing loss occurs commonly with aging, often due to exposure to loud noise.
  9. Manage stress. Try exercise or relaxation techniques, perhaps meditation or yoga as a means of coping. Make time for friends and social contacts and fun. Successful coping can affect our health and how we feel. Learn the role of positive thinking.
  10. Fan the flame. When it comes to intimacy and aging, age is no reason to limit your intimacy. Learn about physical changes that come with aging and get suggestions to help you adjust to them, if necessary. 

https://www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/10-essential-health-tips-for-seniors/


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