Welcome to Men’s Ministry Small Group Study

New Community Church of Seventh Day Adventists

Sunday September 27th, 2015

presented to the Men’s Ministry of New Community Church of Seventh

Day Adventists

How does Creation Health work?

Each letter in the word CREATION corresponds to one of the eight universal principles of Whole person health.

What is REST? REST includes a good

nights sleep as well as time to relax and rejuvenate daily, weekly and annually.

Defined as to cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength:

What is Good Nights Sleep? 7-8 Hours of sleep is

recommended. Sleep is as important as

proper exercise and nutrition.

During sleep body is repaired. Sleep refreshes, rejuvenates, regenerates and rebuilds the mind, body ad soul.

Ps 4:8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,for you alone, Lord,make me dwell in safety.

How can we get better sleep? Prepare to sleep. How do

you prepare? Take a warm bath. Eliminate TV and Electronics. Make sure you have a quiet

room. Make the bedroom cooler. Comfortable bed and

pillows.

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Effects of Sleep deprivation? Slowed brain function, increased

rate of disease and mortality, increase the onset and severity of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.

Linked to increased risk of heart disease.

Decreased ability for planning, concentration, motor performance and high level thinking.

What is Daily REST? Take a 5-10 vacation & Take a

Nap. What is Weekly REST? Happy Sabbath! What is the

most difficult aspect of keeping the Sabbath?

What is Relaxation and Annual REST?

Outdoor activities, Hobbies, Fellowship with others, VACATION!

Prvb 6:10A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,

John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”

What is ENVIRONMENT? Environment is the

external space outside of us but that which affects what happens within us. All of our senses -- sight, smell, sound, touch and taste -- can influence our mood as well as our health.

Just about anything in the environment can elicit an automatic response after an association has been established.

Pavlov's Dogs

What does the Bible say about ENVIRONMENT?

Genesis 2:15 "The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it."

Jeremiah 2:7 “And I brought you into a plentiful land to enjoy its fruits and its good things. But when you came in, you defiled my land and made my heritage an abomination.”

John 6:12 “And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

Leviticus 25:23-24 “The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you are but aliens and my tenants. Throughout the country that you hold as a possession, you must provide for the redemption of the land.”

What is Toxic Environment Syndrome? Toxic Environment Syndrome is a cluster of

symptoms that appear as a result of your external and internal environments.

Jeremiah 2:7 - I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit and rich produce. But you came and defiled my land and made my inheritance detestable.

Symptoms of Toxic Environment Syndrome

Head: Foggy mind, poor concentration, sinus congestion, headaches, sore throats, mid-ear infections, depression, or lethargy.

Lungs: Asthma, bronchitis, persistent coughing, or mucous.

Digestive Tract: Heartburn, acid reflux, bloating, stomach pain, or poor absorption of nutrients.

Extremities: Bursitis, arthritis-like aches and pains, fibromyalgia, poor circulation, cellulite, fungal nails, or athlete's foot. Skin: Acne, skin rash, psoriasis, or eczema.

Endocrine System: hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), Pre-menstrual Syndromes (PMS), hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, or weight loss (it's not necessarily a lucky case!).

Reproductive System: loss of libido (no sexual desire), infertility, endometriosis, or prostatitis.

Elimination System: constipation, diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, hemorrhoids, itchy anus, or bladder infections.

Clean up your Physical environment! De-clutter your life!

Numbers 35:34 You shall not defile the land in which you live, in the midst of which I dwell, for I the Lord dwell in the midst of the people of Israel.”

Ways to De-clutter your External Environment

Take 5 minutes Give away one item each day. Fill one trash bag. Pull out some clothes you don’t wear Take the 12-12-12 Challenge The Four-Box Method Put a load in your car for charity Schedule a decluttering weekend

Clean Your Emotional House! Look inside yourself!

1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

Clear up your Internal Environment Display objects that awaken good memories. Surround yourself with things that bring a feeling of peace,

comfort, and joy. Pictures of family and friends—or awards or honors. Try displaying paintings full of color, or sculptures brimming

with life. Choose items that allow your spirit to dream and draw

your soul closer to God.

Numerous studies document the fact that we must have touch to develop and grow.

Research has shown that husbands who hug their wives regularly tend to live longer and have fewer heart problems.

We need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and twelve for growth.

The Power of Touch

Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.

Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,

John 13:34-35  A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.  By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

1 John 4:9-11 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

Be in awe of your environment!

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Thank you for coming!

God bless you on your walk with Christ!