The SPIRIT Newsletter welcomes you to our November/December 2022 View as Webpage
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Vision: We connect people and communities to resources to achieve and support whole person health in mind, body, and spirit |
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The SPIRIT November/December 2022
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Good Day!
The Co-Chairs of the Places of Worship Advisory Board invite you to our monthly POWAB Zoom meeting. POWAB hosts monthly General Body meetings that are open to the public on the second Friday of each month. At each meeting we will have a Community Wellness Check-In where you can also win prizes!
We want to partner
with your place of worship
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POWAB Recognizes
the following observations
in the Months of
November/December
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6th Annual Community Day Health and Wellness Fair in Partnership with Valley Avenue
featuring below videos and interviews
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DC Fox 5 Morning News - Live 5-Minute interview with Dr. Asad Bandealy, DC Health,
Community Health Administration (CHA)
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POWAB Theme 2022
POWAB: United Through Faith -- Building Equity and Promoting Health and Wellness
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December POWAB General Body Meeting
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LOCATION
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81775053758?pwd=ZVI2UnExeC9pbUVoZEdiaWY3UlV0QT09
DATE AND TIME
12/09/22 12:00pm
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12/09/22 2:00pm
POWAB monthly meetings are open to the general public. We welcome you to join us. Let's change lives together. Choose option below.
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POWAB welcomes you to its General Body meeting
Please join us and win a prize on the POWAB Gift Wheel!
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Israel & New Breed
"It's Not Over" Performance
View Video below
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser wins third term
She will become the second mayor in D.C. history to hold the office for three consecutive terms.
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We Need You!
Interested in a partnership or membership?
For partnership, email Rev. Dana "Salia" Mitchell your business information or bio and recent photo.
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For membership, fill out the contact information and we'll be in touch! |
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POWAB Spotlights
Capital Caring Health
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Does Faith Flourish or Falter During The End of Life!
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Enrolling in Hospice Care Sooner
View Video Below
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We're Highlighting POWAB and
DMV Faith in Action
6th Annual Community Day Health and Wellness Fair in partnership with Valley Avenue Day.
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Need an Initial Dose or Booster?
Visit One of Our Faith & Community Partners!
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POWAB Building Equity and
Promoting Health and Wellness
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"Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that can influence your emotions. Everyone experiences cognitive distortions to some degree, but they can be harmful in their more extreme forms. We've all had faulty thoughts influenced by our experiences and surroundings. When you employ absolute viewpoints, only perceive the worst-case scenario, and create narratives without evidence, you can become anxious and worried and ruminate on a thought you haven't tested for validity. It's beneficial to sit with ourselves, examine our ideas, and get to the bottom of things to impact how we present ourselves. Our thoughts shape our emotions and feelings, which manifest in our behavior. Check your views' realism today, recast the conflicting narratives, and remember to put your thoughts on trial. |
Click Below for short video
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Candace Washington, LMSW
CEO, Mental Health Consultant, Restorative Minds Therapeutic & Wellness Services
Address: 16701 Melford, Blvd Ste 400, Bowie, MD 20715
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Akoma Ntoaso Ministries, Inc.
Ah-ko-mah N-to-as-so, is the symbol of agreement, togetherness and unity in thought and deed. It is the extension of Akoma which literally means the heart. The AKOMA NTOASO symbolizes LOVE ON ANOTHER LEVEL.
AKOMA NTOASO MINISTRIES, INC. provides prevention and intervention services that will assist the community in developing clear objectives and a sense of unity in response to addressing dis-ease. We can help you to examine the health of your mind, body and spirit and support you in improving your overall health and wellness.
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Rev. Dana "Salia" Mitchell, Executive Director
Akoma Ntoaso Ministries, Inc.
2420 Brooks Drive, Suitland, MD 20746
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Please Take Care Of You For Me
Aaron Myers
Click Video Below
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Muslim Mindful Moment
Mindfulness in Islam
In the Islamic context, the quality of mindfulness is denoted by the word “muraqabah,” it is derived from the root meaning “to watch, observe, carefully consider." As you can see, the concept of “mindfulness” and “muraqabah” are closely related etymologically and linguistically. As a narrow spiritual term, muraqabah means the constant understanding, the immutable confidence of the believer that Allah is watching over all his actions and thoughts. That is, a Muslim in the state of Muraqabah is constantly and fully aware that Allah knows him inside and out. It is a state of complete and vigilant self-awareness in the heart, soul and body towards Allah.
Muraqabah can also be explained as the desire to observe all that the Allah commands, and to live with the unwavering sincerity of knowing that He is constantly watching over us. Such behavior is possible only when the servant of Allah realizes that He is aware of all that he or she thinks, says and does.
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POWAB/ Famous Quote and Trivia
Trivia Moment
In what country is the city of Samarkand?
Famous quote
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.
John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the U.S.
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Help Wanted
POWAB Social Media Committee and The SPIRIT Newsletter Team need your help to grow our presence and achieve our goal to connect people to resources for whole person health in mind, body, and spirit. Please consider volunteering as a writer or reporter on our dynamic team.
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United Healthcare
gives tips for senior
health insurance plans
Cell: 703-477-1162
View Video below
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Washington, D.C. free food pantries, soup kitchens and food banks.
Capital Area Food Bank
A number of food assistance programs, groceries, and other aid is provided. Among them include fresh produce and hot meals. The site also operates a mobile pantry. Staff can assist residents with applying for EFAP, CACFP, Nutrition Education, Food Stamps, and Senior Brown Bag Programs. The non-profit works with local churches and charities in the region and provides those centers with food items.
Call 202.526.5344
Community Harvest
This location serves free hot meals in the District of Columbia and operates a free pantry. Staff can refer the homeless to shelters or charities for other assistance.
2437 15th Street NW
Washington DC, 20009
Phone number - 202-667-8875
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Answer for the Trivia Question
Uzbekistan
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Community Resources
Community Activities, Health Education, and Outreach
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Women, Infants, & Children Services
Food, nutrition counseling, and access to health services are provided under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, popularly known as WIC. WIC website
DC Health
LinkU is the free online resource and referral guide for DC, Maryland, and Virginia, available for consumers, faith-based organizations (FBOs), and community-based organizations (CBOs). If your organization would like to become a LinkU staff member, please contact Ashley Coleman via email.
Maryland Department of Health
Carmi Washington-Flood
Chief, Office of Faith Based and Community Partnerships, Maryland Department of Health
Prevention and Health Promotion Administration
MDH Resources -
Maryland Community for LifeSM is an innovative program developed by the Maryland Department of Aging to support older adults as they age at home. View Video
Virginia Department of Health
Hope Campaign - With the hopes of returning to a sense of normalcy, the Hope Campaign was created to encourage vaccinations as a route to return to things we miss the most in life. View Video
Veronica Cosby, MAHS, MS
Virginia Partners In Prayer & Prevention, Office of Health Equity, Virginia Department of Health
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Mayor Muriel Bowser says migrants along the border are "being tricked" onto buses to D.C.
Sharon Lewis Named Interim Director of DC Health | NBC4 Washington
How to Know If You're Meant to Be An Entrepreneur
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Cultural Community Corner |
POWAB wishes you
and your families
Happy Holiday Season!
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Holistic Videos
for whole person health in mind, body, and spirit
Health and wellness during the Holiday's
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Mental Health Mondays: How to handle holiday stress |
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Ways to reduce holiday stress |
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Mr. Stephen Reese and Evangelist Stephanie Smith are the voices for the official POWAB Partnership Public Service Announcement
Video created by
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MAJOR SPONSOR FOR POWAB COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 2022 |
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David Preston, Agent Manger
Washington, DC and Maryland
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Meet the Talented Women Behind
The SPIRIT Newsletter
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POWAB The SPIRIT Newsletter Editor, Bernadette Bailey
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POWAB General Editor,
Rev. Dana "Salia" Mitchell
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POWAB Spotlights Our Government
and Community Co-Chairs
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Evangelist Regina Jefferson
Government Co-Chair, Co-Lead, "SPEAK On It" Podcast, Co- Lead, Community Health and Wellness Fair, Co-Lead, Funding and Community Partnership, Public Health Analyst, Coordinator, Faith Initiative, DC Health - Email
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Dr. Rev. E. Gail Anderson Holness
Government Co-Chair, Director, Faith Based Outreach, District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health - Email
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Rev. Darryl! Moch
Community Co-Chair, Producer, "SPEAK on it" Podcast, POWAB Fiduciary Business partner, Community Day Health and Wellness Fair Entertainment coordinator, Senior Associate Minister, Inner Light Ministries UCC, Dean, Communities Practice, Central Atlantic Conference, United Church of Christ - Email
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Rev. Dr. Barbara Q. Rainey
Community Co-Chair, Co-Lead, Data and Survey Evaluation, Pastor, New Jerusaleum African Union Methodist Protestant Church, Organizer, CEO, Family Recovery Services - Email
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POWAB: United Through Faith -- Building Equity
and Promoting Health and Wellness
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Message From The SPIRIT Newsletter Bernadette Bailey
POWAB has been publishing a e-newsletter, The SPIRIT, since 2019. Although we have received very positive feedback on its quality and content, we strive to increase our readership. In our effort to appeal to everyone,
we invite input from our readership. If you
would like to submit an article and/or video.
please click on the email below.
We welcome your business, organization and/or faith community to join us. If you are interested in becoming a partner or would like more information about how your business can benefit through promotion in The SPIRIT Newsletter.
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POWAB Disclaimer
The information and suggestions presented in The SPIRIT newsletter are not intended to be taken as advice by an individual reader or viewer. It should not be used as a substitute for consulting your physician. Matters regarding your health may require medical supervision. The DC Health Places of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB) shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestions. You, as the reader, are responsible for your own healthcare.
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Places of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB)
899 North Capitol St. NE, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-5063
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