By JOHN SIMMONDS
Hays Post

A Hays church, with help from one member in particular, is taking steps to ensure the community’s physical and spiritual needs are addressed under the same roof.  Celebration Community Church in Hays is beginning a Health Ministry.

Amanda McCord, a registered nurse and ministry coordinator, told Hays Post the goal is to provide health and wellness information to improve the lives of church members as well as members of the community.

The ministry will begin Jan. 11 with a free Wellness Fair, scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon at the church, 5790 230th Ave. McCord added the fair is open to all community members, even those that aren’t members of the church. Various professionals will volunteer their time to provide information for those who attend.

McCord said moving forward, the church will implement various events to help the community “Celebrate Health,” such as monthly blood pressure checks and educational programs.

“For the whole person to have wellness, I think it’s really a body, mind and spirit connection,” McCord said. “And I think the church is a good place to do that. Get back to the roots of nursing.”