Galatians 6:10 (NIV) 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

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Greetings in Christ!

I pray that in these late days of summer and early fall that you are well and staying healthy. As we continue to struggle with the pandemic in our nation, world, and here at Trinity, most families, as far as I am aware are continuing to fare out the pandemic rea- sonably well.

However, we all have heard stories of some who have suffered loss of loved ones from the pandemic and still of others are struggling to make ends meet as government assis- tance slows down. Perhaps you may even be experiencing the loss of a job and all the security that comes with it, or the emotional pain of feeling lonely without social connec- tion, has only amplified the situation.

As a church, we continue to minister to as many people as we are able who are in need.

The needs vary. Whether spiritual, social or emotional needs, often one of the very first places people reach out to are the people of Trinity.

People are continuing to experience things at this time they never dreamed were possible, and while we pray this is all temporary, many are feeling a sense of hopelessness.

Galatians 6:10 (NIV) 10 “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

If you are in a place of need, we encourage you to reach out to us at Trinity at (410) 749 - 5562. Or, if you are in a position to help in some way during this difficult time, please consider sending a financial gift to 112 High Street, Salisbury, MD. 21801. Every little bit helps in keeping our ministries strong both locally and globally.

Matthew 25:40 (NIV) “The King will reply, ‘I tell you, the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

I would be remiss not to thank all those who welcomed both Pastor Mark and myself, along with our families to the Trinity family during the Sunday Unity Service in September.

Your gracious hospitality touched our hearts and offered each of us great encourage- ment. Thank you to all who helped in planning such a wonderful day .

Grace and Peace, Rev. Rich Evans

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

October 2021

Trinity Trumpet

Trinity United Methodist

Church

Inside This Issue

Pastor’s Message 1

The Seeds of Faith 2

All Saints Sunday 3

Membership News 4

Ask the Rev 5

Movie Night 6

October Birthdays 7

October Calendar 8

Missions 9

Nurse’s Corner 10

Flu Vaccine Info 11

Stories from the Basement 12

Health Outreach 13

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October 2021

Wow, it seems like September’s newsletter just went out and here we are in the month of October! Time sure does go by fast. Now that we have reached the month of October, many of you are starting to take your children or grandchildren to the pumpkin patch, purchasing pumpkins to display in your home or even making deli- cious pumpkin pie! Speaking of pumpkins, they are usually planted in July, allow- ing them to be ready by this time of year. Pumpkins, similar to other crops, require proper soil, water, and attention. However, unlike many crops, pumpkins are “hardy”

crops. Even if leaves or parts of the vine are removed or damaged, the plant can quickly re-grow secondary vines to replace what was removed. The same can be said in regards to us when we turn to the Bible, the God-Breathed Word. We get knocked down, even “damaged” sometimes; however, during those times, we must turn to the Bible for guidance, direction and for the promises found in the Holy Word so we can

“re-grow” and be repaired. Even during the times in our life when everything is going great, remember the words spoken by God to Joshua. In Joshua 1:8-9 which says,

“Do not let this Book of Law depart from your mouth: meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything in it. Then you will be prosperous and suc- cessful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified;

do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (NIV). Rick Warren, pastor and bestselling author says, “The Bible is often com- pared to a seed. Once the Bible takes root in your heart, it begins to sprout and grow and bear fruit. As God’s Word does that, God changes your life for the better”. Simi- lar to a crop that has to be taken care of in order to grow and reach its potential, we must be “cultivated” and “nourished” by allowing the Bible to take “root” in our hearts. See you in church and make sure to invite others!

In Christ,

Pastor Mark Thomas

PLANTING THE SEEDS OF

FAITH

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All Saints Day is a time for the Church to remember all those saints, known and unknown, who have gone before us and have faithfully walked the Christian path.

Christian communities have been honoring martyrs and saints in their worship as far back as the fourth century. In the early 700s, such rituals were formalized to be celebrated annually in November.

Trinity UMC will recognize All Saints Sunday on November 7

^th

during the 8:30 am and 10:00 am downtown services, as well as the 10:00 am Embrace service.

As a faith community, we seek to express our reverence to God within a contemplative service, allowing quiet reflection in the midst of a tolling bell as the necrology of loved ones and friends who departed this past year are lifted in remembrance.

All Saints Sunday

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS

BIRTHS

September 8, 2021

Grayson John Miller

DEATHS

May 26, 2021

Robert J. Morris

Gail Strobel Edler

Jonathan Morris

Charles H. Cooper

Traditional Worship

8:30 and 10:00 a.m. at the downtown campus Corner of North Division Street and Route 50

Embrace Worship Service

10:00 a.m. at the Family Life Center campus 31193 Mt. Hermon Road, Salisbury, MD

The members of T-CAP as well as the staff at Choices were very grateful to our congregation for the donations of hygiene products that will be provided to students.

We are pleased that six faculty members attended the Block Party helping with set-up and various other jobs. Please continue to pray for the staff and students that they may have a productive school year.

FALL SERVICE SCHEDULE

T-CAP NEWS

MILITARY COUPONS

We collected $8,571.60 worth of coupons in

September. The coupons are currently going to

Germany and Japan.

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ASK THE REV

Q. What is meant by the seven churches mentioned in the book of Revelation and where were they located?

The first three chapters of the book of Revelation are in reality seven letters, one to each of seven churches that were located in what today is the country of Turkey. There were many more churches at that time, but these seven were chosen because of the particular spiritual condition that existed in their congregations. It is interesting to note that these churches, in the order given in the book of Revelation, reflect the attitude and condition of the rest of church history and perhaps that is why Christ chose to write to them through His prophet John the disciple while he was in exile on the island of Patmos. The letters have a format that includes: a title of Christ, commendation to the congregation, spiritual concerns, and exhortation to overcome their problems, a call to hear the word of the Lord and a promise to the overcomer.

The seven churches are: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Two churches have nothing good said about them: Sardis and Laodicea. Two churches have nothing bad said about them: Smyrna and Philadelphia.

Ask the Rev is a Trumpet newsletter feature where Rev.

DeFino will answer your questions on the Bible, doctrine or religious beliefs and events. Send or call your questions into the church office and they will be answered in future issues.

Have a question? Ask the Rev!!!

The opinions expressed in this article are that of its author and do not necessarily represent the views of any other members or staff.

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OUTDOOR MOVIE

NIGHT

COMING TO THE

FAMILY LIFE CENTER

Trinity is partnering with Power Pro- duction Ministries to bring Christian and family oriented outdoor movies to the Family Life Center.

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE November 19 & 20, 2021

6:00 p.m.

“I Will Follow You”

(A modern day story of Jonah) December 19, 2021

6:00 p.m.

A Children’s Christmas Movie _______________________________________

Beginning the spring of 2022, we plan to have outdoor movies on a

regular basis.

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1 - Christopher Shetler Diane Smith Laura Thompson Connie Wigton 2 - Alexander Acle Grace Acle

Hunter Greenwood Makaila Keenan Gwen Owen Matt Shockley Kerry Turner 3 - William Doyle Alison Dunn Louis Freshwater Kendall King Ken Layfield Brandon Mahon Nancy Moyers Steve Richardson Katie Rouse 4 - Steve Benedict Alison Blevins Katelynn Fleming Ann Holder Kevin Kenney Louise Soper Alyssa Warfield Christian Webb 5 - Cynthia Dykes Donald Kohler Michael Waller 6 - Linda Baker George Kreis Nancy Leer Andrew Owen Rebecca Rossi Chris Shaner 7 - Annamarie Hogg David Nelson 8 - Lucy Doyle Michelle Mauzy 9 - Nancy Dix Linda Dumeyer Keegan Dunne George Jones Joni Martin Stephanie Phoebus Laura Robertson

10 - Rick Darrah Nicole Eberspeaker Jonathan Guy Ann Hill Lily Howard Nicholas Luppens Carter Mason Phillip Menzel Sara Moore Regina Trader 11 - Nathan Abercrombie Michael Brown Lila Hooper Lee Mason Beth Nichols George Steber Cynthia Todd 12 - Kyle Banks Jay Bozman Tracy Duvall Jason Hussey Hayden Mengason Conner O’Malley 13 - Robert Dees Lee Esham Bill Hetherington Stephen Mason Daniel Mills Monica Shores 14 - Keller Hoch Bud Horner John Jordan Ryenne Nelson Tommy Oechsli George Pearce 15 - Linda Carrano Adam Corry Nathan Downes David Elzey Julia Fisher Ashley Godfrey Michael Sartorio 16 - Jacob Adams Betty Baker Fred Briggeman Brian Howard Rebecca Taylor Lisa Timmons Erin West Pamela Zorzi

17 - Sandra Fowlkes Julie Horner Jana Jones Michelle Kane Allie Mertensotto Madilyn Nechay Kyle Stevenson Joann Todd 18 - Scott Albright Jonathan Evans Bonnie Gibson Ashley Mertensotto Whitney Morris Saige Oechsli 19 - Matthew Baysinger Judy Briele

Patty Burris Justin Giles Daryl Ann Hudson Nicholas Malone John Moran Jennifer Ritchie Nancy Slayton Samuel Thorpe Geraldine Wright 20 - Patty Blevins Rebekah Cocola Bob Menzel Linda Mundt Ray Shaffer 21 - Dot Bowden 22 - David Esham Levi Hall Jodi Happe Bill McCain

23 - Tashya James-Mahon Elizabeth Menzel Bailey Pearce Brian Webb 24 - Kyler Clifton Angela Gray David Hearne Walter Lischick JaneEllen Mengason John Terrell

Kelsea Wilson

25 - Thomas Ayd Amanda Bryan David Gladden Doris Gorden John Kencec Cindy Lunsford 26 - John Menzel Chris Miles Tiffany Pugh Sally Rivello Charlotte Ross Jessica Rossi 27 - Alexandra Ayd Cindy Ayd Kyle Coffin Ashley Phippin William Wiseman 28 - Dean Gray

Karlie Reichenberg Ryan Shannahan Linda Thomas 29 - Laurie Collins Matthew Hedger Shelley Hogg

30 - Gina Grier

31 - Ioana Elburn Margy Meeks Nancy Ward Lance Webster

OCTOBER

PLEASE NOTE: If your

name does not appear on

this list, it does not mean

that we do not have you as

a Trinity member. It only

means that we do not have

your birth date. Please

give the church office a

call with any addi-

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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8:30am

Women Supporting Women

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World

Communion Sunday

8:30am –

Sanctuary Service 10am –

Embrace Service

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1:30pm – UMW

‘Deborah’

3:30pm – Hebrew Class 4:30pm– Finance Committee

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10am – Greek Class 1pm – UMW Esther’

5:15 – SPRC

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11:30am – Prayer - Sanctuary

1-2pm – Bible Study – JMB Fellowship Hall 5:15pm –

Nominations Committee 6-7:30pm – Youth – FLC 6-7pm – Bible Study – FLC Retreat House

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10am – UMW

‘Ruth’

3pm – ABC Study Group

4:30pm – Handbell Choir 4:30pm –

Finance Committee 7:00pm - Sanctuary Choir

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3^rd Graders Receive Bibles 8:30am – Sanctuary Service 10am –

Embrace Service

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Columbus Day 3:30pm – Hebrew Class 5:15pm – T-CAP 5:30pm – HALO Café Feeding

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10am – Greek Class

5:15pm – T-CAP 5:15pm – Trustees Mtg

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1-2pm – Bible Study – JMB Fellowship Hall 6-7:30pm – Youth – FLC 6-7pm – Bible Study – FLC Retreat House

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4:30pm – Handbell Choir 7:00pm - Sanctuary Choir

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Trumpet Articles Due 6:30pm – Fire Pit Social

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8am – UMM – Deli at Pecan Square

9am – Trekkers

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8:30am – Sanctuary Service 10am –

Embrace Service

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3:30pm – Hebrew Class

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Joseph House Feeding

11:30am – Prayer – Sanctuary

1-2pm – Bible Study – JMB Fellowship Hall 6-7:30pm – Youth – FLC 6-7pm – Bible Study – FLC Retreat House

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3pm – ABC Study Group

4:30pm – Handbell Choir 5:30pm – HALO Café

Feeding

7:00pm - Sanctuary Choir

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SUM Men’s Welcome Center

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8:30am – Sanctuary Service 10am –

Embrace Service 10am – Kidney Walk

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3:30pm – Hebrew Class

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5:15pm – Administrative Board

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1-2pm – Bible Study – JMB Fellowship Hall 6-7:30pm – Youth – FLC 6:30pm – Charge Conference – Bethesda UMC 6-7pm – Bible Study – FLC Retreat House

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4:30pm – Handbell Choir

7:00pm - Sanctuary Choir

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9:00 a.m.

Alzheimer’s Walk

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Reformation Sunday 8:30am – Sanctuary Service 10am –

Embrace Service

October 2021

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MISSIONS

The theme for the Lazarus Food Pantry for October is any brand of canned tuna, salmon or fish. The pantry is always in need of break- fast foods (cereal, oatmeal, pop-tarts, fruit bars), canned soups, vegetables, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, plus hamburger, chick- en, and tuna helper. In addition, feel free to leave your plastic grocery bags with your food donation as they are needed to pack food items. They also have a continuing need for large diapers as well as men’s and women’s personal hygiene items.

Joseph House Café: Trinity members contin- ue to feed the hungry and homeless at the Jo- seph House the second Tuesday and the third Wednesday of each month by providing bagged lunches. Contact Maureen Williams if you are interested in packing bagged lunches every third month.

HALO Café: Two teams of Trinity volunteers continue to prepare and serve dinner at the HALO Café’ one Monday and two Thursdays each month. HALO is always in need of additional volunteers to help in the café shelter and bargain center. Anyone interested in this mission can contact Robin Ritchie at robinbru@aol.com or (443) 880-4748 or Maureen Williams.

T-CAP: The members of T-CAP as well as the staff at Choices were very grateful to our congregation for the donations of hygiene products that will be provided to students. We are pleased that six faculty members attended the Block Party helping with set up and various other jobs. Please continue to pray for the staff and students that they may have a productive school year.

God’s Kitchen: Under the leadership of Linda Townsend, Trinity members served boxed lunches to the needy in our community at Grace Church on Saturday, September 18^th.

Our church is truly blessed to have so many members who generously support our mission and ministry to those in need. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a differ- ence in the lives of worthy, disadvantaged souls, we would welcome your participation.

Maureen Williams 410 251-0491

mowilliams@comcast.net

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of

others.” –Mahatma Gandhi

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By Carolyn Lewis, RN

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for your lungs to work properly. As pulmonary fibrosis worsens, you become progressively more short of breath.

The scarring associated with pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by a multitude of factors. But in most cases, doctors can't pinpoint what's causing the problem.

When a cause can't be found, the condition is termed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

The lung damage caused by pulmonary fibrosis can't be repaired, but medications and therapies can sometimes help ease symptoms and improve quality of life. For some people, a lung transplant might be appropriate.

Signs and symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis may include:

• Shortness of breath (dyspnea)

• A dry cough

• Fatigue

• Unexplained weight loss

• Aching muscles and joints

• Widening and rounding of the tips of the fingers or toes (clubbing)

The course of pulmonary fibrosis — and the severity of symptoms — can vary con- siderably from person to person. Some people become ill very quickly with severe disease. Others have moderate symptoms that worsen more slowly, over months or years.

Some people may experience a rapid worsening of their symptoms (acute exacerbation), such as severe shortness of breath, that may last for several days to weeks. People who have acute exacerba- tions may be placed on a mechanical ven- tilator. Doctors may also prescribe antibiotics, corticosteroid medications or other medications to treat an acute exacerbation.

Pulmonary fibrosis scars and thickens the tissue around and between the air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs. This makes it more difficult for oxygen to pass into your bloodstream. The damage can be caused by many different factors — including long-term exposure to certain toxins, cer- tain medical conditions, radiation therapy and some medications.

Long-term exposure to a number of tox- ins and pollutants can damage your lungs.

These include: Silica dust, Asbestos fibers, Hard metal dusts, Coal dust, Grain dust, Bird and animal droppings.

Some people who receive radiation therapy for lung or breast cancer show signs of lung damage months or sometimes years after the initial treatment. The severity of the damage may depend on:

• How much of the lung was exposed to radiation

• The total amount of radiation adminis- tered

• Whether chemotherapy also was used

• The presence of underlying lung disease

Many drugs can damage your lungs, especially medications such as:

• Chemotherapy drugs. Drugs designed to kill cancer cells, such as methotrexate (Trexall, Otrexup, others) and cyclophos- phamide, can also damage lung tissue.

• Heart medications. Some drugs used to treat irregular heartbeats, such as amio- darone (Cordarone, Nexterone, Pacerone), may harm lung tissue.

• Some antibiotics. Antibiotics such as nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin, others) or ethambutol can cause lung damage.

• Anti-inflammatory drugs. Certain anti- inflammatory drugs such as rituximab (Rituxan) or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) can cause lung damage.

Lung damage can also result from a number of conditions, including:

• Dermatomyositis

• Polymyositis

• Mixed connective tissue disease

• Systemic lupus erythematosus

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Sarcoidosis

• Scleroderma

• Pneumonia

Many substances and conditions can lead to pulmonary fibrosis. Even so, in most cases, the cause is never found. Pulmonary fibrosis with no known cause is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Researchers have several theories about what might trigger idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, including viruses and exposure to tobacco smoke. Also, some forms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis run in families, and heredity may play a role in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Many people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis may also have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — a condition that occurs when acid from your stomach flows back into your esophagus. Ongoing research is evaluating if GERD may be a risk factor for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or if GERD may lead to a more rapid progression of the condition. However, more research is needed to determine the association between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and GERD.

Factors that make you more susceptible to pulmonary fibrosis include:

• Age. Although pulmonary fibrosis has been diagnosed in children and infants, the disorder is much more likely to affect mid-

dle-aged and older adults.

• Sex. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is more likely to affect men than women.

• Smoking. Far more smokers and for- mer smokers develop pulmonary fibrosis than do people who have never smoked.

Pulmonary fibrosis can occur in patients with emphysema.

• Certain occupations. You have an increased risk of developing pulmonary fibrosis if you work in mining, farming or construction or if you're exposed to pollutants known to damage your lungs.

• Cancer treatments. Having radiation treatments to your chest or using certain chemotherapy drugs can increase your risk of pulmonary fibrosis.

• Genetic factors. Some types of pul- monary fibrosis run in families, and genetic factors may be a component.

Complications of pulmonary fibrosis may include:

• High blood pressure in your lungs (pulmonary hypertension). Unlike sys- temic high blood pressure, this condition affects only the arteries in your lungs. It begins when the smallest arteries and ca- pillaries are compressed by scar tissue, causing increased resistance to blood flow in your lungs. This in turn raises pressure within the pulmonary arteries and the lower right heart chamber (right ventricle).

Some forms of pulmonary hypertension are serious illnesses that become progressively worse and are sometimes fatal.

• Right-sided heart failure (cor pul- monale). This serious condition occurs when your heart's lower right chamber (ventricle) has to pump harder than usual to move blood through partially blocked pulmonary arteries.

• Respiratory failure. This is often the last stage of chronic lung disease. It occurs when blood oxygen levels fall dangerously low.

• Lung cancer. Long-standing pulmo- nary fibrosis also increases your risk of developing lung cancer.

• Lung complications. As pulmonary fibrosis progresses, it may lead to complications such as blood clots in the lungs, a collapsed lung or lung infections.

By Mayo Clinic Staff. Mayo Clinic in Roches- ter, Minn., and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/

Scottsdale, Ariz., have been recognized among the top Pulmonology hospitals in the nation for 202122 by U.S. News & World Report.

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The Flu Vaccine is Here

Carolyn Lewis, our Parish Nurse, will be giving the Flu

Vaccine on

Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Additional times and dates will be in the bulletin each week.

A donation of $10.00 would help offset the cost of the quadrivalent vaccine.

FLU VACCINE

Bakery Style Brownies

1 cup unsalted butter

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels 2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in chocolate chips and sugar.

Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring completely after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir in JUST until mixed and no longer see dry ingredients.

DO NOT BEAT OR OVER STIR. Pour batter into dish and bake for about 35 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting. Do Not over beat or stir.

Pour batter into dish and bake 35 minutes or until done. Cool before cutting.

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S T O R I E S F R O M T H E B A S E M E N T

Help and Outreach Point of Entry, Inc.

by

Donna Clark, Director

Have you ever been hungry? Seriously hungry? So hungry you would eat anything put before you?

Some of our clients are actually able to answer yes to those questions! Last Tuesday a young wom- an came to us for services and she had nothing. She was 18 years old, her Mother without any warning told her she was old enough to be on her own, and kicked her out. Now the agency has as- sisted enough people over time to know there is always more to the story than what we hear but, this girl did not appear to be mentally unstable except for the trauma she recently experienced.

Her eyes never left the ground and it was obvious she had other recent trauma as well. We were able to refer her to services that were geared specifically for youth like her but, it took time to get her served. When lunch was ready to be served she ate ravenously. At the end of the day with sev- eral hours before the other agency was to help her, she was offered more food. Her eyes lit up and her answer was an adamant “Yes, Please”.

HOPE, Inc. started to serve lunch from 10:30 am until 1 pm every Tuesday and Thursday in July and

have fed over 250 different people, ages 13 to 68 years old. Some have said that it’s the only meal

of their day. There are other agencies in town who provide food but, they are located in other are-

as of Salisbury. In the current heat and weather some of the clients can’t or won’t walk to those fa-

cilities. If you, your church, organization, office, or friends are moved to help us feed the hungry

please contact HOPE, Inc. at 443-944-5279.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Health Outreach Ministry

Dr. Dot Baker

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, October marks our local Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, and November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. WHAT is Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)? It is the most common type of dementia – meaning a loss of brain function that affects and causes

problems with memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. The dementia usually progresses slowly and interferes with daily tasks as it worsens through about 7 stages. Some types of

dementia related to AD, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke damage, and brain infections cannot be reversed. Some types of dementia related to brain tumors, blood sugar changes,

medication use, and low B12 levels may be reversed. WHO is at risk? Over 6 million Americans are living with AD. A majority of persons are age 65 and older. However, about 5 percent of persons are age 40-50 (younger onset). Risk factors include: age, family history/heredity of AD.

WHAT can I do? know your family health history, protect your brain from repeated injury, give your brain a good blood supply via a healthy heart, stay fit to promote healthy aging.

WHAT are 10 warning signs? We may all be a bit forgetful as we age. However, AD is not a normal part of aging. Each person’s signs may occur in different degrees. #1 – memory loss that “disrupts daily life” #2 – changes in ability to make & follow a plan or work with numbers #3 - trouble to finish familiar task at home, work, or leisure #4 – trouble with time or place #5 – trouble with vision/space (read, judge distance or color, not recognize self in mirror) #6 – trouble with words in speaking or writing #7 - problem with misplace things/unable to retrace steps #8 – decrease in judgment/decision-making, appearance #9 – withdraw from work, social & hobby interests #10 – change in mood or personality (confused, anxious, fearful, suspicious) HOW do I know if I have AD?

Talk with your healthcare provider who will take your history, do physical and mental exams, and order blood/tests for other possible medical conditions. Early detection offers available treat- ments, time to plan, and care & support services. WHAT are myths about AD? Read about myths at Alzheimer's & Memory Loss Myths | Alzheimer's Association

WHAT are tips to live with Alzheimer’s Disease? Goals of living with AD are to manage signs and symptoms, maintain quality of life, and provide for families and caregivers. Areas to consider are:

dealing with the diagnosis, communication, treatments, dressing, bathing, eating, activities, exer- cise, continence, sleep problems, wandering, home safety, driving, healthcare visits, coping with hol- idays, information for families, spousal care, financial issues, legal issues, and caregiver information and support. Resources include: Understanding Alzheimer’s and caregiver guides at the Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center, support groups, and healthcare providers.

RESOURCES: >>24-hour helpline @ 800-272-3900

>>Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center offers numerous resources such as information, publications, videos, & research @ http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers

>>Alzheimer’s Association @ Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help

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