Has summer eating and heat taken a toll on your body? Want to look and feel better in your summer clothes? The CHC Health Ministry is inviting and STRONGLY encouraging you to join them on a 21-Day Vegan Kickstart for a healthier and livelier you. The kickstart starts on Monday, September 6 so there's still time for that Haagen Daas you love so much. In addition to the kickstart, there's all kinds of support including a nationwide group call and vegan recipes to give you fresh ideas for vegan cooking. Let the Capitol Hill church family join the 10,000+ people already signed up for this kickstart! Go to the website to register.

Two Features of this year's 21-Day Vegan Kickstart

• Ask the Vegan Doc on Sept. 15: This conference-call style forum for Kickstart participants allows you to hear from two all-star pediatricians who follow a plant-based diet, Leslie Brown, M.D., and Jay Gordon, M.D. They will share their advice that includes plant-based nutrition for all stages of life and take your questions!
• Celebrity Coaches: We are bringing back our veteran team of coaches, including Marilu Henner, John Salley, Bob Harper, Persia White, Dean Ornish, M.D., and all of our other star-studded, health-promoting Kickstart team members.

Capitol Hill's Health Ministry Team will host discussions and send up-to-the minute information via the church's Facebook page so join it if you haven't already.

Members of the Capitol Hill running team known as CHURCH (CAPITOL HILL URBAN RUNNING Charter) will participate in the 193 mile-24 hour Ragnar Relay on Sept. 24 to benefit Back On My Feet; a nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem; are soliciting volunteers, donations and prayers. Volunteers will need to be available for the entire event to provide water, snacks, and support, and funds are necessary the required safety items. If you are able and willing to be a part of this adventure, please see Max Maurice, Greg Hunt or Andrea Saunders for further details.

Marvin Goffe, one of our CHC members, is a corporate recruiter who is currently seeking qualified candidates for over 80 open positions. These opening include software engineering, business analysis, project management, etc. For more info, you may contact Marvin at marvin@reisys.com or call 571-262-5280.

Do you love to sing anthems, spirituals, hymn arrangements and gospel? The Chorale invites you to become a part of their music ministry! Site reading helpful, but not a prerequisite. Rehearsals have been rescheduled for 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30pm. To schedule attendance at a rehearsal, please contact Ramon Bryant (Director) or Lolita Norwood at: (202) 543-1344 or chorale@chcsda.org

Sister Audie Pehrson is in Fairland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 2101 Fairland Road, Silver Springs, MD, 20904,Room B7, 301-388-1017 or 202-250-1657 cell. www.adventisthealthcare.com (she would love to have prayers ,visitors, cards, & phone calls) Location off Route 29 , 1 block North from General Conference. Take New Hampshire Avenue North toward White Oak, Make right on Route 29, After 5 lights turn left on Fairland Rd. the Center is on the left side.

“Prayerworks” CHC Team will meet with you every 1st Sabbath from 8:15-9:00a.m. Anyone serious about getting answers for their special need is invited. The topic: “Applying Fasting and Praying in Your Daily Life”. Fore more info, contact Elder Saundra Austin, at 301-793-1554 or go2pray@verizon.net, prayerworks@chcsda.org.

This new ministry at CHC will be our group Bible study that will examine some of the advanced doctrines of the Bible and prepare us to be “workman that need not be a shame rightly dividing the words of truth”. The first series will deal with how to give a Bible study. Lesson one will show you how to mark your Bible for ready access when sharing the word with others! Bible Study is at 7pm here at the church.

Several of our students who currently attend Adventist schools will not be able to complete the 2009-2010 school year. Their families are experiencing unexpected economic hardships due to recent job layoffs and involuntary reduction in work hours. Please prayerfully consider making this investment that will reap eternal benefits. If you are able to offer financial assistance please contact Jack or Cheryl Sonceau at DrTauny@aol.com or 301-317-1364. Christian Education Ministry

Sabbath, September 25, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Emmanuel Brinklow SDA church Washington Metro Area Women’s Ministries presents ”Men of Honor to recognize men from our area churches who have exhibited an extraordinary dedication to their churches and communities by freely and generously giving of their time and their talent.