Indiana—It is wonderful and amazing to see the interest in health education. Mitch Daniels, Ind.'s governor, encouraged our citizens to get in shape with the Inshape Indiana campaign. On the new website, www.in.gov/inshape, the governor calls upon people to, “lose weight, eat more fruits and vegetables daily, increase physical activity, and stop smoking.”

The recent CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) programs in Anderson and Cicero/Noblesville had a combined attendance of over 90 people. Both programs were held in church facilities of other denominations. This created opportunity for developing good friendships and fulfilling the ministry outlined in The Ministry of Healing, “Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me’” (p. 143).

Mike and Gretchen Patterson were featured in the Anderson paper last spring in connection with the CHIP classes they attended. They continued to experience health improvements. In July, Mike’s physician told him he would not need to have a kidney bypass surgery done. Gretchen excitedly reported she is not having any more migraine headaches.

Last May, ten additional churches sent representatives to Andrews University to receive training to conduct the CHIP program: Bedford, Bloomington, Columbus, Evansville, South Bend, Glendale, Lafayette, La Porte, Muncie, and New Castle/Knightstown. In Nov., Chapel West sent several individuals to the Adventist CHIP Summit in New Mexico.

There are many opportunities for health ministry. At the Health Summit in Orlando, the first week in Feb., 2006, there are many different ministries offering training. Go to www.plusline.org and click on events and NAD Health Summit for more information.

Clinton Meharry, Indiana Conference health and temperance director