On November 17, 2023, the church of Menorca held a health exhibition on the waterfront of Mahon, the capital of the island. The Town Council of Mahon granted the necessary permissions and provided a large marquee, a power hub, tables, a stage, and chairs for the activity.
The organizing team used the acronym "ADELANTE" to highlight the 8 natural resources for health: Water, Rest, Exercise, Light, Solar, Air, Nutrition, Temperance, and Hope.
Eight information tables were set up for each resource and there was a table for medical consultations by the doctor invited to the event. During the morning that the Health Exhibition was open, a total of more than 100 people passed through, including children who stayed to see the show of the puppets Xisca, Maika, Toni, and Manu.
5 days to quit smoking
At each table, there were information slips and attendees were also asked if they wanted to know more. 6 people signed up for the 5-day smoke-quitting plan and left us their contact details so that we could contact them and start the plan with them. This was a striking way of reaching out to people, especially considering that, in Spain, there are many smokers who want to kick the habit.
At the exercise table, we weighed and measured those who requested it and told them what their Body Mass Index was. People were very satisfied to know that they were at a normal level, and those who were not asked us for some tips on healthy eating and exercise to overcome obesity.
Gifts and books
Gifts were also given out to those who participated at the information tables. They could take away a book or magazine, a magnet with the ADELANTE sticker, a bottle of water, or a balloon with a message of hope.
The community responded quite well to the initiative and asked us when we would be setting up the Health Expo tent again. We hope that all the contacts that were made will continue to be willing to learn and, thus, attract them to Jesus.
The Health Expo is part of the evangelistic plan of the church in Menorca to reach out to those living in the city.
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