Be Well!!!

About the Book

Do you want to become younger next year, both physically and mentally, and grow spiritually each year as well? Dr. Ray Ayers, a member of Memorial Drive UMC, has developed a Health and Wellness Ministry (HWM) proposal to work toward accomplishing this goal. Absent a viable HWM, our church congregants tend to be helped by advances in medical technology but at the same time experience a loss in quality of life. Further, as shown below, a healthy lifestyle can prevent or control illnesses. Do you and your church want to live a more healthy and joyous life? Described in this proposal is a seven-part Healthy Living Model that, if followed, can cause you and your church to become effectively younger and more joyful each year! In a key supportive book, Younger Next Year, the authors Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, MD, tell us that 70 percent of what we feel as the effects of aging is optional—the decay of mind and body—and we can change this. Welcome aboard!

About the Author

RAY R. AYERS, PhD, PE Education • BSCE, UM 1963, MSE, U.A. - Huntsville 1968 • PhD, CE, UH,1973 Engineering Employment (52 years) • 1963‐1968: Brown Engrg.,NASA Saturn V • 1968‐1999: Shell Oil Co. – ENGR-Research Advisor • 1999 to Present: Stress Engineering Services – Staff Consultant Registered Professional Engr. – Tex. (#58833) 2015 OTC Heritage Award In recognition of 50+ years in offshore research and development contributions to the industry. 2008 MMS (BSEE) Corporate Leadership Award For advancing technology in deepwater polyester moorings and deepwater pipeline repairs. 1993 Engineer of the Year Award by the American Gas Association In recognition of his leadership in improving communications between the oil companies and gas transmission companies on deepwater pipeline technology. Patents - 49 Church Married to Carolyn over 51 years, 3 kids, 7 grandkids • Member MDUMC over 38 years. • Longtime Member of Good News SS Class, Chancel Choir, Jubilation. Former Board of Stewards Member and Vice Chair. • Wesley-based Adult SS Teacher for 32 years.