And God said,
Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
Genesis 1:29 KJV
Since 2013, we have provided guidance in the areas of Spiritual, Mental and Physical health.
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“The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
-Proverbs 18:15 (NKJV)
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Our Mission
Educate and Bring Awareness To Our Community.
Be a conduit, a vessel of change and transformation
Bring KNOWLEDGE – facilitate KNOWING what we need to KNOW and do NOT KNOW...
Bring TRUTH where there is UNTRUTH and Mis-Representation...
“...You will KNOW the truth, and THE TRUTH will make you FREE.”
- John 8:32 (NRSV)
“... Be transformed by the RENEWING of your MIND...”
- Romans 12:2 (NASB)
(emphasis mine)
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Who We Are
A Ministry That…
Offers Opportunities
For the AWAKENING of the: Spirit, Mind, Body
For OPENNESS - to learn and seek TRUTH
For the AWAKENING of the Healer within
To explore BALANCE and WHOLENESS
To be in touch with our Inner JOY, and our Inner BEAUTY
To Celebrate Our UNIQUENESS, and ONENESS!
To open Our Hearts To LOVE… To LIVE Our ETERNAL FREEDOM and LIMITLESSNESS!
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In this seventh year of growing, developing and unfolding, Center of Joy Ministry connects with and embraces the energy, beauty and stunning nature of the Strelitzia – Bird of Paradise flower – of South African origin. Deeply and aptly it symbolizes the heart, passion, vision, and mission of Center Of Joy Ministry in its here and now.
Like a brightly colored bird, the vibrancy, and aliveness of the Strelitzia - is symbolic of the AWAKENING of Center Of Joy Ministry and those it serves tenderly and with empathy – beckoning… to come into our uniqueness, vibrancy, and aliveness.
And… the Strelitza’s medicinal and health benefits put the capstone on its symbolic relationship with Center of Joy Ministry. Quite fittingly, Strelitzia – Bird of Paradise connects with our Healthy Choices…Healthy Living Movement, the signature program of Center of Joy Ministry since 2014.
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Our Initiatives
We are changing lives in our community
Center of Joy Ministry, through its signature program “HEALTHY CHOICES…HEALTHY LIVING”- since its launch in 2014, has developed and distributed cutting-edge health and wellness information to our community; through seminars, workshops, special health series, nature experiences, movies, conference calls, and its annual conference.
“Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life”- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
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Our Team
A dynamic group of individuals from all walks of life.
Pastor Joy (Rev. Marline Richards-Thomas)
Leader
B.S., Education, The City College, CUNY
B.S., Health Information Management, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Ordained Clergy, 2003
Master of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, 2007
Certified Health Nutrition & Essential Oil Coach
“I am a unique expression of the God of Creation on my journey to health and wholeness – at the beginning of my next stage of unfolding, inviting others to go to their next stage of unfoldment.”
- Pastor Joy
Pastor Joy guides and supports men and women on their particular journey to health and wellness:Spirit, Mind and Body. Pastor Joy hosts and presents “Healthy Choices...Healthy Living” - Health conferences, Workshops, and Seminars – which purposes to Educate, Energize and Awaken the Healer within each of us! She is the mother of three outstanding and ardent adult children, and four delightful grandchildren.
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Marilyn King-George
Co-Leader
B.A (Biological Sciences), New York University
Microbiology Technologist, NYC Regional Hospitals
Certified Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach
Marilyn was mentored by her Grandmother in the use of Caribbean herbs, spices and various Afro-Caribbean Plant-based remedies. So when the development of "Resistant Strains" of Microbial organisms became prevalent-requiring the use of very strong pharmaceutical drugs for treatment; Marilyn naturally researched "Natural treatments" for family health challenges and also "preventive disease solutions" -especially with the birth of her two children.
Marilyn is a life-long student of "Wholistic" studies; for over 20 years she has been a passionate Health Advocate of Complementary & Integrative Health solutions including Ancestral "Nature-based " remedies & Health supportive Lifestyle changes.
'Healthy Choices...Healthy Living' provides her the opportunity for further Community sharing & Outreach.
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Team Members
Dona Andrews , Administrative Assistant
Sonya Lowe, Financial Coordinator
Rev. Dr. Glenmore Bembry Jr., Senior Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Kennard Davis, Senior Pastor
Truth Center For Higher Consciousness
Delroy Brown, DDS, Eastern Dental PC
Dr. Vanessa Jeffers, Internal Medicine
Jennifer Craig-Clarke, HealthCare Education Project
Cynthia Jones, RN
Volunteers
Monique Richards
Brenda Alexander
Dawn Simon, RN
Diana Alleyne-Wilson
Barbara Simons
Donna-Mae Maitland
Shanelle Bodhoo
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