so, i cut my finger as i opened a can of beans to go in my chili and let me tell you that is some good turkey chili YUM! well, my finger bled, of course. i immediately applied pressure to it with a paper towel, washed it well, and put a bandaid on it for say, 3 minutes. after removing the bandaid, there was a thin coat of scab over the cut. do you realize what that means in partial? i have a healthy immune system, it's working the way it was designed to work, to fight infection. that scab in it's premature state was protecting my flesh from infection.

what is my point? i know my immune system is working the way it was intended...strong. disease of any king can weaken your immune system, making it more of a challenge for your body to fight infection. i know that my immune system is strong because i know my health status. regular visits to the doctor's office, good hygiene practices, and regular HIV TESTING....know your status, get tested: www.blackaids.org for an HIV testing site near you.

FREE Concert w/Stephen Hurd & Bruncheon w/LIVE Stage Play

in recognition and honor of World AIDS Day 2008 hosted by

Pathway to Life HIV/AIDS Ministry of Reid Temple AME Church

Free Gospel Concert

Featuring Stephen Hurd
&
Trey Howard and Surrender

Mistress of Ceremony:
Miss Black Maryland, 2008- Alisha L. Jones

Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 7:00pm

HIV Testing will be available from 6pm – 9pm

Free Workshops & Brunch

Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 8:30am

Online and On site Registration is Available, sign up TODAY: http://www.reidtemple.org/event_details.asp?id=524

Free Continental Breakfast

9:00am - Workshops

9:45am – 11:15am - Soul Inspiration Theater Presents
“LOCK IN” the Stage Play

11:30am – 1:00pm - Free Brunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm - HIV Testing will be available (FREE & CONFIDENTIAL)

All events will take place at:

Reid Temple AME Church, Inc.

11400 Glenn Dale Road, Glenn Dale, MD

Reverend Dr. Lee P. Washington, Senior Pastor