Thursday, July 29, 2010

Next meeting: August 9, 2010


Lifelines: The Brain Injury Support Group
meeting at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.


The August meeting is scheduled for Monday, the 9th, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM (directions below).


Jerry Morle, Minister, will lead us in a discussion of Faith.

Jerry has a diverse background: a BS in Medical Technology from Michigan Technological University and research technician in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in Ann Arbor. He held the Procurement Coordinator position with the Michigan HHMI office in 1990. After 10 years in that position, he took a sabbatical from HHMI, and worked briefly as a mortgage broker and Seafood marketer. Jerry moved to Dallas and re-joined HHMI in 2002.

Ordained a Teacher in the Church of Jesus Christ in 1987, Jerry began in earnest to study and teach the scriptures in the local congregation in Michigan. He was ordained a Minister in the Church in September of 2009 at the Fort Worth branch.


What is Faith?
What is the value of Faith?
How do we use Faith?

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines Faith:
Main Entry: 1faith
pronunciation: \ˈfāth\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural faiths \ˈfāths, sometimes ˈthz\
Etymology: Middle English feith, from Anglo-French feid, fei, from Latin fides; akin to Latin fidere to trust — more at bide
Date: 13th century

1 a : allegiance to duty or a person : loyalty b (1) : fidelity to one's promises (2) : sincerity of intentions
2 a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2) : complete trust
3 : something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially : a system of religious beliefs

synonyms see belief

on faith : without question on faith>


Note that the discussion is open to everyone and is not based on a particular religion.


Please send a reply email to Kimberly Aikman (aikmank@gmail.com) or call 214 289 0286 so we know to expect you.


Directions to Presbyterian Hospital:
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas is located on Walnut Hill Lane, just east of U.S. 75 (Central Expressway). The meetings are in the
Fogelson Building, Ground Floor, Haggar Hall
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
8200 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75231

When turning into the campus from Walnut Hill, the best route of entry may be the driveway prior to the light. The Fogelson Building is to the right when facing the main hospital entrance, and is next to the Margot Perot Center. Using the underground parking is the easiest way to reach the meeting location; if entering from the main floor, cross the foyer (past the stairs) and take the elevators to the ground floor. Haggar Hall is to the left off the elevators.

Remember that parking is now free! Be sure to get your validation sticker at the start of the meeting.

Neither Lifelines: The Brain Injury Support Group nor Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas support, endorse or recommend any method, treatment, or a program for persons with a brain injury. The intent of the group is to provide support and make information available. Attendance in the group is not a substitute for an informed discussion between a patient and his/her health care provider. No endorsement is intended nor implied.