Thursday, August 1 through Wednesday, August 7, 2019 is designated as “World Breastfeeding Week” and the month of August is “National Breastfeeding Month.” Breastfeeding, also called nursing, is the process of feeding a mother’s breast milk to her infant, either directly from the breast or by expressing (pumping out) the milk from the breast and bottle-feeding it to the infant. … [Read more...] about National Breastfeeding Month: Breaking down the stigma – Week 1
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July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – conclusion
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th According to Jacqueline Whitmore, one of the nation's foremost experts on etiquette and protocol, wireless phone users can take these steps to avoid offending others: 1. Be all there. When you’re in a meeting, performance, courtroom or other busy area, let calls go to voicemail to avoid a disruption. In some … [Read more...] about July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – conclusion
July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – Week 3
This week we will continue to outline the rules of etiquette for cell phone usage while at work. We will also address courtesy when it comes to cell phones in places of worship. 4. Find a private place to make cell phone calls. While it's okay to use your cell phone at work for private calls during breaks, don't stay at your desk. Find somewhere else to talk, where your … [Read more...] about July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – Week 3
Florida church eliminates $7.2M in medical debt burdening 6,500 families
A Southern Baptist church in Florida will pay off more than $7.2 million in crippling medical debt impacting more than 6,500 individuals and families living at or below the poverty line in five Florida counties. Additionally, the church will also fund three foster homes for the next year. Senior pastor Dan Glenn of Stetson Baptist Church in DeLand announced to his … [Read more...] about Florida church eliminates $7.2M in medical debt burdening 6,500 families
July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – Week 2
While cell phones are important tools in emergency situations, with the amount of people using cell phones in the United States, some courtesy is in order. This week, we will outline the rules for using cell phones at work, compliments of Dawn Rosenberg McKay at about. com. Rules for using cell phones at work Having your cell phone at work can be useful but it can also be … [Read more...] about July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – Week 2
Fessahaye Mebrahtu named new director of Black Catholic And Ethnic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Fessahaye Mebrahtu is named the first Director of Black Catholic and Ethnic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He joined the archdiocesan staff at the Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center on June 17, 2019. “Only strong people can endure so much trauma, so much struggle, and not only survive and thrive but keep challenging. The mere total struggle, relentless … [Read more...] about Fessahaye Mebrahtu named new director of Black Catholic And Ethnic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – Week 1
“Visiting a neighbor's home and engaging in congenial conversation is fast becoming a lost art. Polite verbal exchanges once familiar and customary in centuries past have gone the way of electronic surrogates: texting, e-mail and smart phones." (Excerpted from an article by Ty Pelfrey in The Union, Grass Valley, CA, Jan., 2011). While the author of this quote seems to spurn the … [Read more...] about July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – Week 1
National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Conclusion)
June is celebrated as National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. The history of National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month is unclear; what is clear is that this observance has been occurring since 1991 to promote the growing and grilling season. This column has highlighted this month the advantages of eating fresh fruits and vegetables and has encouraged you to bump up fruits … [Read more...] about National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Conclusion)
National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th Many programs have been initiated to encourage the eating of more fruits and vegetables and educating the public as to the healthy and affordable option of growing what you eat and eating what you grow. Neighborhood gardens are a perfect example. A neighborhood/ community garden brings beauty to a neighborhood, it … [Read more...] about National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Week 4)
Father Augustus Tolton, the first Black American Roman Catholic priest, is expected to become the first Black American saint
Father Augustus Tolton, the Roman Catholic Church’s first Black priest, who is slated to become the church’s first Black saint, was forced to attend seminary in Rome because no American school would admit him because of his race, despite his intellect, special abilities (he spoke several languages) and his devotion to the church. Tolton, a former slave from Missouri, … [Read more...] about Father Augustus Tolton, the first Black American Roman Catholic priest, is expected to become the first Black American saint