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
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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
National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. This column has sought to encourage you to celebrate this month by taking advantage of freshly picked fruits and vegetables that are making their way to our store grocery shelves. The USDA recommends that we should use plant foods as the foundation of our … [Read more...] about National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Week 3)
National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th Fruits and vegetables are an important part of one’s daily diet. In preparation for this series, I asked a few children and youth what they thought the difference was between a fruit and a vegetable. I then gave some children examples and they were easily able to distinguish between a fruit and a vegetable, others … [Read more...] about National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Week 2)
National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th June is 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 month, this column will highlight the advantages of fresh fruits and … [Read more...] about National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month (Week 1)