Christian Times

Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States. Despite recent declines in the prevalence among preschool-aged children, obesity among children is still too high. For children and adolescents aged 2-19 years, the prevalence of obesity has remained fairly stable at about 18 percent and affects about 12.7 million children and adolescents for the past decade. Here are … [Read more...] about Healthy living: Children and obesity (Week 2)

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Have you noticed that when one part of your body is sick or not in good main- tenance, the whole body suf- fers? The Scripture says that a believer’s … [Read more...] about Healthy living (Week 1)

This month has been dedicated to fatherhood. This week, Rev. Leondis Fuller is our father of the week. Rev. Fuller lost all three of his biological children to the senseless violence on our streets. This writer was moved by the openness, strength and love of this father’s submission and this writer is confident you will be moved too. Following Rev. Fuller’s reflections on … [Read more...] about The greatest joys of fatherhood (Conclusion)

Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church (GGMBC), 2432 North Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin will hold their annual Youth Day Worship Service Celebration at 10:30 a.m., on Sunday, June 28, 2015. This year’s theme is “Preparing Youth for Future Service in Christ” based scripturally on Proverbs 16:3 and Luke 8:5-15. The special Worship Celebration speaker will be Sister … [Read more...] about Kikora Smith is Youth Day speaker at Galilee

By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th According to the National Fatherhood Initiative, there is a crisis in America. The U.S. Census Bureau reports 24 million children in America—1 out of 3 — live without their biological dad in the home. There is a father absence crisis in America creating a “Father-Factor” in nearly all of the societal issues facing America today. … [Read more...] about The greatest joys of fatherhood (Part 2)

Pest 2 Rest Pest Control, a local Pest Control Company have been invited by Pastor Lamont Sherrill, of Northside Church of God, to educate seniors about bed bugs. Training will be held Friday June 12, 2015 at 11:30 a.m -1:30 p.m., at Northside Church of God, located at 4858 N. 19th St., Milwaukee WI 53209. This hands-on training will teach seniors on how to do inspections on … [Read more...] about Northside Church hosts bed bug education seminar

By: Janiya Q. Carter Special to the Milwaukee Times At Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Youth Sunday is celebrated every third Sunday; the most recent observance was on Sunday, May 17, 2015. All the young people of the church participate by singing in the choir, praise dancing, or being ushers. We are in charge of the service including devotion. This month the service … [Read more...] about Youth Day observed at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

Pastor Charles E. Holmes and the congregation of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 4801 W. Capitol Drive, observed the church’s 61st Anniversary on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. “Let the Circle Be Broken.” The scripture background was taken from the Book of Isiah 55:3 “I Will Make an Everlasting Covenant with You.” The late Rev. Cornelius Lampkin founded and organized … [Read more...] about Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 61st anniversary