Remembering the FRUIT of the Spirit

NUTRITION AT BETHEL

As lent comes to a close it's important that we reflect. In March we spoke about the fruit of the spirit. As a church community we often speak about nurturing the spirit. It is not only important that we nurture the spirit, but that we also nurture the body. In the 40 days of lent, we usually focus on giving up something of the body....so we can nurture the spirit. The spirit AND body are important. In the way that we teach our children to cultivate the spirit, is important that we teach them to care for their bodies. As we approach the Easter season let's start thinking about ways in which we can nurture the body.

Let's start with FRUIT....

It's delicious and nutritious. Fresh FRUIT can be a great snack. Fruit is stocked with key nutrients like water, fiber and various micronutrints Vitamins A-K, minerals and phytochemicals which have antioxidant properties.

It's important to start healthy eating early. People tend to carry their eating habits with them throughout life. So get your child started with a healthy eating lifestyle by starting with FRUIT.

Tips-How to encourage young children to snack with FRUIT:

Model it- children model their parents. Even when you think their not looking - they are! So instead of reaching for that bag of potato chips before dinner, grab a piece of FRUIT. They're likely to catch on.

FRUIT of the month

Bananas- Rich in fiber and potassium bananas are a great fruit. Available year round. Bananas are a great snack FRUIT. They can also be added to any fresh fruit smoothie to provide a creamier texture. This month, when your craving a snack try grabbing a banana.

King's Kidz sing Sat and Sun (UPDATED)

It's finally here: the week of the African Methodist Episcopal Church's 160th Session of the New England Annual Conference held at Bethel AME Church, Boston!

The children have several opportunities to serve next weekend singing the Bethel Chant. (We will also ask the teens, tweens and parents to help out as back whenever possible.) Lyrics and video on on the blog.

We hope to see you 1, 2 or 3 of the days next weekend!

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, Christian Education Youth Night - Bethel Chant

St Andrew's Wachusetts and Walk Hill Sts, Jamaica Plain MA

7:30PM Kids sing as part of the welcome. Everyone is encouraged to stay for the evening. Due to scheduling, Kids won't sing on Friday

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, YPD Day - Bethel Chant!

Parkside Campus, 215 Forest Hills Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

YPD = Young People's Division

Breakfast at 8am; Worship services from 9:30am-11:30am, kids sing the Bethel Chant as part of the welcome to Bethel Boston. Then stay for a full day of age appropriate activities and workshops (ending at 3:30pm). The theme is "GET FIT," so there will be a lot of jumping and moving. Registration is $25 per person, which includes breakfast, lunch and a drawstring backpack with goodies in it. Dress code is white top and green or black skirt. Please contact Teresa Lammey-Reid at bethelbosypd@gmail.com for registration and information.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SATURDAY!

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 - Bethel Chant!

MATCH School, 46 Wachusett St, Jamaica Plain, MA, 10 AM

All children and youth will worship at the MATCH SCHOOL from 10AM (please drop them off directly, then proceed to the St Andrew's church building). We will have extended worship activities and provide lunch. (Worship and conference activities may last until approx 2pm for those who will be attending the full closing day activities). During worship, a small delegation of the children will be escorted to/from St Andrew's sanctuary to sing the Bethel Chant for the main congregation. All children must be picked up at the MATCH School.

Upcoming

Please keep practicing the Victory Chant in preparation for Easter Sunday, April 24.