COOKING WITH PRAISE - The Cooking with Praise Group has been meeting weekly since May 2, 2008.  This has been a delicious "SPIRITUAL" Process!!  We began with a Pot Luck Dinner at the Church and have ventured out to various restaurants in the area for review.

Our Meeting times (including some minor changes) are scheduled for Monday nights at 6 p.m.

Our food choices revolve around "Fantastic" tasty Themes ranging from Asian fare to Southern Based to a Mexican meal.  All of the food is prepared by our MEMBERS!!  We exchange recipes at each meeting.

The POSITIVE, FUN, CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IS Marvelous!!  At each gathering we Pray, Eat, and Laugh with each other.  many of us did not know the other members initially, now we are definitely, FAMILY!!!!

Take care and join us!!!   Bro. Lee Martin, Facilitator

Other members, Mary, Sharon, Grace, Margaret, Carol, Nora, Nicole, Wanda, and Rev. Hargrave

SPOKEN WORD MINISTRY - The Spoken Word Ministry is looking for volunteers. Contact Michael R. Scott for more information.

ANGEL WINGS (YOUTH 3-9 YEARS) - Assistant director needed.  The Wings of Bethel is looking for someone who might be interested in working to develop the Angel Wings of Bethel's dance ministry.  We've got lots of little ones at bethel and I think this could be a great opportunity for us all, but I need someone to help me take this on.  This person has to be willing to commit to regular meeting times with children, help with recruitment and organization, and choreography.  Choreography would need to be age-appropriate.  More importantly, this person just has to love little children, love the Lord, and be willing to work.  We'll all chip in to help.  Contact Robin Wilson is interested.

AN INVITATION FROM THE FANNIE J. COPPIN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY! - As we focus on God's commandment to us, "Thy shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." (Mark 12:31), the mission of the Fannie J.Copin Women's Missionary Society is to serve others and be a witness to the world.  Please join us on the last Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethel.  All are welcome.

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HEALTHY KNOWLEDGE FOR YOUR BODY - Healthy Knowledge for Your Body

HEALTH & WELLNESS - Remember your Fruits and Vegetables!

Fruit of the Month: Nectarine

Vegetable of the Month: Garlic

 

Did you know the more physical activity you do the more you can eat?
Well, not exactly!  Physical activity of any type, mowing the grass, cleaning the house, walking and playing sports are ll things that cause us to burn calories.  The key is to replace energy lost through physical activity with healthy, low calorie foods such as fruits and vegetables. Consuming the right amount of fruits and vegetables each day is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and decrease your risk for several chronic diseases. The recommended amount of fruits and vegetables a person eats each day differs based on their age and gender. For example, a 50 year old female who is physically active less than 30 minutes a day needs 1 1/2  cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables a day.  What represents a cup of fruit and vegetables you may ask?  A cup of fruit is equal to 1 apple, 1 large banana, or 32 grapes.  A cup of vegetables is equivalent to 12 baby carrots, 1 large sweet potato, or 1 cup of cooked spinach, turnip or collard greens. Visit http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/ to find out how many fruits and vegetables you should eat each day.

MAINTAINING A HEALTHY SMILE

It only takes a few minutes each day to achieve a healthy smile.  Follow this simple routine.  Brush thoroughly with an American Dental Association (ADA) accepted fluoride toothpaste twice a day -- more often if your dentist advises.  Eat a well-balanced diet -- watch those sweets.  Clean between your teeth once a day with floss or another type of internal cleaner.  Schedule regular dental checkups.

C. Flowers, DDS

Master Wasentha Young, Tai-Chi Ch'uan Instructor - July 20, 2008 (More info to follow)

Move Your Body Exercise Sessions - Saturday's at 9:15 a.m.

BLOOD PRESSURE - Check your blood pressure on the second Sunday of the month.  You can have your blood pressure checked in the nursery, located behind the Sanctuary between the 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services.  Medical professionals will be on hand.

 
FOURTH DISTRICT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CONGRESS 2008 - July 23 - July 26, 2008. Wyndham Lisle-Chicago, 3000 Warrenville Rd., Lise, IL 60532.  (630) 505-1000 or http://www.wyndhamlisle.com.  Hotel Rate: $97.00.  Hotel registration deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2008.  Registration forms are in the document holder by the main entrance. 
 
MISSIONARIES ON THE MOVE - JULY MEETING CHANGE - The Fannie J. Coppin Women's Missionary Society meeting for July has been moved to Thursday, July 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  This will be the regular monthly meeting for July.  There will be NO meeting on Friday, July 25.   
 
MEN OF ACTION Mentoring Program- Hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday , July 26th @ 4 p.m. at the church for anyone interested  in becoming a mentor of a young person.  Mentoring requirements, details of the program, sign-up, questions & answers, etc., will be discussed.  The mentoring program is facilitated by VIP Mentoring of Detroit.  For additional information, contact Rev. Robert Connors, Cecil Amison, Darnell Miller, or Weylan Stricklin.  

 
YPD MEETING -  The next YPD meeting will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2008 following the 10:45 a.m. Service.
 

AFRICAN CANADIAN HERITAGE TOUR - Saturday August 9 at 8:00 a.m. Please join the Bethel Church School on our annual fellowship on a historical journey back in time to Ontario Canada. We will explore Walls Farm, lunch at Wheels Inn, and travel to Buxton Historical Site. Price $40 per person, and free for Bible Bowl participants. This the last journey we can take into Canada without a passport, birth ceriticates are acceptable.  Return registration forms by Thursday July 10, 2008. Return to Hollis Jordan, Regina Spencer or mailbox of Eva Louis.

MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE - Monday August 18th - Sunday August 24th.  Hotel Accomodations: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dearborn, (313) 593-1234 or (800) 233-1234.  Room Rate: $109.  Reservation deadline, August 10th.  Free Parking.  All services / meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency.  Host Church, Ebenezer AMEC.

BETHEL HELPING HANDS MINISTRY - Is looking for models ages 5 - 13 for a Back to School Fashion Show, September 27, 2008.  Parents, if your children are interested, please contact Elaine Westfield or Katie Thomas.