April 2010

Dear Friends of New Song, 

 

Many in our community just celebrated Easter and the resurrection, a celebration which affirms the goodness of God's creation and bodily life. However, many in the Harlem community find their lives diminished because of poor health. That is why we started the Harlem Center for Healthy Living (HCHL) a little over a year ago.

 

Now with 250 members, HCHL provides screening tests, exercise classes, and nutritional counseling to combat high blood pressure, childhood obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. As the spring arrives our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) effort is also getting underway for its second year. This effort brings fresh fruit and vegetables to families that have historically had diets that were not conducive to good health. We are currently working on providing a food stamp payment option to give more of our neighbors an opportunity to participate.

 

As one neighborhood participant said after getting fresh corn, "Oh man! I never had it like that before. I'm eating all kinds of new vegetables. This is great!"

 

HCCL is just one of the many efforts in which we live out our faith and calling to love our neighbors. Of course, our ability to make a difference is dependent upon your generous partnership. As always, we remain grateful for your prayers, encouragement and financial gifts. We couldn't do it without you!

 

Thank you so much for standing with us to make a difference in the lives of many!

May God richly bless you, 

 

Rev. Jeffrey White

Pastor

New Song Community Church