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Faith @ Work Messages
"Be Well Thee and Ye!"
Vol. 3 | Journal of ReignBow ReNEWed | Issue 4 | February 2025
Faith @ Work (F@W) Messages is free expression of empowering and educational information for Holystic Wellness. With a faith foundation, it means nurturing of the 8 dimensions of wellness -- emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. F@W Messages include our podcast and this monthly newsletter of curated information from diverse resources.
We believe in the African principles highlighted during Kwanzaa. It starts with UMOJA (unity) because we promote togetherness in the family, community, and nation. F@W Messages unifies our people with the knowledge necessary for continual growth and transformation.
BODY AS TEMPLE
The care of one's physical wellness is how most folks define being healthy. We know that it is just one aspect of total care. It takes self-determination (Kujichagulia) to focus on the wellness of ourselves and our family. It gives us the confidence and strength to define and name ourselves, create and speak for ourselves.
"Our Focus on 'Bettering' Ourselves Sets Us Up to Fail –
Here's What a Life Coach Wants You to Do Instead (H. MacAndrews)"
According to this article, New Year's resolutions are now past thoughts. We kept them for about two weeks, because we want to be new and improved in 2025.
Being better depends on us and real growth opportunities. Why not be content with who we are today? Our Creator does not make junk. Coach Hattie gave these reasons why we dump resolutions. We...
- Set unreal goals
- Lack preparation
- Need discipline
- Feel pressured
- Seek perfection
Let's get back on track for continual self-care and -help.
Chef Will's Corner
Executive Chef Will Robinson is a trustworthy resource for nutrition and food safety. He has been in culinary arts for over 25 years. This month, he is dropping some gems. Here are 5 Rules for Kitchen Sanitation:
- Clean Hands - Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water before preparing food.
- Clean Surfaces - With a cleanser and sanitizer, wipe down counters, refrigerator doors, and other surfaces frequently used before and after cooking.
- Properly Stored Food - Keep raw meats and seafood in sealed containers in the refrigerator.
- High-Temperature Wash - Dishes, cookware, and utensils need hot water and detergent to be truly clean.
- Serve & Store - Don't leave cooked food out for more than 2 hours.
If you want to improve food safety at home or the workplace, Chef Will teaches this topic for ServSafe Certification.
Product of the Month
Chef Will-Yummy's Spices, Rubs & Seasonings are delicious culinary outcomes of an accomplished and soulful Executive Chef. These versatile spices can bring flair to most meats and vegetables . . .
- Bangin' Burger -- $7.99 (2 oz) or $14.99 (4 oz): Most people enjoy a good burger. Sprinkle this blend to create a great burger -- Celery seed, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed black pepper, and sea salt!
- Garlicky Bread -- $6.99 (2 oz) or $11.99 (4 oz): If you want restaurant-yummy garlic bread, use this seasoning to make it happen at home.
- Garlicky Onion -- $6.99 (2 oz) or $11.99 (4 oz): Let the combination of onion & garlic powder plus black pepper to give your dish POWer!
- Garlicky Chili -- $8.99 (2 oz) or $15.99 (4 oz): This blend of chili & garlic powder with onion salt plus paprika makes your food POP!
- Happy Chicken -- $7.99 (2 oz) or $14.99 (4 oz): Tired of the same ol' chicken recipe? Spice it up with our blend of paprika, granulated garlic, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Lemon Pepper -- $8.99 (2 oz) or $15.99 (4 oz): This spice mixes citrusy tartness of lemon with heated PEPPiness of black pepper.
- Mexicano Citrus -- $7.99 (2 oz) or $14.99 (4 oz): Himalayan salt, granulated garlic, paprika, lime juice, and chili pepper
- Rub It Right -- $10.99 (2 oz) or $19.99 (4 oz): Chef Will is blessing you with his secret, special rub, to spice up your meats.
- Salted Garlicky Onion -- $7.99 (2 oz) or $14.99 (4 oz): Let the combination of onion powder & garlic powder plus black pepper & sea salt to spice it up!
With each seasoning purchase, $1 will go towards the ServSafe tuition for Future Chefs. Executive Chef Will is also a Certified ServSafe Proctor/Manager and takes pride in teaching others how to become a successful chef. He encourages cooks and chef to spice up life with meals enhanced by these special blends.
POWER OF SPEECH
How Can we Effectively Fortify Our Community?
Open communication and active listening are two crucial steps. We cannot let our differences (such as, languages) remain our barriers. We're never too old to exercise our minds by learning new phrases in Swahili, Spanish, and French.
English: DIVERSITY
"Isn't it amazing that we are all made in God's image, and yet there is so much diversity among his people (Desmond Tutu)?"
Swahili: UTOFAUTI
"Je, haishangazi kwamba sisi sote tumeumbwa kwa mfano wa Mungu, na bado kuna tofauti nyingi kati ya watu wake (Desmond Tutu)?"
Spanish: DIVERSIDAD
"¿No es sorprendente que todos estemos hechos a imagen de Dios y, sin embargo, haya tanta diversidad entre su pueblo (Desmond Tutu)?"
French: DIVERSITÉ
"N'est-il pas étonnant que nous soyons tous créés à l'image de Dieu, et pourtant il y a tant de diversité parmi son peuple (Desmond Tutu)?"
The African principle of UJIMA (collective work and responsibility) says we build up and maintain our community together. Your increased knowledge could improve communications with old and new friends. These basic translations are taken from Google Translate.
MINDSET SHIFTS
The best way to achieve the African principle of cooperative economics (UJAMAA) is to educate and enlighten our minds. A well-informed mind meets community needs with valuable goods and services. Ujamaa means we build and maintain our own businesses and profit together.
The following articles support your intellectual, financial, and occupational wellness.
"Boys Want a Strong Relationship With Their Teachers
That Doesn’t Always Happen (E. Heubeck)"
As committed educators, we constantly seek ways to effectively reach our students. This article from Education Week uncovered something essential about male students. Boys learn and perform better when teachers make efforts to grow relationships with them.
Typically, teachers may believe that boys do not seek relationships and are more independent than girls. Growing up, boys were taught to be tough and show no emotion. Therefore, they behave based on these expectations. Teachers often encourage this stereotype and favor their girl students.
They surveyed a group of K to 12 teachers and they said girls are more ambitious and seek teachers' approvals. These beliefs may be the reasons teachers cultivate less relationships with male students. This article suggests when educators continually build trusting relationships with boys, their conduct and academics are favorable. What do you think? Learn more.
ATTENTION TEACHERS:
Do You Need Help with Classroom Management? Ask Ms. Pam
"10 Realistic and Doable Ways
to Save Money in 2025"
Saving money doesn’t have to mean living on the bare minimum. With a few smart strategies, you can make your financial goals more achievable. Here are some realistic and doable ways to save money in 2025:
- Automate Your Savings: Set up an automatic transfer to a savings account every payday. Even a small amount, like 5% of your income, adds up over time without much effort.
- Make Meal Planning a Priority: Plan your meals for the week and stick to a shopping list. This helps reduce impulse buys and cuts down on food waste. Consider prepping meals in bulk for added savings.
- Cancel Unused Subscriptions: Review your monthly subscriptions and cancel services you no longer use. Streaming platforms, gym memberships, or apps you’ve forgotten about can drain your finances unnecessarily.
These and the seven remaining tips are available from the Woman and Home Team.
"20 Strategies to Position Your Company
As An Employer of Choice"
Today's businesses must go beyond offering competitive salaries to establish themselves as employers of choice. By aligning organizational values with the needs and aspirations of today's workforce, companies can attract and retain top talent in any industry.
Below, Forbes Human Resources Council members share strategies that can help your company stand out as a desirable employer. From fostering a strong workplace culture to providing clear career development opportunities, these approaches can signal your value to current and prospective employees (Forbes Human Resources Council).
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
Elmwood United Presbyterian Church
Elmwood United Presbyterian Church (EUPC) is where my husband and I lovingly worship and serve as Ruling Elders.
WHAT? EUPC is multi-generational, Christian church that serves communities of Essex County NJ and beyond.
HOW? Elmwood offers extravagant worship, love, and growth opportunities. Ministries for children, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors. Services are available live in-person, on Facebook, and YouTube.
WHO? EUPC seeks to serve all people regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, or national origin. We delight in the privilege of representing the Kingdom of God in our worship, fellowship, and service. EUPC extends an open invitation to all who would be led of the Spirit to join us.
WHEN? Sunday Worship @ 9:30 a.m; Tuesday Bible Study @ 12 p.m; and Much More . . .
WHERE? Visit at 135 Elmwood Avenue, E. Orange NJ 07018 or Elmwood United Presbyterian Church
Do You Seek GOD's Dynamic Energy and Love?
At Elmwood, it starts with Pastor Maria Norales Crompton radiates out through the staff and congregation.
Who Do You Know?
We love to feature people and organizations that advocate for the uplifting and Holystic Wellness of our community. Faith @ Work Messages started in 2020 to share good news in a world that focuses on bad news.
Tell us about your Community Champion!