The Mission Arlington^® family, as you may know, loves to provide for children.  The children are always so open, receptive, and a lot of fun.  This past Saturday, in partnership with the Baptist Center for Global Concerns, twenty-seven (27) children spent a morning learning about healthy lifestyles.  Surely, as the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

At Mary’s Table, the young students (1st through 6th grade) learned

1. the biblical perspective on health, and how God wanted them to take care of their bodies.
2. They were taught the difference between healthy and unhealthy snacks, and then they made some creative, tasty, but healthy snacks to enjoy while they were there.
3. Finally, they heard from a dental hygienist about what it means to take care of their teeth.  Each student received toothbrushes along with other hygiene items.

The children were led by staff and volunteers from the Baptist Center, and also by the Smiles team from Warren Dentistry in Fort Worth.  These adults had an affinity for children,  and they were able to teach them in a way that was both instructive and fun. Afterwards, one parent wrote that her fifth grade daughter had a “wonderful experience and learned a lot,” and that she had not stopped talking about her fun time there.”

Mission Arlington^® values and appreciates the wonderful supportive partnerships of so many individuals, and teams of people who love God, and who love people in such practical ways.

Our prayer is that the seeds which were planted this past Saturday will blossom for years to come.

Thank you for your constant support of our work.