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March 29 -Cycle or Walk to Church Sunday

“whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which Jesus walked.”  ~  1 John 2 :6 The people of God are a walking people. At the beginning of time, we find the Lord God walking with Adam and Eve in the cool of the evening. Abraham walked out of Ur. All of Creation kept the same life-giving pace. Today’s ecological crisis and every doctors room show the consequences for human well-being of living life at inhuman speed. Before the Jesus Movement became Christianity it was simply “The Way.” So today choose to walk or cycle to church as part of your spiritual journey instead of jumping on a bus or in the car. It is widely known that walking is the most natural and healthy of exercises. In many ways the perfect exercise. We virtually all learn to do it as little children. It is our first ticket to freedom, our initial experience of moving forward in life without obstacles or the help of another. Bottom of Form On a physical level, walking has enormous benefits. It strengthens the heart. It helps the lungs operate more efficiently. It strengthens the digestive system. Walking boosts the immune system and  reduces stress On a relationship level, you will pass people on the way that you greet, and you can witness to them that you are on the way  to church. On the level of nature , you will become aware of the movement of trees, the sound of birds, the buzz of insects. The journey is worship, not just the destination.

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March 26 – Walk or Cycle to Work/Church

“Arise, walk about the land through its length and breadth.” ~ Genesis 13:17 Plan a day once a week when you cycle or walk to work or church. Cycling and waking has become an underappreciated form of transport in the recent years and this is mainly because most people prefer to commute with motor vehicles.  There are several reasons to switch to cycling or walking. The most notable benefits is the reduced strain on the planet and environment.  Motor vehicles cause so much congestion not to mention the global pollution they are cause. Walking or cycling to work or church is a great way to reduce carbon emissions and your carbon footprint. Problems with motor vehicles Air pollution Increase global warming due to the carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases emitted Car production requires a lot of energy and leaves a giant footprint Fuel production requires extraction if fossil fuels which damages ecosystems. It also consumes a lot of energy and oil spills which negatively affect the environment High demand to build new roads which therefore decrease the green land we need. So why embrace cycling and walking? Cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change. Reduces air pollutants (walking and biking emit no greenhouse gases). Reduces noise pollution and congestion. Reduces the need for new parking lots and roadways. Saves valuable green space from development. Reduces your ecological footprint. Save money on transportation costs. You will spend less money on fuel and or public transport costs Improved health. Walking or cycling is an easy way to get exercise and it will reduce your chances of developing chronic illness such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, etc. Be part of the sustainability movement by choosing to walk or cycle to work instead of commuting with a car or public transport More links https://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/benefits-of-biking-walking/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/buying-guides/car/environmental-impact/

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