Walk to Bethlehem - Details

The North Coast District's Wellness Ministry is conducting a 'Walk to Bethlehem' competition between churches. Miles are scaled up for smaller churches so that they're on an even playing field with larger churches). Anyone interested? Here are the ways you can earn miles to help you on your journey.

Maximum Daily Miles
*30 minutes of exercise = 1 mile Maximum per day= 2 miles
( 30 minutes at one time---or in two 15 minutes periods in the same day)
If you use a pedometer---use your actual mileage, no maximum
*30 minutes of prayer = 1 mile Maximum per day 2 miles
*30 minutes reading the Bible = 1 mile Maximum per day 2 miles
*5 fruits and vegetables in one day = 2 miles Maximum per day 2 miles

Maximum Weekly Points
*Christmas church activity = 3 miles Maximum per week= 6 miles
Examples------Caroling, participating in a church Christmas program, taking dinner to a shut-in, volunteering at community meals, etc. Be creative!
*Inviting someone to worship = 3 miles Maximum per week= 6 miles
*Taking someone to worship = 3 miles Maximum per week = 3 miles
*Losing one pound a week = 1 mile

Maximum Points for the entire Walk
*Quitting smoking = 15 miles
(miles given after no cigarettes for 1 month) don't start so that you can quit!!!)
*Obtaining 2009/10 season flu shots = 15 miles
*If quit smoking AND get flu shots---add an additional 10 miles
*Losing 12 or more pounds over the length of the walk = additional 10 miles
*Volunteering at the Nehemiah Mission = 15 miles
*Attending Orchard Path church = 15 miles