All In The Family - December 2018/January 2019

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Have Yourselves A Very And A Prosperous

From The

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IN THIS ISSUE FEATURE Oh, Holy Night: The Birth of Christ ...................... pg 10 EDITORIAL .......................................... pg 7 Merry Christmas!

UPCOMING EVENTS ............................ pg 13 First Union Events for December 2018 & January 2019 FEATURE ............................................ pg 15 15 Tips For Safe Holiday Online Shopping FEATURE ............................................ pg 16 In Loving Memory of Ada Mae Garmon

EVENT ................................................. pg 27 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

ABOUT US .......................................... pg 22 Membership News Visitors, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, etc.

MEMBERSHIP ...................................... pg 28 Youth Central

ABOUT US .......................................... pg 24 Leadership: Up Close & Personal; Richard D. Hudgins

COMMUNITY ........................................ pg 31 Family & Friends

Merry Christmas

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2:14

from our family to yours

Connie & Jessica Williams

Featuring the First Union MBC Family

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The Serenity Prayer

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od grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world As it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever and ever in the next.

Amen. (prayer attributed to Reinhold Neibuhr, 1892-1971)

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Oh, Holy Night The Birth of Christ Luke 2 (KJV)

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nd it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And

nor of Syria.)

3 And

this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was gover-

all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And

Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To

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be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

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6 And

so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And

she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And

there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And,

lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And

11 For

unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And

this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, December 2018/January 2019

to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And

it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16 And

they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17 And

when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

13 And

14 Glory

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all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19 But

Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

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the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

21 And

when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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Jessica Williams, Assistant Editor Give the Gift of Jesus

by Deborah Ann Belka

This Christmas . . .

I'm decorating my heart, with the wrappings of His love.

Tying a ribbon around my soul, with His blessings from above.

I going to avoid all the malls, and stop not at a single store.

The only present I will give, is the One that will restore.

I'm giving the gift of forgiveness, sending cards about His grace.

I'm letting the glory of His birth, beam across my thankful face.

I'm opening up my home, for everyone to come and see.

The light of His beauty, so to celebrate His birth with me.

I'm serving a dish of Christmas joy, and offering up God's good cheer.

We will feast upon His holiness, and rejoice that our Savior's here.

I'm baking Him up a special cake, singing to Him a birthday song.

And a slice of His love and mercy, I'll give out for all to take along.

I'm giving the offering of Jesus, at naught at cost to me.

I'm sending out the message, there is One gift that is truly free!

Around The 'U' | Upcoming Events

Merry Christmas &

Happy New Year Friday, December 14, 2018: 7:00PM CHRISTMAS PROGRAM First Union Missionary Baptist Church Monday, December 31, 2018: 8:00PM WATCH NITE! First Union Missionary Baptist Church Monday, January 21, 2019 MLK JR PARADE First Union Missionary Baptist Church Friday-Monday, July 12-15, 2019 TRIP TO MICHIGAN Prince of Peace MBC

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Holiday shopping online can be irresistible. This year, a record 85 percent of U.S. consumers plan to shop online for holiday gifts, according to a Nielsen survey.

What’s not to love? You make a list, check it twice, then go wild. Such joy. Until you land on a bogus retail website or your credit card information gets swiped.

Here’s the gift you can really use: tips for safer holiday online shopping.

Don’t let fake companies and identity thieves dampen your holiday spirit. Before you click the ‘Buy’ button this holiday season, check out these tips to help you enjoy safer online shopping.

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In Loving Memory Of

Sunrise: December 29, 1930 ď – Sunset: November 15, 2018

Gone... But Not Forgotten!

On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11:59 PM , the First Union Missionary Baptist Church family received the following message from our Pastor, Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr.

"It was at the Cross of Calvary that we see some of the greatest expressions and demonstrations of love. First and foremost is the love of God for all of mankind, that His only begotten Son died on the cross for our salvation. A close second would be the demonstration of love that Jesus showed for His mother, while He was yet dying. He looked down from the cross and called to His mother and to the Disciple John. Although He was leaving, Jesus wanted to make sure that His earthly mother was well taken care.

The type of love that a Mother and child share is called “Storgae” in the Greek. Storgae love is the strongest type of love on earth, second only to Agape love, which comes directly from God. It was because of this motherly bond that Jesus stopped dying on the cross, long enough to make provisions for His mother. Jesus was also demonstrating the necessity of the 5th Commandment to Honor Father and Mother, all the days of our life. Solomon echoed this sentiment when he wrote that we are not to despise Mother when she is old (Proverbs 23:22).

It was June 17, 1999, when Rev. Dr. Moses Garmon passed from labor to reward. Shortly thereafter, my Mom moved in with my family, and for the past 19 years I’ve done my best to keep the 5 th Commandment and to do as Jesus did and make sure that my Mother was well taken care of.

On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:30p.m.; my Mom, Mrs. Ada Mae Garmon, made a peaceful transition from earthly life to Eternal life. From a sound sleep, she widely opened her eyes, looked toward Heaven, smiled brightly; then immediately closed her eyes, and made her departure."

“…they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

"Mom will be laid to rest in Michigan next to my Dad. Later, after the Homegoing Service in Michigan, there will be a Memorial Service held at First Union."

Our sympathies and prayers are extended to the entire Garmon Family and Friends during their time of bereavement.

Mother Garmon was near and dear to our hearts, too, and we will miss her dearly. Editor

Ada Mae (Brooks) Garmon, age 87, accepted her call to enter her Eternal home on Thursday, November 15, 2018 after a full life and a lengthy illness.

Ada was born December 29, 1930 to the late Monday Warren and Etherine Brooks in Medon, Tennessee and later moved to Jackson, Tennessee. Ada accepted Christ at a very young age and united with the Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Jackson. In 1946, she married Moses Garmon and moved to Maywood, IL and later moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their union was blessed with seven children. After moving to Michigan, she served at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church until her husband, the late Rev. Dr. Moses Garmon, founded The Prince of Peace Baptist Church in July 1979,where she served faithfully on the Mother’s Board, Choir, Missionary Society and as a dedicated and supportive First Lady in whatever capacity she was needed. Although Ada didn’t speak much in public, her quiet presence in support of her husband and Pastor, and The Prince of Peace Church, in her work, she spoke volumes loud and clear.

More than anything else, Ada loved cooking and taking care of her family. As First Lady she was always prepared in her home to host any day of the week with a pot of hot coffee, lemon cake and sugar cookies for anyone that stopped by, for any reason. Ada could cook up a storm and feed an army while at the same time making sure all the children had cookies, snacks, pillows and blankets! She would provide anything and everything that was needed to hold adults and children over during the many, many impromptu Bible Studies held by her husband, Pastor M. Garmon, at the dining room table or in the family room in the basement of their home.

Ada worked diligently at The Prince of Peace Church as Dr. Garmon and Pastor Bruce Garmon rebuilt the church after a fire. Ada could lay bricks, put shingles on a roof and pour cement with the best of them, not to mention paint a house, inside and out, lay carpet and install doors and windows. You name it, she could do it. Wherever Dr. Garmon went, she was right by his side until the day God called him from labor to reward.

Ada was known to have a child on her hip, one in her hand, a spoon in the other hand, mixing lemonade or sweet tea, while Dr. Garmon roasted a whole hog for the church picnic in his back yard. It takes an especially strong and humble woman to serve as First Lady and all that comes with it, and Ada accepted her role and performed her duties with honor.

After the passing of Dr. Garmon, a few years later in 2004, Ada moved to Brandon, Florida and joined the First Union Missionary Baptist Church where her youngest son has been Pastor since 2008. In 2011 Ada was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but she never complained, and she never lost her desire to attend services. Ada was very active in Sunday School, Bible Class, Missionaries, and anything else she was able to attend until her

health began to fail. She lost sight in one eye because of diabetes, but never lost her desire to read and study the Word of God. She would still read her Bible faithfully with a small light and a magnifying glass. Her dedication and faithfulness to the Lord never wavered.

Ada was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Rev. Dr. Moses Garmon, one grandson, Mark Garmon and her brother, Richard Brooks.

She leaves to continue in service her seven children: Dr. M. Arthur (Deb) Garmon, of Jackson, MI; Bill (Marla) Garmon of Stanton, MI; Cindy Garmon of Brandon, FL; Linda (George Jr.) Stapleton of Jackson, TN; Gwen Garmon of Grand Rapids, MI; Bruce Sr. (Carla) Garmon of Brandon, FL; and Karen Garmon of Dayton, OH. Fourteen grandchildren: Marcie (Scott), Stacie (Chris), Kelcie, Latricia, Shaketa (Felix), Mary, Michelle (Kevon), Bruce Jr, Jermaine, Erica, Veronica, Felicia (Derek), Cherise, Ronnie Jr. Twentysix great-grandchildren: Scierra, Willie Jr., Keith Jr, Janiah, Da’treal, Na’moni, Gavin, Ethan, Ashton, Brooklyn, Peyton, Roslyn, Evelyn, Jase, Arianna, Alexis, Nicholas, Bruce III, Bryanna, Amari, Alani, Aliyah, Ayana, Kashad, Trinity and Crystal. She also leaves: one Great-great granddaughter, Jayde Danielle; one sister, Mary Curry (Jackson, TN); one sister-in-law, Bernice Garmon (Grand Rapids, MI), and a host of nieces, nephews, and Church family and friends who loved her dearly.

Mother Garmon's Memorial Service was held at First Union Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, November 30, 2018 @ 6:00pm, which followed her Homegoing Service on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 @ 1:00pm at the Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Below is the Order of Service for her Memorial Service. ~ Editor

Processional ................................................................................ 'Oh, I Want To See Him' Invocation ........................................................................................Rev. Wendell Pope, Sr. Old Testament Scripture................. Job 14:1-5 ............................ Elder Earl Mosley New Testament Scripture ............. John 14:1-6 .................Min. James Thompkins Cards, Resolutions, Acknowledgements .................................. Sister Debra Smalls Open Mic (2 Minutes, Please) ........................................................... Family & Friends Presentation ...................................................................... Celebration of Mother's Life Pastoral Reflections Solo ......................................................'Precious Lord' ...................... Sister April Stokes Pastoral Reflections Song ....................................................... 'Homegoing' ................. Min. William Clemons Pastoral Reflections Song ................................................... 'Goodbye World' ................... Dea. Tom Marshall

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About Us | Membership News

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Mother Yvonne Hudgins (left) welcomed her oldest sister, Juell Jackson, who came to see about her 'little sister', and to spend a couple of weeks with her. Sister Jackson is a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church in Anniston, Alabama, and would like to come back soon for another visit.

Two of First Union's BCU grads, Mother Doris Scott, and her granddaughter, Sister Pavonne' Scott, visited BCU during their 2018 Homecoming festivities and ran into another First Union member, Minister Jamaruz Thompkins, who is a currently working on his Masters Degree.

• Happy Birthday to Sister Annie Johnson (left), Usher Extraordinaire, who celebrated her special day on Sunday, November 4th!

• Happy Birthday to Brother Richard Hudgins (right), Sound Room Ministry Leader, who celebrated another year on November 19th!

• Congratulations to Sister Alice Pope on her recent retirement.

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'Welcome' to Sister Doris Scott's great-niece who was visiting with her at our first Sunday Worship Service in November.

Congratulations are extended to Virgil and Yvonne (Cook) Boone, who became husband and wife on Friday, November 16, 2018 @ First Union Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr., Pastor of First Union, officiated.

Look who made it home for the Thanksgiving Holiday!

It was good to see our very own Alexis Wheatley and AJ Drisdom, who came home to be with their respective families over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Alexis, the daughter of Miranda Wheatley, attends Florida Central in Orlando. She is the granddaughter of Margaret Butler and great-granddaughter of Mother Marjorie Parham.

AJ is the son of Abe and Ava Drisdom and is currently attending South Florida State College Avon Park.

We are so proud of the both of you and look forward to seeing you both again soon.

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About Us| Leadership: Up Close & Personal

Richard D. Hudgins

Sound Room Ministry Leader

AITF: How long have you been a member of First Union?

RDH: “I have been a member of First Union for thirty-one (31) years.”

AITF: What leadership role are you currently serving in at the ‘U’, and how long have you been in this role?

RDH: “I currently serve as the Ministry Leader/Lead Technician over the Sound Room. I have held the position of Lead Technician for twelve (12) years. I am uncertain of how long I have been the Ministry Leader. I am also a Trustee and have been of service to this ministry for the past ten (10) years.”

Our leader in the spotlight is Brother Richard D. Hudgins, Sound Room Ministry Leader.

Brother Hudgins is the husband of one wife and the father of three (one deceased). He is also the grandfather of one beautiful granddaughter. ~ Editor

AITF: What is your ministry’s Mission Statement (if you have one) or the charge that you have been given by God through Pastor Garmon for this ministry?

RDH: “We have been charged by God, through our under-shepherd, Pastor Garmon, to use our knowledge to spread the Word of God to His people through audio and video, with the equipment provided, to those worshipping in the House of the Lord or wherever they may be.

AITF: What are the names of the members of your ministry and their positions in the ministry?

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Richard and Obie Whitehead man the Sound Room on any given Sunday. (Michael Riley is missing from the photo).

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2019

MLK JR. PARADE

MONDAY ï‚&#x; JANUARY 21, 2019

The parade will begin at the corner of 15th Street and 21st Avenue at 12:00pm.

October 1-31, 2018 The month of October is 'Breast Cancer Awareness' month, and First Union MB Church held it's annual 'Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop' to bring attention to this life changing disease.

The interactive workshop, hosted by the Deaconess Ministry, is an event not just for women, for men alike, because as we all know, breast cancer is not gender specific.

This year's workshop was in some ways no different from the rest; phenomenal guest speaker(s), lots of shared information, question and answer session, and door prizes! But this year's event had an extra spin.

The events culminated on Sunday, November 4th, with 'Pink Sunday' and a contest for the two people (female and male) who wore the most pink!

As you can see from the photos, our members, Lauranette Haynes and Obie Whitehead took the challenge seriously.

Congratulations to our winners and Thank You to the Deaconess Ministry for another outstanding event.

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Membership | YOUTH CENTRAL Congratulations are extended to all of our Youth on all of their academic achievements. The following First Union MB Church youth (shown with the name of their supportive parent(s), received HONOR ROLL status during this grading period: Amiracle Griffin (Carolyn Jones) Marquez Harris (Shalanda Johnson) Brianna Hudgins (Brittany Lee) Joshua Johnson (Patrice Hopkins) Sinai Pierre-Louis (Brittany Lee) Jessie Stephens (Chandra Lynch)

Amiracle Griffin

Joshua Johnson

First Union Missionary Baptist Church Rev. B.E. Garmon Sr., M.Div-Pastor the

Youth Department will present their annual

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In our last issue, we featured Mr. Marquez Harris and Miss Myriah King as they headed off to their school's Homecoming. In this issue we have a few more of our youth heading off to their respective Homecoming for the 2018-2019 school year. To the left is Miss Shaniya Hicks, daughter of Candis Hudgins; bottom left is Mr. Asante' Watson (and date), son of April Jones; bottom center is Mr. Lonnie Clemons (and date), son of Minister William & Latoya Clemons, and bottom right is Mr. Arnold Watson (w/brother Asante') also the son of April Jones.

Don't they all look like a million bucks?!

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Community | Family & Friends Meet Ja'Shyla This is Ja’Shyla Johnson receiving her 2nd “Citizen of the Month” award at her local elementary school this year.

Ja’Shyla is very helpful and loves to make sure she assists her fellow classmates in achieving their learning just as well as herself.

In her spare time she plays with her dolls and loves to color in many of her coloring books, as well as singing up a song or two.

Ja’Shyla is such a blessed young lady. She lost her mother when she was 8-weeks old after her birth, but with growing up and starting to understand more of the situation, Ja’Shyla still finds it difficult to understand why her mommy had to leave her so soon.

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Ja’Shyla has such a blessed spirit and always says “Mommy lives on the inside of me alongside the spirit of God", so I know she has an anointing over her that God Himself has placed upon her and her life. That’s why she’s able to shine bright and stand out.

Congratulations, Shyla. Keep up the good work. We are proud of you!

Love, Ceola Johnson...'Auntie-Mommy' Editors Note: Ceola and Ja'Shyla Johnson are members of Revealing Truth Ministries

Congratulations We would like to wish a very warm congratulations to Elder Paul M. Buster, on sixteen years as Pastor of New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. Rev. Buster, (shown with his lovely wife, Brigette) celebrated this momentous milestone as Pastor and First Lady during a Pastor's Appreciation service on Sunday, October 21, 2018 @ 4:00pm.

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Pictured with Luther Barnes are from left to right: Geanna Davis,Savannah Davis, Destiny Smith (holding trophy), Sha'la Griffin, Shazaria Dobbins and Tyana Newsome

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Congratulations are extended to former member Tyana Newsome and her Praise Dance Team, comprised of daughters Geanna, Savannah and Destiny, along with Sha'la, on winning the Luther Barnes Fall Festival of Praise Classic.

next year.

This is an annual event hosted by Mr. Barnes at his church, Restoration Worship Center, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The event gives all up and coming artists the opportunity to showcase their talents for a chance to be booked for events around the world.

Congratulations to the VOICES OF PRAISE of Peace Progressive MB Church, who, as part of the TAMPA COMMUNITY SINGERS, sang the National Anthem on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium to kick off the battle between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Francisco 49ERSs.

Groups are judged on presence, expressions, professionalism, dress, and originality. Scores are from 1 to 50, with 50 being the highest. Tyana's team received straight 50's across the board!

Luther Barnes said that he had never had a dance team to win.

He was so impressed that the team was invited back to compete

Congratulations again, ladies, for an obvious 'job well done'!

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Richard D. Hudgins

Sound Room Ministry Leader continued from page -24-

RDH: “Working alongside me are the Assistant Ministry Leader, Brother Michael Riley, and our Camera Operator, Brother Obie Whitehead.”

AITF: What impact does your ministry have on First Union?

RDH: “Our ministry’s impact on First Union is simple yet complex and very vital. Maintaining the audio and visuals of our ser vices helps spread the Word of God, which will (hopefully) help to bring lost souls to Christ.

AITF: What positive changes do you foresee for this ministry in the short/long-term?

RDH: “I see this ministry being blessed to have the best equipment; the best sound and visual clarity for our Sunday projects and social media videos/recordings. I also see this ministry growing in physical space to allow for all of the upgrades we need to better serve our church.

ministry.

AITF: Is First Union your family’s church? If so, what immediate family members do you worship with at the ‘U’?

RDH: “Yes, First Union is my family church. Fun fact: I was the one in my family to become a member of FUMBC first. My mother, Yvonne Hudgins, along with my siblings; Deacon Michael Hudgins, Connie Williams & Phyllis Hudgins became members of First Union after coming to witness my baptism. Actually, I have several people in my family who are members of The ‘U’ and I’m so blessed to be able to fellowship with them.

AITF: What do you like to do in your spare time?

RDH: “I absolutely love to travel; seeing new places and being exposed to new experiences. If I’m not at The ‘U’, most likely I am traveling here or abroad, meeting new people and having a ball!”

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AITF: What do you like most about First Union as a whole?

RDH: “There is so much to like about The ‘U’, but I would have to say what I like most is our Pastor, whom God has blessed us with.

AITF: What would you change about First Union if you could?

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Family & Friends continued from page -32If you have not listened to this powerful rendition of the National Anthem, just click the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=KP3S7XENNQo&feature=share

RDH: “I would love to be able to change our attendance and active participation in the

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