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Letter from the Publisher Volume V, Issue VI

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Fort Bend Family Promise: A Ministry to Families with Children Who Are Experiencing Episodic Homelessness

10 CrossPoint Church Grows Through One-On-One Relationships 14 Local Races Matter in the 020 Election 23 2020 Christian School Directory 33 The Buzz About Fort Bend 36 Bangar Reddy: Candidate for United States Congress 40 Teaching Your Kids the Power of Forgiveness 45 Recipe: Roasted Sage Turkey with Vegetable Gravy

It's hard to believe, but we are closing out not only another year, but another decade.

Here come the Roaring 20s! Life just goes by way too fast. It seems like yesterday that we were having the so called “melt down of society” with the Y2K hoax. I know a lot of computer programmers who were able to retire after that one!

My father died nearly two years ago now, and during his last few years, he reminisced constantly about stories from his childhood and early life. He always closed each story by saying, "How long ago was that? That was 60 years ago now. It just seems like it was yesterday. Where do the years go?"

This reminds me of the lyrics from a classic song by Kenny Chesney, Don't Blink; I turned on the evening news Saw a old man being interviewed Turning a hundred and two today Asked him what's the secret to life He looked up from his old pipe Laughed and said "All I can say is" Don't blink

I was glued to my TV when it looked like he looked at me and said "Best start putting first things first" Cause when your hourglass runs out of sand You can't flip it over and start again Take every breathe God gives you for what it's worth Don't blink

Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife Don't blink You just might miss your babies growing like mine did Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half" Of fifty years is there in bed And you're praying God takes you instead Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think So don't blink

Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife Don't blink You just might miss your babies growing like mine did Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half" Of fifty years is there in bed And you're praying God takes you instead Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think.

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ACROSS 2. Which king plotted to kill the baby Jesus?

4. Who said: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and

bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel?”

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9. Who appeared to tell Mary that she was with child?

Answers: 1) John the Baptist, 2) Herod, 3) Manger, 4) Isaiah, 5) Yeshua, 6) Frankincense, 7) Eighty, 8) Years, 9) Gabriel, 10) Swaddling cloths

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Fort Bend Family Promise: A Ministry to Families with Children Who Are Experiencing Episodic Homelessness “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters.

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it….”

– Hebrews 13 (NIV) Many churches throughout Fort Bend County have been in a partnering relationship with the interfaith ministry of Fort Bend Family Promise (FBFP) since 2005.

The Mission of Fort Bend Family Promise is to meet the immediate needs of homeless families while empowering them to attain self-sufficiency. We serve children who are experiencing homelessness with their parents and family members. Our unique program model allows us to unify families, while traditional shelter programs separate families during episodes homelessness.

Lamar Consolidated ISD is currently tracking over 700 students who have “housing insecurity”, i.e. shifting addresses, couch-surfing, sleeping in vehicles, and so on.

Fort Bend I.S.D. has identified over twice that number of children in risky housing situations. The numbers are larger when we include younger non-school age children.

Coalition churches have formed a Network with Fort Bend Family Promise to provide hands-on ministry to those children and their Continued on page 8

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parents in need. Church volunteers do this by serving meals each night and preparing temporary overnight shelter to selected families in the program. While our program works with each family on an individualized plan to secure permanent housing, the congregations in our Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) provide 1 week of overnight shelter and meals to 4-5 families every 3 months.

FBFP's Day Centers serves as a base for Case Management in the form of Housing Navigation that is focused on individual plans to attain and sustain permanent housing. Our East Campus in Missouri City (and soon to open West Campus in Rosenberg) have laundry and shower facilities and lockers for clothing and personal belongings. FBFP refers families to partner agencies for additional ancillary services. Meanwhile, we assure that the children are attending school and participate in extra-curricular activities. The success rate after two years is 80-85%, far exceeding that of other shelter programs.

The power of the program is that the families we serve are surrounded by people of faith as they work through our program to attain self-sufficiency. Church volunteers benefit from sharing their church home and a warm meal, showing love and hospitality to the strangers as Jesus asked us to do.

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CrossPoint Church Grows Through One-On-One Relationships

By Mylena Sanchez “Someone else can do this better than me. I’m not the right person for the job.”

This is how Lead Pastor, Paul Goeke, felt when facing a financial crisis and major leadership transitions at CrossPoint Church over a year ago. Goeke, born in San Antonio into a traditional Christian family and father of four kids, never saw himself as the person to manage this kind of situation. During the winter of last year, he just wanted to quit. However, the church board and fellow leaders encouraged him to keep going.

In the midst of these challenges, Goeke received support and encouragement from deep relationships with other Katy pastors who not only spoke life into him, but also followed up with life-giving actions. Through this support, Goeke took part in a ministry in Montana, called Refuge. It was there that God prompted him to read the book of Haggai where he saw this, “My Spirit remains in your midst.

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latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place, I will give peace…” After reading this and in a chance meeting, Goeke got to know a man who became a mentor and dear friend. This relationship would prove to be life-changing. On the flight home, Goeke realized that even though he landed in Montana intent upon quitting, he was flying back to Texas intent upon “getting back in the game.”

For Goeke, “getting back in the game” involved a radical shift in church leadership.

Rather than focusing on the difficult reality of severely reduced staff, the leadership of CrossPoint saw that God was leading them to a biblical form of church leadership in which the staff did not simply do ministry, but equip each person for ministry. Underneath this radical shift is the conviction that, “Jesus is within every believer and therefore every believer has the capacity to be a world changer”.

Katy Has A Problem “I think the city of Katy has a low-grade fever of sadness. It seems like people are constantly surprised by bad news. Budget cuts.

Human trafficking. A new strain of drugs that is killing people. Kids who are struggling. Marriages falling apart. Addictions.

The chaos of politics. And if all that wasn’t bad enough, someone from Chicago goes and buys Whataburger!” Goeke continues,

“Imagine if, instead of all these bad surprises, every day, people were legitimately surprised by the goodness of God and the love of His people. Even if they don’t yet believe imagine them saying ‘I don’t know about God and I’ve seen some messed up Christians, but I can’t deny that these people really do love others. I’ve experienced it myself.’”

To make this kind of impact, the people of CrossPoint have made one-on-one relationships their mission. Their hope is that they can connect in a meaningful way with every single person that walks through their doors. Even in the early stages of this change, it is common for a first-time guest to walk out with personal cell phone numbers of multiple people within the CrossPoint family. This is a commitment not to a church program but to open their lives to truly care for others. It is a commitment to shepherd people to their next spiritual step, whatever that may be. It is a focus on relationships rather than efficiency.

A School, A Community, A Family, and A Future CrossPoint is now experiencing financial self-sustainability like never before. As Paul walks through the different areas of the church, this renewed leader can’t hide his joy over the 20th anniversary of Crosspoint Christian School (CCS). With over three hundred fifty students, CCS has been recognized as the “Best Private School” and “Best Learning Center” in Katy for the past four Continued on page 12

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He also celebrates the English as a Second Language (ESL) Ministry and the partnership with Hope Impacts, where individuals experiencing homelessness can receive showers and meals two times a week at CrossPoint.

“I am so grateful for this family,” Paul says. “I don’t have to pretend that I am something that I am not. I can be honest with the people. They know my weaknesses. I am not putting on a show here. We always say that we fight for people to experience the acceptance and new life of Jesus. And CrossPoint has shown me that personally.”

Crosspoint's story cannot be told without telling the story of people who have been loved no matter their background. “That is one of the things that we hear most about CrossPoint, ‘I don’t have to put on a show here.’” Paul smiles as he thinks of his church family, “When the Bible talks about shepherding, it talks about relationships. You can’t truly encourage someone you don’t know. You can’t speak hard words to somebody you don’t know. This is why we are all about building one-on-one relationships. Is that efficient? No. Relationships never are. But that is what Jesus did. And that’s how it changes the world.”

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Local Races Matter in the 2020 Election

By Dr. Rebecca Deurlein Another important local election is coming up on March 3, 2020. It’s time to learn about your Republican candidates - what issues are important to them, how their faith has inspired them, and what they hope to accomplish in their new roles. Collectively, they hope to reverse the Blue Wave and bring Republican ideals to our community.

Johnny Teague for Congress Johnny Teague is running to represent the 9th Congressional District. His values are informed by his strong Christian beliefs and experiences as a 20-year Pastor. After years of watching government detach from the people, he believes the nation has devolved to a ruling class. “In this time, our national debt has increased and our morality has decreased. We’ve seen marriage redefined, children devalued, and things once illegal made legal and even reclassified as rights and entitlements. John Adams said our form of government is only fit for a moral and religious nation, that it is inadequate for any other. I am running because I want to see us return to our Biblical values.”

While some candidates see education, income equality, and gun control as the answers to the nation’s ills, Teague believes the problems stem from the heart. “We will either be governed from the inside by our internal compass of faith or we will have to be governed from the outside with more laws and less freedom,” he said. “I am running because I want to see a government for the people, by the people, and of the people. If public officials had to go back and live under the laws they pass, they would make better laws.”

Teague has a long list of accomplishments that he believes have prepared him for this position, including five college degrees and careers in the Oil and Gas industry for Shell Pipe Line Corporation, in the medical field for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, and as a business owner.

He is also a patented inventor and a published author. “In all these things, I have learned how to lead – by example as a servant. The Lord Jesus was the greatest leader ever and He washed the disciples’ feet. He loved and cared and He gave selflessly. This is what is greatly lacking in our government and what is so needed.”

“I will try to motivate, influence, and impact our current officials to put the nation above party, and to do right even when it is against party platforms. I don’t seek to convert our leaders to the Lord nor require it in our nation, but what I long to do is to live for the Lord Jesus in such a meaningful way that it will cause others to want to know and follow Him.” Teague is willing to take unpopular stands to do what he thinks is best for the country. He feels it is his duty to get back the nation our Founding Fathers envisioned and many fought for. “Our nation Continued on page 17

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The only way evil can succeed is for the good to do nothing. I choose to do something.”

Wesley Hunt for Congress Wesley Hunt, West Point graduate and former Apache Helicopter Pilot with tours in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, now wants to serve his country as a Congressman. Running for office in the 7th District, Hunt plans to face our nation’s challenges head on.

“I take public service very seriously. After John Culberson lost last cycle, I started tracking our new representative and quickly realized that she wasn't representing our district in Washington, but was instead voting along the Democratic Party line.

Our values and our way of life are under attack from liberals in Washington. My wife, Emily, and I were blessed with our first daughter, Victoria, just 8 months ago. Unless we elect someone who will stand up for our values, they won't exist for Victoria or future generations.

I want to make sure that the Houston I've known my entire life exists for her.”

Hunt grew up in a military family and personally flew 55 combat missions around Baghdad. He says his experience taught him that service, character, and leadership matter and that your word should be your bond. With those belief systems, he is set to tackle what he sees as our biggest local and national issues: keeping the oil and gas industry strong, investing in our infrastructure to prevent future

flooding, providing aid to those still suffering from Hurricane Harvey, and securing our southern border to stop illegal immigration.

“Illegal immigration is an issue of national security, and it’s resulting in a humanitarian crisis. We are a generous country, but we also believe in the rule of law, securing our borders, and protecting American workers. Where it makes sense to build a wall, I believe we should do so. In other areas, I believe we should utilize technology such as drones to assist. The bottom line is that we need to send the funding requested by our border patrol to allow them to effectively enforce our borders.”

Locally, Hunt is concerned about the industry upon which Houston thrives. “The 7th District is the energy capital of America and thousands of people rely on the income and benefits provided by the oil and gas industry. One of my top priorities in Washington would be protecting those jobs from attacks by a Democratic party that is becoming more and more hostile to cities like Houston.”

Hunt added, “I believe in sacrificing to protect our city and our nation. We need people who are willing to stand up and enter the arena.”

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of Katy in Fort Bend County, she has had the opportunity to learn the laws and regulations surrounding the operation of a government body. She sees this position as the perfect segue into the next level of government.

She also brings a skillset that has prepared her for the demands of the position. “Leadership, speaking, education and management are the skills that God has blessed me with. My responsibility is to use those gifts for His glory and to care for others. With a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University, I received a broad and enriched education. This foundation of knowing a little bit about a lot of things has given me the opportunity to easily assimilate new information into my existing knowledge.”

Duncan taught for six years, earned a Master's Degree in Education Administration from the University of Houston, and served as Assistant Principal for two years. She believes that management principals are universal, and she therefore knows how to lead an organization effectively and efficiently. Additionally, “After the birth of my first child, I started my own business acquiring and managing a collection of rental properties I own with my husband. The knowledge and skills of analyzing real estate markets and what makes communities successful will serve me well in the position of Commissioner.”

As a current public servant, Duncan strives to provide the best quality of service to her community through quick responses to issues, accessibility, and promoting the wonderful community in which we live. Communication, accountability, integrity and inclusion of constituents in decision-making processes are essential pillars of her leadership style. She plans to apply these components to addressing the pressing issues in Fort Bend County.

“The recent floods on Memorial Day 2015, Tax Day 2016 and

Hurricane Harvey in 2019 have highlighted the need for Fort Bend County to focus on local and regional flood management solutions.

Through my work with Barker Flood Prevention, I have been meeting with residents, government officials, and engineers to identify viable solutions for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 that will provide better protection along Jones Creek, Bessie's Creek, Buffalo Bayou, Brazos River and Barker Reservoir. Our road projects are behind schedule, over budget and inadequate to meet the population demand, causing major delays and unnecessary time spent sitting in traffic. Grand Parkway, Cane Island Parkway, the Westpark Tollway, the Texas Heritage Parkway and other roadways must be our focus to decrease commute times and allow people to spend more time with their family at home. Short-term and long range planning for these objectives must be implemented with community input, coordination with all government entities and agencies, excellent communication and efficient execution of projects.”

Duncan is ready to take on the incumbent in this race, noting the need for change. “Einstein is credited with saying the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. After 24 years of doing the same thing, it is time for change. Your vote is your voice, and our collective voice is powerful!

Be the change we need, and let's start shaping our future together!”

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of reducing the tax rate and controlling government spending. Since that time, the county has cut its tax rate by over 30% which has resulted in a $1 billion savings for taxpayers.

“I'm proud to be the Taxpayers' Best Friend because it's the fulfillment of a campaign promise that I've made in every election. I have a background as a CPA and small business owner that I've used to fulfill my promise of cutting government spending, cutting tax rates, and building new infrastructure projects without using property taxes. After all, it's not my money - it's the taxpayers'. That's why I've fought so hard to keep our taxes working for the citizens. That's why I've introduced state legislation to keep the City of Houston and Mayor Sylvester Turner from taking millions of our sales tax dollars out of the community without providing any services in return. I've had one singular and overriding focus that qualifies every race I've run, and that's protecting the taxpayers.”

The strategy - and the results - have won Meyers a long stint as Commissioner, but his work is not done. Precinct 3 is high growth and unincorporated, with 90 percent of its residents living outside the city limits. The population is roughly the same size as Lubbock

or Corpus Christi and requires constant mobility projects, law enforcement, and regional coordination of infrastructure and drainage.

“I've had a long history of working with our partners in local special districts, as well as the State Legislature and federal government, in getting these projects done. We've worked with TXDOT to accelerate the construction of FM 1093 / Westpark Tollway, as well as the construction of more main lanes on 99 / Grand Parkway. We've partnered with our local ESD 100 to provide funding for flyover direct connects between the Westpark Tollway and the Grand Parkway, without using property taxes. I pushed hard to work with my fellow Commissioners to present a comprehensive drainage bond to voters on the November 2019 ballot, and it was overwhelmingly approved.

This will allow Fort Bend County to leverage upwards of $264 million in funds with the help of the State of Texas and federal government to protect our communities with new flood infrastructure.”

Myers joins his fellow Republicans in encouraging voters to fight the Blue Wave that hit Fort Bend County in the 2018 elections.

“Now is the time for Republicans to come together and unite for victory in 2020. I've been in the grassroots, I've served as a national Republican delegate, and I've worked hard for Republican victory every cycle, whether or not I'm on the ballot. Precinct 3 is the heart of the GOP in Fort Bend County and we must work together now to keep Fort Bend as a great place to live, work, start a business and raise a family. With the good Lord's help, we'll keep up our success!”

Joe Walz for Congress Joe Walz made the decision to run for Congress to protect liberty, freedom, and opportunities for his three daughters. As he said, “The threat of socialism, and the removal of God from our schools, businesses, and social atmosphere, have created a generation of people who don’t get it. They have been lied to about religion and the government’s role(s). I want to restore God and The U.S. Constitution to the preeminent place they should have in our country.”

In the unique position of being the husband of a soldier, he has a very personal perspective on making decisions for our servicemen and women in Congress. “The love of my life will fight when we send people to fight – so rest assured I will use discretion on where our troops end up and whether it is necessary.”

Walz was raised in Fort Bend, in a home where the family often went without necessities. “Luckily, we had family to assist in those troubled times. We had churches. We had good neighbors. We learned to persevere. I know there are constituents living the same life I did, and I understand their struggle. I could have easily fallen victim to democrat principals. But my parents raised me on Texas values like working for what you desire in life.”

After 9/11, Walz enlisted in the army at age 19 and served for 11 years in aviation. He learned teamwork as he worked side-by-side with people who didn’t look like him or come from his background.

As he said, all that mattered was staying alive. He went on to supervise large units in combat operations all over the world, study criminal justice and aeronautical technology, receive his helicopter pilot ratings, and return home to his wife and children in Fort Bend.

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policy experience he feels will serve him well in this position.

The issues of utmost importance to him include the federal debt, the federal budget, term limits, and immigration reform, for which he says, “We must support the requests and needs of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Without strong border security, the country we have will one day not even be worth immigrating to. We have to protect it for the citizens and LEGAL immigrants who are here already.”

Walz prides himself on being a regular guy, but like the members of the Second Continental Congress, someone who can enact great change. “We need a loud, conservative, active, and energetic voice to stand up to the left and stand up for conservative values and I am uniquely the man for this job. I have a proven track record of persevering through adversity. I will never quit fighting for the constituents of CD22.”

Angelica Garcia for State Representative Angelica Garcia is running for State Rep-

resentative of House District 132. She lists her top priorities as strengthening our community to create jobs, alleviating the tax burden on homeowners, protecting our border, defending life, bringing family-first values back to government, and defending the 2nd amendment.

“I stepped into this opportunity because I want to be there for the residents in District 132. I understand the importance of being heard, I know my community, I know the conservative values we stand for, and I want to be a strong representative for them. We have many new people moving into our district and so a pressing issue is to maintain and grow a thriving economy for our residents and our businesses.

Another pressing issue is the border. My business is highly affected by it and I have witnessed firsthand the disparity it causes when there is a lack of control. Something needs to get done. As a whole, I am a family-first candidate and want to develop a community with strong values that improve the quality of life for the families that live here.”

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knowledge on the job market and local economy which is increasingly important to our district with a continued increase in population.”

Garcia has also put her entrepreneurial spirit and resources to good use by lending a hand to those in need. “Understanding the importance of service and using your abilities to aide and equip others is something I strongly value in leadership. When Hurricane Harvey hit, I used what resources I had and deployed my trucks to deliver donations to those in need. In order to serve others that God has put on my heart, I founded AIM Family Ministries - a nonprofit to combat human trafficking, infant mortality, and generational poverty. Through my professional endeavors, and my mission and service work, I have seen and faced various struggles. All of this has developed my ability to problem solve, my knowledge of the issues my community, my state, and my country face, and has even more deeply increased my desire to serve and give back.”

Growing up surrounded by a large family and attending church regularly, Garcia says her life was centered on God, family, and food.

“The fondest memories were at the dinner table where we were taught things such as the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others as you want to be treated.’ I want to set the example to the best of my ability prioritizing God, family, and others in my leadership. And listening to the people of my community and treating them with the upmost respect in the way I represent them. I want to find the best ways to bring families ahead and to support our conservative values. It takes a village and a community to raise a family, to support a business, and we need each other. You saw that in Harvey. Disaster is never good, but we all came together.”

Recently, Governor Abbott endorsed Garcia, saying, “I am proud to endorse Angelica Garcia for State Representative, and I am certain that she will be a fearless advocate for the people of House District 132 as we build on the Texas economic miracle and expand educational opportunities for our children. Angelica’s business-minded leadership and conservative values will serve as invaluable assets to the Texas House, and I look forward to working with her as we build a stronger future for the state of Texas.”

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Welcome to KD Music & Arts, where for over twenty-five years, we have enhanced the quality of life in the Katy community through music and art. As a truly unique arts center, KD Music & Arts’ school offers small group classes and intensive private lessons for Counter’s Tutoring children, teens, adults, and senior Connection citizens. KD Music & Arts also Students of all ages provides a variety of products and services for musicians of all types.

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Parisi students will see clear results in performance and self-confidence in the Parisi programs. Trainers work with individuals in a semi-private group format to teach proper form and technique of athletic movement. Athletes will learn how to run faster, jump higher, be more agile and coordinated, and build strength, Call today to receive a free introductory class!

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At Wisely Music Learning, the Music Learning program is more than just a music class. It’s playful and enriching, and it’s all about connecting - with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Music Learning is 45 minutes of fun (for everyone!) with benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. Playing music with children is such a blast, so it’s easy to overlook how much they’re learning. Music Together immerses your child in a rich music environment that, in turn, supports their overall development.

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Belhaven University Adult education, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees

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Belhaven University is the premier destination for Houston residents who want to complete a

bachelor’s or master’s degree quickly and affordably. Belhaven offers a high-quality Christian adult studies program that delivers accelerated adult education and graduate degrees that are tailored to the needs of busy working adults.

Belhaven provides students with small class sizes, experienced faculty and a career-relevant curriculum.

At Belhaven, adults are given the opportunity to develop their unique gifts and abilities in ways that a large, impersonal university never could. Furthermore, Belhaven focuses on the busy adult, offering classes that meet just once a week so that students can keep their lives outside the classroom. Belhaven’s curriculum integrated the Christian worldview with the latest theory and practice, so that individuals will be prepared for the rapidly changing world.

Belhaven has been named one of America’s Best Christian Colleges every year since 1996. Enroll soon to become a successful Belhaven graduate with the tools needed to thrive in today’s global economy!

Calvary Episcopal Preparatory 4 years old – 12th grade

1201 Austin Street Richmond, TX 77469 (281) 342-3161 ces-richmond.org

Outstanding academics are a trademark for Calvary’s reputation

of excellence. Calvary prides itself as Fort Bend County’s premiere Christian school. Students and faculty treat each other with Christlike kindness and together grow in their understanding of God’s expectations for them. Calvary’s 3 R’s: Reverence for God, Respect for others, and Responsibility for self, are the cornerstone for every aspect of the child’s educational journey.

In addition to a rigorous and accelerated academic environment, the Calvary experience includes service learning, leadership opportunities, and enrichment programs for student creativity and expression. These programs include a successful athletic department, Student Council, National Honor Society, and visual and performing arts that encompass a Thespian Troupe, a National Arts Honor Society, and a competitive band.

Small classrooms and individualized attention assure that students enjoy a safe and nurturing environment. Christian character classes, Bible instruction and three chapel services weekly foster an emotionally safe environment.

Calvary is unique in that students learn to “live together” regardless of age, as the school enters Pre-K – 4 year olds and graduates students in grade 12. Students freely interact, and the older students mentor the younger in a diverse student body that is accepting of all faiths and nationalities. Call us today to schedule a tour of the campus, and bring this ad for $100 off the registration fee!

College of Biblical Studies Four-year degree program

7000 Regency Square Boulevard Houston, TX 77036 (844) 227-9673 cbshouston.edu

The College of Biblical Studies is located in Houston, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne. Leveraging its academic rigor and biblical worldview training, CBS offers a nationally and regionally accredited college education on-ground and online. CBS Houston has provided biblically based education to more than 26,000 students since 1976 and is ranked as one of the lowest tuitions in Texas.

At CBS, we are committed to running our race with diligence and excellence by providing top-rated biblically-based education that transforms and equips our students for greater service to the Houston area, the Church and the world.

The CBS community wants its students to have hearts that are as soft as clay and minds that are sharp as razors. For the Christian, everything that is done is done for the glory of God. He gives everything, including education, meaning and purpose.

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are to imitate Him, both in and out of the classroom.

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Faith West Academy 3 years old – 12th grade

2225 Porter Road Katy, TX 77493 (281) 391-5683 faithwest.org

Since 1982, Katy’s oldest and largest private school, Faith West Academy, continues to uphold core values of reverence for God; respect for ourselves, others and authority, and responsibility for one’s actions.

FWA is inter-denominational and is known for its high academic standards and Christian Worldview education.

FWA provides a safe, Christian environment for preschool (starting at age 3) through 12th grade. As an

extension of the preschool, FWA hosts a popular Mother’s Day Out Program that enrolls students as early as 15-months-old. FWA serves a growing number of international students seeking studies in America by providing them with on-campus boarding facilities.

The FWA motto is Excellence Without Compromise! To help students develop spiritually, FWA offers weekly chapel, daily Bible classes and Biblical integration in all classes. FWA also offers strong core curriculums, Accelerated, Pre-Advanced Placement, and Advanced Placed courses for 6th -12th grade students, individualized learning where advanced or struggling students move at a pace that fits their abilities, and “A la Carte” classes for homeschooled junior high and high school students.

To promote physical and artistic excellence, FWA offers weekly PE and music classes, along with daily outdoor recess for elementary school students. Junior high and high school students can engage in many different competitive athletic programs.

Junior high and high school students can also partake in agriculture, performing and visual arts, choir and band classes. High school

students participate in athletic and fine art competitions. Schedule a tour with FWA right away!

Fellowship Christian Academy 18 months old - 12th grade

16355 Old Richmond Road Sugar Land, TX 77498 (281) 495-1814 fellowshipchristianacademy.org

Fellowship Christian Academy provides a place for children to grow and learn while surrounded

by God's love. The early years of a child's life are the years that shape their future; therefore, the curriculum is carefully selected and developed to enrich the spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social development in each child.

Since 1976, FCA has provided a safe and loving environment where children are encouraged to develop spiritually as they grow cognitively, socially and physically. Many of our teachers have over 25 years of teaching experience. Age appropri-

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1250 Seventh St. Sugar Land, TX 77478 (281) 263-9175 fortbendchristian.org

Fort Bend Christian Academy exists to glorify God through excellence in college-preparatory Christian education. FBCA is a Pre-K through grade-12 school, located on a 35-acre campus in the heart of Sugar Land, one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas.

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As an interdenominational school, FBCA welcomes a diverse population of students who attend more than 100 area churches.

Students at FBCA receive an academically challenging education with a curriculum designed to provide a superior spiritual and intellectual environment. Fifty different Honors and Advanced Placement classes are offered at the upper school level, and middle school students with accelerated educational development may also participate in an honors curriculum. All teaching staff are spiritually, academically and professionally qualified, certified educators, with many possessing a master’s degree or higher.

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Little People’s School 15 months - 5 years old

5601 Fifth Street Katy, TX 77493 (281) 391-2121

Our classrooms are equipped with learning centers designed to help young children learn through discovery and play. The age appropriate curriculum is rich in language, math, science, social studies, creative arts, music, physical skills and spiritual development.

Little People's School offers classes Tuesday through Friday.

Days and times vary for each age level. Enrollment for the 2020 2021 school year begins on January 28, 2020. Call us today to schedule a tour!

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Little People's School is a part-time, early childhood program for children 15 months through 5 years of age. We provide a safe, nurturing, learning environment where children experience God's love, learn about God's world and are able to develop spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. Little People's School is an outreach ministry of First United Methodist Church Katy for over 30 years. We are a well-established school that places emphasis on developing each child's self-esteem and creative potential.

Marine Military Academy

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Marine Military Academy has been helping boys realize their full potential since 1965. MMA offers both solutions and opportunities.

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1) On October 11, 2019, George Ranch High School hosted a Fall Leadership Workshop for FCCLA at Texas State Technical College in Rosenberg. Students from seven high school and junior high chapters across the region attended the workshop. Students participated in breakout sessions learning more about FCCLA, service learning projects, competitive events, running for officer, and ways to spread kindness.

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3) The Central Fort Bend Chamber hosted its highly anticipated Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony on November 15, 2019 at Safari Texas Ranch. The Winter Masquerade inspired evening brought together 330 business leaders and community members to help fund the Chamber’s mission of promoting growth and constructive change within central Fort Bend County.

4) In October, St. John XXXIII College Preparatory (SJ23) hosted its inaugural Middle School Fine Arts Frenzy. Flagship school participants included students in grades sixth through eighth from Christ the Redeemer; Salyards Middle School; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; St. John Paul II; and St. Rose of Lima.

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By Bangar Reddy for Congress Meet Bangar Reddy, a Fort Bend County resident for the past 22 years and a Conservative Republican running for United States Congress in Congressional District (TX-22).

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Teaching Your Kids the Power of Forgiveness

By Dr. Rebecca Deurlein As Christians, we are called to forgive, not just 7 times, as the Bible tells us, but over and over and over again. It may not be an official commandment; nevertheless, it may be the hardest.

Forgiveness means doing the exact opposite of what feels natural and what we have learned our whole life - that we should see justice, that there should be some sense of fairness in the world, that people should have to deal with the consequences of their actions. In a fair world, your friend wouldn’t hurt you. In a fair world, there would be no betrayal. In a fair world, things would unfold exactly as they should, and always in a way that made sense.

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And that’s where lack of forgiveness truly begins to hurt us more than it hurts anyone else. St. Augustine said, “Resentment (aka: lack of forgiveness) is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.”

What an incredible analogy! When we refuse to forgive, it’s like a slow poison, eating away at us until a part of us dies.

Meanwhile, the ones who wronged us have gone on with their lives. While the wrong might have happened one time, a long time ago, we continue to let it hurt us, damage us, and change the person we were meant to be.

It takes a long time to realize that we are giving all our power to the person who hurt us. Some people never realize it. If you have, the best thing you can do for your kids is to teach them about the power of forgiveness while they are young. They will have to forgive many, many times in their lifetime. If they don’t, it will change them, distance them from God and his plan for them, and make them unhappy people. As parents, we want none of that. We want strong, resilient kids who live out their Christian upbringing and obey God’s mandates, including that of forgiveness.

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striving to be a good person, you will forgive, even when it seems impossible to do so. You won’t allow someone to treat you as a doormat or diminish your spirit as a child of God. But you will accept that everyone will disappoint you, probably multiple times, and that you must forgive them just as everyone else forgives you for disappointing them. Because they do. Every healthy relationship involves forgiveness. And every healthy individual understands that forgiveness leads to freedom.

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Ingredients • 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds) • 1 tablespoon kosher salt • 1 teaspoon ground sage • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 large onion, chopped • 3 celery ribs, chopped • 3 medium carrots, chopped • 1-1/4 cups water, divided • 3 tablespoons canola oil • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper • 3/4 cup white wine • 3 fresh sage sprigs • 4 fresh thyme sprigs For the Gravy • 1 to 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken stock • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh sage • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions 1) Remove giblets and neck from turkey. Reserve turkey neck and refrigerate, covered, overnight. Place turkey in a 15x10-in. baking pan, breast side up. Secure skin to underside of neck cavity with toothpicks. Mix salt, sage and garlic powder. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Pat turkey dry. Rub outside of turkey with salt mixture. Refrigerate turkey, loosely covered, overnight.

pan rack over top; transfer turkey to rack. Rub outside of turkey with oil; sprinkle with pepper. Pour wine and remaining water into turkey cavity; add sage and thyme sprigs.

3) Place turkey in oven, legs facing toward back of oven. Roast, uncovered, 40 minutes.

4) Reduce oven setting to 350°. Cover breast tightly with a double thickness of foil. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175° (thermometer should not touch bone or fat), 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer.

5) Remove turkey from oven. Let stand, uncovered, 20 minutes before carving. Using a turkey baster, remove liquid from turkey cavity to a large measuring cup. Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth; place over measuring cup. With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables from bottom of broiler pan, reserving 1-1/4 cups.

Discard turkey neck. Strain cooking liquid into measuring cup.

Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup fat. Add enough broth to the cooking liquid to measure 2 cups.

6) In a large saucepan, mix flour and reserved fat until smooth; gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add half of the reserved vegetables. Puree gravy using an immersion blender; or, cool gravy slightly and puree in a blender.

Stir in sage, pepper and remaining vegetables; heat through. Serve with turkey.

Prep: 30 min. + chilling ; Bake: 2 hours 10 min. + standing Makes: 16 servings (3-1/2 cups gravy)

2) Preheat oven to 475°. Place onion, celery, carrots and reserved neck in bottom of a broiler pan; add 1/2 cup water. Place broiler December 2019 / January 2020

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