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Does God Do BacKground ChecKs? Yes!
Yes! Yes! But he uses your past to “Qualify” you for Kingdom work, not as a disqualification. No one is too messed up to be used by God. Look at the men and women of the Bible who had some “felonies” in their past. Moses was a murderer, King David was an adulterer, Rahab was a prostitute, Paul was persecuting Christians, and Peter was locked up in prison! God used each and every one of these people. Moses was used to lead the Israelites out of slavery, King David was used as a leader and he was a man after God’s own heart. Rahab was used to hide the Israelite spies from a wicked and perverse people. Paul was used along with Peter to write the Majority of the New Testament. God does not discriminate and he is an equal opportunity employer! He uses “Ex” everything; ex-cons, ex-gangsters, ex-pimps, ex-players, ex- thugs, ex-abusers, ex-victims and everyone in between to win souls for the Kingdom. He knows that if you’re an “ex” than you have been blessed by the power of the Word, and are now able to be a blessing! Only God has the power to change a man or woman in their weakest moments caused by trials. When one is at the bottom, the only spiritual response they have is to look up, and cry out in the midst of the fire; understanding that God is using this trial to purify and refine you, so that he can
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THE BATTLE FOR BETTER PART 2
hen I write, I write from a place of personal conviction. I write because I believe with all my heart that there is something in the words I pen that may be able to help someone move forward in their life, and no longer be held captive to anything that counteracts their purpose. Today's article is no different. In fact, I feel even more passionately about today's message than I ever have before. Perhaps it is because of its relevance in my own “battle for better.” The ability to stay in one place is one that is not afforded to us as human beings. Our lives are literally established on the grounds of opposites. Either we are going forward or we are going backward. Either we are going up or we are going down. I believe there is no such thing as standing still. I say that because, I once read, “Since the earth is always moving forward, if you are standing still you are already behind.” How true those sentiments ring in my heart as I share with you this next installment of the “Battle for Better.” The one thing that seems to hold most people back from a prominent future and personal freedom are these words, “I don't want ______________ to think that I...” You fill in the blank with the person's name or position in your life. We get passed over for promotions on the job, we miss out on healthy friendships, and we are miserable in our places of employment; all because we chose to play it safe. No progress is ever attained without risk. As you read this article, please understand that I am not by any means suggesting that you live your life without constraint or self-restraint; nor am I encouraging anyone to ignore wise counsel. But I also have to challenge traditional rationale by asking, “What do you do when the counsel you get comes from someone you trust...but their advice is coming from a selfish place or a skewed vantage point?” People will say all the time, “I know him/ her.” Do they really??? The truth of the matter is, you are ever-changing, ever-evolving, ever-developing, evergrowing. They tend to assert what they think you need to do, based on a biased personal reference point of your
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life. As a matter of fact, that reference point is further distorted because they are usually looking at your life from their vantage point. What is the difference between the two? The reference point is based on a marked moment or moments in your history. Their vantage point is based on position and perspective at the moment when they marked a particular reference point. Here is an example. A mother tells her daughter-inlaw not to put onions in Johnny's food because he hated them when he was growing up. Her reference point was Johnny's preference as a child. Now Johnny is 39 yearsold with a family of his own. As he grew up, his taste buds changed. Now he loves onions cooked into his food. But because mom is on the outside now, looking in, she has no clue about this dramatic change in her son. Her reference point remained the same even though her vantage point had definitely changed. She was now on the outside looking in. People's reference points for your life often do not leave room for your future evolution. So, they in turn hold you to the limitations that may have “limited you” in the past. You have to overcome that by realizing that yesterday's limitations are tomorrow's opportunities. Never make your decisions based on guilt trips. Guilt trips are really a long journey back to the place where you already stand. How many people have felt themselves dying on the inside because they were afraid of what the family would say if they left the “family church where they grew up” to go to a church that encourages personal and spiritual growth and development? Let's face the facts. Your family and friends may never appreciate the church home you select, the person you choose to marry, what you decide to study in college, or the career path you choose to pursue. But, if you get wise counsel, and you are absolutely sure in your heart of the next step for your life, YOU DO NOT OWE ANYONE AN EXPLANATION OR AN APOLOGY. JUST DO IT!!! Would you prefer to spend your life happy that you tried, or resenting the people who influenced you not to try? But why do we live like this? What makes us victims of the expectations of others, rather than the purveyor
of our own dreams and personal aspirations? I think it is based on one of two things (or a combination of both). First, I believe we live our life at the mercy of others' opinions so we have someone else to blame when the chapters of our life keep closing in turmoil, rather than peaceful resolve. It is so easy to shift the blame onto others for our own indecision. Somehow, we get the mindset that avoiding a response removes our responsibility to ourselves and others. I'm sorry. It does not work like that. If you choose to go with common opinion rather than God's direction, then any misery that results is no-one else's fault but yours. If he were alive today, I would tell you to ask Jonah. It took three days in the belly of a whale to give him a change of heart. Please my friend, do not end up in a Jonah experience because you choose to bow out of the “battle for better.� The second reason I think we center our lives on others' opinions is because, to not go against the grain keeps our lives comfortable. But the truth is, before long, you wind up frustrated; because where you are, is not where you are supposed to stay. Dorothy landed in Munchkin land and was celebrated. She was a big woman in a small place. But in the end, had she stayed
there, she would have been quite frustrated because that place wasn't built for her! Do not let people box you into places that were built for them; and don't let them make you feel bad because you are bigger than where you landed. You do not need people who will try to hold you in Munchkin land. You need people who are going to push you to follow the yellow brick road, and will even lend a hand to help you to get on it. Perhaps the hardest thing in life is to deal with the idea of failing at something; but I need you to understand that failing doesn't make you a failure. Your unwillingness to get back up and keep moving is what makes you a failure. Even if you have to back up and regroup for a moment, that doesn't mean you're a failure. The people with all the negative opinions will probably laugh and judge you if it doesn't look like you are succeeding right away. I would be remiss to not admit that their jeers can be painful. But, you can be comforted in the fact that, while they are laughing, they are still stuck at your starting place.
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The X-Change HOW’S YOUR CHILD’S SUMMER EATING?
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t’s summer time!!! Across America, parents are scrambling to re-adjust their work schedules to accommodate their child’s newly-found freedom, at least for the next few months. Are you one of the parents who is making sure your child(ren) start their day off with a good breakfast (Even when it’s not FCAT)? Or do you simply just hate turning the stove on during the summer?
Well, the summer months are excellent times to take advantage of the extended daylight and stave off bad habits that often develop, especially for kids who do not stay on an active routine. Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts for summer eating .
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a 4-5 meal plan – Try to keep your child on ck & Dinner). (Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Sna
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and let them - Fill your house with junk food use they may not want to snack and graze all day, beca eat balanced lunches or dinner.
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away; because – Let them sleep their day uctivity goes prod rs, hou after their necessary sleep up late, and ing stay of d down and will start a bad tren sleeping in all day.
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ry drinks and/ - Provide excessive sugars, suga e is plenty in their diet or caffeine (Often times, ther already, don't add more).
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ate meals, Try – Make summer foods fun (Cre park, or the backyard) new locations to eat, ie at the
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Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression. www.mayoclinic.com/health/ childhood-obesity/DS00698 So let's work together to build a healthier generation of kids!
Inertia A Movement in Motion
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Summer Heat... STAY HYDRATED... T he summer season is upon us and it's time to think about preventing dehydration and heat-related illness. Did you know that about 318 Americans die every year of heat-related illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)? The sad fact is that most of these deaths are preventable -- if the victims understood the realities of dehydration and heat-related illness more clearly.
Regular exercise, often done outdoors, is just as important during the hot months of summer as it is during the cooler seasons. Unfortunately outdoor activities often place people at serious risk of dehydration, which can lead to other heat-related illnesses including -- heat exhaustion -- heat stroke -- and in severe cases, death. Millions of Americans are at risk for heat-related illnesses; however, the risk is significantly increased for 4 groups of our population. Those most at risk include: Children: When summer vacation from school arrives, most children spend a great deal of time outdoors being active. Because children have a larger surface area in relation to body mass, they often gain heat faster than adults when the outside air temperature is higher than body temperature. Athletes and exercisers: People who spend hours training and competing in the hot summer sun often do not have an adequate intake of fluids to make up for the loss of fluids caused by their activities. Outdoor workers: Workers such as landscapers, construction crews, police officers, postal employees, and others who spend most of their days in the heat, often have little time for bathroom breaks or for drinking fluids. As a result, these workers may not consume enough fluids during their workdays. Elderly people: There is a fine line between how heat affects most adults and how it can affect the elderly in a more profound way. It's extremely important for senior citizens to practice a gradual acclimatization to heat, that puts emphasis on hydration. Is Your Body Acclimatized to Heat? How many of you think, "I'm used to the heat; it doesn't affect me?" That statement may seem commonsense; however, nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to heat-related illness and dehydration. According to Dr. Noel D. Nequin, president of the American Medical Athletic Association, "Being 'used to' the heat or 'acclimatized' is necessary for the body to perform in hot, humid conditions without overheating. But acclimatization increases your need for fluid to 14
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match the increase in sweat rate, which puts you at higher risk for dehydration and heat illness." How does one acclimatize their body to heat? It takes about 10 to 14 days of working or exercising in the heat for your body to adjust or become acclimatized. You should cut down on the intensity of your exercise or activity during these first days. Once your body is heat acclimatized, the amount of sweat you produce, and other total body fluid losses, increases because you sweat sooner and more than before you became acclimatized. The good news about summer heat is that staying healthy is as easy as becoming educated about your body's need for fluids, and the signs and symptoms of dehydration which can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Drinking for Hydration The best time to consume fluids is before you are thirsty -- by the time you are thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. It's best to drink on a schedule when it is hot outside. Avoid drinks containing caffeine or alcohol while in the sun or heat. These types of drinks stimulate the production of urine, thereby promoting dehydration. The best drinks are water, or one of the many flavored sports drinks that are on the market. According to Dr. Nequin, "Research clearly shows that a properly formulated sports drink like Gatorade, combines flavor and sodium to encourage people to drink more than they would when they only have access to water. Sports drinks help to replace some of the electrolytes you lose through sweat and provide carbohydrate energy to working muscles." Water is a necessity that the human body requires to stay healthy. If you fail to drink enough daily water, or other non-caffeinated fluids, you may experience a heat-related illness such as dehydration. You well may wonder, "How much water do I need to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration or other heat-related illnesses." Adults need 17 to 20 ounces of fluid before beginning activity, as well as an additional 7 to 10 ounces every
10 to 20 minutes during activity. Your fluid needs don't stop when your activity is over -- you should consume 24 ounces of fluid within the first two hours after outdoor activity. Children need 4 to 8 ounces of fluid before beginning outdoor activities and 5 to 9 ounces every 20 minutes while they are outside. Once kids return from outside play or activity, they also need to consume 24 ounces of fluids within the first two hours after they stopped their activities. Did you know? One adult-size gulp of fluid equals one ounce of fluid, and one child-size gulp of fluid equals one-half ounce of fluid.
Signs and Symptoms of
DEHYDRATION
• Dry lips and tongue. • Headache. • Weakness, dizziness, or extreme fatigue. • Concentrated urine that appears darker than normal. • Nausea. • Muscle cramps.
More Hot Weather Tips • While pouring water over your head might feel good; it does not have any affect on your core body temperature -- make sure you put plenty of water and other fluids into your body. • Always wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. • Whenever you get a chance, take a break in the shade. It's important to remember that anytime a person who has been exposed to heat becomes disoriented or unconscious, immediate medical attention for that person must be sought. Source: The American Medical Athletic Association OR AN
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The National Congress of Black Women, Polk County Chapter join with Mr. Gregory to take a stand against our national health crisis in our respected communities. Some major health issues that we face in our families and homes are diet deficiencies, Cancer, Prostate, Lupus, Diabetes, depression, allergies, arthritis, fatigue, weight gain and more…
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UPDATING YOUR PANTRY WITH HEALTHY FOODS
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t is essential to stock your pantry with great-tasting, healthy choices. summer is here and it is time to update your food pantry. a well-stocked pantry is important to people with a busy lifestyle. Here are a few suggestions to give your pantry a healthy makeover.
1. Get rid of those empty-calorie foods. These are foods that do not deliver needed vitamins and minerals. For example: cookies, candy, sweetened drinks, chips, pastries, hi-fat salad dressings and spreads. When possible, switch to light salad dressings and spreads; and use diet beverages as an alternative to sweetened drinks. Remember, out of sight, out of mind. 2. Stock up on healthy great-tasting foods. There are some great-tasting reduced fat chip options such as the Baked Lays®, Reduced -Fat Ruffles®, and Cape Cod® reduced-fat potato chips that use less fat and canola oil. Here are more suggestions of healthy substitutes for your pantry.
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M A K E I T LO U D ! Congratulations to you on the phenomenal success that your recently released project is experiencing already! What goes through your mind when you think about how God literally propelled you from the local stages and sanctuaries of central Florida, to the global platforms and arenas that you often minister in? Thank you so much! I'm really excited about what God is doing during this season of my life. What goes through my mind is how incredibly honored I am to get the chance to share with the world what God has given me! I never cease to be amazed at how good God is. He's shown me over and over again that His timing is perfect and that if I stay connected to Him, He will direct my steps and put me right where He wants me to be.
Having grass-roots gospel in your genes, did you see a career in gospel music as the inevitable path for your life or were there other pursuits competing for your affection? I've been singing since before I can remember, and I've been a fan of Gospel music for most of my life. Praise and Worship is my passion and
Gospel Music is the only thing I've ever really wanted to sing. I've had 9 to 5 jobs and other things I thought I wanted to do, but the only thing that really motivates me is writing and singing.
When you became a household name more than a decade ago, was it ever an intention of yours to cross cultural boundaries? It's never been anything I've had to strive for or intentionally try to do. It's been a very natural progression for me. All I can say is, God did it! I really believe that if the motive is to lift up Jesus, then He'll draw all men to Him. Genuine Praise and Worship draws all people to Him and ultimately brings us together in spite of any boundaries.
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Church! I've grown up being influenced by very diverse styles of music; from southern gospel to CCM, but I've developed the majority of my style from the time I spent as a worship leader in our local church. I would primarily teach our choir and music team Gospel music, because that was and still is my favorite style of music.
What is the primary message of your newest project, “Make it Loud?”
EPIC is to bring leaders, singers, musicians and anybody who loves to worship together and experience His presence. It's the norm to have a service that is a few minutes of worship, and the
The voices in the media and pop music today are getting louder and bolder. The culture of our world today is to declare what you believe, and mock anyone else who doesn't agree. I really prayed and asked God how we, as believers should respond to that. He gave me the idea for the song as a challenge to other believers to use our voices, our love, our wisdom, our joy, our testimonies, and our generosity to Make it Loud! It's a call to turn up the volume in our lives and to share the Hope of Jesus with someone.
Make it Loud! It's a call to turn up the volume in our lives and to share the Hope of Jesus with someone. Make it Loud! It's a call to turn up the volume in our lives and to share the Hope of Jesus with someone. teaching of the word is the main priority of the service; but EPIC is an event where Praise and Worship is the driving force. The primary focus is on worship and giving people an opportunity to be transformed in God's presence.
Your entire family is deeply involved in ministry. How have you been able to keep the family balanced while maintaining ministry focus? I think the best thing my husband Dan and I have done is keep our entire family involved in our ministry. Each of our children has an active role working in our ministry. They run our product table out on the road, and our oldest daughter Danielle sings with me now, and is also featured on our new album, "Make It Loud." It's a dream come true for me!
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Having already written and produced so many successful titles, where do you go from here? I want to be the best wife that I can be and raise kids that love Jesus! That's priority one! I want to continue to write and record songs that inspire people to worship God and represent Jesus in everything that I do. I've also just produced a short movie and I loved the process, so I'm diving into that a little deeper. I'm also planning on releasing a book on Praise and Worship next year, so I've got my work cut out for me!
If you had to select any one title from your projects that could ultimately sum up your thoughts about what God has allowed to happen in your life, what would it be? Definitely, The Best Is Yet To Come. It's been a prophetic statement over my life for over a decade and I still declare it over my life. I believe that even if it looks like the best days are behind you, the Truth is…The Best Is Yet To Come!
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he Haitian community is facing a social problem. Haitians acknowledge it with some vague notion that things just aren't right, but that is as far as we go. We do not see possibilities, nor do we grasp the politics involved in shaping the condition of our community or recognizing the need for action.
Although the Haitian Community doesn't have much There are two visible money, compared to other well-established communities; groups of members in the concept of "voting bloc" philosophy enacted by the community: some CLHAV can be a powerful tool of lobby to empower just do not perceive the community, and bring the social change that the that there is a problem community is seeking. Don't accept the myth that nonto be solved and others profits are not permitted to lobby. Yes We Can. learn to avoid looking to avoid thinking about Our real social problem is that when talking to Haitians what they see. The first about politics, the first answer is: "I don't do politics.” group is conducting The majority of Haitians don't vote nor participate in business as usual, benefiting from the status quo the American political life. This is a real social problem somehow. However, the second group tends to quit that needs to be resolved right away. Participation in the the community; not attending Haitian Churches or political process can lead to profound changes in people's Haitian parties, not supporting Haitian businesses, not lives in the community. It occurs in two fundamental maintaining Haitian friendships, areas. The first and most obvious and dissociating themselves the organization wants to build a is, electing people to office. In this “Voting BloC” to help elect and from anything that is related instance, Haitians need to work re-elect qualified Haitians and other to or associated with Haitians; in political campaigns, and get candidates who want to support the sad, perhaps; but common. As recognition for their participation. agenda of the community. a result, we see the formation of The second involves dealing separatist groups whose courage, with the people who have been confidence, and hope is being eroded by the inactivity elected, working to influence them as they perform the of the leaders in the community. Disheartened, with duties of their office. This work is generally referred a lot of complaining, these community members are to as lobbying. In either case, CLHAV will foster the emotionally withdrawing, and actually leaving the environment for these opportunities. community. We invite you to abandon “the bystander’s status” Believe it or not, there is a growing third group whose by joining CLHAV at www.clhav.org to promote this members are identified in the Civic League of Haitianchange. We encourage you to participate in the third American Voters (CLHAV). This third group identifies group that is promoting community change that can the situation in the Haitian community as unacceptable, stop our kids from denying their Haitian identities. and is acting to change it. They see an implied challenge Remember our motto: "Together Is Power." to do something. The concept implied by CLHAV is Contact us: simple: The organization wants to build a “VOTING BLOC” to help elect and re-elect qualified Haitians and Wikindson Philippe, President other candidates who want to support the agenda of the Civic league of Haitian-american Voters (CLHAV) community. Working to elect or to influence government 5401 S. Kirkman Rd, Suite 310 officials at local, state, or national levels is a powerful Orlando, FL 32819 (Region Bank Building) means of affecting policies that regulate behavior and 407.692.7440 shape the distribution of existing resources. The efforts w.philippe@clhav.org of an organized, dedicated organization like CLHAV info@clhav.org can have a tremendous impact in promoting change in www.clhav.org the community change. 32
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Dear Citizen: The Florida Legislature will draw Congressional and State Legislative lines that will determine who will represent you in Washington, D.C. as well as Tallahassee during the coming years. A State appointed Redistricting Committee will meet in Orlando on July 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bob Carr Auditorium located at 401 W. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. I am asking that you invite others and join me at the Redistricting Committee Meeting on July 27 to make sure that your voices are heard regarding how minority communities should be represented as the lines are drawn to determine Legislative and Congressional districts for the next decade. Our community will not have this opportunity for another ten years. We cannot afford to have others make redistricting decisions that affect us without our input. Please place July 27 on your calendar and join me at the Bob Carr for one or both sessions. I would like to reserve an area for you and would appreciate hearing from you at 407-245-1511 or by email regarding your plans to attend. Sincerely, The Florida House of Representatives State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson 511 West South Street, Orl. FL • Suite 204 407.245.1511 (v) • 407.245.1513 (f) www .G ospel Now. Net
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GHATES PRESENTS “DANCE FOR A CAUSE” EVERY 1st SATURDAYS DATE: APRIL 2, 2011 Venue: Legends Sports Bar & Grill – 1315 S. THE GINEL THERMOSY STORY Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 Ladies Free before Midnight It has been a year and a half since the catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti. Haitian Flag Day was last Door Coverage: $10 month, which was a great event to celebrate the culture and remember what Haitians had fought for; GHATES PREMIER JEWELRY PARTY and not be ashamed, but be proud to be who you are and apart of where you haveDATE: APRIL 16, 2011 @ 4:30 PM come from. However, there is a sense of emptiness in the air in the Haitian Community; maybe becauseVenue: Kabbab House – 2423 S. Hiawassee there is no such thing Rd. Orlando, FL 32835 as a Haitian community in the City of Orlando, due to the fact that the population is so spread out. Contact: Ghatespr@gmail.com for more GHATES is calling out Haitians and reiterating the issues that continue to plague our communities. information. Ginel was rescued by a group of UCF Med students after the Come out and support your local community 12, 2010deviant. earthquake in Haiti. Themeetings, students were political in Haitian youth are seen asJanuary the most board candidates’ campaign town making an effort to help Haiti.
Calling out Orlando’s Haitians
The Haiti for a week to work at a tent hospital in Port-au-Prince as They should be given guidance, support, and access hall meetings, the election pollsSAVE THE DATE and vote for the volunteers with Project Medishare, a nonprofit group from to resources so there can be a University brighteroffuture candidate that about and takes action on the Miami. for While there, Anika Mirick and cares her MAY 18, 2011 came uponwith 20-year-old issues Ginel, who had affect just beenour communities (sometimes that them. The problem is most are classmates disconnected that HAITIAN FLAG DAY diagnosed with advanced leukemia. His condition had their Haitian roots. Prominent Haitian artist Patrick be a Republican, Democrat, or Independent deteriorated so badly that doctors inmay Haiti estimated Ginel had CELEBRATION less thancultures, a month to live. His only hope was to get to church a hospital services, community outreaches; Noze said, “America has so many you candidate), in the United States where he could get the care he needed. have to have one in order to succeed.” The Haitian and most importantly, help our local law enforcement Ginelfor has been in GHATES care since of 2010. The story youth need to search for an identity themselves, byJuly supporting or guiding their civil and criminal of how Ginel and GHATES connected made front-page news in and recognize their strengths toOrlando become educated Sentinel in August of 2010.agendas. While doctors treated his leukemia, live the Haitian community stepped in to support him and achieve their goals. We cannot through emotionally. Milda Monplaisir-ElyseeUntil stayed we withas himHaitians at the begin taking an active role and the past. We have to move forward. The Haitian hospital. Ginel’s condition took a major turn earlier this year in our children’s education, economic when histogether doctors informed the leukemia has reached population in Orlando needs to come as ahim thatresponsibility his spinal fluid and his brain. Ginel’sdevelopment, hope is to reunite with his spiritual and self enrichment, social, community. A community is a large of body people FOR MORE INFO CONTACT US AT: familygroup before his completely deteriorates. MD Anderson and political movements; our youth will have no CEO Dr. Brown steps in once more to grant Ginel’s wish by having something in common which connects them Global Haitian Advancement Through making traveling provisions and inspirations housing arrangements to beforproud ofEducation their&roots, Sports and Haitians in different ways, and differentiates themselves Ginel’s parents if granted Visas to visit him in the United Marcan Arthur Jean-Louis as a whole will continue Attn: to be afterthought, the States. from others. Haitians have a long rich history that P.O. Box 683545 Hail Mary for a candidate to win an election, viewed Orlando, FL 32868 exemplifies this definition. We GHATES have toinvites build each all in the local community to connect with P: 321.217.9960 as all no bite, disorganized….in a nutshell, other together as a people of one,Ginel andonnot be divided facebook by googling his name and bark leavingand a message Email: ghatespr@gmail.com www.ghates.net of support. To learn more on how you can help Ginel, contact VOICELESS. by our differences. Milda Monplaisir-Elysee melysee1@gmail.com.
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Haitian core in Orlando needs to actively participate in the following: education, entrepreneurship, spiritual, social and political sectors in order for Haitians to have a voice and a seat at the table when decisions are being made that directly impact us, our communities, and our motherland, Ayiti (Haiti).
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GospelNOW Magazine Congratulates Bishop Henry Leonard and Overseer Phyllis Leonard of the Tabernacle of the Enlightened Church of God on their 50th Pastoral Anniversary
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he Orlando Christian Ministries hosts the 85th Birthday Celebration, honoring the Life, Legend and Legacy of Pastor, Dr. Nettie M. Frederick; an established pastor and leader for over 45 years in the Central Florida area. An exciting weekend of festivities began with the dynamic preaching of Pastor S. Lamar Simmons, of Love & Faith Community Church from Tallahassee, Florida, a Birthday Celebration Gala at the Peabody Hotel, and ended with a powerful, spirit-filled praise and worship service with Elder Leo Stoney, of LRS Ministries, of Orlando, Florida. Dressed in a beautiful red evening gown, Dr. Frederick strolled into the ballroom on the arms of her grandsons for an evening of nostalgia and blissfulness, featuring musical guests Madeline Berry and Pastor Justin Felton and the Praise Team. It was an evening to be remembered.
Pastor's Anniversary Banquet
"50 Years of Labor and Love". The Ballroom at Church St 225 S. Garland Ave. Orlando, FL
July 31, 2011 3:00 to 6:00 pm
A Life of giving unselfishly to the Lord, a Legend in that she will be remembered for being a wonderful servant of Jesus Christ, and the Legacy, that which she leaves behind for the benefit of others; Dr. Frederick will be counted and remembered as a great servant, and one that will be remembered for generations to come! We celebrate the life, the legend & legacy now & for many years to come! From Gospel Now, and all of Central Florida, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Dr. Nettie M. Frederick! www .G ospel Now. Net
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New Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church 617 S Lakeview Ave Winter Garden, FL
Agape Perfecting Praise and Worship Center, Inc. 320 South Ivey Lane Orlando, FL 32811 (407) 293-6264 www.agapeppwc.com Pastor Sharon Y. Riley Rebuilding Lives and Restoring Hope!
First Baptist Church of Orlando 3000 S John Young Pkwy Orlando, FL 32805 Malone Memorial Church of God in Christ 401 S Ivey Ln Orlando, FL 32811 New Hope Ministries of Orlando 1416 30th St Orlando, FL 32805 Northland, A Church Distributed 530 Dog Track Rd Longwood, FL 32750 Celebration Of Praise 3700 S Highway 27 Clermont, FL 34711 Church In The Sun 4484 N John Young Parkway Orlando Florida, 32804 Majestic Life Ministries 6782 N. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Florida 32810 The Kingdom Church 6250 Edgewater Dr #1000 Orlando, FL 32810 Experience Christian Center 1224 26th Street Orlando, FL 32805 The Gathering Place 1224 26th Street Orlando, FL 32805
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505 E. McCormick Rd. Apopka FL, 32703 World Life Line Ministries 5504 Alhambra Dr Orlando, FL 32808 St Raphael Ministries 3736 Gatlin Woods Dr Orlando, FL 32812 Agape Assembly Baptist Church 2425 N Hiawassee Rd Orlando, FL 32818 Ambassadors For Christ Praise 2750 W Washington St Orlando, FL 32805 Christian Life Ctr 5700 N Dean Rd Orlando, FL 32817 Faith Christian Center of Orlando 336 North Pine Hills Road Orlando, FL 32808 Faith In The Word Ministries 6857 W Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32818 God's House Of Orlando 14437 Huntcliff Pkwy Orlando, FL 32824 House Of Prayer 1401 25th St Orlando, FL 32805 Landmark Baptist Church 1226 Grayson Dr Orlando, FL 32825 New Jerusalem Church Of God 748 Carter St Orlando, FL 32805
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Gold Member $50 No Limit Ministries 2200 Silver Star Rd Orlando, FL 32804 Power Praise & Deliverance 701 W South St Orlando, FL 32805 Praise & Worship Intl 1210 W Robinson St Orlando, FL 32805 S Orlando Church Of Christ PO Box 720482 Orlando, FL 32872 Seed Of Faith Christian Church 8025 Oak Park Rd Orlando, FL 32819
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Shabach Deliverance Church 306 S Parramore Ave Orlando, FL 32805 Tangelo Baptist Church 7001 Ravenna Ave Orlando, FL 32819 Trinity Foursquare Church 1180 Woodsmere Ave Orlando, FL 32839 Way Of Grace Ministries 8550 Clarcona Ocoee Rd Orlando, FL 32818 West Oaks Community Church 8624 A D Mims Rd Orlando, FL 32818
New Salem Missionary Baptist 9600 S US Highway 17/92 Maitland, FL 32751
Winter Park Friends 2108 Wolf Rd Orlando, FL 32808 New Life Bible Church 342 N Volusia Ave. Orange City, FL 32763
Bethel Assembly Of God PO Box 1017 Mt Dora FL 32756
First Baptist Church 45 W. Broadway St. Oviedo, Fl 32765
Central Christian Church 3720 N Highway 19a Mt Dora, FL 32757
River Run Christian Church PO. Box 621966 Oviedo FL 32762 Grant Chapel AME 387 E. Franklin St. Oviedo, Fl 32765
St. Luke Baptist Church 4230 N Orange Blssm Trl Mt. Dora, FL 32757 Westwood Hills Church 1520 NW 34th St Gainesville Fl 32605
Trinity Assembly of God PO Box 660188 Chuluota, FL 32766
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