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17 Honor @ Home: Keys to Good Decisions 25 Stroke Scan Plus Prevents Disease, Educates Communities 30 Dear Doctor: What is “Swimmer’s Ear” and How Can I Prevent It? 33 First French and Spanish Christian School in Texas Opens Its Doors in Katy 36 YMCA Awards Local Man for His Commitment to Our Community 39 Faith West Valedictorian Announced 40 Why Fitness? 45 Sugar Land Pastor Follows God’s Calling to Start Family-Oriented Church 51 What If You Stay Home on Election Day?

Not too long ago, I heard a story about a Pastor who served as a Chaplin in a Texas prison. One day, as Mother’s Day drew near, one of the prisoners approached the Chaplin and asked if he could get a Mother’s Day card for his mother. The Chaplin happily provided him with one. This news spread quickly amongst all the prisoners, and ultimately almost all of them asked the Chaplin for cards. He gladly helped them as well. He said to himself, “this has been an incredible ministry opportunity! I’ve been trying to reach these guys for some time without much success.” With Father’s Day in less than six weeks, he thought ahead and ordered cards for their dads. Much to his dismay Father’s Day came and went without a single prisoner requesting a card. That speaks volumes as to why some of them were imprisoned in the first place. It’s our responsibility to “train up a child in the way he/she should go.” Not the school, not the government, but us as parents; fathers. The role of a dad runs far deeper than blood- it takes more than simply having children to be a father. Be a part of their life. Be someone that they are proud to proclaim, “This is my dad!” Scripture teaches that who we are and how we live is like a “letter from God.” Our kids read that letter, each and every day. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” – Ephesians 6:4 Joseph R. Menslage President/Publisher Katy Christian Magazine joseph@houstonchristianmagazine.com

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Bible Trivia Test Your Knowledge By Answering the Trivia Questions Below 1. What army did David become part of in 1 Chronicles 12? a) Saul’s army b) Jonathan’s c) Egyptian army d) The Babylonian army d) Philistine army 2. Which king attacked Jerusalem during King Rehoboam’s reign? a) King Asa b) King Abijah c) King Shishak d) King Jehosophat 3. When King Jehosophat heard that the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites were coming to attack, what did Jehosophat command the people of Judah? a) Build weapons b) Attack c) Fast d) Offer sacrifices 4. Which Assyrian king invaded Judah when it was under Hezekiah’s rule? a) Sargon b) Sennacherib c) Shalmaneser d) Esarhaddon 5. When Hezekiah heard that Sennacherib had invaded Judah, what did he do to the water supply? a) Poisoned it b) Dyed it c) Blocked it d) Rerouted it 6. To which tribe of Israel did Saul belong? a) Benjamin b) Naphtali c) Manasseh d) Issachar

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Sunshine Benefit at KVPAC for Katy Area Flood Victims Katy, TEXAS – Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) organized a benefit on Friday, April 29 at 7:00pm at KVPAC’s main location on South Mason Road, to help local victims of the recent flooding. The special performance included a musical variety show titled Call It Sunshine, showcasing some of Katy’s most musically talented residents. All proceeds raised from the event were sent directly to Katy Christian Ministries (KCM), as Katy families have turned to them for support in times of need. “As Katy’s community theatre, the staff felt very strongly about doing something to help,” said Gregory Magyar, KVPAC’s Executive Artistic Director. “Since KCM is so directly and immediately involved in helping those most impacted in our community, we thought it would be the perfect place to start.” Recent rain storms caused such severe flooding that both Harris and Fort Bend counties (among others) were declared a state of disaster by the governor. Many homes took in water and even more are left without power. In conjunction with the benefit performance, KVPAC has also organized a Restaurant Gift Card Drive for KCM so families without power or access to their flooded kitchens can take their families out for a hot meal. We are encouraging the general public to donate restaurant gift cards.

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Former International and Collegiate Baseball Coach Hopes to Change Lives One Athlete at a Time By Jessa McClure Texas native, Jeremy Browning, was a natural athlete growing up in Odessa, TX. He found a love for baseball, and even found himself playing at the college level with hopes of being drafted to the major leagues. But Browning said he knows now that God’s plan was different than the one he had planned for himself. The baseball player blew out his shoulder during his sophomore year in college, which ruined his chances of making it to the big leagues. But Browning didn’t give up on his dream of being a top athlete. “I started taking summer strength and conditioning courses,” he said. “With this training and having worked with some of the best baseball coaches in the country, I was able to put together a good baseball resume.” After graduation, Browning moved to Toronto and became a coach for the Ontario Blue Jays—an amateur baseball program. And while he was there, he used his

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First French and Spanish Christian School in Texas Opens Its Doors in Katy By Jessa McClure Five children in white collared shirts and black shorts crowd around the chair of their teacher. As she begins the lesson, their voices quiet and they listen intently. Not only does she speak to them in English, but she also dictates the lesson in French and Spanish. Eagles on the Rock Academy, located right here in Katy, TX, is the only school of its kind in the state. It combines language immersion with Christian values and top-notch curriculum to give young children an educational experience they won’t get anywhere else. It all began with a vision from Pastor Jorge Cardenas of Church on the Rock Katy. “[The pastor] wanted to create a Christian school that would offer a very high-quality education in French and Spanish,” the school’s director, Dorothee Henderson, said. “For years it was just a dream, but then it started to become a reality.” A student of Henderson’s was a parishioner at Church on the

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Henderson, a French native, said that being immersed in different languages can actually make children smarter. “When children are learning multiple languages, both hemispheres of the brain are working hard,” she said. “That makes children more aware of other people and more aware of different ways to think and to react. It’s helping to prepare them for life.” The school will also help children learn practical skills like gardening and farming along with their core classes. “We have many different specials during the day,” Henderson said. “We have gardening for every child, a science building, drama classes, music class, and P.E. We’re trying to each the whole child, inside and out.” Part of caring for the whole child is caring for their spiritual life as well. Because the school is a part of Church on the Rock, integrating a Christ-centered focus is important. “We want children to have a good basis for life,” she said. “We have devotionals every day, and focus on what’s most important. We want to guide the children in a healthy and safe way.” Parents who want to find out more information about the school and its values, should go to academyontherock.org. If you are interested in the classes offered at Eagles on the Rock Academy please call (281) 945-4540.

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Faith West Academy’s Class of 2016 Valedictorian Announced Faith West Academy announced its valedictorian as Jamie Coalson (GPA 4.74), and two co-salutatorians for the Class of 2016. Salutatorians Rebecca Lockyear and Allison Klimple shared a four-year GPA of 4.70. Jamie is the daughter of James and Beth Coalson of Katy. During her high school years, she has been a member of the National Honor Society, the Science National Honor Society (secretary), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Mu Alpha Theta. She is a member Lady Eagle Volleyball Team and the Varsity Swim Team. Jamie was named Academic All-State for TAPPS Volleyball and All-District First Team. AP Physics and AP Chemistry are her favorite courses and have created some of her fondest memories, including the physics excursion to Galveston’s Pleasure Pier. In the fall, Jamie will attend Harding University’s College of Pharmacy in Searcy, Arkansas. Rebecca is the daughter of Laura and Alan Lockyear of Katy. During her high school years, she has been a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Science National Honor Society, and Mu

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Sugar Land Pastor Follows God’s Calling to Start Family-Oriented Church By Jessa McClure When Pastor Terry Darnell was a sophomore at Texas State University in San Marcos, he felt the Lord’s calling to go into full-time ministry. After graduating with a degree in physical therapy, he moved to Lafayette, LA to become a youth pastor at the local Family Life Church. “Everything was going great, and the youth were growing in their faith walks,” Darnell said. “But after four years there I felt the Lord calling me to start my own church somewhere.” For several months, Darnell and his wife prayed and sought the Lord about the location of their next ministry venture. They weren’t sure of where they should go, but after visiting some friends in Sugar Land, started feeling as if the Lord was telling them to move to a city where they only knew two people.

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what would become Family Life Christian Fellowship. “We started going out into the community and meeting people,” he said. “I think our first official Sunday service had around 27 people, including children.” After meeting in their home for several months, they began to outgrow their facilities. “We rented a kids’ daycare from 1999 to 2006, which meant setting up and tearing down all of our sound equipment and everything else every Sunday for seven years,” Darnell said. In 2006 the church was able to purchase their own land where they built their first church building. When the first building was complete, the church had around 100 members. But over the next few years, FLCF quadrupled in membership, prompting the construction of a larger building. Now the church has around 425 members on a Sunday, with more community members visiting or joining on a regular basis. Darnell believes that the growth of the church is based on the welcoming environment he and other ministry leaders help create. “Everybody wants to be loved and accepted, and to feel that something is genuine,” Darnell said. “I think our church has that. When you walk through the door, you are greeted. And our services are geared specifically to be authentic. We want to teach people faith that works in their daily lives.”

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“victims” to which she will grant special rights. Many of Obama’s most destructive actions have been by executive order. The next President will either repeal those orders or renew them. The next President will make key appointments to agencies across government and in the military. Is there any doubt that a President Hillary will double down on the Executive Orders and appoint more liberals, socialists, and the “victim” class to the Justice Department, the EPA, The Education Department, the IRS and every other department in government? Probably the most important reason that a President Hillary would be a disaster for our nation is the fact that the next President will appoint a replacement for the late Antonin Scalia to the Supreme Court and possibly three others. All of the unconstitutional actions of President Obama are working their way through the court system and ultimately be decided by a Supreme Court balanced by half liberal and half relatively conservative justices. There is no doubt a President Hillary would make an appointment that would tilt the court left for a generation. The damage to our nation by that one appointment alone brings me to this conclusion: If you love America, you must vote for the Republican candidate, even if it is Trump! Gary Gillen owns and operates Gillen Pest Control and Gillen Political Strategies in Richmond. He is the only person in history to have served on both the Richmond City Commission and the Rosenberg City Council. He was the Chairman of the Republican Party of Fort Bend County 2006-2007. He can be reached at Gary@GaryGillen.com

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Don’t Let Your Kids Trade Their Wings for Worms By Dr. Rebecca Deurlein I heard a tale the other day that is especially applicable to today’s teenagers. Indulge me a moment, for it’s worth hearing: There once lived a bird and a fox. Naturally, the bird stayed up in her tree to avoid the fox’s fangs. One day, the fox made an offer to the bird. “Just give me one feather and when you wake up in the morning, a worm will be waiting for you.” The bird didn’t see the harm, so she went along with the deal. Sure enough, the next morning, a juicy worm was laid out for her dining pleasure. The fox said, “I’ll continue to provide you a delicious worm for a feather,” and the bird didn’t see the harm, so each day she exchanged a feather for a worm. Until one day when she descended the tree, enjoyed her meal, and faced the fox’s fangs. To her dismay, she found that she was unable to fly away, as she had given away all her feathers, and the fox proceeded to enjoy his own delicious meal. Our teenagers face similar offers and temptations on a daily

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James E. Taylor High School Student Organizations Host Color for a Cause 5k Fun Run and Raise $10,000 for The Arc of Katy Katy, Texas – The air was cool and crisp, and the morning was still dark at 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday when students from James E. Taylor High School’s National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America met in the school’s parking lot. They were there to set up the track, that later that morning, would be filled with runners registered for the school’s second annual Color for a Cause 5K Fun Run. Color stations were put in place, vendors would soon be there to set up their areas, registration tables were set up, and volunteers were given instructions and then sent to staff their posts all along the track. Walkers and runners donated money to participate in the fun event with proceeds going to The Arc of Katy, a nonprofit organization that provides programs for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). When the race started at 8:00 a.m., a burst of colors flew into the air as several hundred runners and walkers took off to conquer the 5k distance. As they progressed through the 5k loop, they passed through several color stations where they were met by volunteers ready to douse them with bright colors of non-tox-

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