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Christian Business Profile: Cynthia Cavin of Katy Mills Chick-fil-A

13 Students on the Trip of a Lifetime 17 Back to School… A New High School Opens in Katy 22 Back to School and Cancer-Free! 26 God’s Critters in Katy 31 GiGi’s Top 10s for Graceful Living 34 Pastor Profile: Meet Dr. Keith Robinson 38 There Is No Backup Plan 43 What Can Investors Learn from the All Stars? 46 Adventures in the Mission Field: Fresh and New 50 Local Christian Student Highlights 51 The Buzz About Katy 54 Meet Krista and Bryan Caldwell: Hospice Nurse and NFL Player 59 Dear Doctor: What is “Swimmer’s Ear” and How Can I Prevent It? 60 The State of the Parties 64 Keeping the Faith: A Lesson For Life 68 A Glimpse Abroad at Soul Stirring Structures 73 Texas Music Festival 75 Calendar of Events 76 The First Lady of Texas Visits Historical Sites 78 Back-to-School... With the Help of KEYS

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Greetings! If you are a parent like me, then you are undoubtedly caught up in all things “back-to-school.” This issue has some inspirational school-related stories, including a wonderful school trip to Italy by Pope John III High students, and the launch of Aristoi Classical Academy’s new high school. We also feature the Pin Oak location of Chick-Fil-A and the terrific family who owns and operates the franchise. Dr. Kenneth Lynn Lewis shares an inspirational tale, and we were fortunate to meet Chaplain Keith Robinson – read all about his adventures! We also feature our Dear Doctor column and student profiles. We are also pleased to announce the debut of our sister publication, Fort Bend Christian Magazine. We hope you will connect on Facebook and join in the fun! Blessings on a new school year, and don’t forget to support our local Christian businesses for all your back-so-school shopping! Buying local makes a difference! Joseph R. Menslage President & Publisher in Chief Katy Christian Magazine www.KatyChristianMagazine.com joseph@katychristianmagazine.com | (281) 741-8317

Letter From The Editor in Chief This time of year has us focusing on our blessings, which come in many forms. For some, the news of a cancer-free life is something to celebrate, and we are thrilled to share assistant principal Joshua Martinez’ status! For others, their journey through hospice care encourages us to live bravely. This is the case of former NFL player Bryan Caldwell and his wife Krista, an admissions nurse at Houston Hospice. It is an honor to publish their story. Take a peek at our “Critters in Katy” column, which has valuable information for pet lovers. In fact, this issue is full of interesting stories from fellow Christians, and below you can “meet” some of our columnists who make it all happen! We hope these stories are a blessing to you all! Melanie Saxton Editor in Chief Katy Christian Magazine www.KatyChristianMagazine.com melanie@katychristianmagazine.com

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Steve Dyer is a Christian missionary who traveled to Peru in 2007. It changed his life forever. He has been a real estate broker for 25 years and his wife Sheri is an attorney and CPA. They left their careers to expand their mission services and recently returned to encourage others to serve. Learn more at www.dyerfamilymissions.com.

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Christian Business Profile: Cynthia Cavin of Katy Mills Chick-fil-A By Claudia Richter Photography by Nikki Guest Meet Cynthia Cavin, owner/operator of Chick-fil-A Katy Mills. Two years ago she opened the doors of her restaurant, the third of its kind in Katy, and embarked on a lifelong dream of owning her own business. Around the same time she married Hershell Cavin and became stepmom to three fun-loving children, Jackson, Emma and Madeline. Her family attends Second Baptist Church and posed (with the exception of Madeline) at Katy Heritage Park for the cover of this issue – along with the iconic Chick-fil-A cow mascot. To most people, the challenges of having so much on their plate would seem daunting. But to her family, friends and especially Chickfil-A, Inc., it is no surprise that these major life events have proven to be a great experience… and she wouldn’t have it any other way! She earned a degree in accounting from Texas A&M and spent 17 years with KPMG, one of the largest professional services companies in the world. Experiencing success there was nice, but she started to feel that something was missing. “Around year 14 I realized that while my job was rewarding, it was not my passion,” explains Cavin. “I knew that my passion was people and serving people.”

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At the same time her brother-in-law, also an operator with Chickfil-A, suggested she explore the possibility of joining Chick-fil-A. Her business experience and people skills aligned with the faith-based company’s goal of providing quality food items and being a positive influence in the lives of others. It was a perfect fit. “I dove right in,” says Cavin. “I learned as much as I could about Chick-fil-A, and it resonated with me on a personal level. I love what I do!” She credits the CEO of Chick-fil-A, Inc., Dan Cathy, as a true model of a servant leader. “It is an honor to work for a company with a CEO who sets the example of serving others each day – no matter

who it is; it’s just how he is wired. I am extremely thankful to have this opportunity to work with such a wonderful organization.” About Chick-fil-A The story of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy and the leadership of the Cathy family is inspiring. In 1946, Cathy opened his first restaurant, Dwarf Grill in Hapeville, Georgia. He founded Chick-filA in the 1960s, and today it is still privately held and family owned with a wonderful corporate purpose: “to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on

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Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Astros, the Dynamo and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Exciting News! For coffee lovers, Chick-fil-A Katy Mills will be serving Thrive Farmers Coffee, a specialty-grade coffee and iced coffee, starting August 4, 2014! Also, Chick-fil-A cares about the environment, and all napkins, tray liners and Kid’s Meal bags are made from 100 percent recycled material. Foam cups can be recycled where facilities exist. “Katy is such a great place to have a business and to live,” says Cavin. “I really like the small town feel with so many big city amenities.” People who enjoy good food and positive corporate values can rest assured that Cavin surrounds herself with a great team who love to serve the community. “When our guests thank us for making their day brighter, they know that it is our pleasure!” she says. Information for all Chick-fil-A Katy Mills events can be found at www.chick-fil-a.com/katymills and at www.facebook.com/CFAKatyMills.

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Students on the Trip of a Lifetime By Melanie Saxton How nice to usher in a new school year with memories of a trip to Rome! Recently a total of 41 Pope John XXIII high school students, faculty, and families, as well as Father Bruce Noble, traveled to Rome to witness the canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII (the school’s patron). The school had initially planned a summer trip to Rome, but moved the date up to coincide with the event in Italy on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27. The high school campus binds many communities together and is home to students from all parts of Fort Bend, Katy, Cy-Fair and Houston. During the last school year, 150 of the 375 student body lived in Fort Bend County, with at least 75 commuting from the Sugar Land and Richmond/Rosenberg area. 132 students had Katy addresses. The school has similar enrollment for 2014/2015. The Itinerary The travelers were led by Principal Tim Petersen and enjoyed visiting religious sites throughout Italy: 1.) Venice, where Blessed John XXIII was patriarch, 2.) Assisi, where he contemplated and planned the Second Vatican Council, and 3.) Rome, where he served as Pontiff and called the Second Vatican Council. During the course of the trip students prayed the Liturgy of

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and worst experience ever!” says student Kara Christopherson. She attended because she knew it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity and enjoyed visiting Assisi and St. Francis’ Basilica. “I witnessed Italian culture first hand and learned about all the churches, and how St. Francis received the stigmata,” she adds.

International Crowds The Vatican announced that delegations from more than 100 countries and at least 24 heads of state were expected to attend. Vatican Radio put the crowds at some 800,000 in the square, roads and gardens around the St. Peter’s area. CNN reported that another 500,000 followed the proceedings on giant screens set up around Rome. The crowds were enormous and filled the streets of Rome before dawn as people vied for a good view. A small group of students actually camped out the night prior to the canonization in St. Peter’s square with millions of others. “Camping out to get a good spot for the canonization was both the best

Student Recollections Lauren Lathrop looked forward to all the fun and amazing experiences, and wasn’t disappointed. “My favorite part was seeing all the different countries come peacefully together with their flags to see Pope John XXIII’s canonization,” she says. She also found that clothes are more expensive in Italy. Rachel Hamrock felt especially blessed because she attended both John Paul 11 Junior High and Pope John XX111 High School – and was able to witness the canonizations of such great men of faith. Her favorite memory was visiting Florence and experiencing European culture. Nichol Perez wanted to be able to look back and recall the date that she attended a historic canonization in beautiful Italy, rode a gondola and visited a coliseum. “I learned a lot about the artwork inside of St. Francis’ Church and Michelango’s artwork inside the Sistine Chapel… and the proper way to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain,” she says. More Than Just a Vacation Maddie Vuyk, a junior, was moved by the spiritual component of the journey. She commented, “The greatest part about this trip was that it did not just simply soothe my constantly aching travel sweet

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tooth, but was a beautiful way in which I was able to experience first hand the art, history, and tradition at the seat of my faith. This was not just a school vacation with a series of educational tours along the way, but a true pilgrimage. The canonization of my school’s patron combined with witnessing his incorruptible body and the massive number of faithful that his actions touched gave this trip a deeper meaning to which all descriptions seem to fall short.”

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Back at Home The students are still talking about their time spent at the Vatican and are now gearing up for a new fall semester. We wish them well during the 2014/2015 school year and also look forward to sharing their upcoming adventures. Pope John XXIII High School is a college preparatory located at 1800 West Grand Pkwy N, Katy, TX 77449. Visit them online at www.pj23.org.

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Back to School and Cancer-Free! By Holly Chervnsik In the flurry of preparing for back-toschool, one local is especially grateful to be on campus. Fort Bend resident Joshua Martinez, an assistant principal at Janowski Elementary in Houston, is a devoted husband of 33 years and father to four grown children. We are privileged to share his medical journey as he faced a cancer diagnosis – and successful treatment. Foreshadowing Faith Joshua’s faith played a large role in his life before his diagnosis, and an even bigger part during his treatment and recovery. “The Lord was prominent throughout my battle against cancer, but even a few weeks prior to my diagnosis his work was evident, although I would not realize it until later,” he says. As an educator he enjoyed reading in the summertime, and in May 2012 his search for books seemed especially difficult. Nothing piqued his interest until he discovered “The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life” at his local library. Chapter nine addressed the subject of death was as impactful as anything he had ever read. Lewis stated that we as Christians probably don’t believe that

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A Hero at Home and Beyond Martinez has been busy over the past year and a half with his cancer treatment. Since July of 2012, he has undergone chemotherapy and radiation, followed by surgery to remove part of his colon, and an additional six months of chemotherapy intravenously. Today Martinez is cancer-free and says he owes it all to God and His ambassadors – meaning the medical professionals who treated him and his family and friends who ministered daily. His wife was with him every step of the way, attending all appointments to take notes and helping to change their diet at home to speed up his recovery. Each time he had a chemo treatment, one of his daughters gave him a different superhero t-shirt to let her Dad know he was her hero. He still wears the shirts on a regular basis as a reminder of the battle he went through, and that he is survivor. Back to School Now Martinez will tackle the new school year with a clean bill of health, which has caused his family, church and campus family to rejoice. His testimony is that God, indeed, is the “Great Physician” and works through prayer and the efforts of a supportive earthly team.

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There Is No Backup Plan By Dr. Kenneth Lynn Lewis Our youngest son applied to a college. That’s right, just one. After extensive research across the globe considering vastly different schools and programs from California to Florida, America to Australia, only one stood out to him. So, he invested significant time completing an extensive application, audition (including the writing and performing of at least three original songs), and interview process. As I share his journey with others, people often ask, “Where else has he applied?” or, even more directly, “What’s his backup plan?” An engineer by training and early career, I am a big fan of redundancy, and typically design for it. All 66 projects I worked on as an engineer included a series of redundancies built into the primary designs, as well outright backup plans for construction, use, and in case of possible failure. I have seen too many things collapse, too many surprises upset very thorough and well-intentioned plans, and too many “sure things” turn into broken and shattered dreams. Most of my forethoughts of actions and adventures – sometimes moments, but often days, weeks, even years and decades in the works – include a backup plan. I may not write every plan out or broadcast my dispositions, but my mind rehearses options and scenarios keyed

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I have cast my lot – all that I have, all that I am, and all that I ever hope to be, both now and forevermore – with Jesus Christ, and with Jesus Christ alone. I am trusting that He is the Way, the truth, and the life, and apart from Him, there is no other. In life and in death, if the Jewish and Christian scriptural promises are not true, I have no supplementary options on the table, or waiting for me out back, or buried or locked away somewhere that I can access in an emergency. I have no additional lifelines or phonea-friends, no other “Get out of Hell Free” cards, no magic mirrors or

escape portals or reset buttons or time machines. I don’t have a list of other religions to run to if Christianity doesn’t work out. I am not secretly banking on an underlying Godless reality of meaninglessness temporal existence and random chance. I am not presuming an impersonal fundamental materiality of eternal oneness and unity. I am not supposing a rationally enlightened allegiance to a future nothingness. I am not expecting an anonymous continuance or terminus devoid of justice, righteous punishments, and gracious rewards. I am not casting my hopes in prevailing victoriously over and through a maze of emotional, intellectual, moral, physical, and political battles in a worldly survival of the fittest contest. I am not trusting my future hopes in a promising pastor, politician, priest, or professional; a particular program, prosperous possessions, or perceived power; or my ability to produce plentiful points on the scoreboard of life. I am not hoping to one day brilliantly figure everything out and have all my intelligent (and foolish) questions answered so I can then – knowing all things there are to be known – make a completely informed and rational decision that requires absolutely zero faith. No, I only have one plan – trust in Jesus Christ. There is no backup plan. Dr. Kenneth Lynn Lewis serves as President of The Bible Seminary in Katy, Texas and is the author of “Meat and Potatoes for the Soul”.

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What Can Investors Learn from the All Stars? By Pat Doucette Financial Advisor Baseball’s best players gathered in Minneapolis to participate in the All-Star Game this past July. If you’re a fan or even a “weekend athlete,” you can admire these players for their abilities, even if you — like the vast majority of humanity — can’t hope to duplicate them. But if you’re an investor, you may be able to learn some practical lessons from the All Stars. So let’s look at a few common All Star traits to see how they might apply to investors: • Consistency – All Stars typically don’t just have a few good weeks or months – they tend to be consistently excellent, year after year. As an investor, you, too, need to strive for consistency. Instead of periodically chasing after “hot” stocks, try to follow a long-term strategy by staying invested in the financial markets, through both “up” and “down” periods, and by rebalancing your holdings, as needed, to reflect changes in your life.

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Adventures in the Mission Field: Fresh and New By Steve Dyer The school bus full of kids is rolling down the street again. I feel the change. Fall is here with football and hunting season. Pretty soon a big cool blast will sweep this year’s summer away for good, and everything will seem fresh and new. Since Mrs. Maca’s kindergarten class way back when, this time of year has always felt like a beginning to me. New clothes and supplies. New friends and new stories from old friends. A new direction and exciting possibilities for the next turn of the calendar. I feel stronger and smarter than last year. It makes my missionary mind travel to what I have witnessed, and what has happened to an ordinary guy like me. Just when I thought life had become stagnant and boring, something always, always happened to show me there was a next level. God is always showing me how to grow. I think about Efraim, the 8-year-old orphan in Cuzco, Peru. He must have felt quite a new beginning when he came out of the hospital and was reunited with his brother after almost being beaten to death and drowning. A bad man had beat him unconscious, tied him in a flour sack and thrown him in the polluted Cusco River for dead. But the Lord sent a woman who “accidentally” discovered him, and the brothers arrived

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in our orphanage and accepted Christ. Efraim is now a top student – another new beginning. Hugo, another 8-year-old orphan, had a plan to be an American style gangster with a Thompson sub-machine gun and a pinstripe suit. Nobody would ever hurt him again. It was pretty ambitious for an on the streets of Cusco. The Lord guided Hugo to our orphanage, and now he has a new beginning in law school. He never got the “tommy-gun”, but he really looks good in that suit. I think of when I was baptized by my friend Neil Jeffries in Dallas, and how I felt when I came up out of the water. I knew I had gotten something, and at the time I didn’t really know what all it was or what I should do with it. It was kinda like getting the free gift of a brand new jet. I was happy to have it, but I didn’t yet know how to fly. But that was okay. What I can tell you for sure is: It felt fresh and it felt new. Steve Dyer is a Christian missionary who traveled to Peru in 2007. It changed his life forever. He has been a real estate broker for 25 years and his wife Sheri is an attorney and CPA. They left their careers to expand their mission services and recently returned to encourage others to serve. Read about his missionary adventures in The Secret Passages of Stevie the Guide. Learn more at www.dyerfamilymissions.com.

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Local Christian Student Highlights Lauren Gonzales

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Lauren has been an extraordinary student at Fellowship Christian Academy since she was 2 years old in our Preschool program. She is the daughter of Isaac and Heather Gonzales of Sugar Land. She was the valedictorian of her 5th grade class in 2013 and continues to excel in academics. Lauren’s hobbies include helping others, rescuing animals, running, and exercising. Her favorite subjects in school are Science and Math. She also loves P.E.! Lauren’s ambition in life is to help people and animals who don’t have homes. She also strives to help rehabilitate injured animals. Lauren has a great love for the Lord and her favorite scripture is Philippians 2:3, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.”

Macie has been a student at Fellowship Christian Academy since she was only 7 weeks old! She is the daughter of Matt and Lyndsie Goglia of Rosenberg. Macie enjoys playing dress up with her friends, being outside, going to the playground, playing games, and swimming. Her favorite subjects at school include Music, Art, and Reading. Macie’s favorite song to sing in chapel is called “Absolutely Nothing” (the lyrics say “What can take His love away? Nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing!). She loves to sing and dance for the Lord! Macie says that her best talent is jumping really high! When she grows up, Macie wants to be a Princess – even though she already is God’s little Princess!

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What a great group of volunteers! Families had lots of fun at the Summer Safety Celebration 2014 benefiting Feed the Future Forward and the Katy Christ Clinic!

Katy High School graduates walked in caps and gowns in a commencement ceremony June 7th. Pictured is Emily Saxton who will attend Lone Star College Cy-Fair this fall.

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The staff of KSBJ was on hand when MercyMe visited Lifeway Christian Store in Katy for an autograph signing of their new album, “Welcome to the New.”

Congratulations to Faith West Academy seventh-grader Jonathan Rightmire (pictured with secondary principal Mary Strickland), who has been recognized among some of the most academically talented middle school students in the United States for exceptional scores on the SAT tests by the Duke University Talent Identification Program’s 7th Grade Talent Search.

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Chase Fontenot receives his Silver Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award from Gregory Magyar, Executive Artistic Director at KVPAC, on May 10.

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Linda, a Katy-area mom and her teenage daughter, Melissa, brought their tiny Yorkshire Terrier, “Paige,” for a microchip at Kingsland Animal Clinic for the Katy Community ‘Chip Event in June.

It is with mixed emotions that the staff and volunteers of Houston Hospice prepare to bid farewell to long-time Volunteer Coordinator, Ruth Landauer. She and her husband Bob attended the Houston Hospice Thirteenth Annual Butterfly Luncheon, a fundraiser benefiting pediatric hospice services held on April 16.

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The State of the Parties By Gary Gillen Fort Bend County is fortunate to have many individuals who care deeply about the community, stretching from Katy to Sugar Land (and beyond). They recognize that the government plays a large role in the economic development of the county. For that reason, they have become engaged in the political world. Some are Tea Party supporters, others Libertarian, but most are Republican or Democrats. Interestingly, the Tea Party in some states is predominantly Democratic, while others such as Texas are Republican. But that is a column for another day. The two major parties here are the Republican and Democrat Parties. Texas law anticipates primary elections being held by these two parties and their candidates facing off in the November general elections. Many voters are not even aware that the primary elections, by Texas law, are party elections. For many years the two parties have hired the Fort Bend County Elections Administration to administer the elections, but they are party elections. After the Civil War and freedom for the slaves in Fort Bend County, the Republican Party, which had set the slaves free, became the predominant political party here. Over time, the hatred of the “carpetbaggers” led to the demise of the Republican Party and the

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Keeping the Faith: A Lesson For Life By Ronnie McBrayer I remember my children starting a new school in a new community one fall. On the first day of class, climbing on the bus with all their Number Two pencils and three-ring binders, they also carried enough anxiety to fill a mama’s boy’s backpack. It isn’t just the reality of a new school that put them on edge; it was middle school, and that is scary enough all on its own. For the record, I wouldn’t go back and repeat those few years of middle school (we called it “junior high” back in the day) even if you promised me a war pension. It was, without a doubt, one of the more miserable seasons of my life. My body was awkward and out of control, hair began growing in strange places, my hormones and emotions were stampeding like angry cattle, and my face broke out like a pimpled topography map. To make matters and passions worse, my twin sister and I began climbing the escalating mountains of puberty as our mother entered the refining fires of menopause (no wonder my father was working 80 hours a week!). I fear the same thing is now happening in my own home, but I digress.

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normal and valid need for acceptance to slide into some very dark territory. I so readily recognize this tendency in my children because I recognize this in myself. Adults, not just pimpled teenagers, want the approval of others. In short, we desperately want to be loved and will do anything to get it. That’s what makes forty-year-olds behave as adolescents. You can have a house in the burbs, a nearly four-figure car payment, three kids in soccer… and still act like a 7th grader trying to make it with the “in” crowd. Splintered, needy, and anxious, we spend the lion’s share of our energy and years of our lives chasing after the validation of others, a validation that we think will make us whole. We become slaves to the expectations of others while simultaneously manipulating those expectations to get what we feel we need. It is exhausting, for we do and say things we don’t mean to hold on to approval we don’t need, wasting time and energy we don’t have. And for what? A few emotional strokes, the fleeting approval of someone who is as fractured as we are, approval that lasts for about five minutes, and then the grueling exercise must begin all over again. Here’s some good news – good news for my children and for the rest of us: When you are deeply, madly, unconditionally, and fiercely loved – as God loves us – you can let the foolish exercise of chasing the approval of others go. If we could get it through our thick skulls, our variegated defense mechanisms, and down into the basement of our hearts that we are always loved; that that our sins and failures cannot change God’s untiring affection for us; that our acne scars and awkwardness do not forfeit his acceptance, then we might enjoy a degree of confidence and freedom that we never thought possible. We can – yes we really

can – reach that point in life where we no longer need the love and validation of people, because we have come to know and experience the unconditional love of God. Then we can be free from the ruthless, unmerciful demands of uncertain and provisional affections. Now that is a lesson for middle school and for life. Ronnie McBrayer is a nationally syndicated columnist, pastor, and author. His newest book is “The Gospel According to Waffle House.” You can read more at www.ronniemcbrayer.me.

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A Glimpse Abroad at Soul Stirring Structures By Melanie Saxton Every once in a while we hear of churches with unusual architecture, none more so than those designed by Geometrica. The company, located in Cypress, builds unique houses of worship all over the world with their trademarked system known as Freedomes®. These domes and long span structures are constructed with artistic geometric patterns, making the worship experience novel. Fortunately, I was able to visit two of these churches (based in Mexico) this past June. The images are so impressive that I asked the company to share photography of churches from other parts of the world – which is quite amazing. Enjoy this pictorial pilgrimage to some of the most unique houses of worship south of the border, as well as in Honduras and Africa. Skyward in Monterrey The blend of space and spirituality at San Juan de los Lagos in Monterrey, Mexico is almost poetic. A stunning sculpture of metal

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Taste of Katy Tailgate Aug 20 | 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Katy YMCA & Katy ISD Old Town Katy 814 E. Ave. at First Ave. Katy, TX

Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on Aug. 8 - 10 — the state’s annual tax holiday. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Visit http://www.window.state. tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/taxholiday/ for more information. Football 101: Clinic for Women Aug 8 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Katy High School 6331 Highway Blvd. Katy, TX 77494 Wear your game day gear for this indoor tailgate party! Limited to the first 200 campers. Cost is $25. Proceeds support the Katy High School cheerleaders and Bengal Brigade. The night includes a tailgate party, silent auction, football clinic, instructions by Katy High School football coaches, presentation of the rules of the game, and Q&A with Coach

This free community event showcases the variety of Katy restaurants and caterers who donate “tastes” of their foods to the community. There will also be live entertainment from the Rankin Twins and Justin Van Sant. Bring the whole family for sports activities, games, raffles, and more. The Katy ISD cheerleaders will be cheering and teaching kids cheers. The event supports YMCA Operation Backpack, which provides backpacks and school supplies to Katy area students in need. Guests are encourages to bring a backpack or school supplies. Everyone who donates an item will be entered into hourly drawings for two season football tickets to the winner’s choice of Katy ISD high school. This community event is made possibly by the donations of Katy restaurants and underwritten by Matt Schomburg State Farm Agency.

Katy Christian Women’s Connection Aug 21 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Club at Falcon Point 24503 Falcon Point Dr. Katy, TX 77494

Katy Shred Day Aug 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. McDonald’s of Spring Green 27140 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Katy, TX 77494

April Carter-Havran will be bringing before and after home décor, and show the group how to bring new life to old furniture. The guest speaker will be Karen Kilby, a certified personal trainer who recently published Becoming a Woman of Purpose, a daily devotional. She tells how God restored her marriage and changed her attitude toward her husband, and shares other dilemmas they have faced with God’s grace. Cost is $18 per person. Only cash or checks made out to KCWC accepted. No credit cards. Reservations are due by Aug. 18 by calling 281-232-8338 or emailing KatyCWC@gmail.com.

Bring boxes of outdated paper for shredding! Minimum $10 donation. Event proceeds benefit Impact a Hero. For more information, contact Veronica Mullenix at 281-844-6285 or veronica@ veronicamullenix.com.

Back to School Bash Aug 21 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Little Gym of Katy 23010 Highland Knolls Katy, TX 77494

Health and Awareness Fair Aug 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. God’s Temple of Praise Community Church 19929 Westfield Pkwy. Katy, TX 77449 Visit the Health and Awareness Fair to receive free health screenings, and free food and drinks.

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The Little Gym of Katy is hosting their annual community event – the Back to School Bash. The event is free and open to the public. They will have games, crafts, and special guests!

An anticipated 400 runners and walkers of all ages will run the streets around the Villagio dressed as their favorite superhero to raise money for Keep Kids Connected, a local nonprofit organization. The event includes a competitive 5K and a non-competitive 1 mile event. Participants can register online at www.KeepKidsConnected.org through Friday, September 19 at 7 p.m. Race Day registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20 in the Villagio Courtyard. All entrants receive a t-shirt and runner goodie packet. Participants who register for the 5K before September 1 will receive a dri-fit tech shirt. Walkers and those registering after September 1 will receive a cotton t-shirt. Awards will be given in the competitive 5K to the Overall Male and Female runners, Overall Masters Male and Female winners and the top three finishers in the following age divisions: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over.

Superhero 5K Sep 20 Villagio Town Center Westheimer Pwky. and Peek Rd. Katy, TX 77450

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The First Lady of Texas Visits Historical Sites By Melanie Saxton If you love historic sites in towns across our state, then you share an interest with Anita Perry. As the longest serving First Lady of Texas and inductee of the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, she works with the Texas Historical Society to visit newly announced Main Street communities. To date, Perry has visited a total of 49 cities and welcomed them to the program in this annual tradition. Main Street Designation The national Main Street revitalization effort for historic downtowns was formed more than 30 years ago as a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The statewide Texas Main Street Program operates as part of the Community Heritage Development Division of the Texas Historical Commission. In 1981, following a pilot project to address the decline of America’s downtowns, the Texas Main Street Program became one of the oldest and largest statewide coordinating programs in the nation to help preserve and revitalize historic downtown districts. Each year the Texas Historical Society selects up to five Texas cities for official Main Street designation. Communities of all sizes with historic downtowns or historic neighborhood commercial dis-

tricts are eligible to participate. Those that qualify receive design and technical consultation from state historic preservation professionals, architects and consultants, as well as marketing, promotion and onsite manager training. Our Neighbor to the West Sealy, just west of Brookshire on I-10, was thrilled to become one of the newest Texas cities to be accepted into the Main Street program. This past spring, some local Katy business owners were on hand to celebrate, including Cheri Bumbera of Bumbera’s Perfor-

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mance Associates. She witnessed the First Ladyspeak at the Sealy Main Street Dedication Ceremony. Sealy student choirs captured the First Lady’s heart with their rendition of the Navy hymn, “Eternal Father, Strong to Save.” Perry noted that it’s important to have a program dedicated to main streets that enables people to gather and salute their heroes. She announced to a crowd of approximately 100, “I want to thank you for preserving the City of Sealy for your children,” and noted the importance of historical buildings in the stimulation of economic growth. Completing the Tour After departing Sealy, Perry traveled to Caldwell and Waco to thank them for their longstanding work to save and enhance their Texas heritage and culture. This concluded her last tour to newly accepted towns during her husband, Governor Rick Perry’s, reign as Governor. First Lady’s Texas Treasures Award Since 2009, our First Lady has acted as honorary chair in partnership with the Texas Historical Commission to honor communities demonstrating a high level of creativity and ingenuity in recognizing and preserving their authentic Texas “sense of place.”

These communities demonstrate stewardship and a preservation ethic as an example for others across Texas. The City of Denton won the award in 2014, Paris in 2013, San Angelo in 2012, Brownsville in 2011, Nacogdoches, San Marcos, and Waxahachie in 2010, and Castroville, Georgetown, and Mount Vernon in 2009. We thank the Governor and First Lady for their tireless service to the people and places of Texas. Visit www.thc.state.tx.us to learn more about the Texas Historical Society.

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Back-to-School... With the Help of KEYS By Beth Hughes All it takes is one person to change your trajectory in life. For Mayde Creek high schooler Lilly Cornelio, that person was Manuela Izaguirre – a stranger who helped her achieve her dream of going to college. Hardships and Hurdles While most high school girls are thinking about prom and makeup, Lilly Cornelio’s reality wasn’t as carefree. Her mother was deployed to Iraq, she lived with a grandmother who didn’t speak English, and the family had an abundance of financial woes. Lilly’s grades started to slip drastically in middle school. That’s when a counselor thought it would benefit the teen to build a relationship

with a mentor. Manuela, a student recruiter with HCC Northwest, and Lilly were introduced through Katy Independent School District’s KEYS (Keep Encouraging Youth towards Success) mentoring program in 2008. A Bond through Mentoring Lilly and her mentor bonded over their similarities – both are Katy residents, Hispanic, shy and first in their families with aspirations to attend college. Through the KEYS program it didn’t take long for Lilly’s counselors to notice a huge improvement in her confidence and grades. Manuela is just one of 989 mentors who help nearly 1,000 students in the KEYS program. Piloted in 1995 by Katy ISD, KEYS mentors are adults with knowledge and experience to share, who have the desire to motivate students to reach their full potential. They commit to one student for one hour per week during the school day. So far, the organization has reported that 80 percent of students involved in the program have a decrease in discipline referrals and 69 percent have decreased absences and improved grades. The organization also provides scholarships to graduating seniors in the program and has awarded more than $80,000 since its inception. Lilly was a recipient of this scholarship. C

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Onward to College The student recruiter turned mentor helped Lilly fill out college applications, study for tests and navigate the frustrations of high school throughout their six year relationship. With encouragement and friendship, Lilly is now a recent graduate of Mayde Creek High School with plans to attend community college in the fall. Manuela, nominated KEYS Mentor of the Year in 2013, was also motivated by her volunteering experience with the KEYS program and will pursue her Master’s in Counseling at University of Houston in fall 2014. “Being the first in my family to attend college is difficult because there aren’t many people that I can talk to about the admissions process or the many questions involved with life after high school,” said Lilly. “Manuela has been an extremely positive role model in my life because she not only helped me realize that I could go to college, but she’s also shown me that where I’m from or what I’ve been through shouldn’t stop me from making a better life for me and my family.” HCC has been involved in the Katy community for more than 30 years and has close partnerships with the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Katy Area Economic Development Council and Katy ISD, to name a few. “I am fortunate to work for HCC because they encourage me to contribute to the communities we serve,” said Manuela. “Volunteering with the KEYS program was a way to give back to someone who was like me in school. I hope that my efforts have impacted Lilly’s outcome in a positive way.” K

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