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Vol. 2, No. 8
It’s Back to School Time! by Anne Fulcher It seems just like yesterday that I was so excited to get back to school and see all my friends and talk about how we spent our summer. Back in the day, school did not take back in until after Labor Day, not so the case these days. I’m sure eventually they will try to have a year round school but that may be light years away. Aiken County students return to the classroom on August 15, 2016. Be ready for road congestion near schools, late and early busses, and kids and parents complaining about the rigors of getting back in the swing of the homework routine. Parents, take heart in these days of confusion and frustration because before you know it, that little first grade angel of yours will be driving off to their first year of college. It seems to drag by during those young years but before you know it, there are no more little ones to make lunches for, help with school projects, and take to practice. I just do not understand where the time went. I remember when my youngest son, Ben, was in kindergarten and all of the aspects of my life he liked to share with his teacher and classmates……. Like the time when he was student of the week and I was brought in for ask the parent. One little girl asked me if I liked my job and of course I politely said yes. Ben popped up and said “No, no, no, you say you hate your job all the time!” Another student asked me if I was married when, yet again, Mr. Ben spoke
up and loudly said, “no, she and my Dad are “REVORCED!” not divorced like I was. I look back on those times and chuckle to myself now but at the time, well honey please, I was just as embarrassed as I could possibly be! My little Ben leaves for graduate school next week, all the way to Muncie, Indiana at Ball State University and yes I will STILL cry. It seems just like last year that he was throwing Mom under the bus. Bless his sweet little heart. School is not just for the young ones though. With public school back in session so do the colleges and technical colleges begin also. But not all students are young ones in higher education classes. And this I can frankly address because I returned back to college at the ripe, mature age of 53. I was a non-traditional student in the traditional classroom setting and boy did I learn lots about life in those 24 months. I learned that I was tougher than I gave myself credit for, especially after breaking my wrist the weekend after mid-terms my first semester back. It was tough enough that I’d not been back to college in forever but then in a cast for 3 months and 2 surgeries, well I ended up failing my math class. Talk about rough goings, I used to sit in the parking lot of USC Aiken and sob but I toughed it out, graduated in 2013 and just graduated with my Master’s degree in May of this year. Have you ever thought about reinventing
yourself and changing careers? What is stopping you from doing just that? After 30 plus years in health care I am now in senior care and happier than I’ve been in many years.
So as these first school bells ring this month, maybe it’s time you are the new student going back to school and not your children. Think about it, it’s never too late!
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August Community Calendar Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) • August 11, 2016. 6:00pm – Coffee with JoJo (Hope Center, Graniteville • August 20, 2016. 8:00-9:30am - Senior Food Program for ACTS clients, at ACTS • August 25, 2016. 6:00pm – Coffee with JoJo (Hope Center, Graniteville) • Throughout August, ACTS will be celebrating 30 years of service; and local downtown businesses are joining in the celebration in our honor with sales, special offers, etc. Visit ACTS webpage, http://www.actsofaiken.org/ for more information and coupons! COMING SOON ANOTHER ACTS LOCATION IN GRANITEVILLE
13 for anyone who may want to be a part of leadig table discussions after videos concerning the claims of Christianity. It is an evangelistic outreach to those seeking to know more. Future meetings will be help once a week at Christ Central Mission on Richland. Call Bill Weiss at 803-295-7556 for more information. Call Hope Center 803.393.4575 to sign up for any of these classes. Gregg Park Civic Center www.greggparkonline.com Cheerleading Registration Ages: 5-12 yrs. (as of Sept.1st) Cost: $85.00 *Includes Skirt, Top and Pom Poms Registration: August 1-18th Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. *Limited Registration
• Open House for new students and parents will be Thursday, September 8, 2016, from 6-8pm.
Football Registration Ages 5-12 yrs. (as of Sept. 1st), August 1-18th Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. $50/passholder, $65/non-passholder, $40/Flag Football *Must show updated Gregg Park pass for passholder rate to apply* (Limited Registration)
Christ Central Graniteville (Hope Center)
For more info., please call 663-7552 or visit www.greggparkonline.com
• Fit and Ready for the Job Market. August 15-26; 9 am - 2 pm. FREE Special training in janitorial skills, food industry or lawn care. Course also covers life skills, money matters, job search, workplace etiquette, interview skills, resume writing, conflict resolution, and understanding attitudes. Employers lined up to give interviews for qualifying students.
LITE-SIDE A senior’s class for those who desire a vigorous and fun-filled workout. Certified instructor Wendy Moore will demonstrate the latest techniques for health conscious adults. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. For more information, call the park at 803-663-7552. Free of charge.
• WorkKeys. FREE Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to noon. WorkKeys is a National Career Readiness Certificate that certifies the essential work skills needed for jobs across industries and occupations. Prepares students for Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information ACT WorkKeys tests.
LINE DANCE Rock&Roll, Country & Beach Music Line dancing classes with instructor Cassie Barnhill are taught on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the cost is $5 per class. For more information, call the park at 803-663-7552.
Aiken County Career and Technology Center • Student registration will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2016. Registration and parking fees can be paid at this time.
• GED Prep. FREE Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to noon. • Bible Study for Hispanic men with Pastor Granillo. FREE Mondays 7 - 8 p.m. Esudio Biblico para hombres. Lunes 7 - 8 p.m. • Turning the Pages Bible Study with Rev. Gollie Walker. FREE First and third Tuesdays 7 - 8 p.m. • Coffee with JoJo. FREE Second and fourth Thursdays 6 - 8 p.m. Call Jan Gilbert at 803-646-0451 to register for childcare. • Men’s Locker Room outreach to men. FREE Second and fourth Thursdays 6-8 p.m. Call Roger Rollins 803-640-4689 • ServSafe(R) Food Manager Course. Taught by Karen Tempel on Monday, August 8th 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • ALPHA Training. FREE Offered on Saturday, August
LUNCH BUNCH WALKERS Let Gregg Park help you with your exercise and fitness program. A healthier and well-conditioned you is just a few steps away. Sixteen walk times will earn you a free T-shirt and a healthier mind and body. Walking inside the gym or outside on our beautiful and serene ½ mile walking track. For more information, please call the park at 803-663-7552. KARATE Karate classes are taught by Brian Randall are are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Classes are for ages 5 and older with instruction in Tae Kwon Do and Kenpo. Cost is $15 per month. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING Blood Pressure Testing is offered at Gregg Park Civic Center. This service is free if charge, and is performed by certified nurse Jeanne Townes. This service is provided the first and third Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m. GYMNASTICS Gymnastic classes are now being held at Gregg Park Civic
Center. Registration fee is $10 and cost of instruction is $30 per month. Instructor Rhonda Whitley will teach Gymnastics for children ages 4 and older on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, call the park at 663-7552 UNLIMITED Exercise Classes per Month $10/Month for Pass holders, $15/Month for Non-Pass holders • Cardio/Weight Class, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. A 30/30 Cardio and Weight Class consisting of a cardio
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This Month’s Sponsors Aiken Regional Medical Center Aiken Technical College McGrath Learning Center
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CSRA Defensive Arts CSRA Defensive Arts recently promoted two martial arts students to black belt level. Ryan Hoyle and Marjorie George have been training at the school for over four years and took the test after becoming eligible. The test consisted of forms (kata), selfdefense against multiple attackers, and arnis (stick fighting) techniques. It also included a written portion of the test. Both students are home schooled and are close to graduating high school. They now assist Sensei Johnny Hughes and the other black belt instructors at the school, which is located behind Mi-Rancho in Clearwater. More pictures and info on the class can be seen at http://www.csradefensivearts.com/
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FREE
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Clinical Breast exam Pelvic exam
Pap smear (if needed) Mammogram
You may qualify if you:
Are a South Carolina resident 2 Are 30 to 64-year-old woman 3 Have high-deductible health insurance, and/or diagnostic insurance coverage less than 100%, hospitalization coverage only, or have no health insurance, and Meet certain income guidelines. 1
Effective July 1, 2016 thru June 29, 2017 Based on the total number of people in the household. Household Size
Income
1 person
$23,540 or less
2 people
$31,860 or less
3 people
$40,180 or less
4 people
$48,500 or less
5 people
$56,820 or less
6 people
$65,140 or less
Add $8,320 for each additional family member.
If you are eligible and interested in receiving these free services, please find the county you live in and call the BCN contact person in your area.
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For more information, contact: Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) and ask about the Best Chance Network
www.scdhec.gov/bcn
Best Chance Network (BCN) Income Eligibility Guidelines
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Joyce Hudson, Community Health Worker 843.264.2899
Sabrina Early, Community Health Worker: 803.643.2100
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How did the summer heat affect vacation and our local farmers? BY MEL MINiTOR The South Carolina beaches were loaded with people trying to enjoy the cooler temps of the ocean this summer. The restaurants and other businesses on the strand benefited from the heat as it caused people to come in out of the afternoon swelter. Due to the harsh temperatures it made camping at Lake Thurmond unbearable. The waters are warmer than usual causing many to cut their camping trips short so they could get back home to the comfort of their air conditioning. One local favorite swimming spot saw the season start out great, however, as the long summer days came upon us the waters turn warm and they saw a drop in business. They can only hope for a better season next year. At Minitor Market, we noticed people buying less food to prepare for cooking and buying more sandwich meats. My wife even told me a few times to bring home sandwich meat and tomatoes. “I do not want to warm the kitchen” was her response. The heat did benefit us causing us to sell out of ice cream several times at the market. For many a farmer in South Carolina they will be glad to see the summer coming to an end. We’ve had a lot more days above 95 degrees, than in recent years. It’s not been a good year for crops and has caused farmers to loose thousands of dollars in revenue. The severe heat caused crops to be stunted in the fields and many crops to burn from the heat and lack of rain. The temperature caused the quality of the crops to be lower than past years, and has driven up prices. I had
a few people tell me the seedless watermelons did not have that sweet taste as in past seasons. Thankfully, the seeded watermelons faired considerably better and continue to be harvested. We can only hope and pray that the fall will bring some much need rain and cooler temperatures for the fall crops. It’s time for the kids to go back to school and Minitor Market is stocking up the lunchables and personal size pizza as they have become favorites apposed to the school lunch as prescribed by the First Lady in Washington. I am sure many a kid will be happy to be back at school with their friends after a long hot summer. The high school football season will soon be upon us, and the cool evenings with the smell of hotdogs and popcorn!! It is time to put this summer behind us and move forward!!
Minitor Market, We have the Meats You Love… At The Prices You Expect… From Faces You Know… YOU SAVE MONEY Check us out on FaceBook/MinitorMarket/ for Daily Specials!! Your Hometown Tradition 1161 Augusta Rd. Warrenville, SC www.MinitorMarket. com
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Starting in August 2016, Social Security is adding a new step to protect your privacy as a my Social Security user. This new requirement is the result of an executive order for federal agencies to provide more secure authentication for their online services. Any agency that provides online access to a customer’s personal information must use multifactor authentication. When you sign in at ssa.gov/myaccount with your username and password, we will ask you to add your text-enabled cell phone number. The purpose of providing your cell phone number is that, each time you log in to your account with your username and password, we will send you a one-time security code you must also enter to log in successfully to your account. Each time you sign into your account, you will complete two steps: • •
Step 1: Enter your username and password. Step 2: Enter the security code we text to your cell phone (cell phone provider's text message and data rates may apply).
The process of using a one-time security code in addition to a username and password is one form of “multifactor authentication,” which means we are using more than one method to make sure you are the actual owner of your account. If you do not have a text-enabled cell phone or you do not wish to provide your cell phone number, you will not be able to access your my Social Security account. If you are unable or choose not to use my Social Security, there are other ways you can contact us. To learn more, please review the Frequently Asked Questions found here.
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Annual August Bus Tour Dear Friend, Each August, I look forward to my annual district bus tour where I spend time traveling across the Second Congressional District, seeing members of the community, visiting local businesses, Annual August Bus Tour and talking with you about issues before Congress. Dear WhenFriend, I came to Congress in 2001, I pledged to be accessible and accountable, and this Bus . Tour is one of the ways I fulfill this promise. Each August, I look forward to my annual district bus tour where I spend time traveling across the Congressional District, seeing members ofinthe community, local businesses, I’m Second hitting road againmemorable—we on August 29 tospent kick off this year’s bus tour. Do haveDistrict, a location Last year’s the bus tour was time every county invisiting the you Second and talking with you about issues before Congress. you think I should visitbusinesses in the future? hereschools. to suggest a place visit this visiting nearly 20 local andClick several I also hostedtothree townfall. hall meetings on the Iran Deal and National Security. . When I came to Congress in 2001, I pledged to be accessible and accountable, and this Bus Want to join me at one of the stops? Sign up for my newsletter today so you won’t miss any Tour is one of the ways I fulfill this promise. updates about this year’s tour. 29 to kick off this year’s bus tour. Do you have a location I’m hitting the road again bus on August you think I should visit in the future? Click here to suggest a place to visit this fall. Last year’s bus tour was memorable—we spent time in every county in the Second District, visiting nearly 20 local businesses and several schools. I also hosted three town hall meetings on Want to join me at one of the stops? Sign up for my newsletter today so you won’t miss any Sincerely, the Iran Deal Security. updates aboutand thisNational year’s bus tour.
Sincerely, Joe Wilson Member Of Congress
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Welcome Back students of Aiken County!
Volunteers Wanted We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic volunteers who would like to use their skills to help the McGrath Computer Learning Center become Aiken’s premier instructor of personal technology and to help the McGrath business thrive. If you have any of the following skills, please contact us:
Teaching Coaching Computer Technology Management Finance Organization
Writing Marketing Administration Leadership Fundraising Creativity
Email: mcgrathclc@gmail.com Telephone: Amy Westra at (803) 641-3741 Our volunteers receive: Formal/informal training and a mentor Flexible work hours Ability to work from home Free class tuition (space available) McGrath Computer Learning Center is a non-profit, all volunteer organization.
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Graniteville, Vaucluse, Warrenville Calendar, from Page 9 workout and followed by light weights for toning and abdominal work. Instructor: Becky Geeting • Zumba, Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. Come check out the Zumba Party on Wednesday afternoons with instructor Becky Geeting. This class is for any level of participation and provides a nonintimidating opportunity for new exercisers. Come join the fun and enjoy group fitness with less impact. • Resistance Band Training. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 6:30 p.m It’s only 30 minutes. Short on the time but long on the results. Bring your mat, towel and water. We provide the bands. Instructor Joan Beam will demonstrate exercise with concentration on tightening and toning the core muscles. • Another New Bridge Game In Town AikenAugusta Duplicate Bridge announced a Thursday morning ACBL sanctioned game beginning May 5th at 10 a.m., to be held at Gregg Park Civic Center, 1001 A Ave., in Graniteville. All levels of bridge players welcome. Come with a partner and meet new people while improving your bridge skills in a friendly, fun environment. This great facility is handicapped accessible with plenty of parking. COST: $5.00/payable at
time of game. aikenaugustabridge@gmail. com Maryanne Ebert 803-522-5718. Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Meeting time is noon. For more information call 803-979-4476.
interview. Appointments available Monday & Friday 10 a.m. to noon. Call Jackie Cobbs for an appointment 803-617-9532. GED classes: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 to 8 p.m. Classes are free. AA Group: Monday, Wednesday and second Saturday.
Midland Valley Public Library 9 Hillside Rd, Langley Operating hours are as follows: Mondays 1 to 6 p.m. | Tuesdays 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays 1 to 6 p.m. | Thursdays 1 to 6 p.m. Phone: 803-593-7379
Basic Computer Class: Call Sr. Dorothy 803507-7715 Volunteers are always needed. All we ask is that you consider donating an hour or two of your time a week, a month, any amount you can give to the following:
Megiddo Dream Station
Food Pantry: driver to pick up the food (once a month), a person to unload the food truck (once a month), help restock shelves.
Megiddo Dream Station 8 Week Job Training Classes. 103 Canal St, Graniteville. For more information, call (803) 392-7044 or email donald@ megiddodreamstation.org. Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center Benefit Bank of SC: Benefit Bank Counselor assist individuals and families in completing several different applications (SNAP/Food Stamps, TANF/FI Medicaid/CHIP, FAFSA, Prescription Assistance/ Rx Assistance, Lifeline Services, Federal and State Taxes, and Voters Registration), for several different agencies all at one time and all during one
Receptionist: Monday or Wednesday or Friday (or Monday, Wednesday and Friday), 10 a.m. to noon. Caseworker: Assessing the needs of the person seeking help. Tutor: Helping students with reading, math, English and social studies. The Family and Marriage Coalition of Aiken Inc. 1651 Banks Mill Road, Aiken, SC 29803,
www.aikenfamco.com, 803-640-4689 The Valley Alliance The August Valley Alliance luncheon meeting will be August 17. Markus Bennett will be our guest speaker. He represents the Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry. The meeting is held at Langley Bible Church (formerly Langley Pentecostal Holiness Church) on Augusta Road, Langley. For more information, please contact Rosealind Morse at rosegoes@aol.com Walgreens, Clearwater, SC Walgreens offers free blood pressure checks all day during pharmacy operating hours (9am - 9pm M-F, sa 9-6, and su 10-6). No appointment necessary. 1st Tuesday of every month is senior day which offers a 20% discount on regular priced merchandise. 2nd Wednesday of every month we offer free confidential HIV testing on site from 11am-2pm. To have your organizations events posted in the GVW Report Community Calendar, please email Anne Fulcher at ernieace2@ yahoo.com or call at 803-979-4476
Little Free Library in Graniteville A new Little Free Library has been installed in the parking lot at The Hope Center (3Hickman Dr.) in Graniteville, SC. All persons in the Graniteville or Aiken County area are encouraged to drop by and “Take a Book - Leave a Book”. See the attached photo of our “Little Free Library”. Plans now underway to build some raised-bed
gardens at Hope Center. Campers who are finishing the Hope Center Summer Camp this week have finished a class on Container Gardening and Raised Bed Gardening and are looking forward to the building and planting of new raised beds at Hope Center. See some of the art work completed by the primary grade campers. Plant the Seeds of Hope.
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Summer Camp The Hope Center has been a beehive of activity for the past eight weeks. Christ Central Graniteville hosted a summer camp for children ages 4 through 18 from the middle of June to the first week in August. Each day there were between 55 and 90 students enjoying basketball, sack races, Bible memorization, snow cones and lots of special visitors. All the children were fed breakfast and lunch provided by a program called Rays of Hope that was funded by the Department of Agriculture. We also had a young lady write an essay about the great need for children to know how to swim. This resulted in a grant of $850 that allowed 10 of our students to take 2 weeks of swim lessons at the YMCA.
Here is a sampling of notes the children wrote about camp: Thank you for allowing me to come to this camp. - Donnessa Thank you for making my summer a success and teaching me many skills! I really learned a lot. I’m looking for this again next summer. I’ve really enjoyed myself helping and learning different things. - Lauren I had fun for all the games and the activieties. - Kayla Thank you for the camp and letting us come. Thank you for letting us have so much fun. And thanks for providing lunch to. - Mariah I am thinkful for having somewhere to go this summer and the next summer. - Zahir
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Ramblings BY Dr. Lynn Kirkland Phm 1:1-3 From Paul, who is in jail for serving Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is like a brother because of our faith. Philemon, you work with us and are very dear to us. This letter is to you and to the church that meets in your home. It is also to our dear friend Apphia and to Archippus, who serves the Lord as we do. I pray that God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace! “…the church that meets in your home.” Hmmm. I was asked recently what “my ideal church” would look like. I responded, “to have a church with NO walls - more of a flash-mob church where we just send out a text as to the time and place to meet.” God’s moving in our midst! We just need to get where He is. During a discussion about who or what “church” is recently a Pastor friend of mine stated that when Jesus comes back He is not taking a bunch of buildings with Him. He is coming for people. We have reached a point we don’t know who or what the church is. The early church met house to house most every day of the week. They knew that they –the individuals - were “church”. At Impact Ministries we have a saying, “We don’t go to church we are church, and when we gather together with each other, or with other believers, we have church.” We are not against having Sunday services. We are not against churches meeting in buildings. It’s just that we have different priorities. Our number 1 priority is to take the Good News of Jesus Christ to the people that need it and, surprisingly, want to hear it. We recently gathered in Clearwater Shopping Center. While we were there, in the rain, we met a lot of nice people. A lot of them were unchurched but more importantly most were lost. We met one young man in his late teens or early twenties that said he knew he was going to Hell and did not know what to do about it. We presented Jesus to him and he professed Jesus as his Savior – in the rain, in Bi-Lo
parking lot. Neal McGlohan says in “Cypress”, “We need to back up and lay down solid DNA so that Movement Thinking, Kingdom Perspective, and Harvest Focus drive our definition of disciples, leaders, and churches. This DNA needs to influence our systems and scorecards as well. It needs to shape the practices and methods of churches as they build missionary teams, engage lost culture, and create a transformational, gospel-centered church culture. We talked with another nice lady that was a church goer and professed to be a believer but was not sure she would go to Heaven. We were able to explain God’s gift of Salvation to her her and she went away with the assurance that we would meet again in Heaven one day. But many ask, “What is that doing to build your church?” Our answer, “Not a thing! And we are so excited! You see, we are Kingdom minded.” It is our job to be a part of the Kingdom and God will take care of growing the church.
In “Church Planting and the Kingdom of God ,” Glenn Smith said: If we don’t understand this concept of the kingdom, we will mistakenly think that we have to BUILD the kingdom, or that we have to CREATE the kingdom, or that we have to EXPAND the kingdom. None of these is true! The New Testament never uses words like “build,” “extend,” or “expand” when talking about the kingdom! The New Testament employs words like “receive,” “enter,” “inherit,” and “lay hold of,” when talking about the kingdom! The kingdom of God is not something we create or even promote. It is something we seek, receive, we lay hold of, and we enter. We made a mission trip/revival to Akron, Ohio. That church is now on the move reaching people, being a part of The Kingdom. Then we are going to Zimbabwe in May 2017 to reach people for the Kingdom there. God really is on the move! We just need to find out where He is and get in His midst. I can tell you this, God is not bound by a certain day of the week nor
is He locked up in a building. In “Renovation of the Heart,” Dallas Willard said: “Jesus did not send his students out to start governments or even churches as we know them today, which always strongly convey some elements of a human system. They were, instead, to establish beachheads of his person, word, and power in the midst of a failing and futile humanity. They were to bring the presence of the kingdom and it’s King into every corner of human life simply by fully living in the kingdom with him.” To support this ministry or to request prayer, please contact us at: Dr. Lynn Kirkland EVANGELIST / REVIVALVIST Impact Ministries International, Inc. Impact Ministries on the web 758 Silver Bluff Rd., #5431, Aiken, SC 29804 OFFICE PHONE: 803 400-3609 Sign up to receive our monthly “E~NEWS”: www.tinyurl.com/4enews
Men’s Locker Room • Meet with other men to talk about men’s stuff and do men’s stuff. • Hear the story of one man who was homeless, in gangs, and finally the gutter, and how he got out. • Hear about how the ultimate Man, Jesus, can turn our lives around. July 14, 6:00pm, Hope Center at 3 Hickman Street in Graniteville. Questions – contact Roger Rollins, 803-‐640-‐4689 or rogerrollins@atlanticbb.net
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Christ Central Aiken Newsletter July 2016
Changes at The Mission
New Passenger Van!
Construction of a new thrift shop at The Mission is in full swing. This is part of the Clothing Ministry's transition from a hand out ministry to a hand up ministry. Recipients will be able to "earn" vouchers to shop in the clothing thrift shop by completing self-improvement assignments in any of several areas, including health, personal finances, relationships and education. These steps are designed to help recipients strengthen their families and promote self-improvement. For hardship cases such as being burned out of homes, fleeing abusive relationships and being recently released from jail, clothing items will be distributed for free as before. A 2015 Ford Transit 15 passenger van was recently purchased thanks to the generous donations of many individuals plus the proceeds from the Gerri Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament at Woodside Country Club. This replaces a 15 year old bus that lacked both heat and air conditioning. Many thanks to all those who donated to this worthy cause!
Judy Floyd, Christ Central Aiken's Director, surveys the progress of the thrift shop's construction
The store will also feature beautiful hand made items from local artisans and the public will be encouraged to shop there. Proceeds will be used to fund several new ministries, including: Children will be safe and comfortable in the new van
Free Haircuts & School Supplies On August 6, the "Walking Tall" hair dressers will be offering free haircuts for the whole family from 9:00 am 12:00 noon at The Mission at 3605 Richland Avenue West. They will also be offering free school supplies so make plans to attend!
Hand Up: a 12 month one-on-one mentoring program for families with young children Alpha: a 10 week evangelistic course for those seeking more information about "Who is Jesus"? Celebrate Recovery: an outreach ministry for those struggling with addictions, habits and hang-ups
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Aiken Regional Medical Center’s Sleep Evaluation Center Understanding the Importance of Sleep Getting a good night’s sleep can be one of the best influencers of heart health and overall wellbeing. In today’s super charged world of high-tech gadgets and non-stop stimuli, getting an uninterrupted and restful night’s sleep can be elusive. When you climb into bed after several hours of being awake, it’s important to effectively refuel your body because it helps to keep you healthy and strong. When you’re sleeping, your internal systems are working hard to produce vital hormones that heal your body, strengthen your immune system and improve brain function. For adults, seven to nine hours is the recommended amount of sleep, and without it, the brain and body are unable to operate at peak capacity.
Health Effects of Not Getting Enough Sleep Not getting enough sleep can have significant negative effects on your health. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control, people who regularly sleep for six or fewer hours per night are at a higher risk for coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. While it can be scary to hear these statistics, adjusting your lifestyle to ensure you get seven to nine hours of sleep every night can reduce the risk for these chronic conditions by as much as 35%. Considering the alternative methods of treating these conditions, increasing your sleeping time is a lot easier and less expensive.
How to Know When You Need More Sleep Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint if lack of sleep is having an impact on your life,
but there are signs to look for that can indicate you need more sleep. If you often feel sluggish or drowsy, and find yourself using and relying on caffeine to feel alert, these are indicators that you might need more sleep. Having difficulty concentrating, losing control of your emotions quickly or easily, and feeling hungry all the time are other tell tale signs.
How to Address Sleep Loss If you know you’re not sleeping enough, or if you are in bed the recommended number of hours but you’re not
sleeping soundly, there are measures you can take to help. The National Sleep Foundation recommends going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time each morning. Also make sure you bedroom is a quiet, dark and relaxing environment and kept at a comfortable room temperature. Be sure you have a comfortable bed, and do not read, watch TV, work on a computer or listen to music in bed. Remove all electronics from the bedroom. Lastly, avoid large meals before bedtime. If your sleep problems persist, seek the advice of a physician. The Sleep Evaluation Center at Aiken Regional Medical Centers
offers comprehensive services for sleep related conditions, and the staff specializes in evaluating and treating patients to help them get a good night’s sleep. For more information or for an appointment, call 803-641-5370 or go to www.aikenregional. com. DISCLAIMERS: Physicians are on the medical staff of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.
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AAA Home School Band members performed at the Aiken Area Home Educators’ open house. Performing were: Lena Rose Zook, Elizabeth Whitlaw, Sarah Rochester, James Rochester, and Jonathon Zook. Not pictured is Tanner Collins. The AAA Band is directed by Mrs. Barb Rollins. Fall lessons will begin the week of August 29. For information contact Barb Rollins at 803-648-2447 or barbrollins@atlanticbb.net.
GVW Report Resource Center Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center 803-641-7700 1135 Gregg Hwy., Aiken, SC 29801 Aiken Regional Medical Center 803-641-5000 302 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 Aiken Senior Life Services (formerly the Aiken Area Council on Aging) 803.648.5447 159 Morgan St. Aiken, SC 29801 • Providing meals in a dining hall setting • Hot meal delivery to homebound seniors • Frozen meal replacement for non-delivery days or for those outside our coverage area • Non-perishable food items that require minimal cooking • Non-emergency medical transportation • Rural public transit services via the Pony Express • Transportation for shopping, social, employment, and medical services Midland Valley Public Library The Midland Valley Public Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 to 6 and Tuesday 2 to 6.
Mt. Salem Ministries; 803-646-3847 Outreach Mission Men’s Homeless Shelter Registration from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday 2121 Augusta Road, Gloverville, SC (Hwy 421) “His Table” Soup Kitchen, Monday through Friday “Free lunch” from noon to 2 p.m. 3850 Augusta Road, Bath, SC (Hwy 421) All are welcome! Rural Health Services, Inc. 803-380-7000 With offices in Aiken, Clearwater and New Ellenton Seeing patients with and without insurance. Adult Medicine, Pediatric Medicine, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, OB/Gyn Medicine, Teen Clinic The Family and Marriage Coalition of Aiken, Inc. FAMCO is a local nonprofit corporation whose mission is to promote the acquisition of relationship skills necessary for successful families and marriages. Resources are provided for couples getting married and those who are married and would like to improve their marriages. Resources are also provided for churches, businesses and other organizations that would like to help their members with their relationship skills. Contact FAMCO at 803-640-4689
The Valley Alliance The Valley Alliance is a nonprofit organization of cooperative agencies, churches, institutions, ministries, and community servants working together within the Midland Valley area for the purpose of better serving our community and its needs by building networks of support and communication, and sharing resources and services that complement each other. The Valley Alliance meets the third Wednesday of every month, for lunch and to discuss our respective ministry activities and to share how we might best help each other with our goals and activities. If your organization would like to join us, just show up. If you have areas that are of interest to the betterment of the community we serve, please let a member of the Board know or you may email this address: rosegoes@aol.com. We would be glad to hear from you. If you have any suggestions for luncheon speakers, we would also like to hear about that. Women’s Breast Health & Imaging Center 803-641-5808 Aiken Regional Medical Center University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 Do you or your organization offer services to those in need? Please send us your information so we can share your services to those who need them. This is a free service. For more information, contact Anne Fulcher at 803-979-4476 or ernieace2@yahoo.com.
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Goodwill to hold inaugural Dinner at Dusk in Aiken Goodwill is excited to announce the inaugural Dinner at Dusk, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Whitney Polo Field in Aiken. The event, whose proceeds
benefit Helms College, will be a festive, four-course farm-to-table dining experience in which Helms College culinary students and chef instructors will pre-
pare the fabulous feast. Those attending are asked to wear an item purchased from Goodwill to the event, and bring an item to the event to donate to Goodwill.
For sponsorships, tickets and other information, go to www.goodwillworks. org/dinneratdusk
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Remember the Sacrifices BY Roger Rollins “Liars when they speak the truth are not believed� – Aristotle “Whenever he [the devil] speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.� – Bible When George is home, he has his son, James, answer the phone. If it is someone George doesn’t want to talk to, he asks James to tell the caller he is not home. It’s now a Saturday afternoon and James and his little sister are left home alone for a while. James accidentally breaks his mother’s favorite vase. When his mother arrives home, James tells his mother he has been playing video games all afternoon. It must have been his little sister. When is a lie not a lie? Never! Deception is very deceiving! Rationalization will often convince us that it is OK to be deceptive. In fact, in our society today
lying seems to be a common and accepted practice. Of course we don’t call it lying. We are able to justify it with more polite terminology. Lying ultimately becomes acceptable when one is able to deny the importance (or even existence) of truth. Without truth, lying loses its definition. But rather than address this from a global level, let’s keep it in the family. Are there valid reasons for lying in a marriage? And a second question: are there reasons for not telling the truth? These two questions are different, you know. In a court of law, we are asked to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. It’s that “whole� truth that sometimes throws us. Let’s consider four reasons for lying (or not telling the truth) in a marriage, as suggested by Joe and Michelle Williams in their book “Yes, Your Marriage Can Be Saved.� The most common reason is probably to avoid trouble. We may not tell our spouse the whole truth and may even lie a little to
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cover up the fact that we have overdrawn the checking account. We think we can get it caught up and she/he will never know. It never works. The next most common reason for lying (or especially for not telling the truth) is to protect others. Taken to the extreme, this is called “enablingâ€?, an extremely dangerous practice. Quoting from a reference dictionary: “A common theme of enabling‌is that third parties take responsibility, blame, or make accommodations for a person’s harmful conduct (often with the best of intentions, or from fear or insecurity which inhibits action). The practical effect is that the person themselves does not have to do so, and is shielded from awareness of the harm it may do, and the need or pressure to change.â€? Shielding others from the consequences of their actions is seldom beneficial. Better to encourage them to admit their problem, and then help them work through it in a loving manner. Another reason for lying is to control people or circumstances. We think it is OK to lie to manipulate the circumstances to turn out the way we want them to. We may think this can be justified, but “the end never justifies the means.â€? We cannot play God. First of all, the part is already taken.
Secondly, we don’t have the capability. We cannot control others; it’s challenging enough to control ourselves. The final reason for lying is the most difficult to deal with. It appears that some people lie for no apparent reason; they are “born� liars. Willard Harley, in his book “His Needs, Her Needs,� suggests this behavior begins and becomes ingrained at childhood. If not dealt with promptly, it becomes a life-long pattern, practically impossible to change. If this tendency is seen in an individual, it should be confronted vigorously and as early as possible. Healthy relationships are trusting relationships, and trust is built by telling the truth. There can be no deception. So lying is out. How about telling the “whole� truth? A quote from Anonymous says “Tell a lie once and all your truths become questionable.� Marriage is built on trust and even the smallest white lie can cause erosion in trust that’s hard to rectify. The Family & Marriage Coalition of Aiken, Inc. (FAMCO) was created to provide resources for you to succeed in your marriage and families. Roger Rollins, Executive Director, FAMCO, 803-640-4689, rogerrollins@aikenfamco.com, http:// www.aikenfamco.com
FRIDAY SEPT. 23RD CALLING NOON – 5PM “HOME GROWN� SATURDAY VENDORS SEPT. 24TH 9AM – 2PM Showcase and sell your creations at the 2016 Aiken Home and Garden Show!
SPACE IS LIMITED! Hurry and reserve your spot today! Space Deadline: September 1st or availability
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Event Coordinator, Diane Daniell 803-644-2369 or ddaniell@aikenstandard.com
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National Community Health Week August 7 - 13, 2016 For over 50 years, Community Health Centers have provided high quality affordable health care in our nation’s underserved communities, demonstrating that locally governed healthcare can improve lives while lowering costs. What began as a small demonstration project in two states has grown into the country’s largest primary care network, with Health Centers now serving as the health care home for over 24 million Americans through more than 9,000 delivery sites across the nation. One in every fourteen people living in the United States looks to a community health center for their care. Health Cen-
ters provide high quality, cost effective, and accessible primary and preventative care, including integrated medical, oral, vision, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, to all individuals regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Health Centers are located in medically underserved areas and locally controlled by patient-majority boards, ensuring that each Health Center always remains responsive to the needs of the specific community it serves. The Health Center model continues to prove an effective means of reducing healthcare disparities and overcoming barriers to healthcare access, includ-
ing geography, income and insurance status, and in doing so, improves health care outcomes and reduces health care system costs. Health Centers save the entire health system approximately $24 billion annually by managing chronic conditions and keeping patients out of costlier health care settings, like hospital emergency rooms. The demand for Health Centers continues to outpace growth, and expansion of health centers’ capacity and reach will be essential to meet the needs of these new patients, as existing Health Centers are already at capacity and many communities lack any primary care services at all.
National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to recognize America’s Health Centers, their dedicated staff, board members, and all those responsible for their continued success and growth since the first health centers opened their doors more than 50 years ago. During this National Health Center Week, we celebrate the legacy of American’s Health Centers and their vital role in shaping the future of America’s health care system. The Staff & Board of Directors of Rural Health Services Inc. invites you to visit one our three locations in Aiken County.
To provide accessible quality comprehensive primary care services in a dignified and culturally competent manner to the population in Aiken County and surrounding areas. Clyburn Center for Primary Care 1000 Clyburn Place Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 380-7000
Margaret J. Weston Community Health Center 4645 Augusta Road Beech Island, South Carolina 29842 (803) 593-9283
Family Health Care 120 Darlington Drive Aiken, SC 29803
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