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contents AUGUST 2010

in this issue 10 The Way I See It Keeping perspective

15 Modern Motherhood The misadventure of finding a new church home

23 Marketplace Manners Marketplace manners: returning phone calls

31 Fashion Forward Going back to school in style

36 In Black & White “Did you know race matters In Mississippi…and America?”

features

lifestyle

Special Feature

9 Homeworks

Cover Story

9 Tips for back to school success

Cynthia Goodloe Palmer With a Song in Her Heart

13 Fresh Finds Back-to-school

14 Welcome Home

Don’t Let the Bugs Drive You Inside!

16 Healthy Living Body Language Listen up! Your body may be telling you something

22 Let’s Talk It Over Superwoman

28 Legal Advice The tax man cometh

30 Food For Thought 3 Healthy recipe ideas

33 Money Talks Retirement plan misconceptions and remedies

34 What’s Coming Next Month Gary Slade Brewing Business and Faith

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Publisher: MHS Publications, Inc., Member, M.I.P.A. Editor: Marilyn Tinnin marilyn@metrochristianliving.com Associate Editor: Christi B. Steckel christi@metrochristianliving.com Administrative Assistant: Carol Rodgers carol@metrochristianliving.com Contributing Writers: Lydia Allison, Lydia Bolen, Dan Hall, Dr., Cathy Haynie, Dr. Kevin Heintezlman, William Howell, Robin O'Bryant, Susan E. Richardson, Dolphus Weary, Julie Whitehead, Danny Williams, Martin E. Willoughby, Jr. , Neddie Winters, Susan Wolgamott Art Direction/Graphic Design: Sandra K. Goff Cover Photography: Stegall Imagery Sales: Marilyn Tinnin, Christi B. Steckel

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PRISCILLA’S STORY Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bone to become weak and susceptible to fracture. Of the 10 million Americans with this disease, 80% are women, and having a mother with osteoporosis puts a daughter particularly at risk. Priscilla Turner, 67, of Memphis, TN knows this risk all too well. Her 90-year-old mother, Jewell Fondren, suffers from osteoporosis (a disease that causes bone to become weak and susceptible to fracture). Over the past 30 years, Jewell has experienced a hip fracture, spinal fractures, and has a hunched back that may have been caused by multiple spinal fractures. Jewell, who lives with her daughter, has difficulty walking, cannot bend, and finds her clothes don’t fit well because of her hunched back. Two years ago, Priscilla seemed to be heading toward the same fate as her mother when she suffered from back pain. Priscilla went to see her doctor and discovered she had a spinal fracture. She was also diagnosed with osteopenia or low bone mineral density that can lead to osteoporosis. “I just thought I was getting older,” she said. “I didn’t know my bones were breaking, but when my doctor told me I had a spinal fracture, I was very surprised.” Like Priscilla, the estimated 44 million Americans at risk for osteoporosis are often unaware that they have the disease until they break a bone, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), sponsors of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. However, today more information is known about the risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures. If you have a low bone mineral density coupled with one or more other risk factors, you are at increased risk of having an osteoporosis-related fracture over the next 10 years, according to a recent publication by the World Health Organization (WHO). These risk factors include a previous fracture, a parent who has had a hip fracture, smoking, taking steroid medications, drinking three or more glasses of alcohol daily, and suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or from a disorder strongly associated with osteoporosis. Less was known about osteoporosis years ago when Priscilla’s mother was prescribed pain pills and bed rest to manage her osteoporosis-related spinal fractures. Treatments are now available to help strengthen bones, and new procedures have been developed to repair spinal fractures. When Priscilla experienced her spinal fracture, her primary care physician referred her to orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Edward Pratt* of the Memphis Spine Center, who treated her spinal fracture with balloon kyphoplasty. Balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can reduce back pain and correct the deformity caused by a spinal fracture. Small balloons are inserted and inflated in the fractured area of the spine to restore it back to its normal shape. After the balloons are deflated and removed, the cavity that has been created is filled with special bone cement, creating an internal cast. Priscilla is exceedingly close to her mother. They spend afternoons on their parlor couch, reminiscing about their years together or sitting quietly as Priscilla reads and her mother knits. However, she knows that she does not want to suffer the same fate as her mother.

“Osteoporosis has kept Mama from being as mobile as I knew her years ago,” Priscilla said. “Her movements are restricted. She cannot bend nor do many activities around the house. Her walking is limited.” When Priscilla experienced her second spinal fracture in 2007 and her activities became restricted due to the back pain, she decided to take action to avoid her mother’s fate. She again had her fracture repaired with balloon kyphoplasty and now exercises regularly and takes prescription drugs and calcium supplements to prevent more bone loss. “Today I do everything,” she said. “We have a two-story home, and I am always going up and down the steps, and I couldn’t do that before the (balloon kyphoplasty) procedures because of my back pain. I am also gardening again. I walk two miles a day and work out on weight machines. I am a very active person. I don’t sit.” The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that one in two women and one in four men over age 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Dr. Pratt believes that efforts like National Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month are helping to raise much needed awareness of the risks and treatments for osteoporosis and related fractures. “The world is beginning to gradually wake up and see that osteoporosis is a problem and that the best way to treat it is to stay ahead of it,” says Dr. Pratt. To learn more about osteoporosis, visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation at www. nof.org. For more information about spinal fractures, take the risk assessment, go to www.spinalfracture.com. *Paid consultant of Medtronic Although the complication rate with KYPHON® Balloon Kyphoplasty has been demonstrated to be low, as with most surgical procedures, there are risks associated with the procedure, including serious complications. This procedure is not for everyone. A prescription is required. Please consult your physician for a full discussion of risks and whether this procedure is right for you. For more information please call Medtronic at 1-888-645-4444 and/or visit www.kyphon.com.

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➺editor’s letter by MARILYN TINNIN

All in a Day’s Work—Blessing, Challenge, and Life Lessons am like a mama when it comes to almost every issue, but I am a major mama with this one. If I could just tell you all of the bumps in the road on the way to writing our cover story this month, you would not believe it. When there are as many obstacles as there were in capturing this one, I always think of the words in Ephesians—”…we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil in heavenly places.” Let’s see. After our first interview with Cynthia Palmer, my tape recorder malfunctioned. I lost the interview. Then we had another interview. I accidentally deleted the document when I finished the story. By this time, I had covered Cynthia so many times I was beginning to think I WAS Cynthia. Trying to be calm, I launched yet a third effort to put her story on paper. The third time was the charm! After a lot of prayer and hermit time as a writer, we have Cynthia up close and personal. She has been my friend for about eight years now and I am thrilled to introduce her to our readers. She has made a name for herself all over the gospel world, but it’s the person behind the voice I want you to know because she has a beautiful heart as well. You will see some new and not-so-new faces in this issue. We welcome Lydia Allison (a.k.a our own Emily Post) back for a series on “Marketplace Manners.” How many times do you follow the prompts in a voicemail that tells you how “important” your call is and that someone will call you back—only to realize that if you waited for that call—you just might turn back to dust before the phone rings! Robin O’Bryant who is writing the new column “Modern Motherhood” e-mailed me mid-month during my trials and tribulations with the cover story. It was a “God” thing. Her hilarious columns on motherhood will make you laugh out loud. For fresh perspective, start here. On a sad note, our ancient kitty cat Elaine passed away a few weeks ago. I had made fun of Elaine E. Cat several times during my publishing career. She is one of several pets my daughter Betsy, the humanitarian (Pet-itarian?) left behind when she went to college in 1997. Charles went to retrieve the newspaper one morning recently, came back inside and gently told me that Elaine was curled up in the front yard and would not wake up. At 17 years old (that would be 119 human years) I knew she had lived a great life. But I have

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recently reflected on what Elaine taught me…and yes…it never ceases to amaze me that when God wants to teach us a lesson, he can use any ordinary thing, event or being to get our attention. In fact, I think we remember it a little better when the lesson comes through “ordinary”…even a cat. Elaine lived for many years with an “It’s all about me” kind of mentality. Many were the times she would hop up on my desk, stroll across the keyboard and park herself in the middle of my work. There were days she wanted affection and days she would hiss if I came close. She was certainly a piece of work, as they say. But you know…we loved that kitty cat and found some amusement in her eccentricities. She did mellow in her later years. I worried when I married Charles and moved from her familiar neighborhood to his home in Ridgeland that she was just too old to adapt to the move. Much to my surprise, she was fine. We came home every day to find her lounging in the driveway and happy to see whoever was coming home first. She and Thurber, our male Corgi, had a love/hate relationship. Thurber could bark at her with the passion of an attack dog through a fence, but when the four of us (Daisy, Thurber, Elaine, and I) strolled down the street, they behaved like the Three Musketeers. Once, not so long ago, a pair of Golden Retrievers were walking with their master in the opposite direction. The retrievers were about twice the size of our Corgis. As the Corgis and the Retrievers began to bark viciously at each other, Elaine jumped between them and slapped at one of the Retrievers with a sharp claw. He tucked his tail and yelped. Thus ended that confrontation! Elaine and Thurber may have had their issues, but blood was thicker than water and she was not about to let a strange dog threaten her kin. I know that so much of what we learn through our earthly relationships mirror lessons that God means for us to learn about our relationship with Him. I am just hoping with all my heart that just as Elaine’s inconsistencies never lessened my love for her that God is just as patient with me…because I am at least as fickle and far more inconsistent in my behavior. Happy Reading! Y

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he stores are already stocked with lunch boxes and backpacks and colored notebooks. This time of year is a relief to many as families get back into routines. However, others might have a since of dread as they anticipate homework battles and working hard to overcome learning obstacles. Here are a few ideas to consider that could help your child have a great school year. Prepare the night before. Help children settle into the routine of taking a few minutes each evening to lay out clothes, pack lunches, and place backpacks beside the door.

Consider organizing for the week. Take it a step further by having your child select and lay out clothes for the entire week. This weekend activity makes what might be a stressful everyday issue into a onetime deal. Many lunch preparations can be also done in quantity once a week.

Homework tool box. As you shop for school supplies, be sure to stock up at home too. Project supplies, plenty of pencils and paper, note cards, and other tools your child needs to accomplish homework help things go smoother, particularly during a busy week.

Homework help. If homework tends to drag on with lots of complaining, try a timer. Set the timer for 15 to 20 minutes for work, then 4 to 5 for a break to walk around, get water, or go to the restroom.

Homework surroundings. Pay attention to what makes up the ideal homework environment for your student- does he need to be with others or alone? Working at a desk or on the floor? Children, like adults, have ideal environments that enhance concentration. It takes a little trial and error to determine what that looks like.

Write it down. Help your student plan assignments with a calendar. Plan projects in increments and note special events on the calendar that might cut into work time so that

Study within your learning style. If your child is more of an auditory learner or is talkative, be sure he spends some time just talking things out either with you or alone. He should read material out loud and let you call out questions for a test. If your child is visual or likes to draw, be sure he studies with colored pens and markers and draws pictures and diagrams. If your child is tactile kinesthetic or likes to move around and is always touching things, be sure he changes his study environment often, even walking around the house, sitting on the stairs, as well as finding ways to interact with information like using a real plant when studying about plants.

Couch potato time. Hopefully, your student is no coach potato, but it is a good idea to sit down on the coach for a few minutes with your student after you get home. Go through assignments, ask questions about his day, plan out schedules, and clean out the backpack together, setting it up for the next day. Reading with younger children, calling out math facts, and more will help your student succeed, and it provides a few minutes of quality coach potato time minus the television.Y

Getting to class with all the right stuff. If organization is a problem, particularly for older students, try color coding subjects. Purchase book covers and matching notebooks in solid colors, so that he can grab all the red ones for math, the yellow for history, and so forth. For students with lockers, a shelf can divide morning classes from afternoon.

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was a rainy day at Hartsfield Airport. I had been in Atlanta on business and was scheduled to fly back with some colleagues on a King Air twin engine turboprop plane. The pilot had shown me the radar and explained that even though there were two big storms over Alabama, he believed that we could “shoot the gap” between them and make our way back home to Jackson. As soon as we took off, I had an ominous feeling. Needless to say, we missed the gap and flew right into the heart of the storms. In a flash, the radar turned bright red as we hit a wind shear. The plane rolled and the engines stalled which filled the cabin with an eerie silence. The pilot screamed mayday along with some obscenities into his radio, and my colleagues and I faced the reality that we were likely on the way to meeting our Maker. Life can change in a hurry. It is easy to get lulled into complacency with life. We settle into our routines. Our daily schedules don’t usually include dramatic shifts. However, the reality is that life is fragile and fleeting. James in the New Testament reminds us that we “do not even know what will happen tomorrow,” and that our lives are a “mist that appears for a little while then vanishes.” Apple CEO Steve Jobs has shared the wisdom that motivated him from an early age: “if you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right.” For those that espouse a worldview that says that this life is all there is then this reality can be terrifying. As believers, we have a differing view. We have an eternal perspective. We have a home and a final destination after this brief life. As the plane continued to rapidly descend, my thoughts centered on whether I was really ready to meet God face to face. Was I prepared for my final judgment? My thoughts turned to my family and friends, and I dug through the God’s Word for some final comfort and peace. The theory of my walk with Christ was stripped down to the core as I wrestled with these questions. In a miraculous moment, the engines restarted in the nick of time, and we came out of the clouds and saw the sun for the first time that day. It was a beautiful sight. As do many people who face similar moments of truth, I had a re-calibrated sense of perspective. I re-examined my life and

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New Church Home he hardest thing about moving nine times in the last twelve years is finding a new church home. I’d say it’s harder to find a church home than it is to find a house. At least when you are house shopping a realtor drives you around and gives you all the specifics on each home- what year it was built, how many bedrooms it has, when the hot water heater was replaced. When you look for a new church in a new town, you are on your own. Nobody is going to hand you a spec sheet on a church when you walk in the door and say, “Hi, welcome to the First Church of the Self-Righteous! We are so glad you are here. If you miss a Sunday, everyone will talk about you behind your back and you are required to sign up for every committee we have. Oh, and don’t forget that you’ll be running the children’s ministry by the end of next month and bringing two casseroles a month to our potlucks…even if you can’t attend.” It’s simply not going to happen. I was nervous our first Sunday morning in Greenwood, Miss., bitingmy-fingernails-tapping-my-toes-having-facial-twitches- kind-of-nervous, when we went to visit a new church in our new town. We were running late and got to the church during the song service. A kind gentleman showed us to the nursery for our youngest and offered to get teachers out of the service for the older girls. But I was already horrified by our tardiness and brushed him off, “Oh, they’ll be fine! They can just go to big church!” But I was crying on the inside. My 5-year-old, Aubrey, had never been to “big church” before, and the one time I tried to take Emma, my 3-yearold, she wadded up a gum wrapper, threw it over the balcony and asked me loudly, “Momma, why does that man keep talking?” I was terrified, but I smiled so hard my cheeks hurt. We made a spectacle of ourselves walking into the small service during worship and finally settled into the only seats we could find together, on the second row. I began to feel sweat beading on my upper lip and rolling down my back. I flashbacked to all the times my sister and I cut up in church because the man in front of us was snoring, or because the pastor kept saying “tabernacle” and we thought he was saying “tallywhacker.” I silently begged God and my mother for forgiveness and hoped I wouldn’t be humiliated by my children. I opened my eyes and saw a young boy approaching me with two bags

in his hands; he leaned in and whispered, “Here, these are children’s bags. There are crayons and coloring books for them to play with.” Oh! Thank you, Jesus! Thank you! God had been listening and He answered my prayer! I handed the girls the bags and kept one eye on them as the pastor began the morning message. I was barely paying attention as Aubrey and Emma pulled out books, Bible flashcards and other small toys out of the bags. Something suddenly caught my attention, and I turned just in time to see Emma pull a plastic flute out of her bag! My heart skipped a beat and my breathing became ragged. I summoned all my Mommy Powers, gave her a look and mouthed, “Do NOT put that in your mouth!” “I won’t,” she whispered, reaching back into the bag and coming out with a small video game. “Let us pray,” the pastor said. The congregation began reciting the Lord’s Prayer as Emma turned on the video game and began compulsively pushing buttons. “Our Father BEEP who art BEEEP BEEP, hallowed BEEP BEEP name. Thy kingdom come BEEEEEEP…” I jumped out of my seat as if the Holy Spirit Himself had shoved me. I grabbed Emma and her game and began to slip silently out of the sanctuary. I reached the hallway when I heard feet thundering behind me and Aubrey yelling, “Momma, wait!” I spent the rest of the service in the nursery with all of my kids wondering if God had answered my prayer, or if He just has a really great sense of humor. Y Robin O’Bryant is a wife, stay-at-home-mother to three daughters, author, humor columnist, and speaker. She thanks God for the days she is successfully able to multitask. Read her blog at www.robinschicks.com or contact her via email at robinschicks@gmail.com. metrochristianliving.com ❘ AUGUST 2010 15

â&#x17E;şhealthy living by DR. KEVIN HEINTZELMAN, D.O.

Body Language Listen up! Your body may be telling you something. hroughout our lives, we are plagued with little aches, pains, sensations, or feelings in various parts of our bodies that are certainly annoying, but usually passed off as â&#x20AC;&#x153;nothingâ&#x20AC;?. The occasional tingling in an extremity, a fleeting muscle spasm in the chest or back, a brief episode of dizziness, an occasional faint ringing in the ears; are all a part of our daily lives. Many times, patients will ask me just how they are to discern when one of these episodes is really something to be concerned about.

Headaches In my experience, the most commonly overlooked symptom is a new type of headache. Certainly, we all suffer from the occasional sinus headache since we live and work in Mississippi. However, if you are ever faced with a different type of headache, one you have never experienced before; you should seek attention. A sudden, very severe headache (often described as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;thunder-clapâ&#x20AC;?) could be a herald sign of intracranial bleeding or ruptured cranial aneurysm. A headache accompanied by neurological symptoms, such as a lack of coordination or weakness that is limited to a specific area, could also suggest a stroke (â&#x20AC;&#x153;cerebral vascular accidentâ&#x20AC;?). Slurred speech, facial muscle weakness limited to one side, or loss of use of an extremity are very common presenting symptoms of cerebral vascular accidents. Other symptoms to be concerned about are sudden loss of vision in one eye, double vision, vertigo (sensation of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;room spinningâ&#x20AC;?), or abrupt loss of balance.

Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is always concerning to us and generally should be evaluated. Chest pains that occur with exertional activity of any

sort, however, are of particular concern. These can be the early signs of cardiac vessel blockage (â&#x20AC;&#x153;coronary artery diseaseâ&#x20AC;?) and thus a precursor to â&#x20AC;&#x153;heart attackâ&#x20AC;?. By the same token, shortness of breath, once again when it occurs during physical strain, with or without chest discomfort can be related to coronary blockage. Interestingly, shortness of breath without chest pain seems to be more common in women or those with a history of diabetes. Of course, we all get short-winded when exercising. However, if it suddenly takes a lot less activity to cause breathing difficulty, this is concerning. Difficulty taking a â&#x20AC;&#x153;deep enoughâ&#x20AC;? breath or chest discomfort that occurs during emotional stress is generally due to anxiety. However, as always, it is better to be evaluated by your health care provider than assume this is the case.

Leg Pains We all have cramps and aches in our legs, particularly after a long day in the garden during the summer or an intense work-out. Pains in one leg particularly when accompanied by swelling, should be checked. These could be symptoms of blood clots or â&#x20AC;&#x153;deep venous thrombosisâ&#x20AC;?. We are especially at risk for this after recent surgery or prolonged periods of inactivity such as long car or plane rides, for example. Lower extremity thrombosis can, in fact, lead to embolization (a portion of the clot breaks off and travels through the blood stream). The clot could travel to the lung vessels causing a potentially serious situation called pulmonary embolism. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention. Y Dr. Kevin Heintzelman is a Doctor of Osteopathy and practices Internal Medicine at Premier Medical Group in Jackson, MS. He can be contacted at 601-352-2273.

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Congratulations to Gene Delcomyn on being named Goodwill Outstanding Volunteer

As regional president of BankPlus, Gene is one of our finest. So we’re proud, but not surprised, that he has been chosen for this honor. Gene is a pillar of the community, serving on many local boards including Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, Mississippi Automobile Manufacturers Association, Make-A-Wish of Mississippi, Salvation Army, Boys Scouts of America, Greater Jackson Arts Council and more. Gene has been recognized by many — like Mississippi Junior Golf Association, Mississippi Baseball Congress, American Red Cross Central Mississippi Chapter and the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters. We take our hats off to Gene. For more information, contact any BankPlus office or our Customer Service Center at 601-664-PLUS (7587). Or visit us online at www.BankPlus.net. © Copyright 2010 Bankplus.

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➺special feature Goodwill Salutes Volunteers Gray Wiggers, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries gives us an overview of Goodwill. MCL: How long has Goodwill been in our metro area? GRAY: Goodwill has had a presence in the Jackson area since 1958. Today we have five retail discount stores in Ridgeland, Pearl, Jackson and Hattiesburg. The Hattiesburg store has recently moved to a new site and a new store in Ridgeland will open in August at 51 Place Shopping Center. (The old Woods Family Restaurant)

MCL: What does Goodwill try to accomplish that makes it unique as a non-profit organization? GRAY: Doing work evaluations of people with disabilities and other barriers to employment to determine what type of work they might be able to perform is somewhat unique. Classes are available to address social, educational and financial needs of those we serve. Goodwill provides opportunities and rehabilitation services through a caring community enterprise of retail stores which sell recycled clothing, furniture, soft goods and other personal items donated by generous households. Goodwill provides educational opportunities to empower a person towards independent and functional living. Vocational rehabilitation is at the heart of Goodwill. We have a partnership with the Mississippi Department of Vocational Services to provide us candidates for evaluation and training who are disabled or have certain barriers to employment. We have about 100 persons working that might not have employment otherwise.

MCL: What is GIVS? GRAY: GIVS is an acronym for Goodwill Industries Volunteer Services organization, the fundraising and support auxiliary of Goodwill. GIVS volunteers help to raise funds to address specific needs. They provide funds for certain capital needs from delivery trucks, forklifts and office equipment to scholarships for job training courses, medical exams for employees, and special celebrations at holidays and birthdays.

MCL: What is the Volunteer Salute Dinner? GRAY: The GIVS organization recognizes those in our community that have demonstrated unique and notable levels of volunteerism. Annually, a number of persons are nominated from which the eventual honorees are chosen and recognized with a premier dinner in their honor. This dinner is the significant annual fundraiser for Goodwill Industries making it possible for Goodwill to continue to serve our community. This is the 52nd year of continuous support.

TO BECOME A PART OF GOODWILL Shop in a Goodwill store • Donate your goods • Support the Annual Goodwill dinner • Volunteer your time (601-853-8110) Donate money—it’s tax deductible and a huge investment in the lives of countless deserving and hardworking individuals. We could not exist without faithful community support from our donors, our volunteers and our customers!

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Rev. Dr. Martha Blount First of all, I respond to lend a helping hand out of gratitude. God has blessed me throughout my life. The most significant lesson I have taken away from my volunteer opportunities is that there a wonderful people living faithful lives all over the world. Making friends in places other than where I live is invigorating! People amaze me in their openness to others. It is so easy to live day-in and day-out driving down the same streets, going to the same familiar places....and I LOVE that, but when I venture out to other settings my horizons are expanded. I never want my world to be limited to only what is safe and familiar. God’s world is too wonderful and full of interesting things I don’t want to miss! Faith, service and devotion to others have shaped the life of Rev. Dr. Blount, whose years of service have touched countless church members, recovering patients, students and neighbors. After graduating from Mississippi University for Women, Martha earned two master’s degrees from Columbia Theological Seminary, followed by a Doctor of Ministry degree. One of only two ordained female Presbyterian USA ministers in Mississippi, Martha has served churches across the country and is engaged in a number of ministries at her home church, Covenant Presbyterian. In addition, Martha volunteers in the Montessori program at McWillie Elementary School, serves as a docent at the Eudora Welty House, and leads worship for patients at University Rehabilitation Center and Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A recipient of Mississippi University for Women’s Distinguished Alumni Award, Martha is also the secretary of the Mississippi Symphony League, serves on the boards of numerous institutions and is the organizing president of Prevent Blindness Auxiliary, MS. At home, she enjoys visiting with her two sons and their families, reading, and spending time with her three grandchildren.

Dr. Richard Blount Growing up in the Fondren area of Jackson, my Mother often had me take a cake, cookies, or something from our back yard garden to a newcomer in our neighborhood or a sick friend, or someone grieving a loss. I can remember Mother saying, “It is important to be a good neighbor and let others know you care about them.” Later, in Sunday school I learned how Jesus explained who my neighbor was. My “neighbor” was certainly not limited to someone just on my block! Throughout his career as an ophthalmologist as well as in his personal life, Dr. Blount’s heart for service has led him to countless acts of kindness, some of which have earned personal recognition from two U.S. Presidents. In Jackson, he has served as Chief of Staff at St. Dominic’s Hospital and offered pro bono services to Operation Shoestring and local orphanages. Currently, he services the St. Dominic eye clinic at Stewpot Community Services and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. He is

president of the Prevent Blindness Society and the Millsaps College National Alumni Association and past president of the YMCA Men’s Club. Dr. Blount also belongs to the Andrew Jackson Council of Boy Scouts of America, is a Christmas bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He has driven for Meals on Wheels for 20 years and has served as deacon, elder and on the board of trustees in the Presbyterian Church USA for 40 years. His avid volunteerism has also led him to make several mission trips abroad to Honduras and Kenya. He and his wife, Rev. Dr. Martha Means Blount, have two sons and three grandchildren.

Mary Helen Bowen I have received so much more than I have given from volunteering. It has allowed me to meet so many wonderful caring people in the Jackson community and to learn about the work of organizations that serve the people of our community. The friends you make and the love and appreciation you receive in return for your volunteer efforts make volunteering very gratifying. Driven by a love of people, animals, the arts and her community, Mary Helen devotes much time and energy to worthy causes in the Jackson area despite her demanding career. As a pharmacist at St. Dominic Hospital and a member of the Mississippi Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Mary Helen has been recognized as Preceptor of the Year and Hospital Pharmacist of the Year. In addition to her responsibilities at St. Dominic, Mary Helen is heavily involved with Goodwill Industries, where she serves as board vice chairman, GIVS president and Salute Dinner chairman. In support of the arts, Mary Helen sits on the boards of Ballet Mississippi and the Mississippi Chorus while serving as president of Friends of the International Ballet Competition. Mary Helen is a member of Galloway United Methodist Church, where she ministers as a Sunday school teacher, a board officer and a volunteer on the Salt and Light Committee. She also actively supports the Jackson Zoo by helping orchestrate the Zoo Party event, and leads a local troop of Cub Scouts.

Community Development Corporation and the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation. A number of distinguished entities have publicly recognized Bynum’s efforts. In addition to being a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute, Bill has received the University of North Carolina Distinguished Alumni Award, the National Rural Assembly Rural Hero Award, the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions Annie Vamper Award and the Earnst and Young/Kauffman Foundation National Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Gene Delcomyn My greatest inspiration to give came at a very early age! I was born to great parents who always gave back to their church and community, and they were quick to help whenever they saw the need. Raised in a small town (Forest) that was made up of wonderful people and in an environment where the entire city took an interest in each other, I was always taught that helping those less fortunate than myself was, and should be, a way of life. The most valuable lesson I have learned was to be passionate about those endeavors that you support. You should always be respectful of all charities BUT involve yourself in those you have a true passion for. When you truly believe in the mission you are involved in you can do the most good and make the biggest impact. Although his responsibilities as regional president for Bank Plus keep him very busy, Gene devotes much of his personal life to volunteerism. A member of Century Club Charities, Gene also serves on the boards of several civic, community and charitable organizations, including the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, the Mississippi Automobile Manufacturers Association, Boy Scouts of America, New Stage Theatre, the Greater Jackson Arts Council, the Wilson Research Foundation, the University Club and the Salvation Army, where he helped found the organization’s annual SOUPer Bowl event. He has also volunteered his time and talents in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Jackson Touchdown Club, and has served on the HORNE, LLP advisory board. He is a recipient of the Mississippi Junior Golf Association’s Robbie Webb Award and belongs to Pinelake Baptist Church in Brandon, Mississippi, where he attends with his wife, Bettie.

Bill Bynum As a child it was common to see my mother, great grandmother and others in our community do what they could to help others—it didn’t matter if someone was a neighbor or a stranger. People would share their food, work in gardens, repair homes and cars—whatever was needed. Giving of ourselves to help others was just the right thing to do. The first time I met my wife she was volunteering to help a group of workers who were struggling to keep their jobs. I was hooked. While his volunteer contributions are many, Bill has also used his career to make a significant impact on thousands of lives. As CEO of Enterprise Community of the Delta/Hope Community Credit Union (EDC/HOPE), Bill’s work addresses development needs confronting low-wealth people and communities throughout Mississippi and beyond. Since 1994, ECD/HOPE has benefited more than 71,000 people. Outside his work responsibilities, Bill has served on numerous boards, using his gifts in strategic planning to help guide organizations such as the Mississippi Children’s Museum, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, the Foundation for the Mid South, Jackson State University, Millsaps College, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Regions Bank

George C. Gunn, III Whether it is actually participating or raising funds for organizations you can never underestimate the influence you can have on the life of a child. Years ago I was visiting the Farish St. YMCA daycare and saw the amazement of the children as they heard bible stories and participated in games. The director told us that for some of these children it would be the only time they would be taught Christian principles and hear the message of Jesus’ love for them. This was very powerful to me and encouraged me to be more and more involved with the YMCA. Additionally, being an adopted child, I am aware of the great blessing that it affords both parent and child. In talking to prospective adoptive couples I feel that I have in some way carried this blessing forward to others who have considered adoption. Nothing pleases me more than to see these families brought together by the adoption process. George graduated Leadership Jackson in 1994, but he proved himself to be a true leader in the Jackson community long before then. Guided metrochristianliving.com ❘ AUGUST 2010 19

by a desire to serve, George has invested time, energy and financial resources in support of numerous civic, charitable and religious organizations. George works in the financial services industry as executive vice president and real estate banking manager at Trustmark National Bank. In addition to his professional responsibilities, George devotes a great deal of time to serving on the boards of the YMCA of Metropolitan Jackson, the Else School of Management at Millsaps College and the Mississippi Housing Institute. Besides giving generously of his time to these organizations, he has helped support them with generous financial contributions as well. In addition, George is engaged in supporting the ministries of Christ United Methodist Church, where he is a member. In years past, George has also served on the boards of the National Kidney Foundation of Mississippi, the Mississippi Children’s Home and Family Services, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Catherine Hames Once a volunteer seed is planted it continues to grow and evolve with the seasons of your life cycles. My family heritage provided the healthy seed of helping others in need. Work opportunities provided excellent training ground to grow the volunteer spirit. My Christian faith provided the sustenance to thrive. As my family grew, it was even more important to teach my children about giving and living in community with everyone. Truly, the more you give, the more you get in return. When one has been blessed to have all of their basic needs and more met, it is only right to share of your time, talent and money with those in your community who haven’t been so fortunate. It’s been said that Catherine pours her heart into everything she does. When it comes to the organizations she supports, that couldn’t be more true. Catherine has worked tirelessly to promote and organize community events of all kinds—from Habitat for Humanity building projects to blood drives, various non-profit walks and even United Way activities. But she doesn’t stop there; she also actively recruits corporate volunteers to help those events run smoothly. One way Catherine motivates others to serve is leading by example. An active supporter of Goodwill Industries, she currently serves as the Goodwill Salute Dinner chair. In the five years she has spent on the board of directors, she has also served as secretary and past president. However, Catherine’s service to Goodwill Industries often extends beyond the responsibilities of her official positions. Catherine is also heavily involved with Stewpot Community Services, a ministry of St. James Episcopal Church, where she is a member. A sustaining member of the Junior League of Jackson,

Catherine has also been involved with the Metro Jackson Volunteer Council and other service organizations.

Terre Harris I was raised by loving parents and a church family who surrounded me with glowing examples of what real joy can come from helping others. The doors that God has opened in my life through my volunteer opportunities have taught me the true meaning of the Golden Rule. “Others” is one of the most powerful words in my personal life and the joy I received from “doing unto others” gives my life meaning and allows me to experience a peace that only God can share. I am blessed each day by the “others” in my life. As Preschool Director and Director of Children’s Ministries at Christ United Methodist Church, Terre has devoted herself to making the Jackson area a better place for children and families. She has volunteered with the Bethlehem Community Center, the Jackson Association on Children under Six, Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi, Mississippi Children’s Cancer Clinic and the University of Mississippi School Of Education Alumni Association. In addition, Terre has been instrumental in developing and leading programs to enhance security and strengthen the sense of community in Jackson’s Heatherwood and Briarwood neighborhoods. Her indomitable spirit, “can do” attitude and devotion to leading by serving work together to truly embody the spirit of volunteerism.

Pamela Prather My parent’s emphasis on serving others and giving back to your community and profession inspired me to continue as a volunteer throughout my life. I am always thankful for the bountiful blessings bestowed upon me and the ways in which my life is enriched by being part of a higher purpose. Volunteering and finding some way to give to others makes my life more meaningful. Pamela is an extraordinary volunteer and tireless servant to her community. An attorney with Watkins, Ludlam, Winter and Stennis, Pamela has been known to volunteer her legal and financial expertise. She has done so extensively for the Junior League of Jackson, where she has served in many positions, including fund development vice

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president, publications finance chair and finance council member. But Pamela is equally at home serving at Stewpot, building a Habitat for Humanity house or soliciting corporate sponsors for large civic events. In addition, her passion for the arts has driven her to volunteer in numerous capacities for the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, the Jackson Symphony League and the Mississippi Museum of Art. As an active member of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Pamela plays many vital roles in the life of her church, serving on multiple committees and participating in service projects. For her alma mater, the University of Mississippi, Pamela serves on the board of directors for the Law Alumni Association. In support of her profession, she also volunteers for the Hinds County Bar Association and the Mississippi Bar Association.

STUDENT HONOREES Britt Buchanan I have learned many things through serving, but the most significant lesson I have taken away from my volunteer opportunities has been patience and putting others needs ahead of my own personal wants and desires. There are times when I know I could be doing something for myself but I have to put my own desires last and know that I will receive more when I serve others. The joy that serving brings is so rewarding that you forget about everything else and focus on what’s important in life. When I finally discovered that, serving became a joy, and I now look for as many opportunities as I can to help serve our community. A junior at Jackson Preparatory School, Britt has been a dedicated volunteer during her entire high school career. Britt is an Honor Roll student and student ambassador, varsity cheerleader and outstanding member of the varsity tennis team. Outside the classroom, Britt has volunteered with numerous organizations, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Special Olympics, Lakeland Nursing Home, Stewpot, Hope Village, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, Mission First and the Ronald McDonald House. She has also volunteered with Buried Treasures Prison Ministry, Operation Christmas Child, the Salvation Army, the Mississippi Blues Marathon, the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital, the American Heart Association, Neighborhood Christian Center and Lantern Medical

Clinic. As project manager for her high school Service Club, Britt promotes volunteerism for Big Brothers Big Sisters and serves as a Big Sister herself. For the Library of Congress, Britt interviewed a veteran for the Veteran’s History Project, which chronicles veterans’ war experiences. In addition, Britt is a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church, and encourages other students to be committed members of their congregations, also.

Carly Edwards Inspiration came from all facets of my life— family, church, and school—to prompt me into action but especially from my older sister who decided two years ago that we would be going to the Perkins Center to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. She moved on to college a year later, but I stayed at the Center because I was hooked on the children, the mission, and the transformation taking place in me. Patience, consistency, and faith are key. I can plant the seed and I can water it for a time, but only God can make it grow and sustain it. As a volunteer I have learned more than I have taught and have been blessed more than I have been a blessing. As an exceptional volunteer in the Jackson community, Carly has received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious recognition given by the White House and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. Carly is a junior at Jackson Preparatory School, where she belongs to numerous honors societies, including the National Honor Society, and is also a member of The Revolution Staff, Spirit Dance Team, Student Council, High School Service Club, Art Club, Spanish Club and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica. In addition, she participates in Cross Country, Basketball and Slow Pitch Softball, and serves as Basketball Manager. Still, this focused servant has organized her schedule to help address some of the most pressing problems in our state: illiteracy and school dropouts. Through the John M. Perkins Foundation, Carly has been a faithful tutor and mentor to disadvantaged students three times a week, sacrificing adolescent pursuits to serve a needy community. She also volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House, cooking and serving meals to assist those displaced by medical crises, and is a very active member of Meadowbrook Church of Christ. Y

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➺let’s talk it over by SUSAN WOLGAMOTT

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What do you think of when you hear the term “Super Women”? She as it all together. She balances work, motherhood, running a home, being a good wife. She fulfills her potential. She’s happy doing it all. I think of a juggler with a lot of balls in the air, or with spinning plates teetering on the brink of a great crash. Does this sound familiar? It definitely sounds familiar to me! I have felt this pressure many times as I look around and wonder if I’m measuring up. The “super woman” has a desire to fulfill all the responsibilities and enjoy all the pleasures of various hats she wears such as individual, wife, mother, daughter, career woman, and homemaker. It is thinking that if she just keeps trying she will get it right. In our society, women are expected to have a professional job AND expected to be great mothers, attentive spouses, family coordinators, meal planners, and not just do it well, but live up to the unrealistic expectations set forth by our media and society. The idea of the “super woman” is a myth. It is a fantasy and is tabloid fiction. No one can be perfect and attain or sustain what it takes to be the “super woman.” However, we think that every other woman is getting it right and is calmly and competently pulling off the balancing act. I don’t think any of us start out thinking we want to be a super woman. We just want to do what needs to be done and do it the very best we can. Most women put a lot of effort into their work, their relationships, and their children because they care. But somewhere along the way something happens and the Super Women Syndrome kicks in and we become a woman who is driven to do more, do better, and try harder. Women are feeling the pressure from the expectations of others. Not only is the media telling us what we should be doing but our circle of friends are also telling us what and how we should be doing

things. The pursuit of the “super women” is an endless search that will be of great cost to you in the end. There are many consequences that come along with trying to achieve the perfection that is the “super women.” Some of these problems that come are chronic stress, health problems, fatigue/burnout, emotional problems such as anxiety and depression, and relational problems like anger and resentment, disappointment, and a critical spirit. Trying to be the super woman can and will be destructive to you and the people close to you. In trying to escape the Super Woman Syndrome I would invite you to look inside. What is driving you to do all this? Do you hear your mother’s voice? Are you trying to keep up? Is your pride at stake? Are you trying to prove your worth as a person or a woman? Are you doing it because everyone else is doing it? When you can discover what is driving you then you can begin to do the work and make the changes necessary to experience freedom and joy again in your life. The good news is that you don’t have to be perfect! Knowing that you are uniquely created by God and completely accepted and pleasing to Him gives us a security and significance that sets us free from the need to be perfect or to prove ourselves. A tremendous sigh of relief can be felt because as a Believer, our significance, worth, and identity comes from God and not our society. Jesus has a message to the Super Woman. In Matthew 11:28-30 he shares, “Come to me all who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Y Susan Wolgamott, MAMFT has been married for 11years and has three children. She lives in the Brandon area and attends First Baptist Church, Jackson

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Returning Phone Calls

Have you ever wondered why people don’t return phone calls?

ell, I have and because of some my experiences, I have come to the conclusion that it is extremely inconsiderate not to return calls. It’s gotten to the point to where I hate leaving phone messages on people’s voice mail because I really can’t trust that they will call me back. I have even caught myself after leaving messages, being very anxious, hoping and praying that they will return my phone call! I am now almost only sending emails because I know that I will usually get an answer. I have gotten so excited when people (especially in business) have taken the time to return my phone calls that I make a big deal about it to them and let them know how much it means to me that they returned my call. How many answering voice mails have I heard that say that the person I am calling is out of the office or unavailable but if I leave a message, they will call me back… and I never hear from them? Too many! Sometimes it is easier to send emails, I will admit, but there are times when I really need to have a person-to-person voice conversation over the phone.

Etiquette Questions Answered! Metro Christian Living’s Marketplace Manners columnist, Lydia Allison is an expert in all things etiquette in the home or the workplace. She has shared her lessons on ABC’s “Wife Swap” and recently founded Classy Kids Academy of Etiquette/Marketplace Manners. If you have etiquette questions, send her an email (lalisson@marketplacemanners.com) and she will answer them in the next issue of MCL!

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Some reasons why we might not return phone calls include:

We are so technologically driven these days. I think that many of us will agree that we are fast replacing person to person, face to face interaction with the internet and emails. Since we are all “velcro-ed” to our computers and the internet, it is sometimes more convenient to send emails back and forth… and maybe it is because we want to avoid talking over the phone to the other person. We may be avoiding a conflict or talking about unpleasant circumstances. You can always tell if you are replacing voice to voice conversation with using email if you can answer the question, “Would I say the same thing to this person voice to voice/person to person as I am typing to them?”

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We get busy. Yeah Yeah, that’s the big excuse of the universe! Everyone is busy so it really isn’t an excuse. You know as well as I do that you make time for what is really important to you.

You don’t want to talk to the person that called—being selfish and uncaring. You just blow them off. I tell you, in business (and friendships) blowing off people will get you absolutely NOWHERE! People do not appreciate being blown off and they will not have a favorable impression of you.

Having someone screen your phone calls. If someone is screening your calls, you do not have an excuse to not return their call because the person who called knows that you most likely received the message. One time I called someone only to have the call screened by a person who put her hand over the phone to ask the person with whom I wanted to speak to if they wanted to talk to me. I could hear the whispers and I also heard the answer in the background which was, “tell her I am unavailable”. Ouch!

When people return my phone calls it’s like receiving a hand written thank you note in the mail. People just don’t do it anymore, but when they do, it really makes them shine and stand out in the crowd. Returning a phone call makes the person who called you feel valued and respected and it’s simply the right thing to do. Try to return phone calls as soon as possible and after you listen to your voice mail messages please remember the Golden Rule…Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Y Lydia Allison is a wife and mother of three children. She is a speaker and teaches manners and business etiquette to children and adults in Mississippi and the Southeast. You may contact her at lallison@marketplacemanners and visit www.marketplacemanners.com

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ittle Cynthia Goodloe was a nineyear-old running around the house singing a song one morning when her mother told her, “Cynthia, one day you are going to bless the hearts of many with your voice.” Cynthia, with characteristic humility said, “Oh, Ma. You’re just saying that because I’m your daughter.” Fast forward a few decades. Her mother’s words were almost prophetic. That same little girl who wanted to become a lawyer at one point in life has indeed blessed the hearts of many all over the world with her songs, her voice, and the Good News message. From Jackson, Mississippi to Canada to Bermuda, Trinidad, the West Indies, England, Germany, France, South America, South Africa…Cynthia’s concerts have indeed drawn thousands. With five CD’s to her credit, performances on The Bobby Jones Gospel Show (the BET channel), recognition by the Mississippi Gospel Music Awards for 2001 “Album and Song of the Year by a local artist” for “Just Enough Faith To Try” and 2003 “Album of the Year by a local Artist” for “Heaven Is the Place to Be” and named “Female Vocal Soloist of the Year” by the Canton Gospel Music Association, it is clear that Cynthia is appreciated by gospel fans everywhere. She has sung to crowds at Lincoln Center and Royal Albert Hall and shared the spotlight with several Grammy, Stellar, and Dove award winners. The city of Canton honored her with a “Key to the City” and a “Cynthia Goodloe Palmer Day” in 2003. But even now, Cynthia prefers to be considered a Servant—not a celebrity. “God has blessed me. I didn’t ask for this calling, but it’s humbling to think that God would actually entrust me with a gift that could touch people’s lives,” Cynthia says. She views it as an awesome responsibility. “It’s almost like being a minister,” she says. She carries an awareness that she can’t see into each heart as she sings, but she can see in the faces of her audience—even where

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there is a language barrier—that many are hurting, many are fearful, and all are looking for something…or someone. Cynthia is there to see that they have an opportunity to meet that Someone—Jesus. Although, Cynthia is the picture of professionalism when she takes the microphone, she admits that there are times she looks across a vast audience and hears Satan whisper to her, “Oh, they don’t really want to hear you sing gospel.” Cynthia shares that in those moments, she clings to what she knows to be true. God has called her to this and she will be faithful. When she stepped into singing fulltime, she promised God she would sing wherever he opened the doors. That has included before audiences of 3 and audiences of 5,000. She makes it a practice that when she is invited to a city to sing for an event or a church, she always asks if there are any other local ministries where she might be used. A few years ago in Alabama she asked that usual question and the pastor said, “Yes. Would you sing to the women on Death Row?” Despite a little second guessing on her part and an initial thought of “How can I do this?” she agreed to sing at Tutwiler Prison for Women. The blessings flowed from that obedience. It was a tender moment between Cynthia and the Lord as Cynthia says, “God instantly gave me a tremendous love for those ladies.” The enormity of her being able to bring the gospel to that place and to realize that our great God had trusted her with such a precious message to those who needed to know Him…well, it was one of the times she felt like there were no barriers between God and herself. That day was the beginning of Cynthia’s involvement with United Prison Ministries International. Since then, she has been invited back several times, and that same pastor, Richard Bland invited her to the Holman Men’s Prison outside of Montgomery to sing . On her first trip to Holman in 2002 the prison choir performed an original song, “God IS Good,” written by the choir director, Jonathon Moore. Cynthia liked the song so much she asked for permission to use it in her concerts and to record it on her last CD. She has seen it move the hearts of audiences all over the world. That would not have happened if she had not been faithful and willing to sing at Tutwiler Prison the first time she was asked. Her scrapbooks are filled with letters from strangers who tell her of circumstances they were facing and how her message lifted or comforted them. One of those letters is from a mother whose daughter was in a coma. She kept Cynthia’s CD playing by her daughter’s bed as she prayed for healing. When the girl came out of the coma, she began to sing the words of Cynthia’s song her mother had played again and again during those dark days.

Beginnings of a Leader Cynthia’s mother and father had grown up in Canton but moved to California in the 1950’s seeking better opportunities. Cynthia was four years old when her parents divorced, and she and her younger brother moved with their mother back to Canton. There was extended family everywhere and a supportive community. When Cynthia was old enough to go to school, she enrolled at the Holy Child Jesus School. The famed Sister Thea Bowman came to Holy Child Jesus when Cynthia was in elementary school. She laughs that “I had never seen a Black nun, and I was in awe of her.” “Sister Thea was a wonderful singer and a fantastic choir director. As a matter of fact, Sister Thea is single handedly responsible for introducing gospel music into the Catholic Church. She took me with her once to Dillard University as she was to provide some music for the priests and the bishops who had gathered for a conference. It was so funny because she had all of the white priests raising their hands in the air, swaying from side to side singing the song. I’m sure that experience had a profound influence on my life in terms of my singing “my” songs “my” way.” Bishop Clifton Goodloe, Cynthia’s grandfather preached in many a pulpit in Mississippi and Louisiana. Cynthia and her brother were often in

tow—if not with her grandparents, then her mother, who was a church Cynthia as a organist and choir director. So, there junior high was just never a time when young student. Cynthia was not surrounded by preaching, gospel music and Jesus! It was so second nature to her and so ingrained in her heart and soul that she did not recognize for a long Cynthia (4) and her time that her gifts were special or brother that a future career-calling was in Edward (3) strike a the making. Cynthia’s first choir experience pose. was in the Northside Community Choir in Canton. Later she had the opportunity to join the national award winning recording choir, The Voices of Cynthia was the Faith. She did not student body consider herself a president and soloist, but that welcomed the exposure probably class on the first day of school. launched her career. Much to her surprise the choir was in performance one evening and the soloist did not show up. The director, Mr. Randolph Watson always told his choir that he expected every one of them to be ready to sing at all times. That evening he looked at Cynthia, The 1977 Callaway motioned her up yearbook reveals Cynthia to the mic. “No Goodloe as the first warning, No female, as well as the rehearsal. Just first African American nodded,” she says. president of Callaway High School’s student A shaky Cynthia body. Her classmates stepped up and also elected her Miss sang, “Why Can’t Callaway High School. I Wait on the Lord.” A natural born leader with an outgoing personality, Cynthia seemed to make friends wherever she went. When her mother remarried, the family moved to Jackson. New schools and new challenges could be daunting for most girls in middle school, but Cynthia embraced the challenges. She was selected by her classmates as Miss Brinkley. When Cynthia enrolled at Callaway High School, the integration that had followed the Supreme Court’s 1970 court order was still in its infancy. The mix of black and white students at Callaway was about even. Surprisingly, Cynthia describes a spirit of harmony among the students. Her mother Flonzie Brown-Wright had been a Civil Rights trail blazer in Canton, so Cynthia was well aware of the struggles of the era. If racial tension characterized the situation in other institutions, it did not characterize the mood at Callaway. Cynthia had been raised in a very loving environment and taught respect for others and respect for herself. She simply treated others the way she would like to be treated. That proved to be a winning modus operandi. metrochristianliving.com ❘ AUGUST 2010 25

From left to right: A great honor for Cynthia was meeting and singing for the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King (widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) and their son, Martin Luther King, III in Dayton, Ohio in 1999. Cynthia’s first trip out of the United States was to Bermuda. She sang at outdoors for the concert. Cynthia’s first visit to South Africa in 1998.

The Real World Cynthia enrolled as a freshman at Tougaloo College in the fall of 1977. Plan A was to graduate and apply to law school. She was a Dean’s List student in her sophomore year when she decided to drop out of college and go to work at a “real job.” “It is one of the regrets of my life that I did not finish college,” she says. When the business where Cynthia worked as sales manager closed its doors a few years later, Cynthia took a job with a collection agency. It did not take long for her to realize that she was not suited for that line of work. But jobs were scarce. At last she decided to head to California where her brother and her father lived. By day she worked as the showroom manager at the California Gift Market. On weekends she began to sing in church, but she was soon asked to sing in churches all over California. Time and time again she would get a phone call from a pastor who relayed the same message. One of his parishioners had been visiting that church, heard Cynthia sing, and returned home saying, “We just have to bring that girl to our church to sing.” Weddings, revivals, and more requests kept coming. And then they began to come from other states as well. She was doing no marketing at that time. Everything was strictly word of mouth. One of Cynthia’s favorite stories about God’s ability to get the word out involved a couple from Brazil visiting in a small church in Ohio who heard her sing. They introduced themselves telling her that one day they would like for her to come to sing in Brazil. Three years passed, and the call came. She went to Brazil and sang before a crowd of almost 1,700!

A Growing Ministry As invitations to sing poured in, Cynthia was constantly asked the same question again and again. “Do you have any CD’s?” She did not, but quickly realized that she could market herself so much better if she had a CD to send around. She began the process of recording an album in 1993. She was living in Columbus, Ohio, at the time but had a brother-in-law who had a home studio in Cleveland. He offered to help her. And the process began. But, obviously, it wasn’t time till it was God’s time because the CD took more than a year to come to fruition. In early 1994, she finally completed, Just Enough Faith to Try. The title of the album was quite relevant and quite personal. Cynthia’s seven year marriage had dissolved. That was a painful period for Cynthia and she was trying to discern what God’s next plans were for her life. The internet was coming into play and she was able to find events and programs that might be in need of a gospel singer. She sent out hundreds of CDs and followed up with phone calls. The doors continued to open for her, and everywhere she sang people asked her when her next album was going to be available. Oh My! She had never thought about that! But in typical Cynthia-style, she set about recording her second album Annointed Psalms of Praise, released in 1997. During this time she was working a full 40-hour week as a purchasing coordinator for the 26 AUGUST 2010 ❘ Metro Christian Living

Department of Mental Health in Columbus, Ohio and traveling on the weekends to sing around the state “By this time, I began to think that perhaps music ministry was my calling in life,” she says. After consulting with several pastors and several friends in the industry and after a time of fasting and praying for God to show her what to do, she decided to take a leap of faith. She would become a full-time self supporting gospel singer. If God had something else in mind, she knew He would show her exactly what to do. The doors continued to open with invitations from South Africa, England, Bermuda…she was so busy…and so blessed.

Finding Her Way Back Home In 2000, Cynthia moved back to Mississippi. Her grandparents’ health had begun to fail and Cynthia had a desire to be close by. Cynthia was also facing her own health issues. She moved into the same house she had been eager to leave in 1977.She had come full circle it seemed. Her trips to Canton to see her grandparents’ brought her into contact with many who had been a part of her childhood nurturing in gospel music. She also discovered Canton is to gospel music what Detroit is to the Motown sound! There were many recording artists (Canton Spirituals, Rembert Washing Memorial Choir, and more) who were international stars in the world of gospel music. Cynthia was impressed by the wealth of musical talent and felt a Godtug at her heart to be sure that those who were growing up under the influence of all this talent also had the opportunity to carry the tradition. And so, she was instrumental in establishing the Canton Gospel Music Association (CGMA) in 2004. The board focuses on raising money for scholarships for music lessons for up and coming musicians and honoring those whose ministry has furthered the progress of gospel music. In the past five years the CGMA has awarded scholarships to more than 50 students. Each year—this year on August 22—the Canton High School gymnasium is the backdrop for an evening of gospel celebration. Cynthia and her committee bring in extraordinary talent and culminate the evening with the awarding of musical scholarships to youth.

The Daily Grind In 2006, Cynthia’s friend Mrs. Dorothy Stewart asked her to assist her in soliciting ads for a souvenir booklet for the Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement. Cynthia agreed to help. When Mrs. Stewart introduced her to Executive Director Owen Brooks, Cynthia asked in jest, “Do you need any part time help?” Before she knew it, she was hired. Today she fills two roles in her day job—one as the Resources and Media Technology Manager for Jackson State’s MWANRC and one as the Coordinator of the Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement. She continues to tour and record and has a new album set for release in December. Knowing Cynthia as I do, I love the last sentence on her resume. It is SO Cynthia. “She is a singer, song writer, producer, entrepreneur, friend, humble servant and a lover of people. Her personal testimony is: ‘In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.’ Y

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may be this year, there is simply no death tax (unless Congress acts to We are less than six months away from a huge tax increase. make a retroactive death tax back to the beginning of the year, which is Hang on to your wallet! As a legacy from Congress passed back in 2001, possible). But the death tax is only gone for one year. In 2009, every all of us are about to experience a large increase in taxes, virtually across person had a $3.5 million exemption and the highest death tax rate was 45 the board. The changes include income taxes, capital gains taxes, death percent. In 2011, each person will have a much lower $1 million taxes, and more. Many who are in a position to know have called this exemption, and the highest rate of tax, including surtax, will be the largest tax increase in United States history. 55 percent. That startling change will catch many people by There will be a change in the income tax structure surprise. Many persons have told me this year that the starting in 2011 so that each bracket except one will be increased considerably. The 10 percent bracket will go There will be a change death tax had been “completely eliminated” and they not going to worry about it anymore. Not so. to 15 percent, the 15 percent bracket will stay the in the income tax structure wereThere will be an increase of the employer’s portion same and every bracket above that will increase of withholding tax next year, and that will possibly significantly. starting in 2011 so that have a negative impact on hiring, some experts fear. And the “marriage tax penalty” is coming back. These changes will affect all of us. You have the That is, the total personal deduction for a married each bracket except one power to do something about a few of them, but some couple will be less than what it would be for two single will be increased may not be capable of being so easily dealt with. individuals. Also, the dependent deduction is being cut However, a husband and wife with a potentially taxable way down. Families with several dependent children considerably. estate, who does not do good, planning to minimize that will see their tax bill increase due to lowered deductions. tax bite, are making a very serious error that will have long The federal capital gains tax rate for long term holdings lasting repercussions for their children and even their will increase from 15 percent to 20 percent effective the first of grandchildren. A little planning today can go a long way. Get some good the year. There is also a state component to the capital gains tax which in advice and get it done. Be prepared. Y Mississippi will result in a tax rate of 25 percent. At the same time the income tax on dividends is going to also be significantly increased. William B. Howell is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys The death tax, that is the tax on the estate of a deceased person, is nonand practices law in Ridgeland. existent for the year 2010. It does not matter how large a person’s estate

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Living Trust – Allows the person you choose to take over for you in the event of your incapacity, without any court involvement. At your death the person you have chosen makes the distribution of your assets the way you have instructed in your Living Trust, and to do so promptly, inexpensively and privately, without going through probate in the court.

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3 Healthy Recipe Ideas

am an avid collector of cookbooks. This summer I have been exploring the bookstores and my local library for good cookbooks featuring low-fat, low-sugar, and low-salt recipes. I discovered many food blogs also have healthy and delicious recipes for those of us who are watching calories, counting carbs, or cutting down on sugar and fat. Some of

the cookbooks I found that were exceptionally good were The South Beach Diet Cookbook, The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 7th Edition, American Heart Association Healthy Family Meals, Diabetes and Heart Healthy Cookbook, and The Volumetric Weight-Control Plan; this one being a good reference book on lower glycemic foods, along with recipes.

Artichokes with Lemon Dipping Sauce (Note: Artichokes are very high in fiber and have only about 25 calories) 1/4 cup mayonnaise, light 1 teaspoon lemon peel 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 medium fresh artichokes

1. Combine first seven ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Cover and chill. 2. Wash artichokes by plunging up and down in cold water. Cut off stem ends; trim about 1/2 inch from top of each artichoke. Remove any loose bottom leaves. With scissors, trim 1/4 off top of each outer leaf. 3. Place a steaming basket in a large pot. Fill the pot with water until it reaches just under the basket. Place rinsed artichokes into the steaming basket with the stems facing up; Cover. Steam until they are tender...about 30 to 45 minutes. Next, spread open the petals of the cooked artichoke. Pull out the tender petals from the center. Carefully, with a spoon, remove the fuzzy top layer of the heart. Now the artichoke is ready to serve. 4. Serve artichokes with sauce for dipping each leaf. Yields 4 servings (serving size: 1 artichoke and 2 tablespoons sauce)

Low Fat Chicken Cordon Bleu 4 boneless chicken breasts 8 pieces thinly sliced ham 4 pieces Laughing Cow Light Swiss Cheese (from an 8-piece round) 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Pour breadcrumbs into shallow dish. Flatten each breast with a meat mallet. Top each breast with 2 slices of ham and 1 wedge of Laughing Cow Cheese. Spread out the cheese slightly and fold edges of ham inward. Next, fold each side of the chicken over the ham in a “burrito” like manner. Set the chicken into the pan of breadcrumbs and thoroughly coat while holding chicken sides closed over the ham and cheese. Once coated, secure with a toothpick and place in a baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes. OPTIONAL MORNAY SAUCE 1 Tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup low fat milk

1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste

In a small saucepan, melt butter. With a whisk, beat in flour. When mixture bubbles, add milk. Stir in cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir till thick. Pour over baked chicken just before serving.

Heart Healthy Pie (Adapted from the cookbook of Lipid Management, St. Dominic Hospital) 2 (8 ounce any flavor fat-free yogurt) 1 (12 ounce) fat-free Cool Whip 1 can fat-free sweetened condensed milk 2 (6 ounce) reduced fat or fat-free ready graham cracker pie crusts

Allow cool whip to thaw completely. Mix the first 3 ingredients in large bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth. Pour even amounts into pie crusts. Freeze over night. Keep in freezer between servings. Garnish with fresh fruit. Enjoy! Yield: 2 pies, each pie sliced in 8 servings.

Explore your cookbooks and here’s to healthier food choices! Remember to make memories through the kitchen…”the heartbeat of the home”. Email me at lbbolen@gmail.com for questions, or go to my blog, www.lydiasapron.blogspot.com for more recipes. Y 30 AUGUST 2010 ❘ Metro Christian Living

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Going Back to School in Style

hen it comes to fashion—it can be a jungle out there! Fortunately for you, I majored in fashion AND I live in the jungle so I’m swinging in to help! This month I’m helping you go back to school in style, and believe it or not, you’ll probably discover you already have many of these items in your closet. I’m just going to show you how to wear them. Let’s get started!

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Springtime 2010 in the jungle was full of bold colors, but that’s not the case for the rest of the year! Here’s the word to remember while you’re out back to school shopping...minimalistic. We’re talking less shopping for multi-colors this year and more experimenting with layering different textures of the same color! This also applies to your back to school bag shopping. Look for patchwork patterns of the same color made up of different textures. And for you bold color junkies, you can certainly feel free to make up for lack of color in your accessories!

✺ Feathers & More

green, navy, and black in metallic on dresses, skirts, and pants. Let these metallics really shine by going more basic with the rest of your outfit. Metallic accessories such as necklaces, large earrings, bangles, and headbands can also really brighten up your solid colors and can be great back to school fashion buys for those of you sporting school uniforms for the rest of 2010.

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In the jungle, I have many fine-feathered friends who are very excited about having made their debut into the world of fashion! One in particular is the peacock. From bags to headbands, you’ll want to be on the lookout for anything with these feathers! Find a top embellished with feathers? A definite must-have as you select your new school wardrobe. In fact, any tops or bags with embellishments such as ornaments, jewels, or ribbons will be sure to keep you in style as you get back into the swing of things at school. This includes the old school lapel pins. Attach pins, ribbons, and charms to all your backpacks, bags, and jackets to make a wild and charming fashion statement!

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Speaking of school uniforms, knee high socks are making a significant comeback to fashion this fall. If you’re a fashion trend chaser, then we’ll find you pairing your thin, solid-print knee high socks with (non-plaid) skirts and dresses as you head back to school this fall. And for those of you wondering if the scarves trend is sticking around into the fall again, the answer is YES! The only addition to scarves this year is fur, which we in Mississippi probably won’t be ready for until winter 2011!

Remember, it can be a jungle out there if you don’t know what you’re looking for, but now you have the tips you need to take on back to school shopping with confidence! And speaking of confidence, don’t forget it’s the best accessory a girl can wear! Y As a fashion guru, and having majored in fashion design, Monkey enjoys studying fashion trends, eating bananas, and working as the fashion expert and spokesperson for Monkey Charms, located in Flowood and Brandon.

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Retirement Plan Misconceptions and Remedies ow that we are just past the mid-way point of the year, this may be an excellent time to take a serious look at what may be your largest pool of retirement funding, your 401(k) account. If you are like many that we have spoken to recently, your account is still worth less today than it was some years ago or at best it has been stagnant for too long. Since we started offering advisory services on 401(k) accounts, I have noticed a couple of common reasons people want their account managed. 1.) They are approaching their retirement date. 2.) Their account value is becoming sizable. Often times, another reason is the disappointment in real growth, and not just from on-going contributions. In dealing with a number of different retirement plan websites, like most other things, some firms do it better than others. What I mean by that is that they will provide you with meaningful information, such as performance over different time periods, and make it simple to navigate between investment choices. One thing that we have not seen work very well has been passing our recommendations to the participant, and expecting them to make the changes in a timely manner. The good intensions are there but most of the time life sweeps them along, and the adjustments just never seem to be completed. Many participants feel like they are having their investments managed to some degree, but in most cases, they may see their investment representative once a year, and the advice they receive is mostly pie-chart driven. In other words, you may complete a questionnaire, and a computer program generates a recommendation on how your account should be allocated among different asset classes. One thing a pie-chart or asset allocation doesn’t tell you is when to be in the market and when to be on the sidelines. What we see is that emotions typically drive an investor’s decision, which is probably one of the worst things that you should be doing. Another misconception is that you have to retire or leave your company in order to rollover your IRA, so it can be properly managed. This is not true. It’s your investment and you may choose to hire an advisor to manage

your account as directed without moving your money and without affecting the tax advantages of your retirement account.

HERE ARE A FEW RECOMMENDATIONS TO MOVE SUCCESSFULLY TOWARDS YOUR RETIREMENT GOAL ✓ Maximize your Contributions — Check in with your plan administrator and see if you are making the most out of your contributions and receiving the best company match that is possible. Ask if you are maximizing your pre-tax contributions. ✓ Consider contributing to another retirement plan if you qualify and have additional funds. Consult with your CPA on contributing to a combination of plans. ✓ Remember the Catch-up provisions — If you are age 50 or older, depending on the type of plan, you may increase your contribution up to $5,500 (for a 401(k) in 2010). ✓ Roth Feature (No income limits within your 401(k) — This is a relatively new feature that may have already been included in your 401(k) plan. It provides the opportunity for you to contribute to a Roth-type bucket without the income restrictions that are imposed outside a qualified plan. ✓ Review beneficiaries — If you have had changes in your family situation, had marriages, births, deaths, etc., you may need to update this important part of your financial plan. ✓ Consider hiring an advisor that has a disciplined approach to manage your retirement assets. These investment dollars are too important for you to only look at when life slows down enough or when you receive your quarterly statement. Y Danny Williams, CFP®, is a partner with Woodridge Capital, a registered investment advisory company located at 800 Woodlands Parkway, Suite 201, Ridgeland, MS. For more information, call 601957-6006 or danny.williams@woodridge-capital.com.

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Susan’s PICK

The Dragon and the Turtle Reviewed by Susan E. Richardson

Padraig the dragon went searching for another crunchy, squishy, nutty bug to eat, but instead he found a turtle named Roger. Playing pirates threw Roger off course and now he doesn’t know how to find his house. Padraig helps by using his wings to locate Roger’s house, and in the process each discovers a new friend. Readers may know coauthor Donita K. Paul for her Dragon Keeper youth fiction series, but she teams up with her daughter Evangeline Denmark to create The Dragon and the Turtle, a delightful picture book about friendship and helping others. Within the story the authors use repetition effectively, from Padraig’s various attempts to find Roger’s house to gently repetitive phrases in the text. The result is enjoyable, never jangly. The authors also employ the use of the senses. Each time Roger describes his house for Padraig, he adds a new sense. Roger’s house is brown is like his shell, but it sounds like singing. His house feels sandy like the beach and tastes sweet like strawberries. Little boys should particularly enjoy Padraig and Roger’s quest, making the book stand out in the market where many titles appeal more strongly to girls. Adventurous children of either gender will find much to enjoy in this book. Parents find tips for reinforcing the book’s lessons at the end of the story, including an appropriate Scripture. You’ll also find a recipe for the “Chocolate Chip Snappers” mentioned in the story. Consider adding The Dragon and the Turtle to your preschooler’s library. Y Susan E. Richardson is a writer, critique reader, and former Christian retailer with a passion for meeting people’s needs through the written word. You can reach her through her website www.nextlevelcritiques.com.

Tough Talk for Tough Times Real Conversations for Real People about Money and Finance Reviewed by Marilyn Tinnin

Nancy Lottridge Anderson became a single parent of a nine-year-old daughter at the tender age of thirty-two. Her husband died after a heroic and lengthy battle with cancer. All of a sudden everything regarding finances and the future were her responsibility. She did not let the grass grow under her feet! She jumped in and took charge. 34 AUGUST 2010 ❘ Metro Christian Living

Since that time this biology major has opened her own financial advisory firm, New Perspectives, Inc., and has written the absolute most wonderful “money” book that is not only very interesting and user friendly, but un-intimidating for dummies like me. It is completely practical, so much so, that I recommend you buy several and make sure that any offspring heading to college reads this first! You do not have to understand money and investing to understand this book. Who doesn’t understand credit cards? Savings accounts? Well, Nancy covers it all in layman’s terms and the chapters on mortgages, savings, retirement, investing, and insurance will make even the most uninterested money person get interested. She breaks down complicated issues in a way that anybody can understand. In this changing economy…scary and radical and seemingly out-of-control….Nancy’s advice and explanation are helpful. But more than helpful, they represent some measure of power and control over an area that strikes fear in all of us. Y Published by Quail Ridge Press. Available on Amazon and a www.quailridge.com. Contact Nancy at nanderson@newper.com

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Ramona and Beezus Reviewed by Julie Whitehead Based on Beverly Cleary’s popular series for children, ‘Ramona and Beezus” tells the story of nine-year-old Ramona Quimby and her family, including sisters Beezus and Roberta, Mom and Dad, and their cat, Picky-picky. The movie takes Ramona’s family on a rollercoaster ride of events and emotions— from constructing an addition onto the house to Dad losing his job to Picky-picky dying of old age. Most of the humor is goodnatured, with Ramona causing trouble while simply trying to do the right thing. The movie highlights serious real-life concerns, which may be too intense for children old enough to understand them. The men steal the story in this movie, including John Corbett who plays Dad and Josh Duhamel as Hobart, a temporary next-door neighbor on his way to Alaska for two years. The children acquit themselves well, with Beezus played by Disney “it girl” Selena Gomez and Ramona by pint-size Joey King. You get a little too much detail in one scene where Ramona gets sick at school, and another scene where Ramona and Beezus set a pan on fire in the kitchen trying to make dinner may be frightening to very small ones. Use the movie as a springboard to encouraging your children to read the books. Rated G. Y Julie Whitehead of Brandon has been a mother since 1996 and a freelance writer since 2000. She was given a Mississippi Press Association award for her work in 2006.

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Did You Know Race Matters in Mississippi…and America?

ccording to a newly posted CNN poll, “Americans are split on whether race relations have actually improved, with 11% believing this is a new era of race relations, 39% pointing to some improvement in race relations, 33% saying there’s been no change to race relations, and 17% saying race relations have grown worse. So have race relations gotten better or worse? We experience evidence on a daily basis that race matters and impacts our lives, our families, our churches, our communities, our cities and even our nation. Since we are each faced with the issue of race, what does one do? Ask yourself, “Do I pretend that it is not an issue because I am not racist or I do not see the problem?” “Do I do nothing because there is no conflict, confusion, crisis or confrontation of racial strife?” Did you know that the majority of people will intentionally do nothing because it is not a personal issue? Did you know Mission Mississippi intentionally creates environments to build trusting relationships across racial lines? Mission Mississippi is a racial reconciliation movement that has been a leading source in Mississippi for the past 17 years.

Did you know that Mission Mississippi…

✓ Has a Preaching Team of three members eager and available to go to your church or civic organization to talk about race relations? Their names are well known to everyone: Dr. Dolphus Weary, Pastor Neddie Winters and Pastor Dan Hall. Each has expertise in conducting racial diversity

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training for organizations and businesses as well as providing mediation for reconciliation. The goal is to help those faced with such questions address them in a Godly and productive way. ✓ Has designated October as the Racial Reconciliation Month and will celebrate this year with a variety of events statewide and local?

Proposed events across the state with an underlying theme of “Grace is Greater than Race” include Vision Breakfasts, Reconciliation Rallies, and in Jackson on October 28, an evening Banquet to conclude the month. ✓ Is reaching the Younger Generations? We have had great response from the college generations coming to us for help facilitating discussion forums. Contact our office for more information on attaining a DVD of our taped Youth Dialog for $10.00 per copy. ✓ Has many opportunities in the Jackson Metro Area where you can get involved in a breakfast gathering, lunch gathering, pastors’ gathering

or attend one of our Prayer Breakfasts that is held in various churches and organizations nearly every Tuesday and Thursday? ✓ Is a statewide movement with ongoing gatherings in 18 different cities? Y Please check our website at www.missionmississippi.org. Get involved and join in on Changing Mississippi…One Relationship at a Time!

events calendar August 6 Laugh Away SMA. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard that laughter is the best medicine. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to tell you that seeing is believing. Your $25 ticket will give you a fun evening out and help fight against a deadly disease at Thalia Mara Hall. All of the proceeds benefit Stop SMA, a small nonprofit with a big heart and a big vision. Stop SMA funds groundbreaking research that is vital to finding a cure for SMA. Learn more at www.laughawaysma.org

August 20 Mississippi Opera and Trustmark Bank present Dance with the Stars at The Old Capitol Inn in Jackson. Put your dancing shoes as you enjoy the sounds of The Capitol City Stage Band while supporting the Mississippi Opera. For ticket information call the Opera office at 601-960-2300

evening to help strengthen the neighbor spirit and participate in local anticrime programs. Free hot dogs, child ID kits, music and fellowship will be enjoyed at both Adams Street Park and Winner Circle Park from 5-8 p.m.

August 21 August 9 Have you ever dreamed of singing at Carnegie Hall, performing in front of hundreds of people, letting your talents shine? This could be your chance! The Mississippi Girl choir is having an audition on Monday, August 9th from 4-6 p.m. at Galloway United Methodist Church. Ages 3rd to 12th grade are welcome to apply. For more information call 601-981-9863

Traditional Family Value & Service

Come and enjoy the traditional sounds of Celtic music featuring the Fuchsia Band from County Cork Ireland. Considered to be one of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest acts, the Fuchsia Band will be performing at Covenant Presbyterian Church Courtyard (4000 Ridgewood Road) beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 18.

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