Aug/Sep 2019 AITF Magazine

ALL IN THE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 Volume 13~Issue 4

M AGA Z I N E

FUMBC Welcomes Tampa's Newly Elected MAYOR

JANE CASTOR

Introducing Our Tax Expert,

DEIDRA PITTMAN, CEO-Tax Deiva$

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Assistant Editor Jessica Williams jwilliams@all-inthe-family.com This Month's Contributors Connie Williams, Editor Jessica Williams, Assistant Editor Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr., First Union MBC Deidra Pittman, CEO-Tax Deiva$ Cynthia Hudgins Distribution Printed copies can be ordered through our website at www.all-inthe-family.com.

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August/ September 2019

IN THIS ISSUE

ON THE COVER (Main)

Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr. & Mayor Jane Castor (Inset)

Deidra Pittman

Cover Story Welcome, Mayor Castor

Mayor Jane Castor fellowships with First Union MBC

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Connie Williams 'Editor's Note' Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams Page -6-4-

Jessica N. Williams

Deidra Pittman

'xoxo.JayNicole' My Natural Hair Journey Page -11-

'The Tax Deiva' Family Tax Credit Page -15-

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Events •

40 Days In The Word

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Mother's Night in White

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Top Performers Announced for the 2019 Challenge •

First Union Men's Ministry hosts annual Mother's Dinner

Features •

Entrepreneur In the Spotlight

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It's Been Good To Be Together

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Meet Deidra Pittman, CEO, Tax Deivas Income Tax and Business Services, Inc. •

First Union MBC heads to Grand Rapids for Fellowship and Fun

DIRECTORY Small Businesses, Community Organizations & Local Community Ministries

Read Any Good Books Lately?

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Places and Faces

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Upcoming Events

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Celebrations

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Input for our

October/November 2019 issue is due by Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr. 'Food For The Soul' Apologetics (Part II) Page -20-

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September 1, 2019.

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams!

By Connie Williams editor@all-inthefamily.com

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Lately, I have young and who has come to realize that been going through I'm rich, ya'll! some battles with her No, I haven't health, still here with won the Lotto or me and still able to rehad a bucket of mind me that she's the  Silver and Gold... money suddenly parent and I'm the Silver and Gold. dumped into my lap child! ☺ that was left to me I'm rich in the fact I'd rather have Jesus, by a wealthy relathat although I'm not than Silver and Gold. tive who passed where I want to be in away and decided No Fame or Fortune... my business venture, to leave all of their that with hard work Nor riches untold. wealth to lil ole me. and believing (faith) Nope, none of that. that God will give me I'd rather have Jesus, But by the same the desires of my heart token, riches don't than Silver and Gold!  in HIS time, I will get necessarily have to there.

Kirk Franklin be determined by I'm rich in the money and what it knowledge that if I can buy or by and/ keep still, God will fight or by material possessions and their my battles because no matter what value. others may think about me, He knows Richness can come in many forms me, and like the song says, 'I ain't good other than possessions. It can come in enough, but HE still loves me'!!! the form of love, health, happiness, How rich are you? Do you know peace of mind, and the list goes on. that God has everything under control I'm rich in knowing that no matter and that He loves you? what, I have the love of my blessing If you know that, then you are as from God; my daughter, Jessica. rich as I am.

I'm rich with having my mother, Welcome to the BILLIONAIRES who just recently turned eighty-yearsCLUB!

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ENTREPRENEURS

Deidra Pittman Deidra Pittman

CEO, Tax Deivas Income Tax and Business Services, Inc.

'The Tax Deiva' Phone (813)203-0213

When you come across someone's Facebook page and you see this:

Website https://taxdeivas.com

Email deidra@taxdeivas.com Appointments hhttp://bit.ly/book-a-taxdeiva

Tax Season Hours Monday-Friday 10am-7pm Off Season Hours Tuesday-Thursday 11am–5pm

you're either going to quickly go to another page, because you know this person ain't about the foolishness or you're going to find out how to get on her calendar asap because this is just the person you've been looking for... someone who knows her business and will not compromise her integrity for anyone!

Meet Deidra Pittman, CEO of Tax Deivas Income Tax and Business Services, Inc., an entrepreneur/business leader with uncompromising integrity!

We asked (and Deidra graciously agreed) if she would share with us some of her wisdom on what we should be doing when operating our businesses as far as tax preparation. She is a firm believer in helping others, and preparation on your part means less stress on her part when it's tax time! So, look for tips from the Tax Deiva in this publication to help her help you when it comes to your taxes!

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Q&A with the DEIVA! AITF Deidra, how long have you been in the tax business?

TD I have been in the business for thirty five years AITF What inspired you to this line of work?

TD After working for 8 years for one of the largest tax prep companies and seeing the lack of interest in educating the community on taxes, I had to go.

AITF You seem to have a true entrepreneurial spirit.

Did you always?

TD My parents raised me to be an entrepreneur AITF You have hours for 'Tax Season' and 'Off Season'. Can you give us more specific dates?

TD Due to the services I offer I am open and available to my clients year round, but tax season is January-April .

AITF Is your tax service just for businesses or do you do individual taxes as well?

TD I do it all. Individual, Business, and Corporate and now offer Business Credit. I help startup and existing businesses build business credit by using their EIN and not their SSN. AITF You have begun sharing tax advice on a regularly scheduled basis for your Facebook supporters. What are the dates and times of your broadcast?

TD My calling is to educate and I will do so as long as I see a need.

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LIFESTYLE

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Jessica Williams

is the Assistant Editor & Social Media Specialist for 'All In The Family Magazine' Email: xoxo.jaynicole@gmail.com Instagram: @xoxo.jaynicole Snapchat: @xo.jaynicole

I look forward to your feedback. If you have any ideas, questions/ comments, hair/makeup/ skin care/clothing tips you would like to share, do not hesitate to contact me via email or social media (contact info under my picture). I want you all to feel like you are a part of this, because ... you are!

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On October 7th, 2016, I made the most nerve wracking yet fulfilling decisions of my life. I became a 'naturalista'! naturalista: the lifestyle of a woman committed to the development of her natural beauty without the utilization of any chemical procedure.

Unfortunately, I used to be that girl that would flat iron her hair to death (literally and figuratively).

Don't get me wrong, I used to SLAY my straight hair but little did I know that I was doing more harm than good, ultimately killing my natural hair pattern with all that heat.

I remember looking at my hair after washing it one day and, even

April 2016 before journey

Thank God for moms, y'all! Although my mother was telling me all the while that I was damaging my hair by putting so much heat on it (that mother's intuition), of course I didn't listen. When she saw how upset I was, she asked me if I wanted to go completely natural, which would mean chopping off all the dead hair and starting all over again. Little did she know, I had been contemplating back and forth about doing it but I was scared to.

She said " Jessica, if you'll go natural, I'll do it with you. I'm getting tired of using all this heat on my hair, too."

And that was all she wrote! I began my natural hair journey and I have not looked back since and will never look back. Of course, it was a rough start. I had to do a 'big chop' to remove all those dead parts of my hair. As soon as I did,

November 2017 a month into journey

though it was wet, it was so dry, brittle, lifeless... and straight in a lot of places. I began to cry, not because I was so vain and worshipped my hair or anything like that, but because I was disappointed in myself for not noticing earlier how bad of a state my hair was in until it was too late .... or so I thought :)

July 2019 current

you could see immediately the health and shine in the new growth. I was starting anew. Such a refreshing and happy feeling!!!

Am I ever going to straighten my hair again? Absolutely! I'll straighten my hair every now and then, but I'll do it in a way as to not harm my hair so I can continue to SLAY my natural coils and curls!

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It's Been Good To Be Together!

By Connie Williams, Editor

w/Cynthia Hudgins

There's nothing like returning to your roots... where it all began... where pivotal life-changing decisions were made to help shape and mold you into the person that you are today.

Grand Rapids, MI is that place for the Pastor of First Union Missionary Baptist Church, Bruce E. Garmon, Sr. Not only is he a native of the city, but he is also a native of The Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, where he and around fifty members of First Union MBC traveled to recently to celebrate the Church's 40th Anniversary!

Rev. Garmon considered it an honor to be asked to bring the message for the occasion , as this is

the Church that his father, the late Moses Garmon, founded.

"We had a blast! We had a good time", was the sentiment of one of the travelers from First Union, Cynthia Hudgins. She and her husband, Richard, got out of their beds early on Friday morning to meet the other travelers for a trip to Grand Rapids for a weekend of fun and fellowship.

According to Sister Hudgins, the 'Tampa Crew' left from the St. Pete/ Clearwater airport around 9:00am on the 12th of July, with a two-and-ahalf hour flight ahead of them. Upon arrival, they were met and whisked off by a Charter Bus for a brief tour around the city, with Pastor Garmon

Waiting to be called to board the plane for Grand Rapids are husband and wife, Fred and Robin McPherson.

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as their tour guide.

Since they could not check into their hotel rooms until 3:00, they all went to Big E's Sports Grill for lunch followed by a quick rest before the evening's program began at the Prince of Peace. And what a program it was, said Cynthia. "All I can say is that you should have been there. We truly had a good time!", she professed. "Everything was good!" First Union and the Prince of Peace were on program.

First Union's choir, praise dancers and drama ministry along with the choir, praise dancers and others from the POP MBC, brought in the Spirit for a good time in the House of the Lord. Friday night ended with free time to spend as you wished and since the hotel was in walking distance of just about everything, the 'crew' from the 'U' was not at a loss for activities.

Saturday's agenda began with breakfast and then off to a picnic hosted by the Prince of Peace family.

"Everyone was so nice and friendly", said Sister Hudgins. "You could just feel the love." The picnic was held at a location near Lake Michigan and Sister Hudgins said that a good time was had by all. "The weather was perfect", she said. "It

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felt like we were in air-conditioning and we were outside." The Prince of Peace even went as far as to have tee shirts made for their visitors at a very reasonable price. Games (even for the children), food, fun, prizes, fellowship... what more could you ask for?

Photo source: Cynthia Hudgins

Sunday's Service was filled with the Holy Ghost! Before Rev. Garrmon, brought the Word (Don't Forget About God), both choirs ministered as well as the praise team from Tampa. Service was followed by "some good homecooked food".

All good things must come to an end, and so bright and early Monday morning the crew headed for the airport to head back home to Tampa, only to face multiple departure delays, and even a delay in deboarding the plane once they landed in Tampa.

In spite of the nuances that they faced on their return, all-in-all a good time was had by everyone. But like they say, 'be it ever so humble, there's no place like home'.

First Union would like to thank Pastor Eula Gaddis and the Prince of Peace family for the hospitality shown them during their stay.

Until next time!

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Pulpit Guests (left to right): Rev. Christopher Jarnegan, Asst. Pastor, First Baptist Church of College Hill, Tampa, FL: Messenger: Rev. Bruce E. Garmon, Sr., Pastor, First Union MB Church, Tampa, FL: Rev. John J. Williams, Pastor, True Christian M.B. Church, Dayton, OH: Host: Rev. Eula Gaddis, Pastor, Prince of Peace MB Church, Grand Rapids, MI

Tampa visitors to the Prince of Peace are (from left to right): Octavia Jarnegan (First Baptist Church of College Hill), Miranda Wheatley, Tolana Mathis, Linda Davis, and Phyllis Young (First Union Missionary Baptist Church).

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Tampa Crew:

Pastor Garmon Carla Garmon Richard Hudgins Cynthia Hudgins DIT Abe Drisdom Ava Drisdom Abriana Drisdom Deacon Theo Whitehead Latoyia Whitehead Dyja Whitehead Deacon Robert Barnum Sarah Barnum Kim Williams Taveon Calloway Doris Scott Shalanda Johnson Annie Johnson Cindy Garmon Pavonne' Scott April Stokes Deacon Mark Sherman Doris Delain Erica Garmon Amari Anderson Alani Anderson Aliyah Bagley Deacon. Anthony Brown Valarie Brown Tolana Mathis Phyllis Young Linda Davis April Jones Linda Walker Robin McPherson Fred McPherson Alice Pope Michelle Pope Antwan Jones Deacon Bernard Reese Brenda Reese-Brown Yvonne Clarke Tekah Clarke Izaiah Clarke Miranda Wheatley Minister Ernesto McCalla Debra McCalla

For more pictures of this event, visit First Union's Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/firstunionmbc/

(please forgive us if your name is not on the list; it was not left off intentionally)

Photo Source for All Photos: Facebook , (except where indicated)

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FINANCE

Deidra Pittman

The Tax Deiva Don’t be surprised if you aren't singing We Are Family as you leave your tax preparers office due to the new Family Tax Credit, created under the terms of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that went into effect at the beginning of 2018.

The Family Tax Credit qualifications are a little more lax than the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Credit. This credit is $500 per dependent, but that dependent qualification is not just limited to your children.

Hence the name Family. Now the credit does cover your children ages 18 or 23 if they are still in school. Wait, what about that brother who just can’t seem to get a job after being out of high school for a couple of years and he has no idea what he wants to do so not in college either?

No worries, I know he may be couch cruising at your parents, but at least he can benefit your parents with the family tax credit, if they fall into the guidelines.

This credit is really beneficial because as long as someone is your dependent you can claim this credit . Here are some quick facts: $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

'Family Tax Credit' Phone (813)203-0213 Website https://taxdeivas.com Email deidra@taxdeivas.com Tax Season Hours Monday–Friday: 9am–8pm Saturday: 10am–5pm Sunday: Closed Off Season Hours Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

Credit covers older dependents; Dependent does not have to be your child; Credit covers parents, stepparents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and in-laws; Your income must be considered to qualify (Up t0 $400,000 if married filing jointly or $200,000 for all other taxpayers); Dependent must have received more than half of his financial support from you for the year; Dependent might or might not have to have lived with you depending on degree of relation to you; Parents being claimed as dependents for the credit can live elsewhere; Dependent must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident, or a U.S. national; Must have a valid Social Security number but can use a tax identification number if other tests are met.

What’s that I hear? ” We are family... I got all my sisters with me... We are family... Get up everybody and sing"!

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First Union Missionary Baptist Church Rev. B. E. Garmon, Sr., M.Div-Pastor

Come Worship With Us! Sunday School @ 8:45am Morning Worship @ 10:00am Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Class @ 7:00pm

Pastor & Lady Garmon

3707 E. Chelsea Street , Tampa FL 33610  813-238-1205 www.firstunionmbc.com  info@firstunionmbc.com

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

WELCOME, MAYOR CASTOR! Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr. and the Congregation of First Union Missionary Baptist Church Welcome Mayor Jane Castor

Newly elected Tampa Mayor Jane Castor stopped by First Union MBC on June 9, 2019 to not just share a talk but stayed for the entire service. After the Morning Worship Service, Mayor Castor spoke to the congregation briefly about her agenda as Mayor of Tampa. Her overall message: having a partnership between the City and the Residents of Tampa.

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Mayor Jane Castor and First Union Missionary Baptist Church's Pastor, Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr. take a moment to commemorate the Mayor's visit with a photo.

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Mayor Castor poses with two former TPD employees and First Union members, Deacon Michael A. Hudgins, Sr. and Margaret Butler.

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40 DAYS IN THE WORD! For the past several years, the members of First Union MBC have met the challenge of the '40 DAYS IN THE WORD'! challenge written by the under-shepherd of the Church, Pastor B.E. Garmon, Sr. This year found more participants and more passing scores! The challenge began on Ash Wednesday and completed on Resurrection Sunday. Editor

40 DAYS IN THE WORD!

By Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr.

It took quite a while to review 21,200 questions; but the counts are in and the tallies have been made! 79 people signed up for the challenge, and a whopping 53 turned in a lesson! This is phenomenal and my hat is off to everyone who took the time to make the effort. The results are absolutely outstanding! Of the 53 lessons turned in, 30 people scored 91% or better! This is insanely awesome! This shows me that the Church “is” growing Spiritually, and I have to work harder to take the Church even higher!

Below is a list of the Top 10: 1st – Rhonda Smalls 2nd – Ava Drisdom; Bernard Reese

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#1

3rd –

Michael Hudgins; Debra Smalls 4th – April Jones; Brenda Reese-Brown 5th – Abe Drisdom; Johnnie Nell Reese th 6 – Bernice Tim 7th – Gwendolyn Garmon; Miranda Wheatley 8th – Michael Riley 9th – Valarie Brown 10th – Barbara Jackson; Anjetta Marshall

PICTURES: #1 - Pastor hugging Rhonda Smalls, Debra Smalls, and April Jones #2 - D-I-T Jay Drisdom and Deacon Michael Hudgins #3 - Deacon Bernard Reese, Brenda Reese-Brown, and Ava Drisdom #4 - Michael Riley, Deandra Riley, Sarah Barnum, and Deacon Robert Barnum #5 - Pastor Garmon, D-I-T Jay Drisdom Deacon Michael Hudgins, and Deacon Bernard Reese #6 - Rhonda Smalls, Debra Smalls, and April Jones

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SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Rev. B E. Garmon, Sr.

has been the Pastor of First Union Missionary Baptist Church for the past ten years (he will celebrate eleven years in October 2019).

Rev. Garmon holds an Associate’s Degree in Ministry, Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education, Bachelor of Science in Theology, Bachelors of Arts in Apologetics, and a Master’s of Divinity.

Pastor Garmon can be reached at: 813-238-1205 (tel-church) b.e.garmon@firstunionmbc.org (email)  We live in a time when people are increasingly teaching that everyone is serving the same ‘god’; being referred to by different names and titles. Therefore, we should all just come together into one big ecumenical cluster!

“ecumenical” – root “ecumenism”: relating to, or representing the whole of a body of churches: promoting or tending toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation.

The intent of the ecumenical movement is the belief that all religions worldwide should come together under one umbrella and worship the same “God” that we all call by different names. How many times have you seen this

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bumper sticker?

It is the banner for the ecumenical movement.

And with the rise of the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transvestite, Queer movement; ecumenist have jumped on board the band wagon and have modified their banner to look like this;

Note that the “e” has been modified to include both sex symbols of male and female (denoting that you can be

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male and female symbols showing equality and peace between the male and female sexes. The male symbol also known as the Mars symbol is a circle with an arrow coming from it pointing in the upper right direction. The female symbol also known as the Venus symbol is a circle with a cross below it.

X - is represented by the Jewish Star of David which is also known as the Shield of David. The Star of David is in a shape of a hexagram, which is made up of two equilateral triangles.

I - is represented by a Pagan or Wiccan Pentacle atop the letter I. A Pentacle is a five-pointed star within a circle. This symbol is used to represent one as a Pagan or Wiccan. The upward top point of the star represents the spirit. The other four points all represent an element. The four elements are earth, air, fire and water.

whichever you ‘choose’), and the entire banner has been colored with rainbow.

The letters of this banner represent the following: C - is represented by the crescent moon and star symbol represents Diana a Greek Moon Goddess of ancient times and the worship of sun, moon and sky gods. The crescent moon and star on the sticker is often used to represent Islam.

However, the same symbols were used thousands of years before ever being associated with Islam.

O - is represented by the internationally recognized peace sign. The peace sign was originally designed for the British nuclear disarmament by Gerald Holtom.

E - is represented by combining the AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

God’s Word (Acts 20:27).

There are many warnings in Scripture, including warnings from the Lord Himself, about those who would come with the intent of deception (Matthew 7:15: Matthew 24:24; Acts 20:29, 2 Corinthians 11:13).

That time is now! Thus Christianity needs as many modern day Apologist as possible to assist in the Great Commission of guiding lost souls out of darkness and into the marvelous light of Christ! ☺ I Remain In “HIS” Service…

Pastor B.E. Garmon, Sr., M.Div.

S - is represented by a Taoist Yin Yang also known as a Taijitu. Yin and Yang represents two opposite, but complementary forces found in nature. Yin is often recognized with shade, darkness and femininity. Yang is often recognized with light and masculinity.

T - is represented by a Christian Cross.

The Christian Cross is associated with Christianity and the crucifixion of Jesus.

The ecumenical movement is another huge step in man’s departure from the static truth of God’s Word.

More importantly, this is another major facet of the devil’s scheme towards uniting the world under one single power: Anti-Christ (Revelation 13).

Every person has a responsibility to learn the truths of God’s Word for themselves (Hosea 4:6; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12), this is aided by men of God who have been commissioned by God to teach and preach the whole counsel of

This is part II in a series. Part I can be found in the June/July 2019 issue of All In The Family Magazine. Go to https://all-inthe-family.com/ store.html to order a copy of this back issue.

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WISDOM SPEAKS: The Beginning of Wisdom (Volume 1) Paperback – July 13, 2019

by Shawn Smith (Author), Marguerite Isaac (Author), Markeeva Moore (Author), Tylisha Johnson (Author), Kimberly Dixon (Author), Tracey Cleveland (Author), Prophet Jerry and Apostle Marguerite Isaac (Foreword) Available at amazon.com This book, WISDOM Speaks: The Beginning of WISDOM, will assist you in your effort to get WISDOM. As stated, WISDOM has a voice and she cries out. We believe, through the women of the Bible, the WISDOM of God will flood your life. What does Eve, Lot's wife, Sarah, Hagar, Rachel, Leah, and Rebekah all have in common? They each experienced the highs and lows of life. They endured life's various trials, temptations, and tribulations. These women have stories to tell. Their lives speak the WISDOM of God we need to be better, stronger and well-equipped for life.

“Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.” (2 Timothy 3:16 CEV) God wants us to know how to live productive, prosperous and powerful lives. We do it through knowing the WISDOM of God for living.

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PLACES AND FACES

Children’s Health Center, Inc. 13043 Summerfield Square Riverview, Florida 33578

Good news for parents in the Riverview and surrounding areas.

A new Pediatric office has opened for your convenience.

Located at 13043 Summerfield Square, Children's Health Center, Inc. is open for your convenience in the treatment and care of your little ones.

photo source: Facebook

7th + Grove 1930 E. 7th Avenue Tampa, Florida Ybor's new southern cuisine spot, 7th + Grove, hosted its grand opening preview, Summer Soltice, with events on FridaySunday, July 5-7.

Friday's Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m. was followed by craft cocktails and light bites until 10:00 p.m.

Saturday's event was dinner service and cocktails from 5-10 p.m. by reservation only.

Sunday's finale was a Brunch held on from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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One New Sanctuary Coming Right Up!

Rev. Reginal T. Webb , Pastor

3011 E North Bay St - Tampa, Florida 33610

Mr. & Mrs. Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar 2042 Badlands Drive Brandon, FL 33511

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Upcoming

Women's Conference: "We Are Never Alone"

by First Baptist Church of College Hill Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 9:00AM - 1:00PM Columbia Restaurant, 2117 East 7th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 Join us for our Annual Women's Conference, hosted by the Women's Ministry of First Baptist Church of College Hill. This year's theme is "We Are Never Alone" and our guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Delores Cain. There will be wonderful food, fellowship and much more!

Tickets via Eventbrite 2nd Annual Jazz On The Lawn @ Edison Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10AM – 5PM Edison Elementary School, 1607 East Curtis Street, Tampa, Fl 33610 Tickets via Eventbrite

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Upcoming FLORIDA BLUE FLORIDA CLASSIC Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 12:00PM - 5:00PM Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place Orlando, FL It’s more than a game. It’s an experience! The Florida Blue Florida Classic is a weekend where college friends reunite, families come together and fans show out for an O-town Showdown to witness the FAMU Rattlers and B-CU Wildcats battle it out on the gridiron for bragging rights. More than 1,800,000 fans have attended since the first game in 1978, making it the BIGGEST Black college football game in the country.

Tickets via Eventbrite

Empow(HER) Holiday Women's Expo 2019 Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11:00AM - 4:00PM Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North, 13305 Tampa Oaks Boulevard, Temple Terrace, FL 33637 Inspiring, Connecting and Evolving Women is what we do!! EmpowHER Holiday Women's Expo 2019 will showcase vendors from across the Bay area. Whether it's fashion and travel or health and wellness, the Expo will have something for everyone. Networking opportunities, entertainment, giveaways and much more. We are women supporting women! First 100 women to register will receive a gift at the expo!! FREE ADMISSION Tickets via Eventbrite

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Each year, the men of First Union host a Mother's Dinner for the ladies of First Union Missionary Baptist Church as a show of love and appreciation.

On Friday, May 10, 2019 they out-did themselves with a "Mother's Night in White"!

The C.J. Long Fellowship Hall was draped in white from ceiling to floor, the Servers (The Men's Ministry of First Union) were dressed in all white, and the guests-of-honor, the Mothers of First Un-

ion of all ages, were also asked to dress in white!

More than a job well done, gentlemen. You truly went above and beyond!

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The Program for the Evening

The Welcome Banner for the Guests

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top: The 'Captain's Table' photo source for all pictures for this event: Facebook

below: The C.J. Long Fellowship Hall

Dinner is Served

The Men of The 'U'

Sarah Barnum & Dorothy Hudgins Laverne Smalls & Shonda Saunders

Rev. Bruce & First Lady Carla Garmon

Deacon Theo & Lotoyia Whitehead

Kim Williams & Elder Earl Mosley

Sarah Barnum

Richard

& Cynthia Hudgins

Rev. William & Latoya Clemons

CELEBRATIONS!

Look who hit those double digits!

Happy Birthday to

Sinai Pierre-Louis (pictured with her father, Andy), who will be turning the BIG 10 on August

11th!

Sinai will be attending the 5th grade in the upcoming school year and we are praying for much success in all of her classes!

Sinai is the daughter of Brittany Lee, granddaughter of Deacon Michael & Dorothy Hudgins, and great-granddaughter of Mother Yvonne Hudgins.

Photo Credit: Andy Pierre-Louis

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DIRECTORY Finance ◼ Tax Deivas Income Tax and Business Services, Inc.

Deidra Pittman, CEO .......................................................................................................................... 813.203.0213 https://taxdeivas.com

Health & Wellness ◼ Ageless Techniques, LLC

Sabrina Farmer-Protic Ageless generation strategy for men and women

◼ Blue House Mixtures, LLC

Stewart Gaines 813.781.7160 Mobile juice company; fresh, organic fruit & vegetable mixtures made and delivered daily

Jewelry ◼ 925 Bling Jewelry Tisha Flowers, CEO 813.918.692 Paparazzi jewelry

◼ Lady Butler Gems

Margaret Butler, Independent Consultant 813.526.654 Paparazzi jewelry

Ministries ◼ Feed My Sheep Ministry

Sponsor: New Macedonia M.B. Church 813.239.2737 Preparing hot meals for those in need each Wednesday.

Monetary donations are accepted.

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DIRECTORY Organizations ◼ W.E.E. (Women's Entrepreneurial Empowerment) Organization

Sabrina Farmer-Protic A networking venue for women entrepreneurs

Photography ◼ Dark Light Portrait Studio Jessica Wakefield & Tony Romo 813.525.0502 Portraits of seniors & tweens/weddings & engagements/photo booth & event photos

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