The Whole Kid and Kaboodle Fall 2021

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Fall 2021

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An Activity and Resource Guide for Families Stand Fast and Hold the Traditions - 10

HISD: New Electives Help 6th Graders

Mantente Firme y Mantén las Tradiciones - 11 Greater Houston Stamp Show - 31

CISD: Everything We Do

SISD: Cultivating Exceptional People

Bright Minds STEAM Studio - 8 and 9

High School Varsity Football Schedules

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The Team Fall 2021

Jerri Bankston

CEO/Owner/Publisher/Editor

Table of Contents

Jerri’s Corner

Kids Eat Free....................................................6

When we think of Noah’s Ark, it is natural to think that Noah was safe inside because he built it according to God’s specifications. Maybe the strength of the gopher wood and the soundness of the architecture ensured that the waters of the flood would not come into the Ark. But then, contemplate on Genesis 7:16 “The animals going in were male and female of every living thing as God had commanded Noah, THEN GOD SHUT HIM IN....

Don’t miss this.... even after Noah had built the Ark, it was God Himself who shut him in, in order to shut out the waters of the flood... In other translations this verse says “The Lord sealed them inside.”

May the Almighty God seal us inside His Ark of protection through this last 4 months of 2021.

It is not the fact that you have locked your house that keeps you safe at night, it is not your good driving skills that keeps you safe on the road, neither is it your healthy eating habits that keeps you healthy - only God can shut you in and shut out Satan who is seeking to devour you.

Father God we pray that in this last 4 months of 2021 as we walk into the streets and as we drive on the roads, Oh God shut us in. Father we pray for our children that in the midst of dangers and molesters... You will shut them in, keep out the flood waters of abuse, rape, murder, accidents, diseases and untimely death... Oh God shut us in, shut us in your Ark of protection , into your Ark of compassion..

May GOD SHUT US IN AS WE OBEY HIM AND TRUST IN HIS WORD.

Bright Minds STEAM Studio.........................8 Stand Fast and Hold the Traditions.......10-11 Local Events page..........................................12 Local Parks and Activities ......................... 14

Sherrie Stone Graphic Designer

CISD: Everything We Do.............................16 High School Varsity Football Schedule......18 SISD: Cultivating Exceptional People.........20 HISD: New Electives Help 6th Graders......22 The Problem: Addictions.............................24

Rebecca Goff

Sales and Marketing

The Fall Season of Life.................................29 Words for Life................................................32 Lessons from my mirror...............................34

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The excited little students are Callie and Bella , granddaughters of Mr. And Mrs. Gregory Johnson of Lake Charles, LA

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KIDS EAT FREE!

Three B’s Bar and Grill

Kings Crossing - 4590 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood Tuesdays, 3 – 10 PM – 12 and under. Kids meal Only with purchase of adult entree.

Marsala’s Italian Grill

12 and under. Kids meal Only with purchase of adult entree.

Tuesdays, 3 – 10 PM. Atascocita - 5324 Atascocita Road, Atascocita, TX 77346

IHop Humble

Sunday-Saturday 4 – 10 PM

Jason’s Deli’s Tuesdays

Denny’s

Tuesdays and Saturdays – 4 PM – 10 PM Kingwood - 22671 Eastex Fwy, Kingwood, TX 77339 1314 & 59 Porter, Texas 242 & 59 - 23412 TX-242, New Caney, TX 77357

La Casita, Porter

Monday and Tuesday with purchase of adult meal

Hectors Mexican Restaurant Sundays and Tuesdays – 10 and under

Dickey’s Pit Barbeque Kingwood

Sundays

Texas WIC is here for you. As a WIC Client, you’ll get: • Healthy food • One-on-one counseling with nutritionists • Easy recipes • Breastfeeding support • Health and immunization screenings • Personalized support Are you eligible?

Eight million women, infants, and children get WIC benefits.

WIC is for pregnant women, new parents, infants, and children under five.

If you are on Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF you already qualify.

Come see us at our Humble WIC Center: 8950 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX 77338 or Call us at (713) 407-5800

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WHY THE “A” S.T.E.A.M. education is in high demand and takes S.T.E.M. learning experiences to the next level. While S.T.E.M. and S.T.E.A.M. both focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the “A” for arts is what makes all the difference, not just in terms of visual art and aesthetics.

The “A” is also meant to incorporate language arts, music, social studies, and the physical arts. It focuses on the application of science, with the goal for those experiencing it to feel free to wonder, critique, inquire, and innovate.

STEAM ENRICHMENT promotes learning experiences that allow children to explore, question, research, discover, and exercise innovative building skills BETTER BRAINS FULL STEAM AHEAD! STEAM based instruction improves abilities in subjects including literacy, language learning, math, and executive functioning. Bright Minds STEAM Studio offers completely hands-on classes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and more! Our classes are taught by a certified, professional instructor and offer a low student to teacher ratio to encourage individualized learning. HANDS-ON FUN WITH CREATIVE LEARNING! BRIGHT MINDS With exciting handson classes specially designed for the preschool crowd, critical-thinking skills are fostered at an early age. MDO ACADEMIC/ENRICHMENT SUPER STEAM SATURDAYS HOMESCHOOL GROUPS MOMMY & ME SESSIONS ABOUT THE FOUNDER: Bright Minds STEAM Studio is run by Jada Robinson, who founded the program to bring high-quality Science and Tech education to her two children, and others with similar interests. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from McNeese State University, with over ten years of Educational experience. As an EC-4 Texas Certified Teacher, her role as an Educator included several Leadership positions, such as serving as the Math & Science ALT for the esteemed Humble Independent School.

www.brightmindssteam.com 11343 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E Humble, TX 77396 For more info please call 832.409.4155 Your kids deserve !!

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Stand Fast and Hold the Traditions

by Ray Lacelle

“Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle”. (2 Thessalonians 2:15 NKJV) In the fall of 1982, I was a senior high school student.

Patrick, one of my best friends and I had what we thought was a great idea for our school, so we took it to our principal. As student council rep’s we frequented Mr Ames’ office. He liked what we had in mind, but said we’d have to sell it to the school body. He stated, “Their vote will determine the outcome”. Our idea was to re-instate the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance each morning before school. You see, we couldn’t remember when we stopped this tradition, but now because we no longer did, it required a school-wide vote to get the Pledge back.

Well, we lobbied our idea among our fellow students and then took a vote. We got the Pledge back! While I’m grateful for that outcome, Patrick and I have wondered a few times after graduating if they are still reciting the pledge and if not, how long our efforts made an impact on the students who came after us?

What does that story have to do with today? A lot, actually.

Can you think of some important values or traditions that you grew up with which have fallen by the wayside? If so, then I want to challenge you today to start doing something about it! 1) Dare to talk about those values in real world situations. If you don’t who will? 2) Take action to preserve those values. Do your best to lead by example. Taking your family to church would be a great step.

3) Swing for the fences! Don’t be afraid to take some risks to achieve great things for the benefit of those who are following in your footsteps.

Ray Lacelle has been the principal and administrator for Embassy Christian Academy in Porter, Texas, since he and his family founded the school in 2015.

The Lacelle’s are souls oriented, reaching the un-churched and across denominational lines, serving through the school where they lead, in churches, through the media, and workshops which they have written and facilitate. Ray’s first book is scheduled to be published this fall: “Pray the Promises (not the Problems)”. To obtain your FREE copy of this e-book and to learn more about their ministry, go to ambassadorstothenations.org

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Mantente Firme y Mantén las Tradiciones

por Ray Lacelle

“Por lo tanto, hermanos, manténte firme y mantén las tradiciones que te enseñaron, ya sea de palabra o de nuestra epístola”. (2 Tesalonicenses 2:15 NVI) En el otoño de 1982, yo era un estudiante de último año de secundaria. Patrick, uno de mis mejores amigos y yo tuvimos lo que pensamos que era una gran idea para nuestra escuela, así que lo llevamos a nuestro director. Como representantes del consejo estudiantil frecuentamos la oficina del Sr. Ames. Le gustó lo que teníamos en mente, pero dijo que tendríamos que venderlo al cuerpo escolar. “Su voto determinará el resultado”, afirmó. Nuestra idea era re-instate la recitación del Juramento de Lealtad cada mañana antes de la escuela. Como ven, no podíamos recordar cuándo detuvimos esta tradición, pero ahora, como ya no lo hicimos, se requería una votación en toda la escuela para recuperar el Compromiso. Bueno, presionamos nuestra idea entre nuestros compañeros de estudios y luego hicimos una votación. ¡Recuperamos el Compromiso! Si bien estoy agradecido por ese resultado, Patrick y yo nos hemos preguntado un par de veces después de graduarnos si todavía están recitando la promesa y si no, ¿cuánto tiempo nuestros esfuerzos tuvieron un impacto en los estudiantes que vinieron después de nosotros? ¿Con qué tiene que ver esa historia hoy en día? Mucho, en realidad. ¿Puedes pensar en algunos valores o tradiciones importantes con las que creciste y que se han quedado en el camino? Si es así, entonces quiero desafiarte hoy a que empieces a hacer algo al respecto. 1) Atrévete a hablar de esos valores en situaciones del mundo real. Si no lo haces, ¿quién lo hará? 2) Tomar medidas para preservar esos valores. Haga todo lo posible para predicar con el ejemplo.

Llevar a su familia a la iglesia sería un gran paso. 3) Swing para las vallas! No tenga miedo de tomar algunos riesgos para lograr grandes cosas para el beneficio de aquellos que están siguiendo sus pasos.

Ray Lacelle ha sido el director y administrador de Embassy Christian Academy en Porter, Texas, desde que él y su familia fundaron la escuela en 2015.

Los Lacelle están orientados a las almas, llegando a los no eclesiásticos y a través de las líneas denominacionales, sirviendo a través de la escuela donde conducen, en las iglesias, a través de los medios de comunicación, y los talleres que han escrito y facilitan. El primer libro de Ray está programado para ser publicado este otoño: “Orar las promesas(no los problemas)”. Para obtener su copia GRATUITA de este libro electrónico y para aprender más sobre su ministerio, vaya a ambassadorstothenations.org.

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EVENTS

Sept 05

18 2nd annual In A Pickle Festival!

Kingwood Town Center Park, September 18th 2021. local crafters with, food, fun, pickle eating contest, pickle drinking contest, canning contest, parade, entertainment and a few new surprises!

SEPTEMBER 5, 7-10 Labor Day Concert & Fireworks 1660 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Kingwood,

Town Center Park - Kingwood End of Summer Festival and Fireworks

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Patriot Day of Remembrance and First Responders Day ceremonies September 11, 2021.

7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Central Fire Station, 9951 Grogan’s Mill Road, The Woodlands,

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SEP 25 10 – 7 Fall Fine Arts Show Central Park at Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Dr The Woodlands Fall Fest Market Magnolia Strong 2021 Sept. 25 12 - 4 PM Magnolia Event Cener 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX

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Oct 23 St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church 527 S Houston Ave, Humble, TX Fall Festival Church Grounds, Humble ,

Deck the Halls-Fall & Christmas Market 1st Baptist Church in Conroe- Friday (10am-4pm) & Saturday (10am-3pm), October 1-2, 2021.

600 N Main, Conroe

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OCT 3 9-1 Fall Creek Farmers Market 7930 Fall Creek Bend Humble, TX

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Oct. 9 10-4 Fall Festival Atascocita Lutheran Church 7927 FM-1960, Humble, vendors, family games, live local music, two food trucks that will be on site (Tin Roof BBQ or Refill Station -pizza).

Oct 9, 9 AM – 5 PM Conroe, TX Think you have what it takes to catch a killer?

CluedUpp is an exciting, outdoor detective adventure - and it’s coming to Conroe,

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OCT 23, 8 AM – 4 PM Fall Car Show The Woodlands

Nov 13

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 AT 11 AM CST Fall Festival 2021 Elijah’s Retreat

November 13, 2021 2021 Houston Food Fest FOOD ,FUN ACTIVITIES. Local bands will be rocking our stage all day, Midtown Park 2811 Travis Street, Houston

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Big Top Shopping Festival at Heritage Place Conroe Vendors and Food Trucks 500 Metcalf Street NOVEMBER 20, 9-5 NOVEMBER 21 9-5

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LOCAL PARKS AND ACTIVITIES

Due to precautions related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), some Precinct 4 programs and activities may be curtailed, postponed, or canceled. Please check with the appropriate venues and sponsors before making plans.

Precinct 4 Parks

Spring Creek Park Offers free camping to the public, offers full hookup tent and RV campsites. Primitive camping is also available exclusively to nonprofit groups at Fritsche Park and Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve.

Carter Park, Collins Park, Dennis Johnston Park, Jesse H. Jones & Nature Center, Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, and Pundt Park Offers canoe/kayak launches at for those interested in canoeing/kayaking Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and associated waterways. Reservations are required to use a launch in a Precinct 4 Park to access Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, or associated waterways.

Reservations are not required to use the launch at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve to access Marshall Lake.

Precinct 4 does not rent or sell canoes or kayaks, but offers free canoeing activities on a regular basis through Trails As Parks (TAP) events Fishing Fishing enthusiasts can experience many unique fishing opportunities year-round in Precinct 4, with access to fishing in Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and stocked fishing lakes. Precinct 4 does not rent or sell fishing equipment, but offers free fishing activities on a regular basis through Trails As Parks (TAP) events.

Picnics Offers free picnic pavilions with electricity and grills by reservation only at Burroughs Park, Dennis Johnston Park, Meyer Park, and Spring Creek Park.

Jesse Jones Park & Nature Center and Mercer Botanic Gardens also offer free picnic pavilions by reservation only, but electricity is not available at these locations.

Any parks not listed above that offer small picnic pavilions, picnic tables, or grills are available for use without a reservation on first come, first served basis only during normal park hours

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Tadpoles Club

Wednesdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, and 22, at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.

This interactive program introduces preschool-aged children to nature with animals, puppets, walks, crafts, and stories.

Ages 3 and 4 only.

A parent must accompany children.

Sorry, no younger or older siblings.

Reservations required beginning Wed., Aug. 4.

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Native American Heritage Day

Saturday, Sept.11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join staff and volunteers at the Akokisa Indian Village for a celebration of tribal culture. Observe demonstrations and learn about the native peoples that lived in southeast Texas.

White-Tailed Deer Management

Saturday, Sept.18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Optional hike after the program.

Join hunting enthusiasts and wildlife ecologists for a talk on how to restore your property, big or small, to make the habitat flourish, from the grass roots and worms up the point tips.. Ages 12+. Reservations required beginning Wed., Sept. 8.

Ongoing Events Tai Chi

Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Interested in trying a new healthy outdoor activity? John Spencer, a volunteer Tai Chi instructor, leads this class based on the 24-step Yang form of Tai Chi. The one-hour class includes low-impact stretching, breathing, and rangeof-motion exercises held in the outdoor classroom near the Nature Center.

Homestead Open House

Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a look around the park’s historically accurate 1830s Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa-Ishak Village. Learn about two very different, yet successful ways of life.

Pontoon Boat Tours

Visitors enjoy a leisurely trip along Spring Creek to learn about the natural and cultural history of the region from Jones Park staff. Ages 8+. Saturday Oct. 2 1-2pm, 2:30-3:30 and 4-5pm Reservations required beginning Wed., Sept. 22

Stories and Stars

Saturday, October 9 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Spend an evening learning about the planets and stars with the North Houston Astronomy Club and listen to stories about our galaxy from the Houston Storytellers Guild. Participants are encouraged to bring telescopes or binoculars. Reservations required beginning Wed., Sept.

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Pioneer Day {35th Anniversary)

10:00 am-4:00 pm. November 13, 2021 Learn about Texas settlers and Native American Lifestyles in the 1830s. View living history demonstrations, including blacksmithing, open-fire cooking, spinning, woodworking, and much more. Enjoy folk music and hayrides during this free, fun-filled family event!

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EVERYTHING WE DO …

Chris Trotter as Superintendent of Schools I am honored to serve as Superintendent of Schools at Cleveland ISD. The opportunity has exceeded every expectation I had thus far, and I’m extremely grateful to call Cleveland “home”.

I began my employment with CISD in May 2019, and I couldn’t be more pleased to be a part of this fastgrowth district. At Cleveland ISD, academic achievement is a priority and the primary focus of our educational work. As such, the dedicated staff and administrative team remain focused on meeting the needs of EVERY student. We work diligently to implement effective teaching strategies and current trends in education because we are committed to the success of our students.

In my capacity as Superintendent, I am reminded of a science experiment when I was in 5th grade. My teacher captured the imagination of our entire class during a lab lesson on volume, and that day still resonates with me. She brought in a large glass vase and placed it where we all had a clear view of what was about to happen. The vase had a large opening at the top, and she began to place large rocks into the vase until it was filled to the top.

Then she asked a simple question, “How many of you think the vase is full?” We all raised our hands because there was simply no way another rock would fit in that vase. She reached into a drawer and pulled out a bag of small pebbles and began to pour those pebbles into the vase. Occasionally, she would shake the vase, and the pebbles would filter down. To our surprise, the entire bag of pebbles fit into the vase that we all thought was full.

She asked the same question, and we all raised our hands again because there was no way another pebble would have fit into the vase. She reached back into the drawer and pulled out a bag of sand and began to pour sand into the vase and continued until sand reached the top of the vase.

We were mesmerized! But there was no way anything else was going to fit in that vase. It was completely full ... at least we thought it was.

She reached back into that drawer one more time and pulled out a pitcher of water and began to pour water into the vase. I guess she had premeasured because she kept pouring until all of the water was in the vase, and THEN the vase was full!

That science experiment reminds me of the responsibilities we have in education. There are always additional teaching moments and learning opportunities! While we are responsible for providing curriculum and instruction to our students (rocks), we are also compelled to help mold their character and personality (pebbles). Providing a safe, nurturing atmosphere (sand) is also important to the learning process. These are just a few of the key components required in a successful educational environment. The CISD motto ... “EVERY decision we make and EVERYTHING we do ... is #JUST4KIDS.” Not only is this the administrative motto, it’s what we live by! After all, there’s truly nothing more rewarding that being a part of, and watching a child succeed.

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Mr. Chris Trotter currently serves as Superintendent of Schools at Cleveland ISD, a fast-growth school district which serves approximately 10,000 students. He is a fifth-generation educator with roots in Liberty County, where he attended elementary school in Dayton and Hardin public schools. His father, Raymond Trotter, was Superintendent of Schools at Hardin ISD for a number of years before the family moved to Winnsboro.

Chris earned his undergraduate degree and math certification at Texas A & M University. He began his career in public education 30 years ago in Haltom City, Texas at Birdville ISD, where he taught math and coached. Subsequent teaching and administrative positions were for R.L. Turner High School in CarrolltonFarmers Branch ISD, L.D. Bell High School in Hurst-Euless- Bedford ISD, Denison High School in Denison ISD, Creekview High School in CarrolltonFarmers Branch ISD, Smithson Valley High School in San Antonio ISD, and Chief Administrative Officer at Tomball ISD. In his position at Tomball ISD, Mr. Trotter had an opportunity to be involved in a fast-growth school district that faced some of the challenges Cleveland ISD now faces. This experience has been invaluable in his current position at CISD. Chris is a strong advocate for children and public education. “I am excited to serve in such a strong community that values education. I truly believe we all share a common goal ... to successfully educate students and elevate Cleveland ISD to a premier school district in the State of Texas.”

Mr. Trotter is married to Rachel Trotter, an administrator at Klein ISD. The Trotters have two children, Kaylee and Ian. Kaylee is a teacher at Conroe ISD and Ian is a junior at Sam Houston State University.

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High School Varsity CLEVELAND INDIANS

9/3

North Forest

9/10

Waller

9/17

KINGWOOD MUSTANGS

7:00 PM

9/2

Conroe

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

Cleveland High School

7:00PM

9/10

Huntsville

Bowers Stadium - SHSU

7:00 PM

Magnolia West

Magnolia West High School

7:00 PM

9/17

Tomball Memorial

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

9/24

Magnolia

Cleveland High School

7:00 PM

9/25

CE King

Turner Stadium

6:00 PM

9/30

Porter

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

10/1

Atascocita

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/8

New Caney

Cleveland High School

7:00 PM

10/7

North Shore

Turner Stadium

10/15

College Station

College Station High School

7:00 PM

10/15

West Brook

10/22

Lufkin

Cleveland High School

7:00 PM

10/22

Humble

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

11/5

Caney Creek

Morehead Football Stadium

7:00 PM

11/5

Summer Creek

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

KINGWOOD PARK PANTHERS

7:00 PM 7:00 PM

ATASCOCITA EAGLES

9/3

New Caney

Texan Drive Stadium

7:00 PM

9/3

Allen

9/9

Grand Oaks

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

9/11

Klein Oak

9/23

Barbers Hill

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

9/17

Denton Guyer

9/30

Texas City

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

9/24

Humble

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/8

Crosby

Crosby High School

7:30 PM

10/1

Kingwood

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/15

Port Neches-Groves

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/8

Summer Creek

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/22

Santa Fe

Santa Fe

7:30 PM

10/16

C.E. King

Turner Stadium

6:00 PM

10/28

Nederland

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/29

North Shore

Galena Park ISD Stadium

7:00 PM

11/5

Dayton

Dayton High School

7:30 PM

11/4

West Brook

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

HUMBLE WILDCATS

9/3

Cy Springs

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

9/11

Aldine MacArthur

Turner Stadium

6:00 PM

9/18

Lamar Consolidated

Lamar Consolidated

6:00 PM

9/24

Atascocita

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/1

North Shore

North Shore High School

7:00 PM

10/9

Beaumont Westbrook

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/22

Kingwood

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/29

Summer Creek

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

11/5

C.E. King

C.E.King High School

7:00 PM

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7:00 PM Klein Memorial Stadium

6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Football Schedule NEW CANEY EAGLES

PORTER SPARTANS

9/2

Lake Creek

Montgomery ISD Stadium

7:30 PM

9/3

Kingwood Park

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

Porter

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

9/10

New Caney

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

9/10

9/17

College Station

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

9/24

College Station

College Station High School

7:00 PM

Lufkin

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

9/24

Lufkin

Lufkin High School

7:00 PM

10/1

9/30

Cleveland

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

10/8

Cleveland

Cleveland High School

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

10/14

Caney Creek

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

Waller

Waller High School

7:00 PM

10/7

Caney Creek

Morehead Football Stadium

10/15

Waller

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

10/22

10/22

Magnolia West

Magnolia West High School

7:00 PM

10/29

Magnolia West

Randall Reed Stadium

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

11/5

Magnolia

Magnolia Stadium

7:00 PM

10/30

Magnolia

Randall Reed Stadium

SPLENDORA WILDCATS

SUMMER CREEK BULLDOGS

9/3 9/10

Spring Dekaney Conroe

Planet Ford Stadium Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

9/9

Kashmere

Dyer Stadium

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

9/17

Hamshire-Fannett

Wildcat Stadium

7:00 PM

Spring Legacy

Wildcat Stadium

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Houstone Westside

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

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CE King

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10/1

Shepherd

Shepherd

7:00 PM

10/8

Vidor

Wildcat Stadium

7:00 PM

10/8

Atascocita

Turner Stadium

7:30 PM

10/14

North Shore

Galena Park ISD Stadium

7:00 PM

10/15

Livingston

Livingston

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Huffman

Wildcat Stadium

7:00 PM

Lumberton

Lumberton

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Little Cypress-Mauriceville

Wildcat Stadium

7:00 PM

10/23

Beaumont West Brook

Turner Stadium

10/29

Humble

Turner Stadium

7:00 PM

10/29

11/5

Kingwood

Turner Stadium

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Splendora ISD Cultivating Exceptional People Dr. Jeff Burke, Splendora ISD Superintendent

We are excited to begin the 2021-22 school year in Splendora ISD! Our administrators, teachers, and staff have worked incredibly hard this summer to get ready to welcome our students and parents back to school. I am so proud of our district and campus leadership, along with our campus design teams, for approaching this year with intentionality and purpose regarding our strategic direction. In Splendora ISD, we know that we can control

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two very important things: the relationships we build with each other and with our students, and the quality of learning experiences we design. We understand and embrace the monumental opportunity we have been provided to serve our community, and we don’t take that for granted. We want to have highly engaging classrooms in which every child has the opportunity to learn and grow. We work hard to ensure that our students are adaptable, self-motivated, confident, and productive citizens, and the opportunities we provide help build these valuable life skills.

The last two years have really helped us realize what we truly value, and that’s the impact that we can make on children’s lives every day. As we continue to “Cultivate Exceptional People,” we are focused on: 1) Student Success; 2) Staff Engagement, Well-Being and Growth; 3) Community Engagement, Transparency and Trust; and 4) Strategic Financial Stewardship.

As a fast growth district, we are excited about welcoming new people into our community and into our schools, and we strive to be a destination district. As always, it is an honor to serve as Superintendent of Splendora ISD. Born in Orange, Texas, Dr. Burke graduated from Hardin Jefferson High School and attended Houston Baptist University and Lamar University, before starting his teaching career in 1995 and received his doctorate in educational leadership from Texas A&M University in 2015.

Dr. Burke is focused on creating and facilitating systems that focus on student engagement through positive relationships and the design of meaningful learning experiences. As the child of two public school educators, Dr. Burke holds true to the belief that public schools are the foundation of our democracy, and that it is our responsibility to look beyond state test scores to the talents, hopes, and dreams of every child. He and his wife, Kim, a reading specialist at Peach Creek Elementary, have two children, daughter Tylee and son Beckett.

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New elective helps sixth graders “We strongly believe that, by introducing Humble ISD is providing new, leadingSTEM Coding Animal Science, & Wildlife, & students to career pathways at an earlier edge opportunities to enhance learning Innovation Nature age, this will increase their confidence in for sixth grade students through a new choosing their preferred course of study in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Automotive Health high school,” Larkin Le Sueur, Humble Middle School Exploration Wheel. The & Science Career Architecture ISD Director of Career and Technical goal is to provide students across the Exploration Education, said. district with hands-on opportunities to The CTE Middle School discover their personal strengths while 6th Grade JROTC Audio/Visual Exploration Wheel was developed through exploring multiple educational paths & & Graphic Criminal suggestions from the Superintendent’s before reaching high school.

Editing Justice Student Advisory Committee. Students The wheel, new for the 2021-2022 Computer advocated for new opportunities to school year, introduces sixth graders to Culinary & Technology & Service Industry experience all that Humble ISD’s CTE eight exciting career modules that students Accounting/ Finance programs had to offer at an earlier age, while rotate every four to five weeks into one of giving them greater knowledge of their interests. the following modules: Health Science; STEM “The concept will also give students a chance Coding and Innovation; Animal Science, Wildlife, and Nature; Automotive and Architecture; Audio/Visual and Graphic to explore and counselors will be able to use that information Editing; Computer Technology and Accounting/Finance; Culinary in their individual meetings with students to help design each and Service Industry; and JROTC and Criminal Justice. By the student’s personalized class schedule and post-high school plans,” end of the school year, the sixth graders will have studied all Dr. Melissa Leigh, Humble ISD Senior Director of Personalized Student Success, said. eight modules.

“Sixth graders will have the opportunity to explore all career paths through our new CTE Wheel. This wheel will offer 4.5 week hands-on experiences taught by experts. Students will learn to match their strengths and their loves to career options and fields. Middle school was always intended to be a time of exploration and we are making sure that is happening.”

The Animal Science, Wildlife, and Nature module gives students the opportunity to learn about animal health and how animals adapt in wild and domesticated settings.

The Audio/Visual and Graphic Editing module of the Career and Technical Education Exploration Wheel teaches students about studio production both in front and behind the camera.

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- Dr. Elizabeth Fagen, Humble ISD Superintendent of Schools Follow Dr. Fagen on Twitter @ElizabethFagen

Students learn about criminal investigations and the fundamentals of law in the JROTC/Criminal Justice module of the Middle School Career and Technical Education Exploration Wheel.

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The Problem: Addictions. The Solution: Jesus Christ.

by Dr. Alan Kitay

An addiction is a compulsive or physical dependence upon a substance, person, or behavior that produces a temporary feeling of pleasure. However, the long-term destructive effects of an addiction normally tend to outweigh the temporary effects. A behavior is considered addictive when one knowingly does something that is harmful or not in one’s best interest. Addictions are progressive conditions that exert more and more control over the individual. Control is usually both psychological and physical. Although the addict may admit that the condition is harmful, quitting may be difficult or impossible.

So, ask your self this question, “Am I doing something that temporarily makes me me?” If you answered, “Yes,” you may be addicted to something. Maybe you are struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction. Maybe you have a sexual addiction of some kind. Maybe you have a spending, eating or gambling addiction. Here are some suggested steps to help you understand the causes of addiction and begin the road to recovery.

First, the cause: Addictions are the result of one trying to find immediate release from emotional or physical pain.

People who become addicts generally have problems which produce emotional or physical pain, hey want and need comfort. They then turn to a substance, which is a false comforter to make them feel better or to deal with the pain.

There are three false beliefs (mindsets), which contradict the scriptures, that contribute heavily to addiction. They are: I cannot tolerate suffering (Discomfort anxiety).

I must feel better immediately (Low frustration Tolerance).

I choose immediate pleasure over long-range consequences (Short Range Hedonism).

It is an attempt to deal with pain, apart from God, that leads to addictions.

Second, the cure: Jesus Christ has come to set the captives free.

All people have some problems, distress, or stress in their lives. The difference is how they choose to handle these problems. For those of you who are having difficulties handling problems, I have Good News for you. Jesus Christ has come to set the captives free.

Jesus said, Luke 4:18-19 (KJV) The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, [19] To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Gal 5:1 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:34-37 NIV When a person trusts Christ as their Lord and Savior, he or she can be set free because Jesus is God and has promised in John 8:36 “if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” and in John 10:10 “I have come to give you life and give it more abundantly.”

Jesus sets people free and answers the pain in their lives....where am I going when I die and what am I living for on this earth? He also gives power to overcome the temptations and the addiction when a person surrenders his or her life to Him. For those who are struggling with addictions, I recommend the following steps: Outline of solutions: First, acknowledge that you have an addiction. (Matthew 9:12).

Second, desire to be free from the addiction (Mark 10:51).

Third, be willing to turn from the addiction. (Luke 9:23-25).

Fourth, understand that God is the real goal. (Matthew 6:33).

Fifth, be willing to lay your addiction before God. (I Peter 5:7).

Sixth, depend upon God to fulfill your needs. (Philippians 4:19) The pain is real; the longing is real; but you have a choice about how you are going to deal with the pain and longing. Turning to a thing does not fix the problem. It only makes the pain go away for a short time. But, when the pain returns, the problem is still there. An addiction is a way to hide the pain, not fix the problem.

Remember, dealing with symptoms is not the same as dealing with the problem, or the root cause, of your pain. Also remember, there is no chemical solution to a spiritual problem.

Before the urge to turn to your addictive behavior rises again, make plans for a better response. Plan 3-4 things you are going to do before you cave-in to the urge to go to your addictive behavior. The can include making plans to meet or call someone, find a place of worship to go to, engage in an activity that you enjoy that is not harmful, or best yet, start to pray. Call out to God, who is the true comforter. Jesus has promised, (John 14:18), “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. “ Dr. Alan Kitay, has a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Christian Therapist. He is the Director of Grace Christian Counseling Ministries and can be reached by calling 832-419-0673 or e-mailing AlanKitay@graceccm.com.

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The 14th Annual Duck Race

Benefitting Community Assistance Center (CAC) is

Saturday, September 18 at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures, 23101 Hwy 242 in New Caney from 10:00am-noon.

8,000 Ducks will be entered in the Lazy River to win prizes for their “adopted” owners.

Adopt a Duck to Help your Neighbors in Need. www.DuckRace.com/MOCO CAC is a private, non-profit agency that serves residents of Montgomery County, Texas who are experiencing an unexpected financial need or crisis www.CAC-MCTX.org

ADOPT A DUCK AND HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED. Helping your neighbors in need can be a fun and rewarding experience.

The 14th Annual Duck Race benefiting Community Assistance Center (CAC) will held in person Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures with the family fun starting at 10:00 am. Each $5 donation to adopt a duck makes a difference in providing resources and basic needs assistance to struggling individuals and families right here in Montgomery County. Families and individuals of all ages can enjoy a splashin’ great time with swimming, activities and of course- the DUCK RACE!

Community Assistance Center (CAC) will launch 8,000 rubber ducks into the lazy river on event day where they will splash and bob their way to the finish line where one lucky adoptive duck parent will win the Grand Prize of $2,500.00 in cash, sponsored by Guaranty Bank & Trust. Other amazing prizes include an Apple watch, a Family 4 Pack Season Pass to Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures through the 2022 season, a 2 Night Stay at Margaritaville Lake Conroe Resort, Astros tickets, and more! Plus, for every $25 in duck adoptions purchased, you will be eligible to receive one free admission ticket on Race Day to Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures while supplies last. Participants do not have to be present to win.

Proceeds from this fun-filled, “quacktacular” special event will support CAC programs which provide immediate basic needs services and financial assistance with rent/mortgage, utilities, food, clothing, emergency shelter vouchers, prescriptions, back to school assistance, transportation vouchers, education, and disaster recovery. CAC has served residents of Montgomery County for 40 years, promoting long term solutions and stability for our Montgomery County neighbors experiencing financial hardships.

Community Assistance Center is a non-profit, social service agency providing resources to meet basic needs and improve quality of life for our neighbors in Montgomery County. CAC provides case management and assistance services such as food, clothing, emergency shelter, rental and mortgage assistance, utilities, and education to promote self-sufficiency. During its last fiscal year, CAC provided services to over 39,300 residents of Montgomery County through its various programs and services.

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LAKE HOUSTON AREA

LIBRARIES Atascocita Branch Library 19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr, Atascocita, TX 77346 Hours: Mon. 11a-8p / Tue. 1p-9p / Wed. 10a-6p Thu. 10a-8p / Fri. 1p-6p / Sat. 10a-5p Phone: (832) 927-5560

Octavia Fields Branch Library 1503 S Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77338 Hours: Mond 1p-7p / Tues 10a - 9p / Wed 10a - 7p Thurs 10a - 9p / Fri 1p - 6p / Sat 10a - 5p Phone: (832) 927-5500

Kingwood Branch Library 4400 Bens View Ln, Kingwood, TX 77339 Hours: Monday, 1pm-9pm / Tues.10am-6pm / Wed. 10am-9pm Thurs. 10am-9pm / Fri, 10am-6pm / Sat. 10am-5pm Phone: (832) 927-7830 http://www.hcpl.net/location/kingwood-branch-library

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Lone Star College-Kingwood: Start Close. Go Far. Dear Community: It is an honor to be named the sixth president of Lone Star College-Kingwood. My team and I will continue to offer optimal educational opportunities to our students and communities. Our primary mission is to ensure that students achieve their academic goals and prepare them to attain successful careers in their chosen fields.

At LSC-Kingwood, we offer many academic courses, associate degrees, specialized workforce programs, and continuing education programs. Offerings include computer gaming, fire science, health care programs, instrumentation technology, teaching, process technology, and much more. In spring 2022, we will open our new Health Professions Center.

This fall, we will push several new initiatives, including: •

College by Design is a pilot program for students who want to earn a transfer degree in business full-time or part-time flexible schedule. Students can choose the modality that works best for them, and we guarantee that their required classes will always be available.

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LSC TechConnect encourages students to borrow a laptop or an iPad bundle (keyboard, case, and pen) loaded with as long as they take college courses.

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TRIO SSS Grant provides academic support to ensure success for students listed as firstgeneration in college, income-limited, or have a disability through free programming.

LSC-Kingwood is a part of the Lone Star College system. The campus has a main location on Kingwood Drive and two satellite facilities.

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LSC-Atascocita Center (West Lake Houston Parkway) offers general classes and is the newest site for iSchool-Atascocita, a tuition-free, public charter high school that provides personalized instruction.

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LSC-Process Technology Center (Lockwood Road in Generation Park) houses the instrumentation technology and process technology programs.

Lastly, it is no secret that COVID-19 and its variants have significantly impacted the world. Rest assured that LSC-Kingwood is working hard to provide a safe and healthy environment. Efforts include: •

Offering in-person, online, and hybrid courses.

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Putting hand sanitization stations in each building.

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Encouraging everyone to wear masks, get vaccinated, and adhere to the CDC’s social distancing guidelines.

These are exciting times at LSC-Kingwood. I encourage you to come and see all of the great things that we offer. If my team or I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call us at 281-312-1600 or visit www.lonestar.edu/kingwood.

Sincerely, Dr. Melissa Gonzalez LSC-Kingwood President

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The Fall Season of Life Deborah Elum, Author & Speaker

Fall announces its arrival as tree leaves begin a beautiful transformation from green to vibrant shades of red, yellow, orange, and brown. As a tree begins preparing for the winter season in the fall, the outward signs start to appear. We, too, should prepare as the seasons in our life change like my friend, Ellen, experienced after she retired.

Ellen and her husband prepared for the fall season of their life together. They decided to downsize from a house to an apartment.

It was not an easy decision, but they knew it was God’s plan for their lives.

Even though they had less room in the apartment, moving turned out to be a wonderful change for both of them. The benefits of having all their meals prepared for them and the weekly housekeeping service made their lives easier to manage. Unfortunately, Ellen’s husband did not live past that season. The leaves of change begin to fall gently to the ground as it marked the dawn of a new season just over the horizon for her.

Recently, Ellen’s son and his wife decided to build a new home in the country. They asked Ellen to move to the country with them, and they would build her a beautiful cottage right next to their house. After she prayed, she knew that it was God’s plan for her life. She was excited and ready for the next season in her life.

In any season, just like the tree, we must prepare for change. But, as we trust God, He will lead, guide, and direct us according to His purpose, will, and timing for our lives.

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”

You have a reason why you exist. Now, it is time to discover the REAL YOU! Unlock your destiny and purpose so you can achieve what you were created to do. Overcome procrastination while learning to stay motivated and focused. This book will empower you to let your destiny, desires, and dreams shine forth. Learn the five doors that stop you for achieving your purpose and destiny.

Have you struggled with letting the wrong people, ideas, or thoughts into your life? Having trouble setting goals and sticking to them? Don’t let the door of procrastination cause your destiny to be locked away, not achieved, and eventually forgotten. This book will help you stay motivated, focused, and pursue your purpose. It is time to discover The Doors to the Real You! by Deborah Elum, 5 ½ x 8 ½, 58 page trade book, Available on Amazon.com, $8.99.

If This is Life, I’m Not Getting Out of Bed shares tips on how to live beyond past fears of what others say about you. This book helps you to free yourself from the captivity of rejection. It’s time to get up and stop allowing negative words and wrong opinions to determine your future. It’s time for you to take back control of your LIFE! Available on Amazon.com, , ISBN: 978-1-7339510-2-9, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 90 pages, $10.95.

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Miss McDoogle always has the giggles! Join her and her adorable cat, Jingles, for loads of fun. Miss McDoogle Has the Giggles is a picture book that is packed with humor.

Available on Amazon.com, Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-7339510-1-2, 8.5 x 8.5 inches, 46 pages, $10.95.

Tommy Brown is misbehaving again! Is it his curiosity or is he just a bad kitty? Great surprises are in store as you curl up with Tom and find yourself in his hilarious misadventures. It will have your fur standing on end! Tommy Brown Misbehaving is a fun and hilarious chapter book that teaches about the importance of following rules. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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Ephesians 6:12 (NASB) “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

Philippians 4:8-9 (MLB) “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,

whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is kindly spoken, whatever is lofty and whatever is praiseworthy—put your mind on these. And what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me that put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”

1st Psalm Blessed is the man that listens not to the counsel of the ungodly, nor

fellowships in the way of the sinners, nor allows his words to be scornful. But he delights in God’s law and meditates day and night on God’s word. He shall be steadfast and not waver and whatever he does shall prosper.

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I hear the sound of a distant roaring lion. The King of Kings, the Lion of Judah is soon approaching. The faint sound is getting louder. Prepare yourselves for the coming days - put away your sackcloth and ashes. The days of great power are here. Rise up - wake up! Don’t miss My return. You want to be prepared and in place when I come. Check yourself, check your motives and actions. Will you be found ready and alert?

Revelation 5:5 (TLB) “But one of the twenty-four

Elders said to me, “Stop crying, for look! The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, and proved himself worthy to open the scroll and to break its seven seals.”

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Growing in Hard Places For three years now, I have been watching a tree grow out of a rock outside by our pool. Everyone who sees it comments on how amazing it looks.

Growing through a rock was certainly not the best environment for any plant to flourish in, but it keeps growing. It started from one seed planted in a hard place.

This sycamore tree that has grown through a rock is what growing in difficult times looks like. You might not see it during the process, but it looks so beautiful and catches the attention of others passing by when they see what you had to go through to become what you were created to be.

In order for any seed to develop there must be a growth process. It will take time. In life, it may not seem like you’re making much progress but keep striving, you’re getting stronger every day. When we take small steps of growth every day, over time, we see progress and you begin to change as a person. And when you change yourself, you can change your circumstances.

When looking back at my own times of struggle and where I am now, I can appreciate those first signs of growth. Just as this tree was once just a seedling, struggling to push through the crack in the rock, one day you will look back and see just how much you have grown and how much stronger you are because of the struggle.

Whatever obstacle you are facing, keep pushing through. Even if you find yourself planted under some rock at the moment, look for the crack in it to grow and bloom where you are planted.

Paula Enloe is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She has been a paralegal for over 25 years and is a certified family mediator. She and her husband, Noble, speak and minister to churches testifying of how God brought them healing into their home and their marriage, after he was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2016. They count it as their greatest privilege to share the healing and transformational power of the Name of Jesus to each person they come in contact with daily.

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