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March 2016 Volume 5 Issue 3

This Issue’s Shining Light

Deacon Rufus R. Spencer Jr.

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Christ is Risen!

Expressions from the Editor

It happens this month….

Daylight Savings Time 13th Spring begins 20th | Palm Sunday 20th Good Friday 25th | Easter 27th National Nutrition Month

6. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

Rise…

And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. Luke 18:33 (KJ)

Matthew 28:6,7 (KJ)

This Easter I pray that God’s love is poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit and that His love in us is resurrected reborn and renewed.

God’s Blessings, Linda E. Edwards Editor-in-Chief Founder/Publisher

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Inside this issue: Shining Light: Deacon Rufus R. Spencer Jr., 5 Christ Has Risen, 6-8 Let’s Talk, 9 Announcements & Upcoming Events, 10 Youth & Children, 14 Health Awareness, 15 Just ask Debra, 16 Business & Ministry Connections, 17

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Shining Light…

Deacon Rufus R. Spencer Jr.

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ufus R. Spencer Jr. was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He is the third of four children (Ronnie, Sandra deceased and Ruth) born to the late Rufus R. Spencer, Sr. and Lynette Spencer (both deceased). As a child, he recalls at the age of three hearing his father waking up 4:30 am every morning like clockwork, thanking the Lord for another day. He states hearing his father’s oneness with the Lord gave him a sense of closeness to Him and began praying just as his father did.

As a Tampa native, Rufus graduated from Plant High School class of 1971. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, FL. Upon earning his degree, Rufus returned to Tampa and was employed by Busch Gardens Africa, (now known as Busch Gardens Tampa) as one of the world famous “Mystic Sheiks of Morocco” band members. This adventurous career provided him with the opportunity to travel throughout the states doing what he loves and that is being a talented and gifted musician. Rufus enjoyed a 35-year long career as one of the iconic band members and is now enjoying the luxuries of retirement life.

He is the prestigious owner of Spencer Productions. As owner/operator, he uses his gifts and talents as a music producer, songwriter, musician and as an instructor. As an instructor, he offers drum lessons and a variety of recording techniques to aspiring musicians of all ages.

Raised in the church, Rufus has been a member of New Salem M. B. Church all of his life. He was baptized at the age of eight; ordained a Deacon in 1999 under the leadership of Rev. Readon, Pastor and has been involved in a number of church endeavors. He has served as a Trustee, Deacon, Chairman of Deacons, Chair of the Corporation and is now presently serving the Kingdom of God as a Musician, Chairman of the Building Committee and Property Manager of their new location in Temple Terrace, under the leadership of Dr. Henry J. Lyons, Pastor. Upon accepting his new leadership role, he has worked countless numbers of hours in leading the way of the relocation of New Salem after the devastating fire and the renovating process from start to finish of their new church home.

When asked what inspires and motivates him; his immediate response was “The way the Lord has moved in my life.” He states he is a living testimony of the word of God and he stand in awesome respect of His power. Rufus is also inspired by the Old Testaments scriptures and enjoys laboring for the Lord.

Rufus is the husband to Shevawn Spencer together they are the proud parents of three sons Andrew (Tampa), Bryan (decease) and Marques who is serving our country as a Marine in South Carolina.

Deacon Rufus Spencer continues to serve Christ with the same spirit of his ordination paper titled, “Serve While I Have the Chance.”

To inquire about the services of Spencer Productions, call Rufus Spencer at (813) 486-0323.

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Tis the Season‌ Christ has Risen!

Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016 A day of fasting, is the first day of Lent in Western Christianity. It occurs 46 days (40 fasting days, if the six Sundays, which are not days of fast, are excluded) before Easter and can fall as early as February 4th or as late as March 10th.

Ash Wednesday is observed by many Western Christians, including Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Roman Catholics.

Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches blessed on the previous year's Palm Sunday, and placing them on the heads of participants to the accompaniment of the words "Repent, and believe in the Gospel" or "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return".

Lent, Wednesday, February 10, 2016 thru Saturday, March 26, 2016 Lent is a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar of many Christian denominations that begins on Ash Wednesday and covers a period of approximately six weeks before Easter Sunday. The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance of sins, almsgiving, atonement and self-denial. This event is observed by Christians in the Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. Its institutional purpose is heightened in the annual commemoration of Holy Week, marking the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, which recalls the tradition and events of the New Testament beginning on Friday of Sorrows, further climaxing on Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday, which ultimately culminates in the joyful celebration on Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. During Lent, many Christians commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxuries as a form of penitence. Many Christians also add a Lenten spiritual discipline, such as reading a daily devotional, to draw themselves near to God. Throughout Christendom, some adherents mark the season with the traditional abstention from the consumption of meat, most notably among Roman Catholics.

Lent is traditionally described as lasting for forty days, in commemoration of the forty days which, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus spent, before beginning his public ministry, fasting in the desert, after which he endured temptation by the Devil. In most of the West, it begins on Ash Wednesday. Different Christian denominations calculate its length differently.

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Tis the Season‌ Christ has Risen!

Holy Week 2016, begins Sunday, March 20, 2016 ends Saturday, March 26, 2016 Holy Week in Christianity is the week just before Easter. In the west, it is also the last week of Lent, and includes Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday), Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday), Good Friday (Holy Friday), and Holy Saturday. It does not include Easter Sunday, although traditions observing the Easter Triduum may overlap or displace part of Holy Week or Easter itself within that additional liturgical period.

Palm Sunday 2016 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels.

In many Christian denominations, worship services on Palm Sunday include a procession of the faithful carrying palms, representing the palm branches the crowd scattered in front of Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem.

The difficulty of procuring palms in unfavorable climates led to their substitution with branches of native trees, including box, yew, willow, and olive. The Sunday was often named after these substitute trees, as in Yew Sunday, or by the general term Branch Sunday.

Good Friday 2016 Friday, March 25, 2016 Good Friday is a Christian religious holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. The holiday is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover.

It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday,[1][2][3] or Easter Friday,[4][5] though the last term properly refers to the Friday in Easter week.

Good Friday is a widely instituted legal holiday in many national governments around the world, including in most Western countries (especially among Anglican and Catholic nations) as well as in 12 U.S. states. Some governments, such as Germany, have laws prohibiting certain acts, such as dancing and horse racing, that are seen as profaning the solemn nature of the day.

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The Resurrection of Jesus !

Easter, Sunday, March 27, 2016 The resurrection of Jesus is the Christian religious belief that, after being put to death, Jesus rose again from the dead. It is the central tenet of Christian theology and part of the Nicene Creed: "On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures" In the New Testament, after the Romans crucified Jesus, he was anointed and buried in a new tomb by Joseph of Arimathea but God raised him from the dead and he appeared to many people over a span of forty days before he ascended into heaven, to sit at the right hand of God. Paul the Apostle declared that "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures".(1 Corinthians 15:3–4) The chapter states that such a belief in both the death and resurrection of Christ is of central importance to the Christian faith: "And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain."(1 Cor 15:14) Paul further asserted "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied."(1 Cor 15:17–19) Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, two days after Good Friday, the day of his crucifixion. Easter's date corresponds roughly with Passover, the Jewish observance associated with the Exodus, that is fixed for the night of the Full moon near the time of the spring equinox.

Facts taken from Wikipedia.com

Easter Services | Sunday, March 27, 2016 Bell Shoals Baptist Church, 9:30am & 10:15am 2102 Bell Shoals Rd Brandon, FL 33511 First Victory Cathedral, Resurrection Play @ 6pm 1920 E Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL 33610 Radiant Church, 8am, 9:30am, 11am & 12:30pm 3938 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33611 (Britton 8 theaters in South Tampa) City Life Church, 9:00AM, 10:30AM & 12:30PM 8411 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614 Grace Family Church  Temple Terrace, 7:00*, 9:15 & 11:00 AM, 8610 Temple Terrace Hwy., Tampa, FL 33637  Waters 7:00*, 9:30 & 11:30** AM, 5100 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, Florida 33634  Van Dyke, 7:00*, 9:30 & 11:30 AM, 5101 Van Dyke Rd., Lutz, FL 33558  Ybor, 11:30 AM, 2806 North 15th St., Tampa, FL 33605 *Sunrise Service with Water Baptism to follow and no children’s ministry. |**Water Baptism to follow service.

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Teach Them – Forgiveness And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do. Exodus 18:20. KJ

Lets Talk About...

By: Missionary Betty Munford

Forgive

If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways” Then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. II Chronicles 7:14 Forgiveness Is: to give up resentment of or claim to requital for <forgive an insult> b : to grant relief from payment of <forgive a debt> to cease to feel resentment against (an offender) : pardon <forgive one's enemies>.

To give up resentment against or stop wanting to punish (someone) for an offense or fault; pardon.

To relent in being angry or in wishing to exact punishment for (an offense or fault).

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And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Mark 11:25 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:15 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; Corinthians 2:10 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us.

And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Luke 11:4 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:12 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? Luke 5:21 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallow up with overmuch sorrow. 2 Corinthians 2:7

According to the reading of God’s word it proves that the Lord our God is good and faithful and always ready to forgive his people. He is plenteous in mercy to his people which are called by his name.

None deserves his forgiveness, but mercy and forgiveness belongs to our God. Luke 5:24 “When Jesus said, but that ye may know that the son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sin.”

This is a true saying, when God forgives, forgiveness is truly forgiven. Here is one of the many examples of Jesus’ teaching about forgiveness (Jesus said unto the sick of the palsy) I say unto you arise and take up your couch and go into your house.

By one’s faith God does remarkable and amazing things for his people. Who can forgive sin, but God alone. Justification is the forgiveness of sins and the gift of righteousness, forgiveness gives whosoever a second chance to reconcile their lost relationship between man and God. God faithfully forgives and show love to all mankind.

Jesus cried father forgive them for they know not what they do, and the Lord our God said, where fore I say unto you, all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be given unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be given unto me. And whosoever speaketh a word against the son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. Matthew 12:31,32

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Upcoming Community Events Happy 20th Pastoral Anniversary

Hillsborough County: Annual Tampa Bay Christian Parade 2016, Saturday, March 26, 2016, Macfarlane Park, Join Iglesia Cristiana Puertas Abiertas Church and their supporters in the Tampa community, for their annual Christian parade. The procession begins at St. John's Presbyterian Church at 4120 N Macdill Ave, travels South on Macdill Avenue and concludes at the Guida Drive Entrance to Macfarlane Park. There will be vendors, music and community gathering in the park after the parade procession. Macfarlane Park 1700 N. MacDill Ave. Tampa. For more info, contact Rosie Paulsen at rosie@rosiepaulsen.com and/or 813-909-6965.

Pinellas County: Melanoma Awareness Festival, Saturday, Mar 12, Remember Our Children Park, 11A-10P, Free Admission, 200 Rex Place Madeira Beach, 727-536-5039 Friday Flicks - 3rd Fridays, Mar 18, 2016 from 7:00 PM – End, Bring the family to the Largo Community Center for the Friday Flicks movies. Featuring family friendly movies, the event is open to all ages. Doors open at 6:45pm and movies begin at 7pm. Limited concessions available. Some movies feature family fun and games before the movie. Call 727518-3131 for a list of movies and events. All movies are G, PG or PG-13. Movies are shown in the Ballroom and include Closed Captioning when available. Largo Community Center, 400 Alt Keene Rd., Largo, FL 33370 Egg Hunt For Kids! Friday, Mar 18, 4-5P, East Lake Community Library, East Lake Rd. Palm Harbor 727-773-2665 Egg-Cellent Egg-Stravaganza, Mar 18, 11:00 AM – End, Hop, hop, hop, go the children to this special program featuring stories, songs, crafts, and a visit from a special bunny friend. For ages 3-5. Register in the Children's Department.

Call 727-587-6715. Largo Public Library: Children's Program Room, 120 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL 33771 Senior Advisory Board Spring Garage Sale, Mar 19, 2016 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Largo Community Center 400 Alt Keene Rd., Largo, FL 33370 Downtown Clearwater Free Blast Friday! Friday, Mar 25, Cleveland Street District, 5:30-10P, Atlanta Rhythm Section Downtown Clearwater 727-791-7400, Cleveland Street District Springfest & Arbor Day Celebration, Free Saturday, Mar 26, 10A-12P, Dimmitt Community Center,918 Osceola Rd. Belleair, 727-518-3728

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Pastor Frank Watson 1st Lady, Minister Darla Watson Congratulations and much Love from Mother Thelma Preston ~~~

Life Changing Baptist Church cordially invites you to join in on the celebration of our Pastor & 1st Lady’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary

When: Fri, 3/3 @ 7:00 pm | Sun, 3/6 @ 3:00 pm Thur, 3/10 @ 7:00 pm | Sun, 3/13 @ 3:00 pm Where: Life Changing Baptist Church 1804 Waters Ave. Tampa, FL

Prayer Request Sis. Ruth Neal Dea. Freddie Holliman Sis. Marilyn Brown Sis. Fannie Rodgers Sis. Brenda Martin Sis. Natalie Conaway Sis. Dee Salomon Sis. Sandra Riley Sis. Luevenia Mitchell Sis. Louise Wilson Sis. Ruby Miller

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Easter Celebrations & Festivities Easter Egg-Stravaganza Date: March 12, 2016 Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm Venue: St. James United Methodist Church Address: 16202 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,

Tampa, FL 33647 Cost: FREE

Oldsmar Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 0-12. There will be 5,000 eggs filled with small toys, candy and a few special mystery prizes. The hunts will be broken into age groups and there will be a special guest appearance by the Easter Rabbit. Bring your own basket!

When: March 19, 2016 | Time: 9:00 am SHARP Where: 107 Shore Dr. Oldsmar, FL 34677 | Details: 813-749-1152

Tickets can be purchased in advanced at:

Saturday, March 26 | 9-11AM

Mon. - Fri. 1pm - 9pm or Sat. 9am - 4pm Cypress Forest Recreation Center 650 Pine Ave., Oldsmar, FL 34677

Robinson High School

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FREE Event for the entire family Food, Bounce Houses, & 50,000 Eggs!

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Easter Celebrations & Festivities Easter Egg Eggstravaganza Sat, Mar 12, ~ 10 AM - 1 PM For Ages 12 And Under

Tarpon Springs Sports Complex 150 North Jasmine Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 727-942-5628

Easter Celebration EASTER BASH MARCH 19, 11 am - 2 pm GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE MARCH 25, 7 pm

EASTER SERVICE MARCH 27, 9 am & 10:45 am

FREE Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Sat 3/19 @ 10:00 am Wellspring United Methodist Church, Citrus Park, 10701 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 926-5006

Underwater Egg Hunt Mar 19, 12-3P

Revolutionary Life Church

Southwest Pool

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Easter Celebration Mar. 27th | Egg Hunt - 10:00am | Worship - 10:30am

Cross Pointe Family Church - 919 Debue Rd., Lutz www.crosspointetampa.com or 813-949-7727

Spring Festival Saturday, Mar 19, 11A-2P Mount Olive AME Church 600 Jones St., Clearwater | 727-443-2142

Underwater Egg Hunt And Spring Festival St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center And Horan Park Call For More Info, St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center 727-363-9264 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Petersburg Beach For Ad Info Call (813) 337-9860 * www.leeprintpublish.com

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Youth, Children & Young Adult Zone Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

Around Town New Release Movies  Zootopia, PG, 3/4  Miracles from Heaven, PG, 3/16  The Little Prince, PG 3/18  Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, PG13, 3/25 MOSI: Museums for All, Low-income families can visit MOSI year-round for a minimal fee. Florida residents bearing an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid form of photo ID will be granted access for up to five (5) guests for only $3 per person. Guests can enjoy access to all of MOSI’s exhibit galleries, including Kids in Charge!, Disasterville and 3D Printing the Future: the Exhibition. For more information, please visit Museums for All. Excludes special engagement exhibitions, films, events, ropes course and zip line

Glazer Family Museum: Egg Hunt, 3/26 @ 8:00 am 10:00 am, Ready, set, go! GCM is so ‘egg-cited’ for Egg Hunt 2016. Join us for a morning full of egg hunting and earn prizes for your findings throughout the Museum.

Enjoy light refreshments, a special toddler area just for children three and under, and special activities for the entire family. Regular admission price includes all day play in the Museum. This event is Free for Museum Members but you must make a RESERVION! *Please arrive a few minutes early to be checked in prior to the event as doors open at 8am.*

Florida Aquarium: Easter Weekend, 3/25 - 27, Underwater Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt: Kids (12 yrs. and under) will receive a special clue sheet when entering the Aquarium. Once you have your clue sheet in hand, set off for an adventurous scavenger hunt to find the Easter eggs hidden underwater throughout the galleries. Using your clue sheet as a guide, look closely to find the hidden eggs that match the clues. After all eggs have been found, turn in your clue sheet at the Scavenger Hunt table for a special prize! Diving Easter Bunny: Catch one of the dive shows at 11:30am, 2pm, & 3pm at our Schooling Fish exhibit that will include a very special visit from the SCUBA certified Easter Bunny.

Scholarship Board UNCF Tampa Bay Area 4th Annual 5K Walk for Education, Sat., 3/12/16 Al Lopez Park, 4840 North Himes Ave., Tampa, 7:00 AM - Onsite Registration | 8:00 AM - Race Begins Our 2016 walk goal is $30,000.00! When you register to for the Walk, you help to reduce financial barriers to college.

Pre-Registration (closes on March 5, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.) is $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children/students. Onsite Registration (closes on March 12, 2016 at 7:45 a.m.) is $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children/students. The first 400 registered participants will be eligible for a 2016 commemorative T-shirt. Remember, seventyfive percent of the funds we raise will benefit aspiring students from the great state of Florida and our three Florida UNCF member institutions. For more event information and to register, please visit: http:// give.uncf.

The Resurrection - Luke 24:5-8

5. And as they were ______, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the ______ among the ______?

6. He is not here, ____ ___ _____: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7. Saying, _____ _____ of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the _______ _____ rise again.

8. And they remembered ____ _____.

Ticket purchase required visit website at www.flaquarium.org or call (813) 273-4000 for prices

Clearwater Spring Break Camps: (grades K–5), School’s out but the fun is “in” at our camps. Children will participate in games, crafts, sports and lots of fun!  Spring Break Camp, 3/21-3/25 • 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $90 (W) / $100 (W/O)  Spring Break Tennis Camp, 3/21-3/25 • 9 a.m.-noon $55 (W) / $61 (W/O) Held at: Countryside Recreation Center | Long Center North Greenwood Recreation Center | Ross Norton Recreation Center

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Use your King James Bible to find the answers

Riddles while you wait Q. Why were the lamb and goat such good friends?

A. Because they had a very close relation-sheep!

Q. Why did the rabbit need to relax?

A.

He was feeling jumpy.

Q. What do you call bunny’s prized possessions?

A. Hare-looms.

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"Savor the Flavor of Eating Right" March is National Nutrition Month, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds everyone to return to the basics of healthy eating. It is also the time of year when the Academy celebrates expertise of registered dietitian nutritionists as the food and nutrition experts.

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. In addition, National Nutrition Month® promotes the Academy and its members to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically-based food and nutrition information.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, also celebrated in March, increases awareness of registered dietitian nutritionists as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and recognizes RDNs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives.

With the first "National Nutrition Week" in 1973, it was embraced by members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a way to deliver nutrition education messages to the public while promoting the profession of dietetics. In 1980, the week-long celebration expanded to become National Nutrition Month®. Over the years, the theme has reflected trends and culture of the time, but has always remained true to its original purpose: "To increase the public's awareness of the importance of good nutrition and position Academy members as the authorities in nutrition."

Visit http://www.eatright.org for food, health & fitness tips for the entire family.

Stay Healthy Smothered Chicken Casserole Prep 30 min. Total 1hr 5min. Serves 4

What You'll Need 1 tablespoon oil 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 oz uncooked angel hair pasta 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 1/4 cups half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, cut into smaller pieces 3 slices precooked bacon, crumbled

How to Make It 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over mediumhigh heat. Add chicken thighs; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Cook chicken 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).

2 Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. In large bowl, mix soup, half-and-half and paprika; reserve 3/4 cup sauce. Stir in cooked pasta and frozen broccoli.

3 Place pasta mixture in casserole; top with chicken thighs.

Spoon reserved sauce over chicken thighs. Top with bacon.

Cover and bake 20 minutes; uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce bubbles.

Birthdays Jasmine Moody 2nd Elense Moore 3rd Jinzie Porter 4th

Birthstone Aquamarine Flower Daffodil

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Inspiration

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Believe…

Chrisdion Weaver 12th

Hope…

Zy’Kiria Singleton 13th

Trust.

Eddie Edmonds 16th Julia Boykin 19th Angel Murphy 25th

With God all things are possible Matthew 19:26

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Just Ask Debra …

A Gospel Songwriting Q & A

By Debra Thompson

Jasmine: I’ve been told I have a great singing voice; however, I’ve also been told singing lessons might benefit me. Is this true?

Debra: Yes, singing lessons can be beneficial regardless of your vocal skill. Even if you are a great vocalist a good vocal coach can help you learn how to get the best out of your voice and learn how to protect your vocal cords at the same time.

Send us the name of a Usher, Greeter Nurse, Trustee Deacon or Ministry Leader to be featured as a Good & Faithful Servant!

If you have questions you would like Debra to answer, please send them to: thechurchbulletin@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 11722 St. Petersburg, FL

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For bookings, radio servicing, and CD orders, call Debra at (850) 324-5130 or visit her website at: www.gospelsongwritersworkshop.com or by E-mail her at: dethomgirl@gmail.com

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