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Christian Commentary by

A Season Of

THANKSGIVING Rev. Larry D. Billue M. Div.

The Path To Home Ownership

Days To Remember: Daylight Saving Time Ends 2018 Elections Veterans Day

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Publisher Note "Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 118:28-29 (KJ)

The word “gratitude” was adapted from the Latin word gratitudinem, which means “thankfulness,” gratitude is a sincere expression of being thankful.

Spreading the Good News!

Proverbs 25:25

INSIDE THIS ISSUE  A Season Of Thanksgiving: 4  Rev. Larry D. Billue Sr. M. Div.  Shining Light: 5  Pastor Karla Barnes Bowick  Christian Commentary: 7  B.E. Garmon, Sr., M.Div  Business Spotlight: 8  Center of Agape Christian Counseling, LLC

CHURCH SIGN

Gratitude Can transform common days into

thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into

joy, and

change ordinary opportunities into

blessings.

 Just Ask Debra: 10  Faithful Servant: 11  Deacon Dwight Bolden  Health & Awareness: 13  Happy Birthday, Tikai J. Bunton  Renting vs Buying: 15

As for me, I find joy in being thankful throughout the year during the good times and the bad times; this joy has allowed me to not dwell on the things I can not change. Instead, I thank God for guiding me through the valleys, and I am grateful for the knowledge I have gained.

This Thanksgiving, I express my sincere gratitude to the Lord Our Father for allowing me to spread the Good News. I am also thankful for the amazing individuals who have allowed me to share their life’s work, the advertisers for sewing seeds of finance into the creation of each published issue, and to the readers for faithfully, eagerly and patiently waiting for the next publication. For these things, I am forever grateful.

God’s Blessings, Linda E. Edwards Founder/Publisher

 Lets Talk: 9  Missionary Betty Munford  Announcements & Upcoming Events: 9

During the Thanksgiving season, many people begin thinking about all of the blessings God has blessed their lives with or the dangers; He has spared their lives from. Although it is pleasing to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, the Bible tells us we must give thanks at all times and for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:20).

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you Philippians 1 (KJV)

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istory tells us Thanksgiving Day was traced back to a 1621 feast and thanksgiving between Pilgrims and Indians which was prompted by a good harvest in Plymouth Rock. Thanksgiving proclamations were also made by church and state leaders. In 1789 President, George Washington proclaimed the first nation -wide thanksgiving celebration in America marking November 26, 1789, "as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favours of Almighty God". To date President Donald Trump, will not only issue a proclamation, he will "pardon" a turkey, which spares the bird's life so it will spend the rest of its days roaming freely on farmland.

The bible tells us nothing about the holiday of Thanksgiving, but it does say to give thanks to the LORD, for he is good and his love endures forever. Therefore I thank God for the people he has put in my life—my mother, church family and my many dear friends. I am thankful to God for forgiving me when others would not, because of this I can forgive them. I also thank God for giving me another chance to go forward, if it had not been for the Lord on my side only God knows where I would be.

We must give thanks in everything; for this is God's will for us in Christ Jesus. As hard as this may be to understand, “in everything” means in both good and bad times—even when we don’t feel like it. Gratefulness comes easy when life is good. But what about when life is not so good, we can choose to turn away from God. But hardening our heart toward Him hinders our ability to deal with suffering—making it difficult to hear His voice and receive comfort or strength. We need to practice the habit of giving thanks even more during the hard times, because through it, God not only transforms our suffering, but He also transforms us.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day I encourage you to read: Leviticus 7:12-15, Nehemiah 11:17, Psalm 26:7, Psalm 95:2 1 Thessalonians 5:18. These scriptures will give you a better prospective on how God wants us to give thanks.

Amen!

Rev. Larry D. Billue M. Div. A Good News Ministry, Chaplin

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Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance

of his holiness.

Psalm 97:12 (KJV)

“No one has ever become poor from giving.” Maya Angelo

Give thanks for the unknown blessing already on its way.

2 Corinthians 4:18

Shining Light…

Pastor Karla Barnes Bowick is the Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Ministries In Christ, Founder/CEO of W.E.W. (We're Every Woman) Women's Conference, and Founder/Dance Coordinator of God's Anointed Angels Praise Dance Ministry.

Pastor Bowick was born on November 22, 1957, at the Clara Frye Hospital, which was known then as the Tampa Negro Hospital. She is the oldest of thirteen children from the late George and Frankie Smith. Pastor Bowick was raised in the Belmont Heights Community which is located in East Tampa and educated in Hillsborough County public schools. Upon receiving her General Educational Development Certificate (GED), she began a career as a Hillsborough County Schools Bus Driver, retiring after 32 years of service. While working as a school bus driver, Pastor Bowick also felt a strong calling to work in the field of ministry, adhering too her calling Pastor Bowick became a student at Life Christian University, where she earned her A.A. in Theology, B.A. in Christian Counseling and M.A. in Pastoral Ministry. From there she further her Christian education at Grace & Truth University and has completed all but her dissertation for her Ph.D. in Pastoral Theology.

Being called into ministry at a young age, she loves serving the Lord and has worked in many auxiliaries of the church, including Deaconess, Licensed Minister, Ordained Elder, and Sunday School Superintendent. Presently, Pastor Bowick is adhering to her calling from the Lord. She is Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Ministries In Christ, Inc., Founder/CEO of W.E.W. (We're Every Woman) Women's Conference, and Founder/Dance Coordinator of God's Anointed Angels Praise Dance Ministry. 

New Beginnings Ministries In Christ, Inc.: New Beginnings Ministries In Christ is located Riverview, FL. Pastor Bowick started this non-denominational ministry in November 2015 with the deserve to reach all people regardless of denomination. The ministry is based on the love of God, for the people of God. Their mission is to make disciples of men, preparing and equipping the saints for the work of the ministry and the edifying of the body of Christ. New Beginning Ministries has vowed to help individuals reach maturity, stability, integrity, and holiness through the power of the word of God. They are a group of uncommon people with God’s will for their lives as their primary focus. Their vision is God’s invitation to a fresh perspective.

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W.E.W. (We're Every Woman) Women's Conference: W.E.W was founded in November 2015, the purpose of this ministry is to empower women. Pastor Bowick has hosted several successful conferences such as, Her Name Is Women - Who I Am; Women of God Living In The Over-Flow, and Women If God Walking In Holiness. Her next upcoming conference Women Of Power is in the planning process, with a tentative date set for February 2019.

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God’s Anointed Angels Praise Dance Ministry: God’s Anointed Angels was founded in 2000 with the sole purpose of ministering the word of God by way of dance. This ministry has awarded Pastor Bowick the privilege of traveling near and far to ministering in the expression of dance to the masses. It was also the beginning of her transition of ministering from the floor to the pulpit.

Pastor Bowick is married to David C Bowick, who is the manager of the gospel group Mighty Traveling Stars. She and her husband are also members of the Tampa Bay Gospel Legends, which is one of the largest choirs in the Tampa Bay area. Pastor Bowick has also instilled the word of God in her children by adhering to the scripture, Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”, because of this, her six children and fourteen grandchildren faithfully assist her in ministry.

Pastor Bowick states she is willing to spend the rest of her life doing the perfect will of God. She further states she is always ready, willing and able to be used by the Lord Jesus Christ and she gives God be the glory for the things he has done in her life.

To learn more about Pastor Bowick’s ministries, or to schedule her for speaking, conference or dance engagements you may reach her by phone at 813-900-1614. You may also visit her at 12129 Suburban Sunrise St., Riverview, FL 33578; on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. for Worship Service and on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. for Bible Study.

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CHRISTIAN COMMENTARY

FORGETTING! REACHING! PRESSING!

STEWARDSHIP

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

(What Did You Do With It?) Part I To discover what the Bible says about stewardship, we start with the very first verse: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). As the Creator, God has absolute rights of ownership over all things.

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Nothing else in the Bible, including the doctrine of stewardship, will make any sense or have any true relevance if we miss the fact that God is the Creator and has full rights of ownership. It is through our ability to fully grasp this and imbed it in our hearts that the doctrine of stewardship is understood.

From man’s perspective, let us consult the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: : the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially : the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care.

From the Biblical perspective: “Christian Stewardship recognizes that God’s resources are to be deployed through God’s people to accomplish God’s mission.”

For many Christians, the word “stewardship” is synonymous with “giving money.” Although money is included, the Bible paints a much broader picture of stewardship which applies to every area of the Christian life. God has blessed us with friendships, relationships, and even family, all of which we are expected to be responsible stewards.

As responsible stewards, we should never separate any part of our life from God; He is the true Owner of all that we possess. It is in God that we live, and move, and have our being (Acts 17:28). Therefore, we should never try to separate God from any part of our life, because without Him, we would have no life!

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As responsible stewards, we recognize that every good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17); and He has entrusted us to care for so much of what belongs to Him, we should make very effort not let Him down!

I Remain In “HIS” Service…

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Mildred W. Phillips, LCSW Theology Ph.D. Candidate, Ordained Minister

Center of Agape Christian Counseling is owned and operated by Minister Mildred W. Phillips, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Theology Ph.D. Candidate and Ordained Minister.

Minister Phillips is a native of Tampa Florida and grew up in the Historical Ybor City District. She is a prestigious alumna of Middleton High School, Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Life Christian University. She is also the mother of two and grandmother of three.

Minister Phillips provides counseling, psychotherapy, and other helpful services to children, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups. Her association offers the privilege of joining God in touching the lives of hurting people. While committed to a Biblical approach to therapy, she welcomes people who seek counseling, regardless of religious background. Minister Philips brings a wealth of clinical experience to help her clients, having worked over 35 years as a Clinical Social Worker in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Minister Phillips can help children struggling with divorce, adolescents in conflict with parents, women recovering from sexual abuse, individuals having difficulty controlling anger, individuals feeling depressed or anxious, married couples stuck in painful relational patterns, or families trying to blend or grieve. Her counseling joins the latest in clinical understanding with the timeless truths of Christian conviction.

Minister Phillips provides counseling services in Tampa at 5108 N Habana Ave. Suite #3, Tampa, FL, 33614 and in Lutz at 18560 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Minister Philips, you may do so by calling 813-962-1018. Most insurances are accepted.

Phone: 813-962-1018 | Fax: 813-441-7510 | Web: www.CenterofAgape.com

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Upcoming Community Events HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY A CHORAL HOLIDAY: USF CHOIRS AND FRIENDS GRATITUDE: Nov 28, 2018 The Chamber Singers, Collegiate Chorus, and Tones of Gold partner with Lumina Youth Choirs to perform a concert of holiday favorites and songs of thanks. USF Concert Hall - 3755 USF Holly Drive, Tampa, FL, 7:30 PM 9:00 PM, $10 Students/Seniors/Active Duty Military, $15 General Admission, ticketmaster.com/USF-Concert-Hall-tickets-Tampa/venue/107523 PINELLAS COUNTY FOOD FOR THOUGHT: SAVING SIGHT & IMPROVING LIVES: Nov 28, 2018 Come out Wednesday night on the 28th for a free meal and a session led

by Dr. John James Rowsey! Dr. Rowsey, former Chair of the USF Ophthalmology Department. Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church - 110 S Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Free, facebook.com/ events/1965030270270475/

HERNANDO COUNTY HERNANDO COUNTY RESIDENTS RECEPTION, Check out all the best local businesses all in one place for free – at the 18th Annual Hernando County Residents Reception! There will be local vendors and businesses, restaurants, government offices and law enforcement! Pasco-Hernando State College-Spring Hill Campus - 450 Beverly Court, Spring Hill, FL, 5:00 PM 8:00 PM, FREE, hernandochamber.com/pages/hernando-county-residents-reception

Lets Talk About...

Honesty Missionary Betty Munford For kings and for all that are in authority: that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

1Timothy 2:2

Honesty is speaking the truth, being fair, refusing bribes, lying not one to another. But becoming true believers and leaders of integrity, without deceit in human relationships before the Lord.

Honesty is truly being truthful because all liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire according to Revelations 21:8 Honesty is a virtue and a characteristic of Jesus Christ, so when one desire honesty he must desire it before the Lord.

Honesty is a lifestyle, and true believers should practice living in doing that which is right in the presence of the Lord God; living peaceable, faithfully, truthfully and godly with all men. Walking in authority, searching for an honest man, search self first that there be no deceit found in you.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, loving whatsoever things are of good report think on these things. Philippians 4:8

December 15, 2018 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

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Just Ask Debra …

A HOME REMEMBERED:

A Gospel Songwriting Q & A

By Debra Thompson

The Story of North Boulevard Homes 1937 -2017

Liz Our church has very few people over 40. Is that a problem?

Debra: Having a young ministry is not a bad thing, but having some seasoned people in the congregation will help provide stability. Sometimes as people get older they become far more stable and they can help teach your youth how to be more steadfast in the Lord. The youth are strong, but the old know the way.

If you have questions you would like Debra to answer, please send it to: agoodnewsmag@gmail.com or P.O. Box 293, Lutz, FL 33548

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Saturday, December 8, 2018 ~ 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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This book should offer a sense of richness of the Black residents who were a part of the community of Blacks that once lived or still live in the North Boulevard Homes in Tampa, Florida. Several of the persons who lived in North Boulevard were the first to achieve a goal and to gain recognition for that achievement which was is very important as a symbol of hope and a beacon of light for the future. These men and women are living proof that it is possible to have great careers and enjoy the success which provided for them a substantial lifestyle that lead to a comfortable retirement.

As a community, African Americans no matter how oppressed have nurtured positive values, set future goals and passed them own to future generations.

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About the authors..

Dr. Hazel S. Harvey is has been the driving force behind many outstanding people and important events and education in the Tampa community. She was the first to integrate the School system at the instructional and Supervisor Level. Presently she serves as a Commissioner of the Tampa Housing Authority and has served chairperson of the board. Dr. Harvey worked as an adjunct professor at Nova University and the University of South Florida as an intern supervisor. She serves as a Director of ENCORE which is a mixed housing developed.

Dr. Maurice R. Harvey Sr. is currently a faculty member with the Donald R. Tapia, School of Business, Graduate Business Studies, at Saint Leo University. In addition, he is presently working with the University of South Florida, Institute on Black Life and the Center for Africa and the Diaspora School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies in capturing the history of Black neighborhoods in Hillsborough County. His professional experience includes working with and holding various positions with the Department of Defense, Hillsborough County, Clerk of the Circuit Court, St. Petersburg Housing Authority and Jacob Engineering formerly known as Sverdrup Technology, and Owner of “Business Consultants and Training Solutions, LLC.

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

“Voting is the foundation stone for political action.”

Dr. Martin Luther King

You may be pretty or plain, heavy or thin, gay or straight, poor or rich.

But remember this: In an election, every voice is equally powerful— don’t underestimate your vote. Voting is the great equalizer.

Maya Angelou

Deacon Dwight Bolden Deacon Dwight Bolden is a native of Tampa and proud graduate of the original Blake High School class of 1971. Upon graduating, he joined the United States Army. While serving his country, Bolden proudly represented the 193rd Barged Panama Canal Boxing Team. He was an undefeated boxer who held three championship titles at one time; Welter Weight, Middle Welter Weight, and Middle Weight. After a four year stint in the US Army, he became the first African American to pass the Firefighter’s Civil Service exam in Tampa, Florida.

Bolden is a faithful member of Christian Fellowship, located in Tampa, Florida. As a deacon, he enjoys teaching Sunday School, Bible Study and helping his brothers and sisters in Christ in any way he can. Bolden also enjoys witnessing to his family, friends, and fellowman. He states he is on a mission for the Lord, and that mission is to get the unsaved churched and to win souls for Christ.

Bolden is also the owner of The Gathering Place, a clothing boutique, located in West Tampa, specializing in African attire and accessories. ###

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November is‌

Born at 24 weeks, weighing one pound and six ounces at birth, with a 30% chance of life, Tikai Jordon Bunton is living proof that God is able and he will not fail.

Tikai is the youngest son of Pastor Ikie T. Bunton (Mt. Moriah M. B. Church, Wimauma FL) and Sis. Kathy Bunton. He has appeared on the cover of two unreleased issues of Good News Magazine, as the old saying goes “Three times the charm,� his amazing story of life is scheduled to be shared with the readers of Good News in the near future.

In recognition of Prematurity Awareness Month, I am personally sending a heartfelt birthday wish, hugs and kisses to our very on Tikai Jordon Bunton. Happy 15th Birthday Tikai, #Miraclebaby, #Babyboybunton, #lilgenius!

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March Of Dimes The preterm birth rate in the United States is on the rise for the third year in a row. Premature birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) is the largest contributor to infant death in the U.S. and around the world. Babies who survive an early birth often face serious and lifelong health problems, including breathing problems, jaundice, vision loss, cerebral palsy and intellectual delays. March of Dimes asks families to join the fight for the health of all moms and babies during Prematurity Awareness Month this November.

This fall, March of Dimes will launch a nation-wide campaign called #BlanketChange, designed to cultivate awareness about the urgent health crisis moms and babies face. During Prematurity Awareness Month and the annual World Prematurity Day on November 17, March of Dimes will advocate for #blanketchange, celebrate families through events large and small, share inspiring stories, light the world purple and raise funds for life-saving research and community-based programs to give every baby the best possible start.

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