Vol 15, No. 9 • January 2016
Why Better Understanding Yourself Can Help You Set Goals
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Young People Reaching for the Stars and Succeeding
Family Ideals Remain Consistent in Changing Times
Colby Crenshaw Excels and Shines in his Chosen Activities… By Angela Rogalski ome children are born competitors and achievers from day-one. They focus on their goals, stay motivated and through faith in God and hard work, achieve success. Aaron JaColby Crenshaw, better known as Colby, is one such young man. In January, Colby was named the ACTC Rotary Student of the Month by the Alcorn Career and Technology Center. Colby is the son of Aaron and Earnestine Crenshaw and is a senior at Biggersville High School. And his mother, Earnestine, couldn't be more proud of him. "I am so proud of Colby," she said. "He loves to be involved in everything. He is an exceptional student and absolutely loves science. That's his favorite subject in school; well, science and math. He's already made up his
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(StatePoint) When many of us think about making goals and keeping them, we think about external items, such as our bank accounts or our waistlines. But some experts believe that it’s best to turn inward when making positive changes. “Your entire body, down to the tiniest part of you, is truly a bundle and expression of energy, expressed through digestion, thinking patterns, metabolism and lifestyle choices,” says Maria É Garre, a teacher and therapist of yoga and Ayurveda. “Understanding your energy type can help you set and maintain your goals.” see GOALS page 4
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PREACHER FEATURE A Man With A Vision By Alfreda C. Hill When it comes to the momentus task of carrying out the Word of God, Rev. Willie Frank Howell was set apart from the rest. Rev. Willie Frank Howell was called to the ministry in 1990 and served as pastor of Christian Methodist
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Episcopal Church until his retirement in July 2015. Although retirement was at the top of Rev. Howell's agenda, it was short-lived after accepting the pastorship position at Bruce Chapel CME in Bruce, MS. Rev. Howell has been married to Florestine Marshall since 1965, and together they have five children: Jennifer, Willie, Greg, Selina, and Ryan. Rev. Howell has always had a passion for the youth in his community and abroad. Through the years, he has
worked diligently in the ministry helping local and regional outreach ministries to assist in impacting the communities in which he serves. His outreach ministry has helped to awaken people's faith through communication of God's Word by preaching, proclaiming and teaching the word of God. Working in church youth ministry can be a rewarding experience. Children and teenagers involved with their church and outreach ministries often build friendships Rev. Willie Frank Howell
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(StatePoint) While the concept of family once had quite specific meaning, the face of families in the US today is more diverse and wide-ranging than ever, yet their values and challenges remain the same. Results from the latest census found that the traditional, nuclear, one-momone-dad-with-kids family model is actually the minority now. However, families of all shapes and sizes share similar ethics and face related struggles, whether they are drawn together by biological ties or a deeply rooted friendship. Here, some heads of households share some insights into what defines a family and their concerns: You Define Your Family “Home is where your see FAMILY page 4