September Word for the Month – Faith, Hope, and Love

September Word for the Month – Faith, Hope, and Love [fāTH] noun 1. complete trust or confidence in someone or something: 2. strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof: [hōp] noun 1. a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen […]

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Prayer Requests – Damascus Prayer List Family and Friends

Prayer Requests – Damascus Prayer List Family and Friends Pastor Samuel HarrellSis. Babette HarrellAssist. Pastor Vance Ray Garrett, Jr.Sis. Waldena GarrettBro. Randolph Byarse, Sr.Sis. Stephanie CrosbyBro. John CrosbySis. Maya CrosbySis. Eva AlexanderBro. James AlexanderBro. Jefferson Tuft, Jr.Sis. Penelope CrenshawSis. Monique DavenportBro. Alfred Walton, Sr.Bro. Wayne CrosbyBro. Bishop CrosbySis. Betty CrosbySis. Barbara WillisBro. Quenton MooreDea. Arthur […]

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Prayer – Prayers for Faith, Hope, and Love

Prayer – Prayers for Faith, Hope, and Love Almighty Lord God, give us true faith and make that faith grow in us daily. Also, give us hope and love so we may serve our neighbors according to your will through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord Almighty Lord God, give us true faith and make […]

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Health/Hospitals ADMITTED VS. OBSERVED

Important Health/Medical Insurance Information Health/Hospitals ADMITTED VS. OBSERVED A reminder, if you find yourself in the hospital, or you are in the hospital’s emergency room,  you want to be ADMITTED, not observed.  Even if you are moved into a hospital room, make sure and ask if you are being ADMITTED.    ‘Admitted” means you are […]

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Spotlight on Health- COVID-19/ Coronavirus Pandemic Update

Spotlight on Health- COVID-19/ Coronavirus Pandemic Update-Fall 2022 COVID-19 Global Pandemic As we continue to experience the COVID-19 Global Pandemic that officially began in the United States in March 2022, we find ourselves after 2 ½ years with rising numbers and a new variant. Below are some talking points and recommendations in light of our […]

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How to Beat Inflation—10 Great Ways to Save – Part 2

How to Beat Inflation 10 Great Ways to Save (from AARP)   Check gas prices by phone. Several phone apps are available to give you the current cost of gas in the area you are driving. For example, search ‘gas’ on the Waze app, type ‘Geico gas’ into your browser for the same result, or […]

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Laughter is Medicine – Barry Brewer from Chicago

Laughter is Medicine Difference between White church and Black church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAG3kb2UvoM Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.   Laughter is good for the soul because it brings people together, releases tension in the environment and relaxes your nerves making it both beneficial for emotional as […]

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Six Gifts That Don’t Cost a Cent to Give

Six Gifts That Don’t Cost a Cent to Give The Gift… Of Listening…   BUT you must really, really listen.   No interrupting, no daydreaming,   No planning your response. Just listening.   Attentive listening.   Of Affection…   Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions […]

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